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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CDH Investment Bank extends its transformation MoU with LUANAR from 2023/2025 to 2026/2028

* To support LUANAR’s 3 key strategic initiatives of eco-forestry & tourism development; solar energy infrastructure project and innovation challenge supporting scholarships, intellectual property filing and endowment fund * Invests US$120,000 in the next three years with approximately US$40,000 to be disbursed each year towards under the three strategic initiatives * We are delighted the last MoU we signed provided growth for all parties involved and we trust that our continued partnership with LUANAR will result in greater developments By…

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Lindian Resources rehabilitating Kangankunde Primary School into modern facility at cost of US1 million

* To feature modern classrooms, a sick bay, a nursery section, netball and football facilities and will be fenced with solar-powered security lighting * Construction began in early January and is expected to be completed by March 2026 with Lindian pledging to provide school uniforms, shoes and notebooks to all learners By Mary Makhiringa, MANA Lindian Resoirces Limited, the Australian mining company that is exploring rare earth minerals at Kangankude Mine in Balaka District, is rehabilitating Kangankunde Primary School…

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Finland charity partners Malawi Sports Council to promote sports development in primary and secondary schools

* Programme launched at Goliati in Thyolo whose two schools to benefit through renovations of football, netball, volleyball and basketball fields * As well as providing sports equipment, drilling teachers with physical education skills among other amenities By Victor Singano Jnr. Finish charity organisation, Liike Sports & Development Foundation and Malawi National Council of Sports have entered into a partnership which will see the two institutions working in collaboration in implementing sports programs which are aimed at promoting various…

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MAGLA, Mibawa TV Studios launch secondary school quiz competition

* Introduced having noticed the gap in terms of support that focuses on bringing up education initiatives in schools * The initiative is to ensure learners are able to build self confidence and get equiped with knowledge and skills By Victor Singano Jnr.  The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) — in collaboration with Mibawa TV Studios — have launched private and secondary schools national quiz competition which is aimed at improving quality education through critical thinking, problem solving,…

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Airtel Africa Foundation launches ‘Nzeru Fund’ tech scholarships in Malawi to nurture next generation digital leaders

Airtel Malawi MD Aashish Dutt and MUST Vice-Chancellor Address Malata signing the partnership  * 25 Tech Scholarships to beneficiaries from low-income households, enabling them to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects at Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) * The programme directly tackles the financial and skills barriers that prevent young Africans from accessing the digital economy By Duncan Mlanjira In partnership with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), Airtel Africa Foundation…

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Born between boxes: The silent struggle of intersex people in Malawi

* The way forward is clear — education, protection, and respect for bodily autonomy. Parents need accurate information, not fear * Communities need open conversations. And government systems — from health to education to civil registration — must recognise intersex people as human beings with rights * Some civil society organisations are beginning to include intersex issues in broader discussions on sexual and reproductive health and rights — however, activists say progress is slow By a correspondent All the…

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CDH Investment Bank invests in innovation and student development initiatives for LUANAR

* Injects US$9,650.27 designated for awarding winners of the Falling Walls Lab competition and supporting the university’s efforts in protecting intellectual property rights for innovative projects * Marks CDHIB’s ongoing partnership with LUANAR, aimed at helping the university achieve its strategic objectives, whose memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two institutions was signed in 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovation and supporting talented students by injecting US$9,650.27 to Lilongwe University…

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