By Petro Mkandawire and Pempho Nkhoma
Blantyre, January 23, Mana: Minister of Higher Education Dr Jessie Kabwila has emphasized the importance of adopting professionalism and ethical conduct in the education sector, citing that they play a crucial role in building a well-functioning educational system.
Kabwila said this on Wednesday during a tour of Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) and Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (MUBAS) in Blantyre which aimed at appreciating the condition and situation in higher learning institutions.
She said improved education can be achieved through investing in education ethics, teacher training, implementation of technology-enhanced learning, fostering a culture of innovation among students and providing access to quality resources to students.
"I am urging the tertiary sector to prioritize the modernization of accountancy and science practices by ensuring that they align with global minimum standards of education. In this era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), our institutions must equip students with the modern skills of education," said Kabwila.
Kabwila added that producing wealthy graduates is crucial for a country's economic growth and prosperity, adding that by fostering a culture of wealth education, graduates become key contributors to the economy.
Principal for Malawi College of Accountancy, Christina Chithila commended Kabwila for the visit, saying the Malawi government is helping their institution in various programmes and the recent visit demonstrated a clear commitment to supporting the institution and its endeavours.
"The visit will have a positive impact on MCA as it will help to improve both professional and academic programmes, ultimately enhancing the quality of education and training provided to students.
“By showing interest and investing time in the institution, the Ministry is sending a strong message about its dedication to fostering excellence in accounting education, which is essential for producing skilled and competent professionals who can contribute to the country's economic growth," said Chithila.
The minister also visited the University of Malawi and Domasi College of Education in Zomba this week.
