Courageous Kids Foundation needs about K9.07 million every month in caring for 98 children

* Including 11 babies under the age of five, some as young as just 3 months old * We kindly ask anyone who can to support us — any contribution, no matter how small, makes a huge difference By Duncan Mlanjira Current enrollment of children at Courageous Kids Foundation in Mpemba is at 98, which includes 11 babies under the age of five, some as young as just 3 months old — and to sustain their every day livelihood,…

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African female leaders shaping Africa to tell its stories

* Through the Pan-African MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) academies that are training and inspiring women filmmakers to share their unique views of the world * Mentorship goes beyond technical skills — it’s about helping people find their voice, seeing their genius and owning it By Duncan Mlanjira   As the African continent asserts its leadership position in the world, a core aspect of its identity is the storytelling that informs Africa’s evolving culture — and the academies producing Africa’s…

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ESAMI reaffirms ties with Malawi Parliament

* Parliament is very important to ESAMI — it is a key partner in the democratisation process and public accountability * We appreciate the partnership through the staff trained at ESAMI and the support we receive from the Parliament of Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Dr Peter Kiuluku, Director General of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) — the Pan-African management development centre owned by 10 eastern and southern African countries — paid a courtesy call on the…

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US Embassy Chief of Mission engages Malawi Parliament Speaker Suleman on a number of issues of mutual interest

* As the Speaker outlined his vision for the next five years which includes developing vibrant oversight systems, full financial autonomy * And enhanced outreach programme to reach out to more Malawians through Parliament Radio and Television, among others By Duncan Mlanjira Chief of Mission of the United States of America (USA), Jonathan Fischer paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Malawi Parliament, Right Honourable Sameer Suleman where they deliberated on a number of issues of mutual interest….

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MP Nyamilandu appalled by “gut-wrenching state of Nsanje Secondary School; A stark testament to years of unrelenting neglect”

* The hostels stand as hollow shells, their crumbling walls and gaping windows a haunting reminder of abandonment * Classrooms, once hubs of learning, are now decaying structures with tattered roofs and broken desks, utterly failing to inspire or support the education of our youth By Duncan Mlanjira Appalled by what he describes as “gut-wrenching state” of Nsanje Secondary School, Member of Parliament for Nsanje South West Constituency, Walter Nyamilandu Manda, has called on Minister of Education, Science &…

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Public applauds DRTSS’ plans to enforce legal seating capacity for school buses

An AI generated image by the DRTSS to protect the identity of the minors * After the traffic law enforcement agency intercepted and impounded a 16-seater minibus overloaded with 36 school learners * The DRTSS arranged an alternative transportation for the learners to proceed with their trip, which has also been commended for By Duncan Mlanjira The Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS) has alerted schools management and transport operators that the law enforcement will be stopping…

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Malawi Government and UK’s Children’s Investment Fund Foundation enhance MoU that supports 2024-2030 implementation of National Strategy on Ending Child Marriages

CIFF chairperson & founder Sir Christopher Hohn congratulates Minister Navicha after the official signing of the MoU at CIFF Headquarters in London watched by High Commissioner Dr. Thomas Bisika *  CIFF is an independent philanthropic organisation that works with a wide range of partners to transform the lives of children and adolescents By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Gender, Children, Disability & Social Welfare, Mary Navicha presided over the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Malawi Government…

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Standard Bank increases ATEM’s National Drama competition sponsorship to K35 million

* In 2025, the country experienced something phenomenal following the success of our inaugural partnership with ATEM  * This year sees us continuing the journey to nurture English literature and drama through the national Secondary School competition Maravi Express The second season of the Standard Bank-sponsored Association for the Teaching of English in Malawi (ATEM) National Drama contest has roared back into action with an increased sponsorship package of K35 million from K20 million. Standard Bank Plc is bankrolling ATEM…

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Government to boost roads, rail and aviation for economic growth

* Efficient transport systems are essential to lower business costs and position Malawi as a competitive regional trade hub  * As President Mutharika also unveils education reforms to expand access and improve learning outcomes By Adson Nthenga, MANA The government plans for major investments in transport infrastructure, focusing on roads, aviation, rail, and inland water transport to support economic recovery, announced President Arthur Peter Mutharika in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) made in Parliament yesterday. He emphasised…

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‘Parents should raise children without burdening them with lifelong debt’

* Says an advisory note offered to parents who may consciously or unconsciously believe that their children ‘owe’ them for being raised, educated, clothed and protected * It seeks to encourage reflection, promote healthier family relationships, and remind parents that raising a child is a responsibility, not a business transaction By Duncan Mlanjira An advisory message is trending on social media, which Maravi Express have found to be very illuminating in the context of today’s society. It is counseling…

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