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Chakwera orders mandatory training for civil servants

April 17, 2024

* As he officially launches Malawi School of Government at Kanengo campus in Lilongwe * We deemed it necessary to establish the Malawi School of Government to provide essential training for civil servants By Leonard Masauli, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has issued a directive for the compulsory training of all civil servants to enhance efficiency and ensure effective quality service delivery for Malawian citizens. He made this announcement during the official launch of the Malawi School of Government at…

Chitedze Research creating climate change-resilient groundnut varieties

April 17, 2024

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* The research will benefit mega and small-scale groundnut farmers across the country * There is need for more interventions at Chitedze Research Station to enable the generation of more varieties By Paul Madise, MANA Director of Research Services in the Ministry of Agriculture at Chitedze Agriculture Research Station, Dr Grace Kaudzu has said they are working collaboratively with other stakeholders to come up with new hybrid groundnut varieties to ensure groundnut industry is sustained. Kaudzu made the remarks…

Chakwera meets ATM Ministers ahead of ATM promotion week

April 17, 2024

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Chakwera arriving at his Capital Hill offices * We will have investors specifically the financing institutions such as banks * Who will tell us what services they have to help Malawians to invest in the agriculture sector—Minister Kawale By Sella Singini, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Tuesday held several engagements including meeting ministers responsible for Agriculture, Tourism and Mining (ATM) ahead of ATM strategy promotion week scheduled from Friday, April 19-27 April at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in…

Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba comes 2nd as The Most Outstanding Male Sports Person in UK Army Sport

April 17, 2024

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* The Awards Gala Night held on Monday at the 4 Light Brigade Headquarters North East in Catterick Garrison * Lance Bombadier Johns was declared the winner in his great exploits in swimming By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition of his successful 2023, in which he won 15 medals of 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze, UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Sergeant Yamikani Guba was nominated and came second as the Most Outstanding Male Sports Person in the UK (North)…

COSAFA Awards Gala shifted to May 9

April 17, 2024

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* Coincides with CAF executive committee meeting and CAF Champions League assignments * Given the prestigious nature of the event and its importance on the COSAFA calendar, the difficult decision has been made to rather reschedule By Duncan Mlanjira The inaugural Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Awards Gala which was scheduled for Friday, April 19 has been shifted to May 9 due to the unavailability of key stakeholders. A statement from CAF says a Confederation of African…

Mulanje’s Othakarhaka Foundation continues strengthening its partnership with University of Michigan’s MBA programme

April 16, 2024

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* 8th cohort of the US university MBA students just completed their 3 week research project for their dissertations * The research programme started in 2018 after former MBA student took part in Othakarhaka Girls Empowerment Camp * The exchange visits followed between Othakarhaka founder Idah Mwango and University of Michigan’s faculty managers Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Founded merely as a charity group in 2012, Mulanje-based Othakarhaka Passing on the Kindness Foundation has made many strides over the years…

Standard Bank Plc appoints Tamanda N’gombe as new Head of Marketing

April 16, 2024

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* Prior to joining Standard Bank Plc, Tamanda Ng’ombe was head of marketing at NBS Bank Plc * And before that worked in related capacities at FedEx, Gestetner and Blantyre Water Board (BWB) By Duncan Mlanjira Tamanda Ng’ombe brings to Standard Bank Plc a wealth of experience spanning 16 years in integrated marketing & communications strategy; customer experience & management; sales & brand management — as she is appointed the new Head of Marketing with effect from April 1,…

Wanderers expected to show their might against another debutantes Creck Sporting at home on Saturday

April 15, 2024

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* Following their two wins in their opening matches, Creck Sporting are on second position of the table * While Mighty Wanderers, who first drew 1-1 with Kamuzu Barracks, are 4th after beating FOMO FC 3-0 on Sunday By Duncan Mlanjira Having triumphed 3-0 over TNM Super League 2024 debutantes, FOMO FC at their home Mulanje Park on Sunday, Mighty Wanderers are expected by their fans to flex their might once more when they face another rookie in the…

Chakwera recognises tobacco farmers as the country’s economic drivers as 2023/2024 tobacco market for opens

April 15, 2024

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* I will make sure I fight for farmers because I understand that they are the key players in the realization of MW2063 * That seeks to make Malawi an independent middle income economy By Sheminah Nkhoma & Wanangwa Tembo, MANA At the official opening of the 2023/24 Tobacco Market at Chinkhoma Auction Floors in Kasungu today, President Lazarus Chakwera has recognised tobacco farmers as the country’s economic drivers because they generate the much needed forex for importing essential…

The departed Senior Chief Kapoloma has left a gap which would not be easy to fill—Paramount Chief Kawinga

April 15, 2024

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* We have lost a great man in the name of Senior Chief Kapoloma * He really loved his duties as a leader — he never abused his powers By Martin Chiwanda, MANA Senior Chief Kapoloma of Machinga, who died in the late hours of Saturday at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre where he was receiving medical attention, has been hailed for working tirelessly to ensure peace and unity in his area. Speaking on behalf of the bereaved family…