Information technology (IT) is a career path that appeals to a large segment of the African youth population as many find it intriguing, engaging, classy and educative. The African youth also believe that career in information technology puts them on the same path with their Western counterparts making this singular industry, the most robust avenue for job creation among Africa’s teeming unemployed youth population.
Malawi University of Science and Technology-MUST has launched the Innovation Scholar Program-ISP that will see scholars engaging in research that has an impact on the lives of people in the country.
iMoSyS, an upcoming ICT company in Malawi is representing the country at this year's ITU Telecom World 2018 Summit under the theme “Innovation for smarter digital development” from 10th to 13th September, 2018 in Durban, South Africa where the Malawian company will exhibit its innovations.
South Africa has unveiled a new super radio telescope that will study galaxy formation, a first phase of what will be the world's largest telescope in a project to try to unravel the secrets of the universe.