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MSCE leakage still under investigation—Deputy Minister of Education
November 12, 2020
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By Solister Mogha,MANA Deputy Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambuwa Wirima said on Wednesday that investigations on the leaked Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations are at an advanced stage and soon the nation would be communicated on the findings. Speaking in Zomba after meeting senior officers at the Malawi National Examination Board’s (MANEB), Wirima was not ready to divulge details of the progress made so far but was optimistic of positive results. The Minister said a number of…

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Various ministries working to clear rubbles on AIP
November 12, 2020
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By Aisha Amidu, MANA Various ministries — Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Information, Civic Education and National Unity, Transport and Public Works and Homeland Security — are now working together to protect the Affordable Input Programme (AIP) following allegations that there is abuse of resources in different areas where the programme has been allocated. Updating journalists at a press briefing held on Thursday, Minister of Agriculture, Lobin Lowe said with the joint forces, the ministry is positive that AIP…

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Clinton Health Access Initiative supporting cervical cancer death prevention program
November 11, 2020
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By Alice Mambosasa, MANA Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), together with Ministry of Health, has embarked on strengthening system tools for cancer control to support widespread screening and treatment of precancerous lesions. The two- year program, that aims at preventing deaths due to cervical cancer, will support national scale up of thermal ablation for treatment through procurement of devices and training provision.   Speaking on Tuesday during district executive committee meeting in Blantyre, CHAI’s program associate, Chifundo Makwakwa said…

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Three arrested for producing fake maize seeds in Mponela
November 11, 2020
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James Ngalande, MANA Police in Mponela have arrested three men on suspicion that they were producing fake maize seeds and packed them in branded-bags in the name of Bayer Malawi Limited, formerly known as Monsanto. According to Mponela Police public relations officer, Inspector Kaitano Lubrino, the three were arrested during the wee hours of Monday, November 9, after a well-wisher tipped the police that they were producing fake seed and packing them in the Bayer Malawi-branded bags. The suspects…

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Gruesome; Chamba-addicted son kills mother; Man arrested for attempted murder of wife
November 11, 2020
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By Dyna Mtalimanja Banda & Stanley Nkhondoyachepa Police in Mponela, Dowa have put behind bars 25-year-old Lazalo Chikunumbu for allegedly battering his mother to death on Monday, November 2 because she could not give him money to buy Indian hemp (Chamba). While in Nkhotakota Police arrested a man for attempted murder of his wife. It is reported that the husband assaulted the wife and dumped her in the bushes, presuming she was dead. The chamba incident happened at Chikumba…

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ACB warns civil servants against corruption
November 11, 2020
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By Lusayo Singogo, MANA Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Tuesday challenged public servants to change their attitude and take a leading role in fighting corruption in order to improve the welfare of people and develop the country. Officials made the remarks during a sensitization meeting with civil servants at Capital Hill in Lilongwe after holding a parade across the city which marked the launch of the annual Anti-Corruption Awareness month starting from November 9 to December 8. ACB Director, Reyneck…

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President Chakwera launches National Clean-up Day campaign
November 11, 2020
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By Chimwemwe Njoloma, MANA ‘A Clean Environment: My right, My Responsibility’, is the theme under which the National Clean-up Day — aimed at promoting both organised and individual clean up events and volunteering to keep the outdoors clean — was launched by State President Dr Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday. Joined by the First Lady, Madame Monica Chakwera; the Vice-President, Saulos Chilima; the British High Commissioner to Malawi, David Beer and other high profile dignitaries, Chakwera participated in the ceremonial…

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SuperSport extends broadcasting rights for English Premiership until 2025
November 11, 2020
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By Duncan Mlanjira In order to remain the ultimate destination for lovers of ‘The Beautiful Game’, SuperSport International has renewed its partnership with the Premier League as itsofficial broadcaster until 2025. According to a statement from MultiChoice Group, these rights extend across the entire broadcast territory of Sub-Saharan Africa in all languages and through all distribution platforms, including television, internet and mobile. “These are challenging times for everyone, so to secure these rights is most gratifying. We have been…

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Top SA pro golfer Irvin Mazibuko confirms participation for SeedCo Lilongwe Open
November 11, 2020
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By Duncan Mlanjira Top South African professional golfer, Irvin Mazibuko — who is former Sunshine Tour champion — has confirmed his participation as guest player for the SeedCo Lilongwe Golf Open that tees-off on Friday, October 13. Mazibuko, who will be joined by compatriot James Mapunda from Pretoria Country Club, is expected to jet into the country through Kamuzu International Airport on Thursday through Malawian Airlines, courtesy of the sponsors, SeedCo Malawi. Information gathered on South African website, Solo…

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Kaliati urges wellwishers to support foster homes other than giving alms to street kids
November 9, 2020
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By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati has urged the general public to support foster homes, orphanages and other organizations that take care of needy children as opposed to giving alms to street kids. Kaliati said this when she graced the Blantyre-Zomba Big Walk on Saturday, November 7 which NGO, Yohane Banda Foundation, organised to fundraise for the welfare of street kids. The core mission of Yohane Banda Foundation is to work towards…

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