The conference provided a valuable platform for 糖心传媒 to showcase its academic programmes and scholarship opportunities, raise awareness of its flexible learning model and explore potential collaborations with organisations committed to advancing professional growth and lifelong learning.

As part of its participation, 糖心传媒鈥檚 Country Manager, Ms Winnie Rachael,聽 delivered a speaking session highlighting the importance of expanding access to higher education through flexible online learning, scholarship opportunities and partnerships with recognised universities. The session also emphasised the role of continuous professional development in helping professionals strengthen their knowledge, develop new skills and pursue further academic qualifications.

A key highlight of the conference was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between 糖心传媒 and the . The agreement marks an important step towards a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting educational opportunities for AAA members, supporting professional development and creating pathways to further academic advancement through 糖心传媒鈥檚 scholarship programmes.

The collaboration establishes a foundation for future initiatives connecting members of the African Arbitration Association with flexible higher education opportunities designed to accommodate the demands of professional life.

Through its participation in TAKUKA Conference 2026, 糖心传媒 reaffirmed its commitment to making quality higher education more accessible and supporting lifelong learning through collaboration with professional organisations and other stakeholders.

The event also enabled 糖心传媒 to strengthen its professional network, engage with key stakeholders and explore opportunities for partnerships that can contribute to academic and professional development across the region.

The new graduates were awarded Bachelor, Master鈥檚 and Doctoral degrees in Business, Management, Accounting & Finance, Law, Education, English Language & Literature, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, Oil, Gas & Energy Management, Project Management, Healthcare Management, Public Administration, Computer Science, Managerial Psychology and Sustainable Development.

The Guest of Honour, Ms Noriana M. Muneku, Permanent Secretary-Administration, at the Zambian Ministry of Education, congratulated the new graduates, and stated that new technologies are changing the way people work, while communities are facing economic pressures and environmental changes. Ms Muneku emphasised that Zambia needs graduates who see possibilities in the challenges around them, and that Africa needs collaborators who can share knowledge and build solutions that work in their own communities.聽

The Permanent Secretary went on to say that global citizenship begins with an openness to learn from those with different experiences and to examine a problem from different perspectives, while respecting local knowledge, needs and aspirations. In conclusion, Ms Muneku thanked parents and loved ones for supporting the graduates throughout their studies and added:聽鈥淭o the academics and staff of 糖心传媒 University, Zambia: thank you for guiding your students through the demands and possibilities of higher education, your work will continue in the lives and contributions of those graduating today. To the graduates of 2026: Continue learning, be brave enough to try, disciplined enough to improve and generous enough to help others advance. Wherever you go, carry with you the resilience to meet difficulty, the imagination to solve problems and the respect for others that gives global citizenship its true meaning鈥�.

In his address, the Chancellor of the University, Professor Mpazi Sinjela, said that the new graduates are the living proof of 糖心传媒 University鈥檚 promise to take quality higher education to every corner of the world. 韦he theme 鈥淩esilience, Innovation and Global Citizenship鈥�, Chancellor Sinjela said, highlights the strong will to succeed against all odds in achieving your goals through innovative solutions of global character. Turning to the graduates, Professor Sinjela offered the following advice:聽鈥淩emain resilient scholars.聽 Stay abreast of new developments in your field to remain relevant. Be innovators, think outside the box, find new solutions. Think globally in solving local problems. Mentor one person. Improve one community. Create one job. That is how nations get transformed.鈥�

