ACENUB strives to create economic value
The African Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB) at MZUNI is striving to engage the communities more and spread the benefits of the centre to innovative Malawians. Speaking on Tuesday, March 12, 2025 after touring the construction site of ACENUB to appreciate the progress made so far, ACENUB Director Dr. Mavuto Tembo […]
ACENUB registers success
The African Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB) has registered success in various areas. Speaking during the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the African Centres of Excellence in Salima on Wednesday February 12, 2025, Dr. Elijah Wanda said despite some challenges, there have been a number of positive results. “We have done […]
MZUNI promotes neglected plants
Food and herbal medicinal plants have been a part of the traditional African medicine from time immemorial, but the continent’s huge biodiversity, especially plants that possess nutritional and medicinal properties, remain underexploited despite their potential contribution to development, CLIFF KAWANGA writes: Elina Phiri, 43, from Kaphatenga Trading Centre, plies her trade near Salima Bus Depot. […]
ACENUB focuses on impactful research
The African Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB) at MZUNI is striving to engage the communities more and spread the benefits of the centre to innovative Malawians. Speaking on Tuesday, March 12, 2025 after touring the construction site of ACENUB to appreciate the progress made so far, ACENUB Director Dr. Mavuto Tembo […]
MZUNI participates in Agriculture Fair
Mzuzu University (MZUNI) participated in this year’s Agriculture Fair at Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre which took place from August 29 – 31, 2024 themed “Driving Towards Export-oriented Agriculture Through Commercialisation and Innovation”. The Agriculture Fair was graced by their excellencies Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi and Mr. Filipe […]
ACENUB signs MoU with MBS
Mzuzu University (MZUNI), through the African Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB), has entered into a 5-year agreement with the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) to foster research, capacity building, and the development of quality products. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place at the Capital Hotel in Lilongwe […]
ACENUB engages international students
The African Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB) engaged international post-graduate students who are pursuing various programmes at Mzuzu University on October 12, 2023. The interaction with the students, who are on ACENUB Scholarship, was one way of helping them to settle down. The Centre also shared with the students some tips […]
ACENUB orients postgraduate students
The African Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB) says research and training in neglected and underutilised biodiversity will help to address a number of challenges in the region and beyond. Speaking on October 6, 2023 during the orientation of international post-graduate students, who are on ACENUB Scholarship, the centre’s director Associate Professor […]