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Key actions and lessons to all current future political leaders — no matter how supreme you may be perceived, an APOLOGY AND LISTENING TO ADVICE are key principles

August 3, 2024

* Lessons learnt from former Malawi President, late Ngwazi Dr H. Kamuzu Banda on one particular day in 1987 By Chifipa Mhango This Saturday, the 3rd of August 2024, I have been reflecting on the concept of an apology and listening to advice by political leaders. I will do this by first sharing a background, then depart with a lesson to the current political leaders in Malawi. Background In January 1987, I was in Form 1 at HHI Secondary…

Silent killer: Unsafe and clandestine abortion crisis in Malawi

August 3, 2024

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* Goes with it unplanned cost of an estimated US$314,000 annually to treat post-abortion health care * Transition to safe and legal abortion would yield an estimated cost reduction of 20%-30% * Yet review of the Termination of Pregnancy was completed and gazetted as a government Bill way back in 2017 Feature by Duncan Mlanjira Abortion in one way is illegal but termination of pregnancy is legal — but it goes with it some restrictive conditions, which deny women…

Asimenye Simwaka finishes second in preliminary round 100m heat to qualify for first round of Olympic Games Paris 2024

August 2, 2024

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* Malawi’s other representatives at the Paris Olympics are swimmers Tayamika Chang’anamuno and Filipe Gomes * Gomes did not qualify for the next round of the men’s 50m freestyle after finishing 8th in heat 5 with a time of 24.11 * Chang’anamuno’s debut in 50m freestyle will be tomorrow to be beamed live on GOtv and DStv Maravi Express Malawi’s up-and-coming short distance athlete, Asimenye Simwaka has made it to the first round of the 100m title campaign at…

TNM boosts 4G network for Umthetho Cultural Festival currently underway in Mzimba

August 2, 2024

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* We have enhanced our capacity at Hora and surrounding areas to ensure all guests enjoy uninterrupted connections * We know that many people will be streaming the events from Hora and TNM’s 4G network is the best option By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Plc, which supported the Umthetho Cultural Festival 2024 with K5 million towards its hosting’s logistics, has take an extra mile to ensure seamless connectivity for the annual event currently underway at Hora Mountain Heritage Site in…

US government-funded program BuckEye successfully maps 99% of Malawi

August 1, 2024

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* The experts used advanced aircraft, equipped with state of the art geospatial surveying technology * The imagery the BuckEye program compiled will be passed on in its entirety to DoDMA * For use in areas such as hazard assessment, improving early warning systems, optimizing resource management and informing recovery planning By Elia Chibwe, MANA A US-funded programme, Army Geospatial Center high resolution 3 dimensional (HR3D), also known as BuckEye in Malawi — which deployed a Beech King Air…

Congratulatory messages pour in for Waxy Kay’s announcement as Brand Ambassador for newly-launched lottery service provider Bridge Raffles

August 1, 2024

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* I’m honored to represent such an amazing brand and can’t wait to share their vision with you all * Thanks to everyone who has supported me on this journey. Here’s to new adventures and opportunities By Duncan Mlanjira Over 1,700 and 1,000-plus likes attracted popular artist Waxy Kay’s Facebook when he announced he had been unveiled as Brand Ambassador for newly-launched lottery service provider Bridge Raffles. He wrote: “Mwala okanidwa pano uli pangodya (the stone that the builder…

Mighty Wanderers reduce gap with leaders Silver Strikers to 9 points as Creck Sporting jump from 9th to 6th place

August 1, 2024

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Scorer Isaac Kaliati voted Man of the Match for his overall performance * Ahead of their match against Dedza Dynamos, Creck Sporting were 9th with 20 points and Dedza on 10th with 19 * Following their 2-0 win they amassed 23 points to push out Moyale Barracks (22 points) from the 6th-place * As well as MAFCO FC (21 points), who have been pushed from 7th to 8th — the cut off for the Airtel Top 8 By Duncan…

King Misuzulu cancels trip to Malawi’s Umthetho Cultural Festival due to the reduction of number of accompanying amabutho

August 1, 2024

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* He was scheduled to bring a 300-strong delegation along with him but provincial government asked him to reduce entourage * It would be embarrassing to go with a small number of amabutho and therefore he cancelled * But he has sent some princes to represent him — the king’s close aide, Prince Simphiwe Zulu, told the Daily News Maravi Express Apparently angered by the restructuring of his delegation team which included 300 amabutho, the Zulu regiments (military units/warriors),…

New lottery retail service provider Bridge Raffles Malawi officially launched in Malawi; Unveils Waxy-K as Brand Ambassador

August 1, 2024

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Introducing Brand Ambassador, Waxy-K (2nd right) * Partners with NITEL to manage their dedicated platform for ticket sales, accessible at www.webtickets.mw * From today, August, 1, 2024 and the first draw will be conducted on Monday, August 5, 2024 * This user-friendly platform can be reached via mobile phones, computers, and other smart devices * For only K1,000, individuals can purchase raffle tickets and conveniently pay through Airtel Money By Duncan Mlanjira Bridge Raffles Malawi, a new lottery retail…

How Lilongwe e-parking system is driving urban development and community growth

August 1, 2024

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A constant reminder to motorists of the needful * The system was also done to decongest most of the parking spaces as a lot of people would just park probably half of or the whole day * On specific parking spaces and even places not designated as parking lots leading to congestion in some streets making some places impassable * Thus the parking for a fee regulating the way people park within the city as it created space for…