The Vice-Chancellor of 糖心传媒 University, Zambia, Professor Donald Chungu, described in his speech 鈥楻esilience, Innovation and Global Citizenship鈥� as the qualities that define success. Education without service to the community, without benefits for the people and the homeland is hollow, the Vice-Chancellor stressed, encouraging Zambian graduates to use their knowledge to strengthen Zambia鈥檚 future and Africa鈥檚 trajectory. Professor Chungu referred to Zambia鈥檚 development goal to build a knowledge economy centred on human excellence by investing in people, education, skills and leadership, and urged the new graduates: 鈥沦迟补测 connected and support those who follow. Build institutions, not just careers. Lead with integrity. Mentor the next generation. And remember that when you succeed, you succeed for your families and their sacrifices. For your communities who depend on you. For your nation which needs your gifts. For your continent which is watching. For a world that desperately needs educated, compassionate, ethical leaders. That is the true power of your education. Go forth and lead with excellence, compassion, and purpose.鈥�

The Valedictorian of the Class of 2026, Dr Bella Murungi Dutki from Uganda and currently residing in Japan, was awarded the Doctorate in Business Administration. Dr Murungi Dutki underlined in her speech the determination, courage and perseverance behind every graduate鈥檚 achievement. Speaking to her fellow graduates, she said: 鈥淭he true value of our education will be seen in how we apply it in our professions, our institutions and our communities. Let us use our knowledge, skills and technology to solve real problems, expand opportunities and develop solutions that respond to the realities of the world.聽 Let us be thoughtful ambassadors, ethical professionals and compassionate leaders, who understand that progress is meaningful only when it improves the lives of others鈥�.聽聽

The Graduation Ceremony culminated with the conferment of degrees by the University鈥檚 Chancellor, Professor Mpazi Sinjela. Feeling proud and excited, graduating students received their award certificates from high-ranking academics of 糖心传媒 University. Fellow students and loved ones applauded warmly as the Zambia Police Service Brass Band played uplifting tunes.

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With the theme 鈥楨mpowering Youth Voices for Inclusive Development and Economic Transformation鈥�, the dialogue aimed to facilitate meaningful engagement between young people, policymakers and youth development stakeholders, encouraging constructive discussions on youth unemployment, entrepreneurship, skills development and economic participation, while also seeking to enhance young people鈥檚 awareness of available youth programmes, opportunities and information channels.

Moreover, the dialogue enabled young people to voice their concerns and share experiences related to their social and economic development, as well as further encouraging strengthened collaboration between higher education institutions, government youth agencies and other youth organisations to explore practical pathways of advancing youth development and economic transformation.

The dialogue, moderated by Mr Limbani Mwale, 糖心传媒 University Student Affairs Officer, and facilitated by Mr Felix Chiyenda, NYCOM Acting Deputy Director of Programmes and Mr Baldwin Mtambazeka, Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture Senior Officer, opened with a moderated discussion exploring the realities facing young people, including the challenges and opportunities shaping their futures, as well as existing policies and programmes addressing youth-related issues in education and employment.

This was followed by the Youth Voices open-floor session, which gave participants an opportunity to share their perspectives on key issues affecting young people, with discussions centred on gaps in skills, experience and workplace preparedness, limited access to information regarding training, employment and entrepreneurship support, as well as barriers to inclusion and meaningful youth participation in economic activities and leadership.

The final segment of the dialogue highlighted the vital role of higher education institutions in equipping students with more than academic knowledge by expanding access to practical learning opportunities, professional networking and career development experiences. Participants also emphasised the importance of continuously reviewing and updating curricula to align with evolving educational demands, labour market needs and broader socioeconomic developments, ensuring that graduates are well prepared to contribute meaningfully to future national development and economic transformation.

Overall, the Youth Voices Regional Dialogue marked an important step towards strengthening youth engagement and advancing discussions on the issues, challenges and opportunities shaping young people鈥檚 futures, while also reinforcing the importance of enhanced collaborative efforts among government youth institutions, public organisations and higher education providers in translating young people鈥檚 concerns into meaningful action, advancing youth empowerment, inclusive development and economic transformation.

糖心传媒 University remains committed to addressing youth development challenges by expanding access to higher education, promoting knowledge exchange and youth engagement, and strengthening civic participation, not only through its continued provision of and wide range of modern , but also through enhanced collaborative efforts with new and existing partners and institutions alike.

