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Germany grants Malawi with K30 billion towards reproductive health

February 6, 2024

* We noticed that women in Malawi are very good in uptake of contraceptives as compared to all sub-Saharan countries * So, we see success of our joint cooperation and that is why we have decided to continue this cooperation By Elia Chibwe, MANA Germany and Malawi governments have signed a bilateral agreement for a 16 million euro (about K30 billion) additional financing through KFW to implement reproductive health activities Phase III under the N’zatonse Programme. At the signing…

World Bank pledges more support to Malawi

February 6, 2024

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* The biggest impression I have is the spirit of dynamism among all people in Malawi * They are able to see these opportunities, use the money they receive wisely on their children’s education and nutrition * As well as use the income they have to build their own businesses and grow the prosperity of their families By Mary Makhiringa, MANA World Bank program lead for human development in East Africa, Aneesa Arur on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to…

Revenge on the cards for Bafana Bafana against Nigeria

February 6, 2024

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* The two sides have met 14 times, with the Super Eagles enjoying a lion’s share of the results with 7 victories against 2 for South Africa, with the remaining 5 ending in stalemates * It will be an uphill battle containing an explosive Super Eagles side led by the dangerous Victor Osimhen and the red-hot Ademola Lookman Maravi Express Tomorrow’s Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023 semifinal between South Africa will be a repeat of the 2000…

Karonga water supply project to install 10,000 free connections

February 5, 2024

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* The project has 10,000 water connection materials and at the moment, there are more than 9,500 applications * Over 189,000 people in Karonga and surrounding areas to benefit for the project, which is expected to be finished by next month By George Mponda, MANA Northern Region Water Board (NRWB), through Karonga Town water supply project, is expected to install 10,000 free connections to enhance accessibility to potable water for its residents and surrounding areas. NRWB Board chairperson, Frank…

Agriculture Minister Kawale assures farmers produce markets will be readily available

February 5, 2024

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* The Ministry has liaised with Pyxus Holdings, Paramount Holdings, Nasfam, ADMARC and National Food Reserve Agency * Pyxus Holdings will be buying a lot of groundnuts; Paramount Holdings to concentrate on soya * NASFAM will be buying maize, beans, groundnuts and chilli which will be value added for export By Monica Tambala, MANA Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale has assured farmers of government’s commitment to provide markets for them to sell their farm produce at profitable rates come…

Malawi prison inmates awarded certificates by FIDE for their participation in first-ever chess intercontinental championship

February 5, 2024

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* There is amazing love and passion for chess in prison and the happiness chess brings to their lives * Chess is a game that not only allows the inmates to spend a quality time and socialize in a smart and safe way * But also can serve for decreasing such common symptoms like depression, stress and anxiety By Duncan Mlanjira Former Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) president, Susan Namangale — who is also Zone 4.5 president and the…

Newly-appointed NICO Life CEO Wise Chigudu challenges to create more business partnerships

February 5, 2024

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* Chigudu has succeeded Eric Chapola — who retired after serving in various positions at NICO Group for a period of 20 years * There has been a lot of positives under my successor because he was very much dedicated to the work By Victor Singano Jnr The newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for NICO Life Insurance, Wise Chigudu says he is committed to fight hard in bringing more partners who can help the company’s business grow as well…

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob dies after suffering from cancer

February 4, 2024

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* Namibia has lost a distinguished servant of the people—Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba * He was a towering veteran of Namibia’s liberation from colonialism and apartheid—South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa By Wycliffe Muia, BBC News Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. A veteran of the country’s independence struggle, Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to the public last month. He…

District Councils advised to enhance locally generated revenue

February 4, 2024

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NLGFC’s meeting with Neno District Council on Thursday * The only challenge is that sometimes the strategies that are put to enhance local revenue generation are not implemented * We need to be realistic when developing these strategies so that we realise tangible changes By Salome Gangire National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) has advised District Councils to develop strategies that are attainable and implementable so that they can enhance locally generated revenue and realise their goals. Speaking on…

Bouake; From war-torn streets to the glittering stage of AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023

February 4, 2024

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* In September 2002, the city was ravaged by civil war, as troops took control of the northern part of the West African country * What was once a vibrant city had been battered and scarred and it became a shadow of itself * With child soldiers patrolling the streets in armored tanks and occasional gunshots at night, instilling fear that the troops were taking over the city Maravi Express Football delivers results, and the transformation in Bouake, the…