WHO-recommended malaria vaccine starts being shipped to Africa

*  A historic step towards broader vaccination against one of the deadliest diseases for African children * Additional 1.7 million doses are set for delivery to Burkina Faso, Liberia, Niger and Sierra Leone in the coming weeks * Since 2019, Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have been administering the vaccine in a schedule of 4 doses from around 5 months of age * As part of the pilot programme, known as the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme By Duncan Mlanjira Shipments…

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Magnificent Mali maul Mexico at U17 World Cup

* Morocco through after shootout drama following a stoppage-time equaliser against Iran FIFA.com Mali made light work of Concacaf champions Mexico beating them 5-0 in the last 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023, with Mahamoud Barry — voted Player of the Match — scoring two goals and one each from Diarra, Kanate and Martial Tia. Les Aigles were irresistible throughout, with the outcome all-but settled inside a one-sided opening 15 minutes in which the outclassed Mexicans…

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Tunisia tie on 6 points with Equatorial Guinea but top Group H through goals scored

* The Carthage Eagles scored late in the 87th minute after Seifallah Ltaeif was brought down inside the penalty box * Namibia also share three points with the Flames but are third following their 2-0 triumph over Sao Tome e Principe By Duncan Mlanjira Following their last minute goal through Youssef Msakni penalty spot striker, beating Malawi Flames 1-0, Tunisia tie on six points with Equatorial Guinea but top 2026 World Cup qualifying Group H through goals scored. Tunisia…

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Suspension of flights by SAA has economic implications for Malawi—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

* We do understand the position SAA has taken under the challenges Malawi is facing economically as outlined in forex challenges among others * However, we have other airlines operating into Malawi despite the same economic environment * Malawi Government should engage the SAA management on the matter urgently and assure the Airline on how the Malawi economy will be stabilized, with time frames By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi needs South African Airways (SAA) and so does the airline need Malawi, says Chief…

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World Bank approves a US$60m grant for importation of fertilizers and pharmaceuticals

* Approved on Monday, November 20, the grants is to avert acute shortages of critical and lifesaving commodities * The contingent financing to import fertilizers and pharmaceuticals will address critical shortages in the market * Which, if left unaddressed, have the potential to hinder Malawi’s economic recovery By Laison Kamkole The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) has approved a US$60 million grant which will be accessed by commercial banks in Malawi for importation of fertilizers and pharmaceuticals. A…

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CCAP Blantyre Synod’s Church & Society desk asks MPs to rise above partisan politics in the current mid-year budget review meeting

The august House currently sitting in Lilongwe * And objectively deliberate as presented today by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Simplex Chithyola Banda * MPs are very much concerned with pleasing their political party masters at the expense of poor Malawians * Events of last week have revealed the deep-rooted divisions between the two sides of the house and within the opposition By Duncan Mlanjira The Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), through…

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IMF’s ECF unlocks US$240 million more

Finance Minister in Parliament today * The 2023/24 revised national budget has oozed more optimism and hope following various measures that Government has put in place * To cushion Malawians on the shocks of the recent devaluation of the Kwacha By Laison Kamkole In his presentation in Parliament of the 2023/24 revised national budget Minister of Finance Simplex Chinthyola Banda said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approval of the extended credit facility (ECF) for Malawi will unlock more than…

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CDH Investment Bank commits K5 million sponsorship to KUHeS’ Research Dissemination Conference

* KUHeS is playing a significant work in the health sector and it is also contributing to the development of the country * Through conducting of research activities whose findings  always assist to come up with positive measures on how disease outbreak can be controlled By Victor Singano Jnr The CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has supported the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) with K5 million towards the institution’s 2nd Research Dissemination Conference to be held on November 30…

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Finance Minister Chithyola Banda revises budget to MK4.33 trillion; Focuses on economic recovery

* The mid-year review indicates a positive revision in total revenues and grants, increasing from MK2.55 trillion to MK3.05 trillion * Simultaneously, total expenditure saw an upward adjustment from MK3.79 trillion to MK4.33 trillion By Laison Kamkole In a comprehensive presentation today in Parliament, Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda outlined the 2023-24 mid-year revised budget framework, revealing significant adjustments to both revenues and expenditures. The Minister made the presentation under the title ‘Time for Reflection…

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Information Minister Kunkuyu commends Huawei for bridging digital divide

* At the opening ceremony of the  7th edition of Seeds for the Future program * Which is Huawei’s flagship global corporate social responsibility initiative that was launched in 2008 Maravi Express Minister of Information & Digitalization, Moses Kunkuyu has commended Huawei Technologies Malawi for its continued efforts to propel digital knowledge and digital economy that are key enablers of MW2063 national vision. The Minister was speaking during the opening ceremony of the  7th edition of Seeds for the…

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