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Grand graduation ceremony held for healthcare professionals in majestic Muscat

December 31, 2019

By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui Muscat – the majestic capital city of the Sultanate of Oman came alive with a grand graduation ceremony of students belonging to the Ministry of Health’s Oman College of Health Sciences (OCHS) and the Higher Institute of Health Specialties (HIHS) on a pleasant wintery evening. Secretary-General of the Education Council, His Excellency Dr. Said bin Hamad Al Rubaie, was the guest of honour. In his admirable address, Prof. Mustafa Fahmi Mohammed, Dean, Oman…

Cyclone Idai classfied as one of 10 disasters that changed the world

December 31, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Cyclone Idai that devastated Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe leaving 1,300 people killed in March 2019, has been classified as one of the 10 disasters that changed the world. In Malawi alone, the heavy rains and flooding that was linked to the Cyclone Idai killed 60 people, displaced nearly 87,000 people and affected around 870,000 persons. According to direct relief.org, the cyclone, rated as Category 3 storm necessitated life-saving humanitarian interventions in 15 affected districts…

SA-based Malawian to have a career guidance talk in software development

December 31, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Kenneth Fukizi, a South Africa-based software engineer, solutions architect and consultant with more than 14 years of experience is set to hold a workshop on January 24 in Lilongwe where he shall push forward coding as a tool to reduce unemployment. And he is also expected to introduce a community of upcoming software developers, which will be used as a platform to build up and equip competent software developers for Malawi and Africa. He targets youngsters,…

Former Nkhotakota Central MP Stambuli inspires fellow village folks to tree planting

December 31, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira As part of tree planting season activities, former Member of Parliament for Nkhotakota Central, Clement Stambuli inspired the culture of tree planting amongst his fellow village folks surrounding his farm in Mchinji District on Saturday. The ex-Minister of Information during the UDF-led government, demonstrated to them how to plant forest, fruit trees and bananas and distributed 2,000 seedlings for free for them to plant in there respective homes. “I am looking at reaching a target…

Government hails China-Malawi partnership in agriculture sector

December 30, 2019

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Minister of Agriculture,Irrigation and Water Development Kondwani Nankhumwa has expressed government’s delight in the way the People’s Republic of China is committed in supporting Malawi in its efforts to achieve a hunger free nation. Nankhumwa was speaking in Chiradzulu on Monday, December 30 when he presided over the handing over ceremony of a solar powered irrigation and maize milling facility at Mikolongwe Veterinary farm in the district. The facility, which has been established by a Chinese company Hebei Pingle…

Three die in Harare after drinking fake smuggled Jameson whiskey

December 30, 2019

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By iHarare.com Cheap knock-off whiskey brands which have become a hit with among many imbibers in Harare, Zimbabwe are reported to have recently claimed three lives. This comes after earlier reports published by iHarare that warned people that the fake brands which have flooded the Zimbabwe market could cause infertility as well as damage to the liver and brain. Investigations conducted by online publication Zimmorningpost have revealed that at least 3 people have died from suspected alcohol poisoning…

Zimbabwe’s VP Chiwenga flown off to China for medical review

December 30, 2019

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By Timothy Ndoro, iHarare.com Zimbabwe’s Vice-president Constantino Chiwenga, who is suspected to have been poisoned by his wife, Marry Chiwenga, has been flown back to China for a medical review. Chiwenga spent more than 4 months in China being treated for a critical medical ailment, suspected to be poisoning, which in the Vice-president’s own words would have definitely killed him if it was not for the Chinese. Speaking at the third annual national thanksgiving and dedication service at…

Man Utd close on top four; Spurs defence errors anger Mourinho

December 29, 2019

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By SuperSport.com Manchester United closed on the Premier League’s top four with a 2-0 victory at Burnley as Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford struck late in each half to take United above Tottenham Hotspurs in fifth after Spurs were held 2-2 draw at Norwich. Jose Mourinho bemoaned Tottenham Hotspurs’ inability to keep clean sheets after twice having to come from behind. Slack Spurs defending allowed Mario Vrancic to open the scoring and only a VAR review to harshly rule…

TNM, FDH, NBM partnership eases access to 4G smartphones through credit facilities

December 29, 2019

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The country’s integrated mobile network and ICT services provider TNM Plc, has partnered with FDH Bank and National Bank of Malawi (NBM) to enable their mutual customers to access credit facilities to acquire 4G smartphones. The ‘Phone on Loan Scheme’ for FDH Bank and ‘Device Pasavute’ for TNM aim at providing affordable 4G Data capable smart devices to the shared customers of both firms. This will allow customers to enjoy the high quality experience on TNM’s 4G network thereby…

Nest Foundation treats less-privileged women in Councillor Gerald Lipikwe’s Limbe Central Ward

December 28, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Nest Foundation treated less-privileged 50 beneficiaries for the Festive Season in Councillor Gerald Lipikwe’s Limbe Central Ward where it donated assorted food items to them at a function that took place at Kanjedza Primary School on Saturday, December 28. Lipikwe said the whole initiative started when some weeks ago the non-profitable organization Nest Foundation partnered with his Gymnasium named Lika where they organised aerobics on December 1 at Kamuzu Stadium with a purpose to raise funds…