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Building a stronger R community !!!!It's been an incredible start to the year for R Users Malawi! We successfully held b...
02/03/2026

Building a stronger R community !!!!

It's been an incredible start to the year for R Users Malawi! We successfully held back to back knowledge sharing sessions in January and February, and the energy from our community has been nothing short of amazing.

We kicked off the year with , who led a deep dive into automating reports with R. In the world of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), where routine reports and presentations are the norm, automation isn't just a luxury it's a necessity. Dickson Stanford showcased how embracing automation reduces human error and frees us up to focus on insights rather than repetitive tasks. A massive thank you to Dickson for setting the bar high for 2026!!

This month, George Sichinga took the stage to break down Machine Learning into understandable bits. One analogy that stuck with us was his explanation of training vs. testing data:

" As a teacher, would you use the exact same examples you used in class for the final exam?"

The answer is a resounding No and that is the core of why we split data in Machine Learning. It was a brilliant "aha!" moment for everyone.

To Our Amazing Attendees:
Thank you for your participation and curiosity. The discussions were rich, and we hope you walked away with practical skills. We would love to hear from you in the comments!

What was your biggest takeaway from either the January or February session?

To Those Who Missed Us:
We will be sharing a link to the session materials in the comments below shortly. Stay tuned, and we hope to see you during the next one!

Finally, thanks to our organizers Prisca Njonjo Kamanga , and James Sangala đź‘Ź






It's Back and This Time, We're Diving Deeper🔥Join Our Second Free Online R Workshop for Data Science"Without data, you'r...
16/02/2026

It's Back and This Time, We're Diving Deeper🔥

Join Our Second Free Online R Workshop for Data Science

"Without data, you're just another person with an opinion." (W. Edwards Deming)

Ready to move beyond basics and into machine learning? This follow up workshop will equip you with tools to build predictive models and uncover insights in R.

Topic: Machine Learning in R
Date: 22th February 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CAT)
Facilitator: George Sichinga

Scan the QR code on the flyer to attend Or reach out for the link via the contacts below.

_Transform your data into intelligence._

For more information, contact:

+265 993627376 | +265 880697619 | +265 889481106

Thats a wrap for January events. We had an online event with our facilitor Stanford on a topic " Automating reports for...
01/02/2026

Thats a wrap for January events.

We had an online event with our facilitor Stanford on a topic " Automating reports for research and motivating projects using R"

Which covered the following areas.

1. Understand the concept of automated Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) reporting.
2. Explain the structure of an R Markdown document (YAML, text, and code chunks).
3. Generate key monitoring indicators (means, pass rates, attendance).
4.Disaggregate indicators by key variables
5. ompare outcomes across evaluation rounds (baseline, midline, endline)
6. Run and interpret a basic regression model for outcome evaluation
7.Produce professional reports in Word, PDF, and HTML from one script
8.Understand how automation reduces reporting time and errors

Join the R community now 🩵💙

It's Here!!!Join the free online R Workshop for Data Science"Without data, you're just another person with an opinion."(...
23/01/2026

It's Here!!!

Join the free online R Workshop for Data Science

"Without data, you're just another person with an opinion."
(W. Edwards Deming)

If you're looking to move from opinion to evidence, from manual reports to automated insights, this workshop is for you!!!

Topic: Automating reports for research and motivating projects using R

Date: 31st January 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 7 PM - 8:30 PM (CAT)
Facilitator: Mr Dickson Stanford
To attend, click this link: https://meet.google.com/ajw-pnrm-xty

_Let's turn your data into your strongest argument._

For more information, contact:
+265 993627376 | +265 880697619 | +265889481106

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R Users Malawi is back — and we’re starting with a learning session!We’re excited to host our first R Users Malawi sessi...
22/01/2026

R Users Malawi is back — and we’re starting with a learning session!

We’re excited to host our first R Users Malawi session of the year, where a facilitator will be taking us through hands-on learning in R. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, this session is for you.

Learn. Practice. Connect.

đź“Ť Save your spot here:
https://www.meetup.com/r-users-malawi/events/312975789/
Come learn with us and be part of a growing data community.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Welcome to R Users MalawiR Users Malawi is a community-driven network of R programming enthusiasts, data scientists, sta...
09/01/2026

Welcome to R Users Malawi

R Users Malawi is a community-driven network of R programming enthusiasts, data scientists, statisticians, researchers, students, and developers across Malawi, supported by the R Consortium. We provide a collaborative platform for learning, knowledge sharing, and innovation using R for data analysis, visualization, and research.

Our mission is to build an inclusive R community that strengthens data science and analytics capacity in Malawi through training, collaboration, and real-world data-driven projects.

We organize in-person and online sessions covering topics such as R and RStudio, data cleaning and visualization, statistical analysis, machine learning, GIS, and reproducible research. We also host guest speakers, promote peer-to-peer learning, and support students through mentorship and networking opportunities.

JOIN US

To join our WhatsApp community, contact us via email or phone and become part of a growing network of R users in Malawi.

Contact Us :

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Email: [email protected]

Phone / WhatsApp: 0880 697 619

Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/r-users-malawi/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/r-users-malawi/





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