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Malawi is endowed with many unique tourism attraction features—President Chakwera
April 25, 2025
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* As he opens Takulandilani Malawi International Tourism Expo 2025 that took place at Bingu International Convention Centre * Decision by tourists to come to Malawi is always a right choice because the country has unique people who are warm hearted * People of empathy and humane, people of good relations and network as well as people who promote good hospitality By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA In wooing tourists to sample the Warm Heart of Africa, Malawi, in their…

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Many girls in rural areas remain unaware of ICT-MACRA Clone
April 25, 2025
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* If you go to the village and ask girls what career they want to pursue, they will say nursing or teaching because that is all they know. * They don’t talk about ICT because they have never been exposed to it—MACRA Board director Malla Kawale By Ruth Kumwenda, MANA Despite the advancement in technology, many girls — especially in rural areas — remain unaware of the information communication & technology (ICT) career opportunities because of the gender stereotypes,…

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Many girls in rural areas remain unaware of ICT-MACRA
April 25, 2025
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* If you go to the village and ask girls what career they want to pursue, they will say nursing or teaching because that is all they know. * They don’t talk about ICT because they have never been exposed to it—MACRA Board director Malla Kawale By Ruth Kumwenda, MACRA Despite the advancement in technology, many girls — especially in rural areas — remain unaware of the information communication & technology (ICT) career opportunities because of the gender stereotypes,…

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Kasaila resigns as MEC Commissioner after winning DPP primaries for Nsanje Central constituency Parliamentary seat
April 25, 2025
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* MEC is now composed of five members and the Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * The number remains within the legal threshold for a quorum — as the law requires the presence of not less than four commissioners for the conduct of official business Maravi Express Francis Kasaila has resigns as Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner as he is set to represent the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the September 16, 2025 General Elections after winning DPP’s primaries for…

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Is Tanzania just trying to apply pressure for Malawi to capitulate to its demands to reverse agricultural trade importation ban?
April 24, 2025
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* As its agriculture minister Bashe says fresh diplomatic talks were ongoing after has already effected it trade importation ban on Malawi and South Africa * We are taking this step to protect our business interests. This is business — in business, we must all respect each other Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira It seems Tanzania is applying pressure on Malawi to capitulate to its demands to reverse agricultural trade importation ban as its agriculture minister Hussein Bashe is quoted…

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‘Malawi and South Africa have genuine trade concerns which should not be swept under the carpet’—advises Tanzanian development administration specialist
April 24, 2025
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* Malawi’s decision to impose restrictions on Tanzanian agricultural imports stems from protection of domestic industries challenges * Southern African Development Community (SADC) is there to fix these trade thistles — sadly, all members of SADC seldom use it as they should * The Tanzanian posturing to impose trade barriers on South Africa and Malawi, albeit not a cabinet resolution, defeats why SADC is there in the first place By Duncan Mlanjira Tanzanian development administration specialist, Rutashubanyuma Nestory, defends…

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President Chakwera marvels at progress of the magnificent 180-room Protea Hotel under construction at iconic Lilongwe Golf Club
April 23, 2025
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* My government is committed to supporting such strategic investments, so we are going to ensure that all necessary assistance is provided for the betterment of our tourism sector * This is an elegant project as it will promote the tourism sector to go forward and upon completion, many people will have access to jobs, and it will generate wealth for the nation By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has described as elegant the 180-room Protea Hotel Lilongwe…

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President Chakwera urges newly-appointed Supreme Court of Appeal Judges to lead by example in the fight against corruption
April 23, 2025
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* As he swears-in Justices Fiona Mwale, Rachel Sikwese and Texious Masoamphambe today at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe * They have been encouraged to be courageous and do right by all persons, despite all the threats and dangers they face by doing the right thing in Malawi By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Three judges that were recently appointed by President Lazarus Chakwera to sit in the Supreme Court of Appeal, have been sworn in at a ceremony which took place at…

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Thousands join Wanderers FC president Thomas Mpinganjira to bid final farewell to Yasin Osman
April 23, 2025
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* Yasin’s life was a long devotion to the sport, beginning at just 15 years old, that shaped generations and elevated football in Malawi * May his extraordinary legacy inspire us all to champion the development of sports with the same unwavering commitment and heart he exemplified By Arkangel Tembo, MANA One of Malawi’s great football legend, Yasin Teach Osman, who passed on at Adventist Hospital in Blantyre on Monday, was yesterday interred to earth at Bawi — attended…

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Malawi Mining Investment Forum 2025 theme is ‘Advancing Malawi’s mining agenda in an evolving global industry’
April 23, 2025
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Mining Minister Zikhale Ng’oma during the press briefing yesterday in Lilongwe * It highlights Mining Ministry’s commitment to attracting investment and supporting the artisanal and small-scale mining sub-sector * It brings together stakeholders from various sectors to develop actionable solutions for the growth and sustainability of the mining sector By Patience Longwe, MANA The Ministry of Mining is set to host its second Malawi Mining Investment Forum (MMIF2025) at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on April…

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