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South Africa beat New Zealand to win record 4th Rugby World Cup

October 29, 2023

* As is so often the case with finals, the match proved to be a tight, edgy encounter at a rain-soaked Stade de France * Where defence ruled and the All Blacks lost captain Sam Cane to a first-half red card for a high tackle AFP Handre Pollard kicked four penalties to help South Africa to a nail-biting 12-11 victory over 14-man New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday to claim a record fourth title. As…

Hostile communities fuelling deforestation

October 29, 2023

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Charcoal burning process discovered on Michiri Forest Reserve in Blantyre last week * Charcoal producers and transporters organise gangs that threaten lives of forest patrol teams * They have a deep-rooted mindset that charcoal business is the backbone of their survival — hence resisting to abandon their business By Salome Gangire, MANA Unpatriotic citizens are advancing massive deforestation in protected forest areas across the country, who are hostile to forestry patrol officers as well as other community members of…

Agricultural extension workers advised to share weather tips with farmers

October 29, 2023

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Farmers displaying their produce during the fair * Best weather knowledge to famers will help them prepare well for the 2023/24 growing season * And reduce the impact of disasters by, among other things, helping them to refrain from cultivating along river banks By Harold Mtepatepa, MANA Director for Lilongwe District’s agriculture, environment & natural resources, Ezra Mbendera has urged agricultural extension workers to share accurate weather information with farmers for them to make informed decisions on the crops…

Chakwera buys first poppy ribbon at K2m as he launches national Poppy Week

October 28, 2023

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* When it comes to constitutionalism and institutionalism, there is no better role model in our governance framework than the Malawi Defence Force * For this reason, those who have gone into retirement after wearing the uniform with valour and honour deserve our fondest memory, our highest regard, and our noblest service By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera calls on the citizenry to honour the soldiers who risked their lives and contributed to the country’s national security. He…

Watering MW2063 through mega farms

October 28, 2023

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* All these years, I depended on rain-fed farming, which has not been very rewarding due to recurring climate shocks—beneficiary farmer, Emily Chamwalira * I know this is possible because I have seen those who joined the cooperative in 2017 developing—Beatrice Kauzungu By Leah Malimbasa, MANA For over two decades, 42-year-old Emily Chamwalira has been a farmer — but like many farmers in her village Lauchi, Traditional Authority Katunga in Chikwawa District, Chamwalira has nothing tangible to show for…

Global Compassion Coalition joins Malawian nurse in fundraising to assist older people in Zomba

October 28, 2023

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The account on GoFundMe * Motivated by her empathy and compassion for the older people in her community, Dzimbiri is working as a ‘Compassion Connector’ * She is seeking to challenge community stereotypes which characterize the elderly as witches or outcasts By Duncan Mlanjira A project which Susan Dzimbiri, a 24-year-old nurse from Zomba District, initiated to overturn wrong stereotypes of older people in Malawi by reaching out to them with various humanitarian support, impressed Global Compassion Coalition, which…

ACB registered and processed total of 36,878 cases in past two decades

October 28, 2023

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* 10,615 were recommended for investigation whereas 26,210 were either closed or referred to other relevant institutions * As it celebrates 25 years of existence with a call for concerted effort against corruption By Stanley Nkhondoyachepa, MANA In the past two decades, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered and processed a total of 36,878 cases of which 10,615 were recommended for investigation whereas 26,210 were either closed or referred to other relevant institutions. Thus was disclosed by ACB Director…

IBM® and Heifer International empowering Malawian farmers with smart farming technology through OpenHarvest app

October 28, 2023

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Using technology for modern farming * Malawian farmers rely on predictable rain seasons but that is steadily shifting due to climate change * When the rainy season arrives later than expected, many still follow outdated agronomy practices * That may lead them to plant too early or too late By Duncan Mlanjira OpenHarvest, a digital application that was developed by one of the worlds technology company, IBM® — in collaboration with global nonprofit Heifer International — has proved successful for…

South Africans expect Malawi to help them recover US$20m stolen from them by fugitive Willem Steenkamp

October 27, 2023

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The man at the centre of it all, Steenkamp * He acquired Malawi passport under a pseudo name William Bilderberg and is now under arrest * Red flags raised over Steenkamp after he deposited the US$20 million into Ecobank Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira News of the arrest of Willie Steenkamp, who defrauded South Africans of US$20 million, has excited his compatriots back home and are since expecting Malawi to facilitate that the funds be returned to their rightful owners…

Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement joins the world in holding vigil over Palestinian-Israeli conflict

October 26, 2023

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* They included university and young primary and secondary school students * As well as young Nyasa Big Bullets supporters, who are know ‘Mapalestina’ due to their resilience and strength By Duncan Mlanjira An incredible over 80 participants graced Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement’s vigil that was held at Malawi Sun Hotel in Blantyre over the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that continues to claim many innocent lives. They included university and young primary and secondary school students as well as young Nyasa…