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Vitumbiko Mumba launches K500 million revolving fund to empower Mzimba Central constituents

September 1, 2025

* Also donates cement and mattresses worth K48.2 million to Euthini Rural Hospital and two ambulances to Mzimba District and Mzuzu Central Hospitals * As the MCP presidential running mate assures people of Eswazini and Mathandani that government will undertake various development projects in Mzimba By Joel Phiri, MANA; edited by Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba — who is President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate in the September 16 presidential election representing the Malawi Congress Party…

Asimenye Simwaka scores 5 in Malawi Scorchers two 3-0 victories in international friendlies against Lesotho

September 1, 2025

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* Sabina Thom scored the 3rd in the first match on Friday and went on to assist Simwaka’s two goals yesterday * The two friendlies form part of Malawi’s build-up to the COSAFA Women’s Championship and the crucial WAfCON qualifiers against Angola in October Maravi Express Malawi women’s national football team, the Scorchers, wrapped up their two-match friendly series against Lesotho on a high, securing a second successive 3-0 victory at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre yesterday after the same…

SFFRFM promoting innovative and affordable fertilizers

September 1, 2025

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* We are bringing in innovative fertilizers that will help farmers commercialise — products that are cheaper, that restore soil fertility and that will help farmers get better harvests from their farming * The company has capsule fertilizers that will be available in its shops across the country and costs only K44,000 per capsule, which is for one hectare, among other products of fertilizers * As ADMARC introduces grain-drying machines to reduce post-harvest losses and help farmers secure better…

‘Chakwera’s administration betrayed trust of Malawians and gave new life to the very party we once buried’—economist Dr. Kadyampakeni

August 31, 2025

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* Who would have thought that the DPP would even stand a chance to contest in 2025 after what this nation went through prior to the 2019 elections? Malawians had endured years of corruption, arrogance and abuse of power under the DPP * The call for change was overwhelming, and when Dr. Chakwera and the Tonse Alliance came into office, hope was reborn. We listened to Dr. Chakwera’s speeches — speeches that lifted our spirits and promised us a…

Illovo invests K30m worth of computers to Catholic University to enhance research capabilities and digital literacy

August 31, 2025

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* By investing in higher education, Illovo is contributing to the development of a skilled workforce and supporting Malawi’s long-term socio-economic growth * The initiative is also in honour of CUNIMA Vice-Chancellor, late Prof. Ngeyi Kanyongolo, who had made the appeal for support prior to her passing Maravi Express Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has invested 10 high performance computers valued at K30 million to the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) to boost the institution’s ICT capabilities to enhance research…

Chakwera’s campaign dwells on construction of long-lasting infrastructure, low cost of living, small-scale businesses support

August 31, 2025

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* Defends Tsogolo Account and vows to expand National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) into a government-owned fully-fledged bank * Assures quality maternal services in rural areas; rehabilitation of the M1 road to be completed at all costs — with key trading centres given special attention * To increase the constituency development fund (CDF) from K220 million to K500 million to ensure continuity of infrastructure development initiatives Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira from MANA’s coverage of Chakwera’s whistle-stop campaign tour As…

Five MUST students develop self-assessment AI digital App as an awareness tool to warning signs of cancer

August 30, 2025

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* Recognised with Most Innovative Project Award by MUST’s Cultural & Research Innovation Festival * 4th-year students — two studying Computer Systems & Security and the three doing Business Information Technology By Duncan Mlanjira Five Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) have been honoured with the Most Innovative Project Award for developing self-assessment artificial intelligence (AI) digital App as an awareness tool to warning signs of cancer — named Brave Rose. They pitched up their innovation during MUST’s…

Government secures 160 million litres of fuel for September-October

August 30, 2025

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MERA CEO Henry Kachale at the press briefing held last evening in Lilongwe * A vessel carrying 48 million litres of both petrol and diesel is already on its way and in addition, 56 million litres of petrol and 57 million litres of diesel have already been secured * MERA is using both government-to-government (G-to-G) agreements and open tender systems to stabilise supply, noting that fuel volumes procured this year are 27% higher than the total imported in 2024…

Chakwera calls for investment in education to drive Malawi’s future

August 29, 2025

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* True national progress is not only measured by how far vehicles can travel, but also by how far minds can think. Good roads connect places, but good minds connect ideas * Investment in education, research, innovation and skills training is key to unlocking Malawi’s potential and preparing the youth for a competitive future * As UNICEF-Malawi reports that 87% of 10-year-olds in the country cannot read or comprehend a simple text following high pupil-to-teacher ratio in rural areas…

Immigration Department’s new passport issuance system allows express processing in one to two days and the ordinary passport in 10 days

August 29, 2025

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* Homeland Security Minister Ching’oma assures that the government is committed to ensuring that every Malawian can access a passport quickly and securely * He personally printed his diplomatic passport and observed the progress under the new Madras security printing system, which replaced the former e-Tech System to improve efficiency, security and service delivery By Duncan Mlanjira Under the new Madras security printing system — to improve efficiency, security and passport service delivery — the Department of Immigration &…