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Malawi’s NPC chairperson Prof. Mkandawire honoured in inaugural AfreximBank Research & Innovation Competence in Agriculture Awards
June 14, 2024
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* In category of Impactful and Evidence-Based Policies Award presented at AfreximBank AGM in Bahamas * Honoured alongside Nigerian Umezuruike Linus Opara in category of  Africa Research Excellence Award By Tikondane Vega, MANA in Nassau, Bahamas The Board chairperson of Malawi’s National Planning Commission (NPC), Professor Richard Mkandawire — a socio-economist and rural development expert, who is currently Director of Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) — has been honoured with the inaugural Afreximbank Research & Innovation Competence in Agriculture…

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Three Malawian pro golfers participating at Mopani Zambia Open courtesy of sponsorship from late Chilima
June 13, 2024
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* Chilima was not only a distinguished leader of the country but also a fervent supporter of professional goals in Malawi * His generous sponsorship of a monthly golf tournament for professionals — and provision of golf equipment support — has been invaluable to the development of the sport in our country By Duncan Mlanjira Three Malawian professional golfers, Paul Chidale, Adam Sailesi and Victor Kachepatsonga, are participating at the Sunshine Tour Mopani Zambia Open — courtesy of sponsorship…

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MDF Commander Valentino Phiri calls for calm as regards to plane crash inquiry
June 13, 2024
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General Valentino Phiri and Minister Kunkuyu during the press briefing * MDF has consulted the Department of Civil Aviation to conduct a separate inquiry * Apart from the one which will be conducted by the MDF for transparency and accountability Maravi Express Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander, General Valentino Phiri has urged the citizenry to remain calm as regards the inquiry into what caused the crash of the plane and to refrain from conspiracy theories which can cause discomfort…

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AFORD president Enoch Chihana petitions UN, SADC and AU to get involved in the forensic investigation of Monday’s plane crash
June 13, 2024
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* Copied to President Lazarus Chakwera; the UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi; Chief Justice; Speaker of the National Assembly * As well as AU chairperson & all Heads of State as well as all foreign diplomatic missions * Asks the UN to first declare the plane crash site as a crime scene, and therefore, protected from contamination through internationally delegated military personnel By Duncan Mlanjira Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana has written a petition to the…

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Malawi Law Society expects Chakwera to appoint a Vice-President to replace late Chilima by and not later than June 19, 2024
June 13, 2024
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* Under section 84 and 88 of the Constitution, as read with section 45 of the General Interpretation Act, President Chakwera is required to appoint a replacement Vice-President within 7 days after the death of the Vice-President * And in computing the 7-day period from the date of death to exclude any Sunday or Public Holiday, it is expected that by and not later than 19th June 2024, President Lazarus Chakwera should have appointed a person * Also calls…

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President Chakwera joins Muluzi and JB in send-off ceremony of former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri for burial tomorrow
June 13, 2024
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* Other dignitaries at the send-off were JB’s husband, former First Gentleman, Chief Justice Richard Banda, SC (retired) * Former wife to Muluzi, Madame Shanil will be laid to rest at Senzani in Balaka with full military honour Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera and First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera joined former Presidents Bakili Muluzi, Joyce Banda (JB) at Sunset Funeral Service private mortuary in Lilongwe to preside over the send-off ceremony of former First Lady, late Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri….

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AfreximBank delegates observe a minute of silence for late Malawi Veep Chilima
June 13, 2024
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* The gesture shown by the gathering shows respect and love to the country—Foreign Affairs Ministry PS Polepole * Several countries including South Africa extended their condolences to the Malawi government and its people during their speeches By Tikondane Vega, MANA in Nassau, Bahamas Global leaders who are meeting in Nassau, Bahamas for African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) annual meetings and Afri-Caribbean Trade & Investment Forum 2024, on Wednesday morning observed a minute’s silence at the start of their meeting…

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Tabitha Chawinga is a role model to girls and women not only in Malawi but the world—FIFA president Gianni Infantino
June 13, 2024
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* She is a great football player having played for top teams and playing for a top team in the world * We have to be here all of us to support what she represents for so many girls and women around the world Maravi Express Among the sporting activities that visiting FIFA president Gianni Infantino undertook was a meeting yesterday with Malawi women’s football icon, Tabitha Chawinga whom he described as a role model to girls and women…

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Air Cargo Malawi partners with MDF to enhance African cargo services and trade
June 13, 2024
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Done deal by Air Cargo’s CEO Thokozani Unyolo and the MDF Commander, General Paul Valentino Phiri * To transport specialised cargo consignments between Malawi to regional member states of the SADC, COMESA and East Africa * Providing seamless logistics for exporters and importers and contributing to the country’s economic growth By Duncan Mlanjira Air Cargo Malawi Limited and the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to charter aircraft for cargo transportation, enhancing company’s capabilities…

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino pledges to fund construction of FAM headquarters in Lilongwe
June 13, 2024
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* The future for football here in Malawi definitely will be very bright. There is so much passion and talent here in Malawi * Fleetwood Haiya is a man of passion, committed and wants to change and bring forward football in Malawi * Both women football, and men’s, and it’s exactly what we need; to invest in academies and develop the youth Maravi Express Visiting FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced that the world football governing body will fund…

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