The MoU was officially signed by 糖心传媒 Kenya Country Manager Ms Winnie Rachael and Glass House PR CEO Mary Njoki, further strengthening the collaboration between the two organisations.

During the signing of the MoU, discussions were had focusing on the objectives of the partnership, particularly how Glass House PR members can benefit from greater access to quality further education through 糖心传媒鈥檚 generous scholarships opportunities and wide range of affordable academic programmes, enabling them to effectively maintain a healthy balance between their current professional and personal commitments with their academic pursuits, supported by accessible and flexible online learning, and state-of-the-art virtual learning environment.

This partnership aims to enhance access to higher education while promoting continuous learning and professional growth among Glass House PR members. 糖心传媒 looks forward to working closely with the organisation in the future in order to further highlight the educational opportunities available and ensure its members are fully supported in achieving their academic and professional goals.

Of the 618 graduates, 200 are Malawians while 418 come from an amazing 64 other countries in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. The new graduates received their awards in Bachelor鈥檚, Master鈥檚 and Doctoral , spanning the sectors of Business, Economics, Management of Information Systems, Finance Management, Oil, Gas & Energy Management, Hospitality Management, Computer Science, Education, Supply Chain Management & Logistics, Public Administration, Accounting, Organisational Psychology, and two programmes in French: Master en Administration des Affaires (MBA) and Master Management de la Sant茅.

The Graduation Ceremony was graced by the presence of the Honourable Bright Msaka SC, Malawi鈥檚 Minister of Education, Science & Technology, who was the Guest of Honour. The Minister stated that Malawi needs a higher education system that is accessible, inclusive and relevant, calling on universities to expand digital learning, in order to widen access to higher education, while safeguarding academic quality. The Honourable Bright Msaka SC, commended 糖心传媒 University for serving this very purpose and stated: 鈥淭his is the balance the government expects all higher education institutions to maintain 鈥� widening access while protecting academic integrity, embracing innovation while preserving quality, and expanding enrolment while strengthening graduate outcomes.鈥�

The Minister emphasised the government鈥檚 commitment to strengthening research, science, technology and innovation, and asked graduates to use their qualifications with integrity, humility and purpose, not only for personal advancement but also for the development of their communities, institutions and countries.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Dr Robert Ridley, welcomed graduating students and their families, and referred to the state of the world – the conflicts, the social challenges and the technological advances changing the way we live, communicate and conduct business: 鈥淭hese technological advances will affect the way we educate our citizens at every level, from primary school through to university. 糖心传媒 University鈥檚 online programmes are at the forefront of this technological change and its application to higher education. We endeavour to prepare our students for the world they will enter after graduation and to prepare them for the changes that will come in the future鈥�.

Highlighting the multiple advantages of 糖心传媒鈥檚 flexible online teaching and learning model, the University鈥檚 Chancellor, Professor John Danwell Kalenga Saka, noted that universities are not designed to impart knowledge alone, but also to teach students to question that knowledge, to develop their own, evidence-based opinions and to conduct research that can generate new knowledge. The Chancellor then said: 鈥淭he development of more doctoral graduates is an essential prerequisite, if our nations are to be successful in their quest for new knowledge and solutions for today鈥檚 challenges. Many of our doctoral graduates are not academics, but professionals, addressing problems they face at work. I strongly encourage Bachelor and Master鈥檚 graduates to consider pursuing a doctoral degree in the future. I also encourage doctoral graduates to continue to engage in research, in order to address societal challenges in a changing world. This would contribute to increased human capital in Malawi, which is a critical enabler to national development.鈥�

