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Malawi to benefit from Euro 15 million EU/ITU broadband mapping initiative

July 4, 2024

The Malawi delegation at the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators in Kampala, Uganda * AfricaBBMaps is both a significant and opportune intervention that has the potential to bolster Malawi’s existing digital inclusion programs * It will enable data-driven decision-making for investments in digital infrastructure, promising a brighter future for ICT in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi is amongst 11 sub-Saharan African countries that have been selected to benefit from initiative by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to implement national…

Sheikh Ayami profoundly applauds Malawi Relief Fund-UK’s efforts in vocational skills development for young Malawians

June 29, 2024

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* If the country is to realise the MW2063 agenda, we need to invest into the younger generation * Because they perfectly fit towards achieving the goals of the government through the national vision By Duncan Mlanjira Respected Islamic scholar Sheikh Mustahab Ayami has profoundly praised efforts by Malawi Relief Fund-UK (MRF-UK) in vocational skills development, saying this is the way forward if the country is to achieve the MW2063 national vision. He said this at Maone Vocational Training…

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…

Over 440 entries received for 53rd letter writing competition organised by MACRA

June 8, 2024

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Last years winners with MACRA Director General Daud Suleman * Winners of the 53rd edition, which ran from January to March 2024, are expected to be unveiled at an event to be held in Mzuzu this month * Organised in collaboration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to which Malawi is a member * A specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policies and systems around the world Maravi Express The 2024 International Letter Writing Competition, which…

First Lady commends work of International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Malawi

May 30, 2024

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* The crises Malawi is experiencing are beyond what the country is prepared for—First Lady * Plans to scale up community-based crisis-related response, mitigation, and preparedness are underway—IFRCRC By Gift Chiponde, MANA First Lady, Madame Monica Chakwera has expressed gratitude for the good work that the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRCRC), through the Malawi Red Cross Society, is doing in Malawi, especially after Cyclone Freddy and recent floods which hit the country. She made…

UNIMA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sajidu elected into executive committee of Southern African Regional Universities Association

May 28, 2024

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* SARUA plays a critical role in enhancing the quality and accessibility of higher education in Southern Africa * The executive committee composes chairperson and four executive committee members from different countries By Duncan Mlanjira University of Malawi (UNIMA) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samson Sajidu has been elected in the executive committee of the Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) — a dynamic organization that aims to strengthen the role of higher education in regional development through collaboration, capacity building, and…

MP Lipipa hails MACRA for state-of-the-art ICT lab to be constructed at Zingwangwa Secondary School in Blantyre

May 26, 2024

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* As the world advances in technology, Malawi must follow suit by making sure its young generation are technologically savvy * The project aligns with the MW2063 national vision, which is youth-centric and puts digitalization at the heart of the nation’s transformation Malawi News Agency (MANA) At the groundbreaking of the construction of a state-of-the-art computer laboratory at Zingwangwa Secondary School, Member of Parliament (MP) for Blantyre City South, Noel Lipipa hailed Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) for considering…

NICO Asset Managers invests K16 million for National Schools Chess Championship

May 22, 2024

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Dunga (centre), handing over the dummy cheque to Howahowa (right) and Nyasulu * This competition always creates a platform for the young people to improve their knowledge in education * And have brighter future at individual, family, as well as at national level because chess is a unique sport By Victor Singano Jnr Official sponsors of the Malawi National Schools Chess Competition, NICO Asset Managers, one of the subsidiaries of NICO Group financial service institution, has invested K16 million…

Icelandic Prime Minister visit marks 35th Anniversary of fruitful and productive partnership and cooperation

May 21, 2024

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* Benediktsson commended the Malawi government for its dedication in producing tangible results * Through the projects that his government is carrying out in Mangochi at Koche Primary School * The government of Iceland also funded the construction of teachers houses, administration block, classroom blocks * And water kiosks at the Koche school as well as Mangochi District Hospital’s maternity wing Maravi Express The visit to Malawi by Prime Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson marks 35th Anniversary of fruitful…

Iceland’s Prime Minister’s visit to Malawi a blessing—Chakwera

May 20, 2024

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* Iceland is one country in the developed world whose journey from poverty to prosperity is a source of inspiration and worthy for Malawi’s emulation * Bjarni Benediktssoni said his government is looking forward in exploring new avenues to cooperate with the Malawi Government Maravi Express At the State Banquet held this evening at Kamuzu Palace in honour of Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktssoni, President Lazarus Chakwera described his visit to Malawi as a blessing, saying the country stands…