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‘Exceptional work being done year after year through NPL Mothers Fun Run safe motherhood initiative’—UNFPA

October 7, 2024

* The Mother’s Fun Run initiative resonates with the UN’s mission and aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being * This year, we are especially proud to partner with Chikwawa District, providing much-needed support to maternal and neonatal health programs By Duncan Mlanjira United Nations Population Agency (UNFPA) Country Representative, Nelida Rodrigues describes as “exceptional work being done year after year” by Nations Publications Limited’s Mothers Fun Run safe motherhood…

‘The health sector is critical to Malawi’s economy but challenges faced are too large for government to tackle alone’—Standard Bank

October 6, 2024

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* As it adopts Makhuwira Health Centre in Chikwawa’s East Bank with a contribution of K25 million through Nation Publications Mothers’ Fun Run * Our hope is to see Makhuwira become self-sufficient and support the other three surrounding health centres – Mfera, Masenjele and Mapela * For mothers to access full suite of health care services instead of travel long distances to Chikwawa District Hospital to access maternal and neonatal healthcare By Duncan Mlanjira From the campaign that promotes…

‘Chakwera’s much self-adored ATM economic strategy on tourism will not achieve its objectives if it’s not informed by latest accurate data’—AFORD’s newly-elected national director of economic affairs Chifipa Mhango

October 4, 2024

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Chifipa Mhango * Malawi Tourism Report is two years outdated i.e being released in August 2024 and covering 2022 data * Yet its primary intention — according to the publishing institution, the National Statistical Office — is to enable decision makers to formulate better strategies * Used to market tourism products, thereby increasing the number of tourist arrivals * And consequently contributing to the socio-economic development of a country By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group (DCG),…

KUHeS’ research and educational initiatives addresses critical areas of Malawi’s national health policies

October 3, 2024

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* Such as maternal and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and health systems strengthening * This alignment ensures that their findings are relevant and actionable, contributing directly to policy formulation and implementation By Duncan Mlanjira In declaring that the services of Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) are not just academic but deeply intertwined with Malawi’s national health policies and guidelines, Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda emphasised that the University’s focus on research addresses critical areas such…

Prices of Illovo sugar adjusted upwards

October 1, 2024

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* The company says it continues to face cost inflation across the supply chain * Including but not limited to, rising costs of essential raw materials and services required for sugar production Maravi Express With effect from today, October 1, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Plc has adjusted upwards the price adjustment across all the sugar pack sizes — the cost of 1kg packet of white sugar has risen to K2,950 from K2,600 while that of brown sugar has increased to…

CDH Investment Bank invests K2 million towards KUHeS’ 3rd research dissemination conference

October 1, 2024

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Robert Malipa (left) hands over the sponsorship to Dr. Benjamin Kumwenda * Theme of the conference is; ‘Research and Innovation-Driving Health Towards MW2063’ * CDHIB appreciates the role KUHeS plays in pioneering health research that helps support education and health sectors and provide national growth By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has invested K2 million to Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) for its 3rd research dissemination conference that starts tomorrow till Friday, October 2-4. To be held…

‘Despite the tough economic times being faced as a nation, Malawians are an optimistic people’—Association of Business Journalists pioneer, Frank Phiri

September 29, 2024

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* The theme; Resilience: Unpacking Malawi’s Path to Recovery in the Aftermath of Ravaging Exogenous Shocks’, was aptly crafted * Malawi, like many nations, has faced unrelenting exogenous shocks — simply put these are shocks from the outside By Duncan Mlanjira In his keynote address at the Association of Business Journalists (ABJ) elective annual general meeting (AGM), deputy managing director of FD Communications Ltd, Frank Phiri, who is also ABJ technical advisor, said despite the tough economic times being…

Illovo Sugar Malawi continues with fundraising for ‘Rise for Girls’ programme through charity golf tournament

September 29, 2024

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Champions Team FDH Bank * Inaugural tournament played yesterday at Blantyre Sports Club won by team FDH Bank * Rise for Girls is to keep more girls in school so that they’re given bigger opportunity to excel in their studies By Victor Singano Jnr & Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc continues with the fundraising for its ‘Rise for Girls’ programme through a charity golf tournament that was played at Blantyre Sports Club yesterday and representing team FDH Bank,…

CFTC wins global award on consumer protection

September 28, 2024

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* The global contest-based award is co-organised by International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) and the World Bank * Which is aimed to showcase good practices in implementation, enforcement, and compliance matters regarding consumer protection By Duncan Mlanjira The Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has been recognised by global contest-based award for its work in consumer protection — especially through cross border cooperation with other national and regional enforcement agencies. In a statement issued today by CFTC…

Chief Justice Mzikamanda promotes justice for all without any prejudice

September 26, 2024

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* We want Justice to be available to people anytime, anywhere without considering who they are and what they do * As Justice is for all and also it will be one way of promoting transparency and accountability among people By Prisca Mashushu, MANA Laws are made by the people and cannot be exercised without them — hence a need for the judiciary to work together to bring justice to action. This was said by Chief Justice, Rizine Robert…