Duncan Mlanjira – Page 191 – Maravi Express – Your Kind of News. Clear and accurate.

5 students from various Malawi universities in China for global ICT competition

April 30, 2025

* They emerged winners in the sub-Saharan regional ‘Tech4Good’ competition, qualifying for the global finals * Tech4Good is Huawei’s entrepreneurship program designed to help young adults learn about the latest trends in digitalisation and explore how digital technologies can address common social issues By Duncan Mlanjira Five students from Malawi University of Business & Applied Sciences (MUBAS), University of Malawi (UNIMA),Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), National College of Information & Technology (NACIT) and Mzuni University (MZUNI) have…

Bank cheques to be phased out by December 31, 2025

April 30, 2025

| No Comments

| Business, National, News

* The use of cheques in Malawi has steadily declined over the years due to increased demand for technological modes of payments * Regulatory statistics indicate that only about 2% of value and 0.04% of the volume of all retail payments are made through cheque payments * As a result of this low usage, service providers are finding it costly to maintain the infrastructure and processes relating to cheque payments By Duncan Mlanjira In aligning with global trends of…

‘Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people’—Barack Obama

April 29, 2025

| No Comments

| International, News, Religion

* Michelle and I mourn with everyone around the world — Catholic and non-Catholic alike — who drew strength and inspiration from the Pope’s example * May we continue to heed his call to “never remain on the sidelines of this march of living hope Maravi Express In his eulogy of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 12, and laid to rest last Saturday, former US President Barack Obama pleads with the world — Catholic and non-Catholic…

‘We want to qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup — then win the U20 AfCON’—Tanzania U20 coach Mrisho

April 29, 2025

| No Comments

| International Sports, News, Sports

* This is Tanzania’s second appearance at the U-20 AfCON, and the country’s football authorities see it as a critical step in developing youth talent * Building international exposure, and positioning Tanzanian football on the global stage * Of course, we know the level at the U-20 AfCON is higher, with countries that have a deeper footballing infrastructure * But the CECAFA victory gave us the belief that we can compete and succeed at this level Maravi Express Pooled…

MEC presents status of preparation for September 16 general elections to President Chakwera

April 29, 2025

| No Comments

| National, News, Politics

* Update of all activities that have been implemented so far including voter registration and voter transfers, status on procurement of sensitive and non-sensitive materials for polling * As well as status of the upcoming activities such as inspection and verification of voters register, nomination of candidates and polling Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) yesterday held a meeting with President Lazarus Chakwera to present a report on the state of preparedness for the September 16 General Election, which…

Conclave to elect new Pope begins May 7–Vatican

April 29, 2025

| No Comments

| International, News, Religion

* The closed-door meeting will start inside the Sistine Chapel and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world * There is no timescale as to how long it will take to elect the next pope, but the previous two conclaves, held in 2005 and 2013, lasted just two days Thomas Mackintosh, BBC News The Vatican has confirmed that Roman Catholic Church Cardinals will meet from May 7 in a secret conclave to elect the next pope —…

Episodes of localised heavy rains expected along lakeshore areas due to easterly winds

April 29, 2025

| No Comments

| National, News

* Managing Rain Waters Association of Malawi calls for proper management of drainage systems and water ways to avoid water obstructions * Due to forecasted cold weather, people should also stay away from rivers and streams as they may rise rapidly and become dangerous By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) alerts people along the lakeshore areas to expect episodes of localised heavy rains from yesterday up to May 4 due to easterly winds….

African diplomats including Malawi’s Thomas Bisika urge UK government to back Bill to speed up debt restructurings

April 28, 2025

| No Comments

| Business, International, News

Bambos Charalambous, a Labour MP, has introduced a private member’s bill on the issue.—Picture by Richard Townshend/UK Parliament/PA * Countries are struggling to manage expensive loans, with much of debt transacted through London * Malawi, which has a GDP per head of US580 has been trying to get debt writedowns while being battered by climate and economic shocks that have led to fuel, fertiliser and medicine shortages * “This unsustainable debt has really grossly affected social and economic development…

President Chakwera issues strict orders to Mining Ministry not to operate in secret with foreign mining companies

April 28, 2025

| No Comments

| Business, Law Enforcement, National, News

* The job of the Ministry of Mining in Malawi is not just going around attending mining conferences and indabas in other countries * But ensuring that our regulatory framework for the mining sector is being enforced with diligence and discipline, which requires great levels of vigilance and meticulous attention * The job of the Ministry is to ensure that there are functional systems working around the clock to regulate the conduct of every player in the sector and…

Hosts Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in opening U-20 AfCON 2025; as Zambia and Sierra Leone battle to goalless draw

April 28, 2025

| No Comments

| International Sports, News, Sports

* The Pharaohs are chasing a fifth U-20 continental title, having previously lifted the trophy in 1981, 1991, 2003, and 2013 * The top four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile later this year, a strong start was crucial * And Egypt delivered in front of their passionate home support as the Young Pharaohs’ campaign is off to a promising beginning Maravi Express Representatives of Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) have started…