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UK unites with global partners to accelerate development in world’s poorest countries through artificial intelligence

November 1, 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiling the programme at the AI Safety Summit * A new global partnership to use AI to solve some of the developing world’s most pressing challenges * To fund safe and responsible AI projects for development around the world, beginning in Africa * To support home-grown AI expertise and computing power in Africa and help the continent’s AI innovators boost growth and support the continent’s long-term development By Duncan Mlanjira The United Kingdom (UK)…

Malawi engineers focused to “build back better” to mitigate effects of climate change on infrastructure

October 31, 2023

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* It is the theme of 2023 Malawi Engineering Institute’s conference & annual general meeting * Engineering-based institution EGENCO supports the conference with K5 million By Duncan Mlanjira In order to mitigate the effects of climate change, that the country has experienced in recent years due to tropical cyclones Idai, Ana, Gombe and Freddy — that devastated public and private infrastructure — Malawi engineers are now focused to “build back better”. This is the theme of the 2023 conference…

FAM hands over 4 houses complete with household items to Cyclone Freddy survivors in Chiradzulu

October 31, 2023

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* Constructed at a cost of K23 million, which were proceeds from the football season opener, the FAM NBS Bank Charity Shield * These families experienced a terrible period and they really needed our hands as Malawians to assist them By Victor Singano Jnr Football Association of Malawi (FAM), in collaboration with NBS Bank and Malawi Red Cross Society, on Monday officially handed over four houses to families which were left homeless due to effects of Tropical Cyclone Freddy…

Ecobank Malawi launches ‘Save as You Spend’ account to encourage a savings culture

October 31, 2023

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Ecobank Malawi’s Head of Consumer Banking, Sophie Kalambule * The product allows customers to automatically save a percentage of their spending transactions * The SAYS account, with zero monthly fees, is designed to help customers build up their savings while they spend on their everyday needs * Customers can choose to save between 1% and 10% of their spending transactions * Which will be transferred from their current account to their SAYS account that offers attractive interest rates and…

More than 8,000 people killed in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict

October 30, 2023

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* This will be a long and difficult war—Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu * Israel steps up its bombardment of Gaza with tanks and troops expanding their operations inside the territory BBC Since Hamas gunmen launched an unprecedented assault on Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7, killing more than 1,400 people and taking 230 hostages — followed by a heavy retaliation of bombardment of Gaza by Israel — more than 8,000 people have been killed. Prime Minister…

FD Communications cements its position as leading advertising & PR company as it wins 5th advertising agency award

October 30, 2023

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Director of Client & Media Services, Chifundo Scott * With its designer Kennedy ‘Spyral’ Mwenya scooping IMM’s Creative Artist of the Year beating a field of 12 other nominees * FDH Bank wins four accolades — Best PR Personality of the Year (Lorraine Chikhula); Best CSR Award; Commercial of the Year (TV) and Marketing Team of the Year By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s leading advertising and public relations company, FD Communications Ltd has scooped the 2023 Advertising Agency of Year…

South Africa beat New Zealand to win record 4th Rugby World Cup

October 29, 2023

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* As is so often the case with finals, the match proved to be a tight, edgy encounter at a rain-soaked Stade de France * Where defence ruled and the All Blacks lost captain Sam Cane to a first-half red card for a high tackle AFP Handre Pollard kicked four penalties to help South Africa to a nail-biting 12-11 victory over 14-man New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday to claim a record fourth title. As…

Hostile communities fuelling deforestation

October 29, 2023

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Charcoal burning process discovered on Michiri Forest Reserve in Blantyre last week * Charcoal producers and transporters organise gangs that threaten lives of forest patrol teams * They have a deep-rooted mindset that charcoal business is the backbone of their survival — hence resisting to abandon their business By Salome Gangire, MANA Unpatriotic citizens are advancing massive deforestation in protected forest areas across the country, who are hostile to forestry patrol officers as well as other community members of…

Agricultural extension workers advised to share weather tips with farmers

October 29, 2023

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Farmers displaying their produce during the fair * Best weather knowledge to famers will help them prepare well for the 2023/24 growing season * And reduce the impact of disasters by, among other things, helping them to refrain from cultivating along river banks By Harold Mtepatepa, MANA Director for Lilongwe District’s agriculture, environment & natural resources, Ezra Mbendera has urged agricultural extension workers to share accurate weather information with farmers for them to make informed decisions on the crops…

Chakwera buys first poppy ribbon at K2m as he launches national Poppy Week

October 28, 2023

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* When it comes to constitutionalism and institutionalism, there is no better role model in our governance framework than the Malawi Defence Force * For this reason, those who have gone into retirement after wearing the uniform with valour and honour deserve our fondest memory, our highest regard, and our noblest service By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera calls on the citizenry to honour the soldiers who risked their lives and contributed to the country’s national security. He…