By Solister Mogha
Zomba, August 31, Mana: Zomba Institute of Management and Accountancy (ZIMA) a private college offering courses in various programmes graduated 31 students on Friday in its first congregation this year.
Students graduated with diplomas in various fields, including Accounting, Business Management, Public Health, Administration, and Community Development
ZIMA’s first congregation was held at Robins Park in Zomba City, a day after public university, the University of Malawi (UNIMA) held its own graduation on Thursday.
The college’s Director of Administration, Wilson Mkwanda, said it was pleasing to see that the institution was contributing to Malawi’s education sector as well as the labour industry.
He added that demand for professional education is on the rise in the country and government institutions alone cannot meet the growing demand hence the need for private institutions to come in.
“The college has been in existence since 2017 and our goal is to be a fully-fledged college with campuses in Zomba. We believe that through our teachings, we should be able to make a difference to the country’s education system,” Mkwanda added.
He therefore urged graduating students to be role models and demonstrate their potential and capabilities in the work places.
“You have been trained to make a difference to the society, as such, go there and bring-out that much anticipated change,” Mkwanda added.
One of the graduates, Mercy Mwangomba expressed excitement having completed her diploma course with the college and promised to use knowledge and skills gained for the benefit of the country.
“We are going to the industry to make a meaningful contribution,” she said.
Director of Education and Training at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM), Chrissie Jere hailed Zomba Institute of Management and Accountancy for being among institutions offering professional studies.
She said ICAM will always support institutions that strive to make a difference in the Malawi's professional industry.
