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Malawi Bankers Association pledges to support Chakwera’s ATM strategy

June 25, 2024

BAM president Phillip Madinga * We came to share with the President our role as BAM in supporting the ATM strategy and financial inclusion * We will continue working with government in achieving its agenda in developing our nation By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Newly-elected Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) president, Phillip Madinga has assured President Lazarus Chakwera of the financial sector association’s support towards implementation and achievement of Malawi’s agriculture, tourism & mining (ATM) strategy. After meeting the President…

Unlocking the potential of onion farming

June 25, 2024

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* Small-scale farmers account for over 80% of the country’s onion production * Which generates approximately K12 billion in revenue annually from both domestic sales and exports * To neighbouring countries like Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique By Hastings Yobe, MANA Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the country’s agriculture sector and onion farming has emerged as a lucrative opportunity for them to boost their income and improve their livelihoods. Despite the challenges they face, these farmers have shown remarkable…

Mlooka solar powered irrigation scheme benefiting over 1,000 farmers in Zomba Chingale

June 23, 2024

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* Covering 256 hectares farmers are expected to cultivate more than three times a year * Constructed under the Programme for Rural Irrigation Development (PRIDE) and funded by Malawi Government and IFAD * Joins other schemes constructed in Chitipa, Phalombe, Machinga and others being built in Dowa, Nkhata Bay and Rumphi Maravi Express The Mlooka solar powered irrigation scheme in Zomba District is one of the iconic projects that the government is undertaking in revitalising the country’s agriculture sector…

Malawi’s NPC chairperson Prof. Mkandawire honoured in inaugural AfreximBank Research & Innovation Competence in Agriculture Awards

June 14, 2024

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* In category of Impactful and Evidence-Based Policies Award presented at AfreximBank AGM in Bahamas * Honoured alongside Nigerian Umezuruike Linus Opara in category of Africa Research Excellence Award By Tikondane Vega, MANA in Nassau, Bahamas The Board chairperson of Malawi’s National Planning Commission (NPC), Professor Richard Mkandawire — a socio-economist and rural development expert, who is currently Director of Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) — has been honoured with the inaugural Afreximbank Research & Innovation Competence in Agriculture…

Malawian youths challenged to take a leading role in fighting climate change

June 10, 2024

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* Young people are the future of every country—Catholic University Vice-Chancellor, Associate Prof. Ngeyi Kanyongolo * So we need to encourage them always to be participating in climate change management * Because they are also the most impacted group which becomes vulnerable in climate disasters period By Victor Singano Jnr Youth in the country have been encouraged to be in the forefront in implementing the global environment measures that can help to fight against the current challenges of climate…

Malawi, Korea sign trade and investment promotion framework

June 5, 2024

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* Korean business investors will be welcomed to Malawi to establish industries in various sectors of the economy * Including agriculture, tourism, and mining in line with Malawi’s vision for economic transformation. By Andrew Mkonda, MANA in Seoul, South Korea The governments of Malawi and Korea have signed a trade and investment promotion framework (TIPF) on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Heads of State Summit. Minister of Trade & Industry, Sosten Gwengwe and his Korean counterpart, Inkyo Cheong signed…

China Railway Signal to build robust electrified railway network in Malawi and operate it to recover what the company invested

June 5, 2024

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* The project will be co-financed by the Chinese company and a sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates * The two entities will form the build-operate-transfer (BOT), which they will run for 30 years * And thereafter or even earlier, the Ministry of Transport & Public Works will take over * The ambitious five-year project will extend the network from Lilongwe to Mbeya in Tanzania as the Northern Region corridor By Duncan Mlanjira The robust electrified railway…

Chakwera’s administration working towards restoration of lost companies and factories

June 2, 2024

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* Some of the challenges the country is facing generates from the selling of factories and banks * That would have assisted to control the country’s currency. I do not have time to fight with anyone * But to ensure that the lost economy is restored — the companies and factories that were sold should be brought back By Elia Chibwe, MANA At the launch of Magwero Industrial Park project at Area 55 in Lilongwe Lilongwe yesterday, President Lazarus…

‘Malawi Government to be sole recruiter of Israel labour export’

June 1, 2024

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Labour Minister Agnes NyaLonje at the press briefing * The MoU aims at promoting the protection of the labour rights, including safety, health and welfare of Malawian workers * From recruitment, selection and placement with specific employers upon arrival and throughout employment until returning to Malawi By Robert Katuli, MANA Private recruitment agencies will no longer be involved in the recruitment of labourers expected to work in Israel, as Malawi Government will be the sole recruiter. Minister of Labour,…

US-funded Malawi Transport & Land Compact officially rolled out

May 30, 2024

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* Concluded this morning at Mzonde in the area of Senior Chief Kalolo in Lilongwe * The projects signifies government’s commitment to improving the country’s infrastructure and the livelihood of Malawians * Ensuring improved transport through the construction of road networks which will help subsistence farmers Maravi Express At the launch of the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact 2, also known as the Malawi Transport & Land Compact, President Lazarus Chakwera expressed his gratitude to the United States…