Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Dr. Shadreck Namalomba, highlighted the importance of libraries, information access and digital technologies in advancing research, innovation and national development.
The Malawi Library Association (MALA) 3rd Research Dissemination Conference (RDC), held from 28 to 29 October 2026 in Salima, centred on strengthening library and information services, embracing digital transformation, and promoting knowledge-driven development to successfully achieve Malawi 2063.
The conference, held under the theme “Transforming Information Access and Knowledge Systems in the Digital Era,” brought together librarians, researchers, academics, and information professionals to share research findings and explore solutions to emerging challenges in the information sector.
The MALA President expressed appreciation to its sponsors: Old Mutual Malawi, Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW), Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), EBSCO, Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN), and the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST).