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Sugar distribution trucks to be escorted by trade officials and police officers to prevent illicit stockpiling

May 28, 2025

| Business, Law Enforcement, National, News

* Government not responding to sugar scarcity crisis with punitive measures—Trade Minister Mumba * We are restructuring the entire value chain to make it more accountable, inclusive and transparent By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba has announced comprehensive reform plans to overhaul Malawi’s sugar industry, aiming to address persistent shortages, stabilise prices and promote local participation in distribution. The reforms include prioritising local empowerment in sugar distribution, enforcing price regulation through a proposed Essential…

Challenges facing LGBTIQ+ people are of serious consequences that include ‘corrective’ violence against them

May 28, 2025

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| National, News

* Shame and legal fear forces victims of fierce stigma and survivors of violence not to report to law enforcement agents * Since police are often reluctant to assist while at the same time re-traumatising the violence the survivors experienced * Why is the media silent on plight of LGBTIQ+ people? Why does the media carry sensational headlines on issues of LGBTIQ+ people? * Are you also afraid that you will be targeted in a violent manner just like…

Reclaiming our neighborhoods: A deep concern over residential houses turned into university students hostels

May 28, 2025

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| Business, Law Enforcement, National, News

* Imagine a family raising a 16-year-old girl right next to a boys’ hostel. Or consider the reverse: a girls’ hostel adjacent to a single bachelor’s home * These scenarios have become common in areas like Chitawira, and they pose real risks to the safety, dignity, and moral foundation of our communities Analysis by Chepe Gattüso Kazembe Malawi is on an inspiring path of educational progress. Each year, we see more and more of our young people enrolling in…

Standard Bank supports Malawi’s Constitutional discourse with K10 million sponsorship

May 27, 2025

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| Law Enforcement, National, News

MLS president Davis Njobvu receiving the sponsorship from Standard Bank’s Head of Client Coverage, Ewen Hiwa * We are delighted to support the Malawi Law Society and UNIMA for their initiative to create a platform for dialogue on the Constitution in these critical moments * We believe that our contribution will help facilitate meaningful discussions and contribute to the country’s progress Maravi Express In line with its purpose to drive national growth, Standard Bank Plc has contributed K10 million…

Tabitha Chawinga wins AUSC Region 5’s Sportswoman of the Year award

May 27, 2025

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* For her outstanding prowess in soccer, her skills and dedication inspiring aspiring female footballers across the region * The momentous occasion — celebrated under the theme; ‘Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Innovation’ — was hosted by Zimbabwe Maravi Express Malawi’s celebrated women soccer players Tabitha TC11 Chawinga has been voted as Sportswoman of the Year at the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5, Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA) awards gala held on Saturday at Harare International Conference Centre in…

Parliament to be dissolved on July 23 after roll out of official election campaign period from July 14

May 27, 2025

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| National, News, Politics

* The 50+1% to take effect for the September 16, 2025 Presidential Election of the valid votes cast through direct, universal and equal suffrage * Where such majority is not obtained by any candidate in the first poll, a second poll must be held within 60 days after the declaration of the result * In which the candidates who obtained the highest votes cast in the first poll shall be the only candidates By Duncan Mlanjira Following the re-run…

Malawi population keeps growing but the number of healthcare workers has not kept pace—Mangochi chief preventive officer

May 27, 2025

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| Health, National, News

* While progress has been made in several thematic areas of environmental health, many challenges persist * As Secretary for Health, Samson Mndolo emphasizes the critical role of district environmental health offices By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA At a review meeting in Salima yesterday, chief preventive officer for Mangochi District, Chimwemwe Jella, highlighted that while progress has been made in several thematic areas of environmental health, many challenges persist. “These diseases continue to strain our already limited resources, the population…

One Acre Fund broadens soil health campaign in Blantyre District

May 27, 2025

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| Agriculture, News

Manure production is the answer * The campaign is meant to help farmers boost crop yields by restoring and maintaining quality soil * You can have fertiliser and other inputs, but if the soil lacks nutrients, the harvest will still be poor — healthy soil means better yields and better income for farmers By Gift Wahuta, MANA One Acre Fund, in collaboration with district agriculture office, are planning for 2025 soil health campaign with One Acre Fund reaffirming to…

Tanzania completes East Africa’s longest bridge without loans

May 27, 2025

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| Business, International, News

* The US$260 million John Magufuli Bridge project spans 3.2km across Lake Victoria set to open to traffic on June 19, 2025 * The bridge reduces reliance on ferries, improving travel safety and efficiency, and unlocking economic potential in the Lake Zone By Solomon Ekanem, Africa Business Insider Tanzania has completed is US$260 million John Magufuli Bridge, the longest in East Africa and one of the 10 longest on the African continent — without relying on loans but using…

Some politicians still express skepticism about MEC’s technological electoral management devices despite exhaustive explanations of its efficiency

May 26, 2025

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| National, News, Politics

MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja was on national broadcaster MBC explaining the effectiveness of the EMDs * Several experts of repute have constantly defended MEC over the EMDs, but some of the delegates — even after MEC meticulously explained the devices’ reliability and transparency — were skeptical * The transition from bulky biometric voter registration kits (BVRKs) to more efficient hand-held EMDs was informed by comparative learning visits to South Africa and Zambia * And consultations particularly with the…