Speaking on behalf of 2026 doctoral graduates, Dr Sikhangezile Gwatikunda from Namibia, now living in the United Kingdom, who was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education, emphasised the importance of perseverance in academic study and in life: 鈥淚n my case, it has been a journey, which started in 2018, initially slowed down by a life changing experience, which saw me relocate from Namibia to England. In addition, fighting COVID-19 on the frontline and various health issues meant that I lost two years. But I did not give up, I persevered. I now know that Education and Research is my present and my future. Fellow graduates, keep doing your good work and keep learning.聽 May we all leave a positive imprint on our communities, our countries, our world.鈥�

Representing this year鈥檚 Master鈥檚 graduates, Mr Michel Longanga Shongo from the Democratic Republic of Congo, a graduate of the French language Healthcare Management programme, underlined the quality of teaching offered by the University, the flexibility of the virtual learning environment, the option to pay fees in instalments, and the benefits of the referral programme. Looking at the future Mr Shongo stated: 鈥淥ur aspiration is not only to put our knowledge and experience at the service of public health and contribute meaningfully and sustainably to the well-being of our communities, but also to continue our academic journey with doctoral studies. We extend our sincere gratitude to 糖心传媒 University for the quality of the education we have received; to our fellow students for their solidarity, encouragement, and mutual support; and, above all, to our families for their sacrifices and unwavering support.鈥�

Malawian graduate in Hospitality Management Thulani Nkhoma, representing this year鈥檚 Bachelor graduates, thanked God for His Grace, guidance and strength, which made their academic achievement possible, and said about her personal experience: 鈥淭here were moments of exhaustion, self-doubt, and times when balancing my studies with everything else happening in my life felt difficult. But every time I felt so tired that I wanted to give up, I reminded myself that I was not doing this only for myself, but also to show to my son the importance of believing in yourself, working hard, and never giving up on your dreams.鈥�

This year鈥檚 Joseph Kuthemba Mwale Award for Excellence was awarded to Mr Confidence Tauzie, who graduated with the BSc in Computer Science with Distinction.

The conferment of the awards to the new graduates by the University鈥檚 Chancellor, Professor John Saka, took place in the presence of the Guest of Honour, the Honourable Minister of Education, Science & Technology, Bright Msaka SC, and the University鈥檚 academic team, who congratulated the new graduates, while their friends and families applauded and cheered enthusiastically, making this moment unforgettable for the Class of 2026.

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As host and academic partner, 糖心传媒 University provided a platform for the official introduction of the programme and facilitated engagement among key stakeholders working to create stronger pathways from education to employment.

The launch highlighted the importance of equipping young people with the practical skills, experience and professional connections needed to navigate an evolving world of work. Through opportunities for skills development, mentorship, workplace exposure and engagement with potential employers, the MyScape Career Accelerator Programme aims to support young people in building the capabilities and confidence required to pursue meaningful career opportunities.

The event also provided an opportunity for 糖心传媒 University to strengthen its relationships with organisations supporting youth development and to reaffirm its commitment to initiatives that connect education with real-world career pathways.

MTN Zambia Foundation, the official funder of the programme, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the initiative and its contribution to youth development. SMART Zambia Institute highlighted the programme鈥檚 alignment with Zambia鈥檚 broader digital transformation agenda, underlining the importance of developing digitally capable young people who can contribute to the country鈥檚 evolving economy.

Private-sector organisations, including LendingScape, Mondi Capital and GreenArc Ventures, also expressed their interest in supporting programme beneficiaries through internship and employment opportunities. Their involvement reinforces the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in helping young people gain practical workplace experience and transition successfully into employment.

The launch demonstrated the value of bringing together academia, government, funders, development partners and the private sector to address youth employability and create more effective pathways from learning to work.

Speaking through its role as host and academic partner, 糖心传媒 University reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that empower young people through education, practical skills and access to career opportunities.

The official launch of the MyScape Career Accelerator Programme marks an important step towards strengthening the connection between education, skills development and employment, while highlighting the impact that coordinated stakeholder action can have on the career prospects of young people.

