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Government calls for concerted effort to achieve MW2063 agenda

November 28, 2023

* There is need for proper coordination and collaborative efforts with various stakeholders * Such as the development partners and the private sector among others to ensure we achieve by 2030 * Much as we are talking of the pandemics, sometimes it is also an issue of human factors * Sometimes we are not moving as fast as a country—SPC Coleen Zamba By Leonard Masauli, MANA Despite the CoVID-19 pandemic, Cyclone Freddy and cholera outbreak that challenged the progress…

Agriculture Ministry hands over 8 new tractors with associated implements to Mega Farm Support Unit

November 28, 2023

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* Through the Mega Farm Support Unit, the tractors will be made available to any qualified farmer on a credit basis * MAIIC and NEEF to administer agricultural production loans and a waiver on the farmer’s financial history and collateral will also be considered * The farmers are being assisted in developing a bankable farm business plan as a basis for credit assessment By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday unveiled eight new tractors with associated implements that…

FAM Elections Committee rejects Nyamilandu’s allegations of Haiya’s ineligibility to contest as president

November 28, 2023

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The two horse race between Nyamilandu (left) and Haiya * The incumbent FAM president ought to have filed his appeal on or before November 21 * FAM Elections Committee has no powers to change the FAM Electoral Code By Duncan Mlanjira The elections committee of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has dismissed an appeal from Walter Nyamilandu in which he was challenging the legibility Fleetwood Haiya to contest as FAM president at the elective general assembly on December…

Malawi needs patriotic citizens like Anadkat family for her to develop—Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo

November 27, 2023

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* She was guest of honour during the official opening of the Children Accidents & Emergency Unit-Anadkat Centre * Which was constructed at Queens by the Anadkat family in partnership with Welcome Trust at a cost of K1 billion By Victor Singano Jnr Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has described the snail’s pace of the country’s development as a result of lack of enough patriotic individuals and companies who are not taking part towards the nation’s development —…

Kondwani Chamwala’s team touted to take over Athletics Malawi management

November 27, 2023

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* Pledges to bring the long and much needed change that will benefit athletes and athletics in the country * This is the beginning of the journey — this is a right step in transforming Athletics Malawi. Let athletics win By Duncan Mlanjira Following leadership turmoil in the past few years in Athletics Malawi — that forced Malawi National Council of Sports to dissolve it and replaced with an interim committee in order to pave way for fresh elections…

DoDMA urges public to pay closer attention to daily weather forecast

November 27, 2023

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* A total of 477 households (approximately 2,146 people) have been affected with two deaths caused by lightning strikes * DoDMA has reached out to 291 affected households — representing 61% of the total number of those affected * The public should expect scattered thunderstorms and locally heavy rains from Wednesday, November 29 to Sunday over many places By Duncan Mlanjira Since the onset of the rainy season to date from November 24, six districts — Dowa, Kasungu, Mchinji,…

Seasoned business executive Chikondi Ng’ombe motivates Illovo Sugar Malawi’s women employees to strive to be the best

November 26, 2023

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* As the Illovo Women in Leadership (I WIL) forum marks a significant step towards fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company * It represents a commitment to strategically prioritize the recruitment, development, advancement and retention of women * The main goal is to achieve 30% representation of women in leadership roles at Illovo Sugar Malawi by the year 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira In its second year, the special Illovo Women in Leadership (I WIL) forum that was…

Parents urged to closely monitor their children’s use of technology to spot signs of online abuse

November 26, 2023

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* The reality today is that our children and young adults are the digital generations * Born and raised with access to digital information and the ability to navigate new communication technologies * The influence that digital technologies have on our lives, especially children and young adults is unparalleled By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) — in collaboration with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) — has concluded three sessions of trainings on child online protection (COP) strategy with…

UK commits MK10.85 billion towards supporting poor Malawian households amidst high levels of food insecurity

November 25, 2023

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The British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie * We will continue to support the Government’s efforts to curb food price rises and shortages * In order to help reduce the impact of difficult but necessary economic reforms By Duncan Mlanjira In response to Malawi Government’s request for external support for its food insecurity response plan, the United Kingdom (UK) is contributing £5 million (MK10.85 billion) for a blend of cash transfers and food distribution. A statement from the…

Not much is invested to counteract violence against women and girls—CCAP’s Blantyre Synod

November 25, 2023

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* Joins the rest of the world in commemorating 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence * Which starts today, November 25 through to December 10 under theme: ‘Unite! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls’ By Duncan Mlanjira Violence against women and girls is the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world and as according to results of research reveal that ‘one in every three women experience physical or sexual violence — at least…