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Even the richest people in the world like Bill Gates invest their money into farming—President Chakwera

April 20, 2024

* You that claim to be educated do not want to do the same but want to be in offices * Malawians need to invest more in agriculture as it is the driving force of our economy * I am impressed with the agricultural products that we have as a country — indeed, Malawi is very wealthy MANA & Maravi Express In emphasising on the need to exploit opportunities in the agriculture sector as a key factor to accelerating…

US Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires urges Malawi to accelerate reforms that diversify the economy to spur responsible private investment

April 20, 2024

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* The U.S. government remains committed to partnering with the government and people of Malawi * To attract transparent and responsible investment and increase jobs, income and exports By Paul Madise, MANA During a groundnut farming fair at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) on Thursday, United States Embassy to Malawi’s Chargé d’Affaires, Amy Diaz, commended Malawi Government for its commitment to support private sector businesses such as Pyxus Agriculture Malawi, to invest and expand into value chains like groundnuts…

Foreign Minister Tembo diplomatically pronounces Malawi “will continue to support Israel even when all the others don’t”

April 19, 2024

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Nancy Tembo wipes away her tears at the meeting with family members of Israeli hostages as captured by Jerusalem Post * Promised to assist in the efforts to return the Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October last year * Agreeing to Israeli foreign minister Katz’s request to push for their release on international discussions, conditioning a ceasefire on their release * Tembo quoted as saying she has “never seen such inhumane acts as there were on October 7…

Malawi’s top investigative journalist Gregory Gondwe awarded 2024-25 John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships

April 19, 2024

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* His dedication to exposing corruption has prompted harassment from authorities * In 2022, police detained him for several hours and confiscated his electronic devices after PIJ published an investigation of the Attorney General * Earlier this year, he went into hiding temporarily after receiving a tip that authorities planned to arrest him over his reporting alleging financial improprieties by the military By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s celebrated investigative journalist, Gregory Vitus Gondwe has been awarded to be part of…

Solar energy key to sustainable development

April 19, 2024

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* We want to achieve the agricultural, tourism & mining (ATM) strategy of which energy is the enabler * With the use of solar energy we will be able to pump in water which will be used for agriculture * This means that people can be harvesting more than two times a year—Energy Minister Matola By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has urged the public to adopt the use of solar energy as one way of…

68% of Malawians have access to internet—survey

April 19, 2024

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* It shows that people are now aware that they can find more information on internet * As well as doing other activities such as businesses and school By Moses Nyirenda, MANA The national survey report on access and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) by households and individuals in Malawi for 2023 has revealed that 68% of the people in the country have access to internet through the use of mobile phones and computers. The revelation was…

Malawi opens Embassy in Tel Aviv enhancing longstanding bilateral relations with Israel

April 19, 2024

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* Malawi is committed to providing Israel with 3,000 hardworking workers initially for the agriculture sector * Israel supports the 11-month agricultural scholarship provided to students from LUANAR By Gift Chiponde, MANA The opening of a Malawi Embassy in Israel and the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on temporary employment of Malawian workers in the agriculture sector in that country, reaffirms government’s commitment to creating long-standing bilateral relations between the two nations. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nancy Tembo,…

World Bank’s development arm commits US$50 Million for Mpatamanga Hydropower Project

April 18, 2024

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* The World Bank is impressed with the efforts being done by the Government of Malawi * Mainly looking at the potential the ATM strategy has to enhance the country’s economy By Mike van Kamande in Washington DC Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which is a development arm of the World Bank Group that offers guarantees, commits itself in helping Malawi with resources for the Mpatamanga Hydropower Project. Speaking after a meeting with MIGA officials on the sidelines of…

Israel-based interns dreaming of their own agricultural enterprises in Malawi

April 18, 2024

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Malawi delegation at the agricultural labour deal * Alexander Makanjira is interested in going into agriculture, mainly greenhouse vegetable production including tomatoes and cabbage * Nellie Sapao dreams of Aloe Vera production and processing mainly in the cosmetology sector MANA in Tel Aviv Malawi graduates from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) on the LUANAR-Kinneret Internship Programme at the Mashav International Agricultural Training Center are dreaming of their own enterprises and other entrepreneurial projects on their return…

Puma Energy partners with Elly B’s in opening diner in Puma Shop Express at Kabula service station

April 18, 2024

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* This is a place where people will come together, where friendships will be forged over a cup of coffee and a slice of cake * It is a place where memories will be made, birthdays celebrated and traditions honoured By Duncan Mlanjira In expanding its well established brand that offers quality fuel and world class customer service, Puma Energy Malawi has partnered Elly B’s in opening a diner in Puma Shop Express at Kabula service station in Blantyre….