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Foreign Minister Tembo diplomatically pronounces Malawi “will continue to support Israel even when all the others don’t”

April 19, 2024

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Nancy Tembo wipes away her tears at the meeting with family members of Israeli hostages as captured by Jerusalem Post * Promised to assist in the efforts to return the Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October last year * Agreeing to Israeli foreign minister Katz’s request to push for their release on international discussions, conditioning a ceasefire on their release * Tembo quoted as saying she has “never seen such inhumane acts as there were on October 7…

Malawi’s top investigative journalist Gregory Gondwe awarded 2024-25 John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships

April 19, 2024

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* His dedication to exposing corruption has prompted harassment from authorities * In 2022, police detained him for several hours and confiscated his electronic devices after PIJ published an investigation of the Attorney General * Earlier this year, he went into hiding temporarily after receiving a tip that authorities planned to arrest him over his reporting alleging financial improprieties by the military By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s celebrated investigative journalist, Gregory Vitus Gondwe has been awarded to be part of…

Israel to lobby for Malawi’s candidature of Justice Fiona Mwale and Boniface Massah at the United Nations

April 19, 2024

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* Justice Fiona Mwale to the Committee on the Rights of Child * Boniface Massah to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Maravi Express After the opening ceremony of Malawi Embassy in Tel Aviv and the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on temporary employment of Malawian workers in the agriculture sector in that country, Israel has pledged to support Malawi’s candidature at the United Nations (UN). A report on Malawi Government Facebook page quotes…

Malawi opens Embassy in Tel Aviv enhancing longstanding bilateral relations with Israel

April 19, 2024

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* Malawi is committed to providing Israel with 3,000 hardworking workers initially for the agriculture sector * Israel supports the 11-month agricultural scholarship provided to students from LUANAR By Gift Chiponde, MANA The opening of a Malawi Embassy in Israel and the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on temporary employment of Malawian workers in the agriculture sector in that country, reaffirms government’s commitment to creating long-standing bilateral relations between the two nations. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nancy Tembo,…

World Bank’s development arm commits US$50 Million for Mpatamanga Hydropower Project

April 18, 2024

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* The World Bank is impressed with the efforts being done by the Government of Malawi * Mainly looking at the potential the ATM strategy has to enhance the country’s economy By Mike van Kamande in Washington DC Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which is a development arm of the World Bank Group that offers guarantees, commits itself in helping Malawi with resources for the Mpatamanga Hydropower Project. Speaking after a meeting with MIGA officials on the sidelines of…

Israel-based interns dreaming of their own agricultural enterprises in Malawi

April 18, 2024

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Malawi delegation at the agricultural labour deal * Alexander Makanjira is interested in going into agriculture, mainly greenhouse vegetable production including tomatoes and cabbage * Nellie Sapao dreams of Aloe Vera production and processing mainly in the cosmetology sector MANA in Tel Aviv Malawi graduates from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) on the LUANAR-Kinneret Internship Programme at the Mashav International Agricultural Training Center are dreaming of their own enterprises and other entrepreneurial projects on their return…

Malawi’s only heavywight Taekwondo Master keeps earning top recognition; Featured highly in UK’s Black History Month

April 15, 2024

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* The Royal Horse Artillery gunner had the chance to compete for Malawi in the London 2012 Olympics, but instead went to Afghanistan for the second time * When the Army’s senior leadership learned of his actions, Sgt Guba received a General Officer Commanding (GOC) Commendation for selfless commitment By Duncan Mlanjira The exploits of UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba — who was honoured with the accolade of 2023 Sportsman of the Year at the Malawi Sport Awards…

Four envoys present letters of credence to President Chakwera

April 9, 2024

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* We are interested in furthering Gambia’s support to Malawi in areas of agriculture, mining, telecommunication and infrastructure * Relations between Malawi and Kingdom of Spain aims at improving welfare of citizens in the two countries By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Four non-residential envoys from the Gambia, Burundi, Mexican and Spain on Tuesday presented their letters of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. In an interview, after presenting her letter, new High Commissioner of Republic of…

Renowned Pan Africanist PLO Lumumba being campaigned for to be elected as AU Commission chairperson

April 7, 2024

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* Professor Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba has a deeper knowledge of African politics * His relentless effort, dedication and wisdom qualify him for the said position * PLO’s CV is fatter than the fattest bull. A paragon of morality and an epitome of perfection — a pride of Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Great Pan African orator, Professor Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba from Kenya is being campaigned for to be considered for the post of African Union Commission…

Africa-Israel Partnership awards President Chakwera for Malawi’s support for people of Israel

April 6, 2024

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Malawi High Commissioner to the UK Dr. Bisika receiving on behalf of President Chakwera * Africa-Israel Partnership is a non-political organization recognized by the United Nations * Its main focus is on the development of local communities from the two regions under its networks through partner institutions By Duncan Mlanjira President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has been awarded a plaque and a certificate by UK-registered organization, Africa-Israel Partnership (AIP) — in recognition of Malawi’s “incredible support for the people of…