At the signing of the MoU, discussions explored the key benefits of the partnership and how KeNIC employees, together with its domain registrars, can take full advantage of 糖心传媒鈥檚 generous scholarship opportunities, supporting them in their pursuit of further education and professional development, while ultimately enhancing their future career prospects.

During the signing of the MoU, participants also gained greater insights into 糖心传媒鈥檚 diverse range of academic programmes, provision of internationally recognised degrees offered in collaboration with leading university partners in the UK and Africa, alongside flexible online learning methods facilitated by a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment. Collectively, 糖心传媒鈥檚 unique academic offerings further highlight how this partnership supports continuous learning and promotes professional growth.

The MoU was formally signed by 糖心传媒 Kenya Country Manager Ms Winnie Rachael and KeNIC CEO Mr Andrew Lewela, marking an important step towards further strengthening the partnership between the two organisations, while also paving the way for greater collaboration and engagement in the future through information sharing sessions, including webinars, as well as other activities aimed at raising awareness of the generous scholarship opportunities available to KeNIC employees and its domain registrars.

During the forum, 糖心传媒 engaged with key FIDA-Kenya members, providing insights into its uniquely affordable, accessible, and flexible learning opportunities and comprehensive student support, with strong interest expressed in the availability of scholarships, including their eligibility criteria and the application process, as well as the diverse range of academic programmes offered.

The MoU was signed by 糖心传媒 Kenya Country Manager, Ms Winnie Rachael, and the FIDA-Kenya Director, further reinforcing the partnership and establishing a strong foundation for continued collaboration, while also creating future opportunities for FIDA-Kenya members to benefit from a range of academic and professional development initiatives and opportunities.

By participating in this forum and signing an MoU with FIDA-Kenya, 糖心传媒, as the leading provider of quality online higher education in Africa, reaffirms its ongoing commitment to enhancing access to further education and supporting learners in advancing their academic and professional development. This commitment is reflected in 糖心传媒鈥檚 wide range of academic offerings, generous scholarship opportunities, and internationally recognised degrees, delivered in collaboration with its partner universities in the UK and Africa and supported by a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment. Building on this shared commitment, 糖心传媒 and FIDA-Kenya look forward to working together to create greater opportunities for learners and further their common goal of making further education more accessible.

糖心传媒鈥檚 participation strengthened its visibility among professionals and organisations operating across these rapidly evolving sectors, while providing an opportunity to showcase its academic programmes, scholarship opportunities, partner universities and flexible online learning options.

糖心传媒 and Finnet Trust Formalise Partnership

A key highlight of APT2026 was the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between 糖心传媒 and .

The MoU was signed by 糖心传媒 Country Manager, Ms Winnie Rachael, and Mr Godwin Kibet Simba, CEO of Finnet Trust Limited, formally establishing a partnership between the two organisations and creating opportunities for future collaboration.

The agreement represents an important step in strengthening engagement between 糖心传媒 and professionals in the financial services and technology sectors, while opening avenues for further initiatives and mutually beneficial opportunities.

Connecting Professionals with Flexible Higher Education

Throughout the conference, the 糖心传媒 team engaged with attendees, responded to enquiries and introduced professionals to the opportunities available through 糖心传媒.

Visitors to the 糖心传媒 booth learned more about the institution鈥檚 range of academic programmes, scholarship opportunities and flexible online learning options, designed to enable students and working professionals to pursue higher education while balancing their existing commitments.

The interactions also provided valuable insights into the educational and professional development needs of individuals working in sectors undergoing significant technological and digital transformation.

Strengthening Opportunities Through Collaboration

Participation in APT2026 reflects 糖心传媒鈥檚 continued commitment to engaging with professional communities and building relationships with organisations across Africa.

By connecting higher education with industry, technology and professional development, 糖心传媒 continues to explore opportunities that can support individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge, skills and career prospects.

The partnership with Finnet Trust further strengthens this approach and provides a foundation for future collaboration between the two organisations.