Msaka discloses plans to connect 2, 000 primary and secondary schools across Malawi

Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka has disclosed plans to connect 2,000 primary and secondary schools across the country to the internet under the World Bank-supported Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (Dmap).

Speaking at the opening of the 19th UbuntuNet-Connect Conference in Lilongwe today, Msaka said the Malawi Research and Education Network (Maren) will play a central role in implementing the initiative.

Maren chief executive officer Solomon Dindi said reliable digital infrastructure is crucial to help students and researchers access knowledge, collaborate across borders and participate in the global research community.

He further observed that research and education networks creates opportunities for learning, scientific discovery and innovation by connecting people and institutions.