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Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Kainga defends Chakwera’s attendance at SADC TFCA Summit in Harare

May 23, 2025

* It is important for Chakwera to be present at this very important meeting as Malawi is a senior member of the SADC * And also it will enhance the bilateral cooperation and integration as the President will also hold several bilateral talks with fellow Heads of States By Duncan Mlanjira While some of the reasons behind the suspension of the extended credit facility (ECF) by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was attributed to government over-expenditure and calling for…

Mangochi woman jailed 3-years IHL for stealing sister’s property worth K12m

May 23, 2025

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| Courts, Law Enforcement, News

The convict, Cecilia Liotcha * Police prosecutor dismissed Cecilia Liotcha’s plea for leniency, stating that her conduct was a complete betrayal of her sister’s trust * Instead of safeguarding her sister’s property, she chose to abuse the responsibility entrusted to her * Her actions were not only criminal but also a serious breach of the trust placed to her by her sister — hence pleaded for a stiffer penalty By Duncan Mlanjira If not your sibling, whom can you…

Through its 1,000 volunteers, Road Safety Alert Foundation is making significant strides in reducing road accidents involving school children

May 22, 2025

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| Law Enforcement, National, News

* Boosted with an investment of 40 bicycles from the World Bicycle Relief to facilitate crossing of school children on M1 Road * A huge boost and timely gesture as the volunteers have been walking long distances to reach their stations By Jamal Jamal, Correspondent Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF), an organisation that works to promote road safety in the country, has received a huge boost of a donation of 40 bicycles from the World Bicycle Relief to facilitate…

Sports Council and MUST’s MoU set to create MUST as sports centre of excellence

May 22, 2025

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| Education, Health, News, Sports

* Key areas include 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡; 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠; 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭; 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧; 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬; and 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 * We will be leveraging the expertise we have at MUST like our staff, facilities, and scientific resources * While benefiting from the technical strengths that Sports Council brings, and together we can improve sports performance in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports and Malawi University of Science & Technology have signed a memorandum of…

Mponda believes against Group B opponents Namibia, Lesotho and defending champions Angola is fair draw at COSAFA Cup 2025 championship

May 22, 2025

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* All the teams in our group are strong and have been doing well. It gives each of the four teams a genuine chance to qualify for the semi-finals * The COSAFA Cup comes on the backdrop of the Flames missing out from their first-ever qualification of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals * Having given away a crucial 1-0 lead at home in the last round of qualifiers to lose 0-2 away and 1-2 on aggregate against South…

ACB, NICE engage anti-corruption champion leaders on general elections preparations

May 22, 2025

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| Law Enforcement, News, Politics

* To educate voters to resist receiving handouts from politicians vying for various elective positions * Also encouraged them to mobilise communities to attend political meetings held by various parties, that would enable them to make informed decisions * Let the electorate refrain from receiving all forms of bribery and hand-outs which might have regretable consequences By Alice Ndunya, MANA The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in partnership with the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust engaged anti-corruption champion leaders…

Chakwera pledges stronger private sector support at 35th Malawi International Trade Fair

May 22, 2025

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| Business, National, News

* Over the past four years, the government has provided K300 billion, which has enabled the establishment of approximately 100,000 businesses across different sectors of the economy * * An additional K1 trillion from the African Development Bank, channeled through the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF), will be made available to youths and women over the next five years By Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says his administration has put in place strategies aimed at creating a…

ProAgro youth project implemented by ILO and IFAD is a testament of the power of collaboration

May 22, 2025

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

Chifundo Lodzeni, senior deputy director for technical & vocational training in the Ministry of Labour * Vital for uplifting the country’s economy and addresses one of the most critical challenges of unemployment that the youth are facing today * These efforts are central to empowering young Malawians, contributing to sustainable economic growth and fostering an inclusive society * The project has played a crucial role in ensuring that youths are empowered to gain meaningful jobs or start their own…

PAC conference delegates aspire for credible and violence-free elections

May 22, 2025

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| National, News, Politics

* Let electoral stakeholders discharge their responsibilities to the beloved Malawi. Let us take it a priority to be good Malawians * As MEC assures delegates of credible elections amidst delegates’ fears of electoral maladministration By Evance Chisiano, MANA Delegates at the two-day Public Affairs Committee (PAC) 6th All-Inclusive Stakeholders Conference in Blantyre concluded the indaba with hopes for free, credible, peaceful and well-resourced elections — placing their trust in the Malawi Electoral Commission, Malawi Police Service, Ministry of…

Mining Ministry adhering to President Chakwera directive to operate in transparency

May 22, 2025

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* Minister Zikhale Ng’oma visits Kayelekera Uranium Mine to appreciate progress where he assured all information relating to mining industry is readily available and things are done in a transparent manner * Mining sector is a vital engine for the country’s economic recovery and growth — Zikhale Ng’oma By George Mponda, MANA & edited by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express The Ministry of Mining seems to be adhering to the directive that President Lazarus Chakwera made on April 28 that…