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Kabambe sneers at President Chakwera explanation of the astronomical price increase of fertilizer

December 19, 2024

| Agriculture, Business, National, News, Politics

* The President alluded that fertilizer is at about K110,000 a 50kg bag while maize is at over K50,000 * ‘Fertilizer is still cheap because a farmer is able to sell only two bags of maize to buy one bag of fertilizer’ * This kind of economics is quite puzzling, to say the least,” says the former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor * It ignores the complex realities of farming and the challenges that farmers face By Duncan…

The Baobab tree is on growing global demand and “that’s bad news for the sacred African tree”

December 19, 2024

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

* The global demand for Baobab tree products has surged in recent years, driven by the fruit’s nutritional and health benefits * This growing demand has become a double-edged sword, raising concerns about the sustainability of these ancient trees * In 2022, the entire baobab trees were controversially uprooted in Kenya and exported to Georgia in Eastern Europe * Eight trees were exported but later died, signalling the lack of prior research about their viability in their new home…

Mzuzu City Hammers appear in their second-ever cup final since the FDH Bank Cup 2021

December 18, 2024

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* In which they lost 0-2 to Silver Strikers then trending under the name Ekwendeni Hammers * Now have the chance to claim their first-ever cup title as they face Mighty Wanderers in Castel Challenge Cup 2024 final on Saturday at Bingu National Stadium * It will be a really intriguing match on two folds — the Hammers’ intent to claim their first cup title and for Wanderers to atone their fans for ending the 2023 season trophy-less By…

Warning of Level 6 heatwave over Shire Valley and Level 4 on other areas

December 18, 2024

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* Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable people * Such as the elderly, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions By Duncan Mlanjira Soon after the exit moderate tropical storm CHIDO, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) is alerting the public to expected a prolonged period of hot and uncomfortable weather (heatwave) which is expected over most areas for the next 5 days from tomorrow till Monday, December…

CAMA alerts consumers to be extra careful on festive season spending as prices of essential goods up by an average of 70%

December 18, 2024

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* Consumers are experiencing one of the highest cost of living as a result of the huge devaluation of the kwacha * And shortages of foreign exchange that have drastically depleted consumers spending power By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) maintains that prices of basic goods and services have risen up by an average of 70% compared to last year’s prices wishes — thus consumers need to be extra careful on festive season spending. In a public…

Ndirande Community Impact Group all set to provide compost fertilizer at modest price of K12,000 per 65 cubic decimeter bag

December 18, 2024

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* The bag produces 150 half-litre cups, one each needed for every food crop planting station * Funds generated from the sales are ploughed back to community members through provision of livestock as farming alternative * For community members who cultivate on the mountainsides and provided organic waste used to produce compost fertilizer By Duncan Mlanjira Ndirande Community Impact Group produces compost fertilizer from organic waste, which is sold and its proceeds are channeled towards its environmental conservation of…

Tropical storm CHIDO effect’s death toll rises to 13 from 7 with number of injuries from 16 to 29

December 18, 2024

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* The number of affected households rose from 7,721 (as reported in previous update yesterday, December 17) to 10,159 * Which is approximately 45,162 people that were affected and out of the 10,159 affected households, 227 people have been displaced By Duncan Mlanjira In its final update on damages caused by moderate tropical storm CHIDO, the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) reported in the morning that the death toll rose to 13 from seven while the total number…

Ndirande volunteer environmental protection group providing livestock as farming alternative for members who cultivate on mountainsides

December 18, 2024

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* Funds are generated from sale of compost fertilizer produced from waste which community members provide * As Ndirande Mountain’s Forestry Season is launched which is part of the annual national period of tree replacement * Which the government launched yesterday by Vice-President Michael Usi at Lufita Primary School in Chitipa By Duncan Mlanjira The Ndirande Community Impact Group, a volunteer gathering of like minds towards the environmental conservation, is facilitating the provision of livestock, such as poultry and…

Mzuzu City Hammers date Mighty Wanderers in final of Castel Challenge Cup

December 17, 2024

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* After beating defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets 4-1 in post-match penalties in the semifinal that ended 0-0 after 90 minutes this afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium * The Northern Region side, who finished 4th in the TNM Super League 2024 season, follow Wanderers’ intent to grab the title after the Nomads ended 2013 season trophy-less By Duncan Mlanjira Mzuzu City Hammers have beaten Castel Challenge Cup defending champions 4-1 after post-match penalties of the semifinal clash played this afternoon…

Barbra Banda becomes 2nd Zambian to win African Player of the Year since Kalusha Bwalya in 1988

December 17, 2024

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| International Sports, News, Sports

The best in Africa, Barbra and Ademola * 24-year-old Barbra was a worthy winner after a stunning year in which she showcased her quality for club and country at some of the biggest stages in the women’s game * As Ademola Lookman became the 7th Nigerian to win the CAF men’s category while South African Ronwen Williams is crowned Africa’s Best Goalkeeper * After he played a pivotal role in South Africa’s 3rd place podium finish at the Africa…