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Ndirande volunteer environmental protection group providing livestock as farming alternative for members who cultivate on mountainsides
December 18, 2024
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* Funds are generated from sale of compost fertilizer produced from waste which community members provide * As Ndirande Mountain’s Forestry Season is launched which is part of the annual national period of tree replacement * Which the government launched yesterday by Vice-President Michael Usi at Lufita Primary School in Chitipa By Duncan Mlanjira The Ndirande Community Impact Group, a volunteer gathering of like minds towards the environmental conservation, is facilitating the provision of livestock, such as poultry and…

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Insignificant impact of Cyclone CHIDO on Shire River water levels between December 9-15–Ministry
December 16, 2024
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Kamuzu Bridge in Chikwawa on Shire River * As the remnants of Tropical Cyclone CHIDO are expected to continue weakening while moving at 22km/h towards the west and it is likely to exit Malawi by this afternoon * CHIDO’s remnants may still bring heavy rainfall and damaging winds, which may lead to infrastructure damage, flash flooding, and other impacts By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Water & Sanitation informs the public that there has been insignificant impact of the Tropical…

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SeedCo Malawi to host prestigious golf tournament Saturday to commemorate launch of new Mkango SC 665 hybrid maize variety
December 10, 2024
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* Tournament registration opened today at 10h00 and already has 118 golfers registered with a field target of 150 golfers at Lilongwe Golf Club * It will bring together industry experts, farmers and agricultural enthusiasts to celebrate the groundbreaking innovation and its potential to transform Malawi’s agriculture industry By Duncan Mlanjira In introducing its latest product innovation, the Mkango SC 665 hybrid maize variety that has potential to transform Malawi’s agriculture industry, SeedCo Malawi will celebrate the milestone through…

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Standard Bank’s entrepreneur support initiative continues to empower women in agribusiness
December 6, 2024
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The overall winner Mercy Esau flanked by Tverdun (right), Chipande (2nd left) and GIZ official * Phuka Incubator is a Standard Bank-led initiative in partnership with GIZ, Winrock International and the US Department of Agriculture * We committed to supporting women entrepreneurs, particularly in sectors critical to the economy * Agriculture plays a vital role in our nation’s growth, and women have the power to revolutionise this industry By Duncan Mlanjira Women in agribusiness are critical to the economy’s…

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Paramount Chief Kyungu asks NWRA to clearly indicate boundaries between the water bodies and public land
November 2, 2024
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* The problem is that most Malawians misunderstood democracy and they think they can do anything including wanton cutting of trees and cultivating along river banks * I would like to urge the NWRA to properly instruct citizens on how best they can make use of this water By George Mponda, MANA Paramount Chief Kyungu of Karonga has urged National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) to clearly instruct Malawians the boundaries between water bodies and public land. He said this…

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‘Serious manufacturing can seriously send a nation to the next level as evidenced by Israel’s economic revolution’—economic expert Thomas Ngoma
October 26, 2024
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Malawi’s vision moving at slow pace * Israel GDP stands at US$564 billion with agriculture contributing US$1.1 billion to the total GDP * The concept of Israel’s economic recovery plan (ERP) has elements Malawi can benefit from * Central Banks must never finance government deficit; it is the killer of many economies — avoid it By Duncan Mlanjira Serious manufacturing can really send a nation to the next level as evidenced by Israel’s economic revolution’, contends Thomas Ngoma —…

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Some thunderstorms expected on Monday especially over parts of central and northern areas
October 26, 2024
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* The prolonged period of hot and uncomfortable weather (heatwave), will continue to affect most southern areas * Therefore, stay hydrated and cool by drinking plenty of water and to seek shelter by stay in air-conditioned buildings, or use fans to cool down By Duncan Mlanjira In its weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services adds that some thunderstorms are expected on Monday, October 28, especially over parts of central and northern…

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Agriculture Ministry and China enhances collaboration to develop innovative crop production methods
October 24, 2024
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* Minister Sam Kawale urges Malawians to embrace technology in agricultural practices * To tackle climate change challenges and ensure food security By Priscilla Phiri, MANA At the handover ceremony of the third phase of China aid for agricultural technical cooperation in Malawi, Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale called on Malawians to adopt new agricultural technologies to tackle climate change challenges and ensure food security. Speaking today at Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources (LUANAR) campus at Likuni…

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Blantyre District expected to receive normal rainfall from October to December and above normal in January
October 24, 2024
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* This season we are going to be affected by La Nina which is likely to bring a lot of rains * So different sectors within the district need to plan ahead in preparing for the coming of the rainy season * As National Water Resources Authority warns of rising water levels in Nkhotakota District By Pempho Nkhoma, Benedicto Maguda & Damiano Thengo, MANA In its forecast report, the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) indicates that…

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Umodzi Wathu Women Cooperative spurred by Agriculture Minister Kawale’s tour of their successful dairy farm
October 23, 2024
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* Set to do more than dairy cattle farming on their farm at Chigumula where they started after a K111 million grant from AGCOM project in 2023 * Operating under the motto; ‘Cultivating Dreams, Nourishing Hope’, it comprises 54 women including pensioners, bankers, lawyers, accountants, university students and other young women By Evance Chisiano, MANA A group of women with various professional backgrounds, trading as Umodzi Wathu Cooperative Society Limited, say they have been inspired by Minister of Agriculture,…

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