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UK-based Malawian taekwondo champ Yamikani Guba’s trophy hunt continues as he attains silver and bronze
June 25, 2023
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* He was also presented with the UK Armed Forces colours by chairman of the Army Martial Arts Association at RAF Cranwell * In the first quarter of 2023, he accumulated six medals — four being gold medals and 2 silver By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba — who earned 10 medals last year alone — has added a silver and a bronze medal on his trophy trove which he attained on Saturday at…

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Malawi repatriates 5 dangerous warlords identified through relocation of refugees
June 24, 2023
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* Over 50 refugees have voluntarily accepted to return to their Rwanda and Burundi * The general public further implored to desist from harboring refugees as the relocation exercise continues By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Homeland Security announces that the Government has declared prohibited immigrants and repatriated 5 dangerous to their respective countries out of the 55 which are on the run. A statement from the Ministry further says it is expected to repatriate over 50 refugees in…

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Media asked to identify more of MW2063 Champions
June 24, 2023
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Former President Bakili Muluzi was hounored for championing establishment of proper governance institutions * To help in promoting and profiling these Champions within their respective spaces wherever chances arise * Journalists have a great role to play in making Malawians truly believe we have the ability to translate our plans into actual reality By Duncan Mlanjira Individual Malawians who are being identified and awarded by National Planning Commission (NPC) as MW2063 Champions are people with a strong voice in…

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Malawi Relief Fund-UK provides 38 youths with starter pack tool kits for plumbing, bricklaying and carpentry & joinery
June 24, 2023
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Valli speaking at the graduation ceremony * Done in collaboration with Issa Foundation (UK) in their efforts of supporting young people * To attain vocational skills, empower individuals and address the root causes of poverty By Duncan Mlanjira Charity foundation, Malawi Relief Fund-UK (MRF) has empowered 38 youths with starter pack tool kits to support their vocational skill they attained from their training at Maone Vocational Training Centre. This is in line with MRF-UK’s objective of supporting government’s  efforts…

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FDH Group mobilizing funds for construction of houses for Cyclone Freddy-induced flood survivors
June 23, 2023
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* Construction of 2 houses already provided for by the company through Habitat for Humanity Malawi * Campaign dubbed ‘A Penny 4 Change-Flames Freddy Friday; Lets Rebuild Houses’ * Staff encourage to wear Flames jersey every Friday and donate minimum of K1,000 towards the cause By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Group has partnered Habitat for Humanity Malawi to build climate change-resilient houses for Cyclone Freddy survivors, whose homes were destroyed from the tropical storm’s-induced floods and strong winds. The Group…

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Sheer management negligence by some government MDAs contributing towards slow progress to MW2063 MIP-1
June 23, 2023
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* We are not implementers but planners and provide implementation oversight * NPC values the importance of journalists in the popularization, mobilization of support and participation * As well as the actual realisation of the MW2063 and its implementation plans * In order to hold accountable those responsible for implementation By Duncan Mlanjira Among the challenges that National Planning Commission (NPC) is facing in the MW2063 First 10-Year Implementation Plan (MIP-1) include “sheer negligence” by some Government ministries, departments…

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Medicines San Frontiers phases out 25-year HIV/Aids control project in Chiradzulu
June 23, 2023
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* When the project was rolled out in 1996, the district had the highest number of patients dying from HIV related diseases * And the trend has been reduced tremendously — thereby achieving their intended objectives By Clarabella Chipolonga, MANA Medicines San Frontiers (MSF) on Wednesday announced the phasing out of the organisation’s HIV and Aids project in Chiradzulu after working in the district for 25 years. MSF made the announcement during a district executive committee (DEC) meeting where…

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Energy sector still facing challenges
June 23, 2023
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Nkula Power Station  * The next 3 and a half years, the project will implement a series of interventions * Aimed at enhancing the capacities of civil society organizations (CSOs) * To influence the local, national, and regional policy and legal frameworks within the energy sector By Tione Andsen, MANA Ministry of Energy has admitted that despite making strides in the energy sector in the country significant challenges remain. The Ministry’s director of electricity, Million Mafuta said this Wednesday…

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Hospitals face critical shortage of blood
June 23, 2023
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A student volunteer donating blood during the event * Every year, MBTS is supposed to provide 120,000 units of blood * To sufficiently meet the requirement in maternity wards and other critical wards in all hospitals across the country * However, in often times, MBTS does not meet the requirement as only few people donate blood * Currently, MBTS manages to collect at least 86,000 units only By Prince Justice Banda, MANA Assistant deputy director of diagnostics in the…

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New post Brexit-trading scheme to benefit Malawian businesses
June 22, 2023
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* We have been crying for trade not aid in Malawi. The new scheme will help business Malawians to grow and trade in the UK * This opportunity has come at a right time and Malawians will be able to export goods to the UK without paying tariffs By Levison Lester, MANA The new post Brexit-trading scheme for least developed countries (LDC) which United Kingdom (UK) has introduced will benefit Malawians to grow in trade and businesss. This was…

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