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K500,000 raised from targeted K5m in the 50 Million Steps epilepsy awareness campaign walk from Blantyre-Lilongwe

February 16, 2023

* It was important because people got to know about the condition—participant David Juma * We engaged learners of some schools along the way and came face to face with people living with the condition * We should help them learn what to do when they are under attack such as removing anything near that may hurt them * And encouraging them to visit clinics for medication By Ireen Kayira, MANA National Epilepsy Association of Malawi, that raises awareness…

Auditors publishes list of contestants for February 25 SULOM elective AGM

February 16, 2023

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Two horse race for presidency between Fleetwood Haiya and incumbent Tiya Somba Banda * Vice-presidency is between incumbent Colonel Gilbert Mitawa and David Kanyenda * General secretary is between incumbent Williams Banda and Thokozani Chimbali By Duncan Mlanjira Crowe J&W, who have been retained as auditors and conferred with the powers to oversee the nomination process for the February 25 elections of office bearers for the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), has released list of contestants as nominated by…

Government invites applications for 4 top executive posts at ADMARC

February 16, 2023

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Posts tenable at Head Office in Limbe * Posts of chief executive officer; head of operations; head of finance and head of human resources & administration * Board of Directors resolved to overhaul the agriculture marketing company by corporate restructuring * And approved its new structures with new skills sets to take the new ADMARC forward after all employees were retrenched Maravi Express Comptroller of Statutory Corporations has released a public notice inviting interested people to apply for top…

All Africa Conference of Churches bemoans growth of illicit mining on the continent

February 15, 2023

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Rev. Maulidi and his entourage at the Alternative Mining Indaba in Cape Town * Protection of Africa’s mineral resources is what was supposed to have been done a long time ago * But the continent allowed foreigners under their watch to plunder through illicit mining * It is pretty sad to note that resources in the continent are being plundered under our watch * And the proceeds are taken by foreigners at the expense of deserving Malawians * Leaving…

NAM selects development squad for Queens

February 15, 2023

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The trials at Mpico netball court * Once the players go through developmental programs, they will be ready to play for the Queens * We have not picked the exact players to beef up the Queens squad as those will be selected from our developmental under-23 squad * For a player to be able to play for the Queens, they need to learn the culture, philosophy and master their skills By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Netball Association of Malawi (NAM)…

Mota Engil ready to engage Minister of Transport over dilapidated state of Nkhata Bay Port

February 15, 2023

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Nkhata Bay Port with an old fashioned jetty * We would consider taking back control of the ports if no assurance to improve the standards of these facilities is provided—Minister * An agreement such as this is two sided — government has its obligations as well as Mota Engil * And if one does not fulfill those obligations, it becomes a challenge—Mota Engil By Osman Moyo, MANA In response to concerns raised by Minister of Transport & Public Works,…

New cholera cases and deaths continue to rise; As Chakwera implores on public not to attack health workers

February 15, 2023

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Chakwera being appraised of intervention being practised by school learners * Tuesday recorded 13 deaths in Lilongwe (4); two each in Machinga and Mulanje * And one each in Blantyre, Thyolo, Mangochi, Ntcheu and Mchinji * Tithetse Cholera M’Malawi campaign is aimed at getting a quick reversal of the outbreak * And the rising trend of new cases by delivering a package of integrated interventions at community level By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA On Valentine’s…

SMEDI building capacity for beekeeping small holders entrepreneurs in Nkhata Bay

February 14, 2023

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Practical training on beekeeping * They are being trained in business plan development under Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) programme * SMEDI will continue to work with different stakeholders by facilitating the formation of Malawi entrepreneurship ecosystem * That ensures that all key players work with a consolidated approach in promoting MSMEs in the country By Duncan Mlanjira Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute (SMEDI), the parastatal organization under the Ministry of Industry & Trade, is building…

President Chakwera’s ‘champion in the fight against corruption’ officially re-instated as ACB Director General

February 14, 2023

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* There have been calls from the public advising Zamba to officially cancel the interdiction * After Director of Public Prosecutions Masauko Chamkakala dropped and discontinued the criminal cases By Duncan Mlanjira Following the discontinuation of the criminal charges that Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General, Martha Chizuma was to answer before the Senior Resident Magistrate, Secretary to the President & Cabinet, Colleen Zamba has written her to cancel her suspension. A letter dated February 13, informed Chizuma that the interdiction…

Four players nominated for 2022 TNM Super League Player of the Season ahead of awards gala night on Wednesday

February 14, 2023

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Nyasa Big Bullets’ Babatude Adepoju won the Golden Boot award * The awards gala gives TNM Plc the opportunity to reward and recognize individual brilliance in the key categories of players, clubs and media * The end of every TNM Super League season is a time to look back at the Who’s Who of the local football industry for players and media practitioners By Duncan Mlanjira One of four players, Patrick Mwaungulu, Gomezgani Chirwa, Babatude Adepoju (all Nyasa Big…