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Expansion of LUANAR through state-of-the-art resource centre and lecture theatres to commence in April 2024

October 26, 2023

* The construction of the two facilities shall see the increase of sitting capacity from current 5,000 to 9,000 * A consultant has been identified and engaged to design and oversee its construction process By Duncan Mlanjira At the graduation of over 2,400 outstanding individuals who completed their studies at Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources (LUANAR) today, President Lazarus Chakwera announced that the expansion of the institution will be extended through state-of-the-art resource centre and lecture theatres…

FIFA president Infantino praises Nyamilandu for FAM’s football development work

October 26, 2023

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Infantino and Nyamilandu at FIFA’s Paris Bureau yesterday * From a solid financial platform, they have made great use of FIFA Forward funds * To complete a number of projects, and already have more in the pipeline * They are giving every talent at every level the opportunity to flourish, and their efforts to boost women’s football, in particular, are really pleasing and very clearly bearing fruit By Duncan Mlanjira President for the world football governing body, FIFA, Gianni…

Bullets need 3 wins and a draw in their remaining 6 games to retain TNM Super League title

October 26, 2023

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* If Wanderers win all their four remaining games they shall amass maximum 62 points * Thus in the same four games, the Bullets can wrap up the title with three wins and a draw By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets, who came from a goal behind to beat Kamuzu Barracks 3-2 on Wednesday at Kamuzu Stadium and take a strong lead in their quest of retaining the TNM Super League title, have the chance of winning the league…

Belgian-based law firm drags Malawi to International Criminal Court on repatriation of refugees into designated camps

October 25, 2023

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Letters to the ICC and to President Chakwera * Dated October 15, 2023, Flamme Advocaten says had been retained by a number of organisations representing the victims * Such as FGK Umuhuza Foundation and SOS Refugees in the SADC region (a grouping of Rwandans residing in Europe and all over the world) * And a group of refugees and asylum seekers of persecution in Malawi from Rwanda, Burundi and Congo By Duncan Mlanjira Belgian-based law firm, Flamme Advocaten has…

Police officers implicated in chamba deal gone awry in Nkhotakota

October 25, 2023

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* Alleged to have confiscated huge consignments chamba and sold it to another dealer By Duncan Mlanjira A report from Nkhunga Police Station indicates that six officers have been implicated in the sale of marijuana (cannabis sativa/chamba) in a deal that went awry in Nkhotakota District. The crime situation report says this allegation came after they arrested 33-year-old Robert Malombe, a businessman based in Ndirande Majiga, Blantyre, who is suspected of arson. The report said it is alleged that…

Parliamentary Committee asks ESCOM to consider more of urban areas for Malawi Electricity Access Project

October 25, 2023

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* Rural areas are already covered by other projects such as Malawi Rural Electrification Programme * The Parliamentary Committee impressed with MEAP’s progress being implementing across the country * Saying it is very important in ensuring increased access to electricity for Malawians Maravi Express The Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources & Climate Change has appealed to Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited to fast-track the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) connections, especially in urban areas. The committee’s chairperson,…

New study shows health risk levels of lead in paint being reduced in Malawi

October 25, 2023

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Rainbow Paints and Plascon lauded for compliance * Lead is one of the main health and environmental hazards associated with paint * Lead paint has been generally phased out of use due to the toxic nature of lead * Most affected are children and with the new development in Malawi, this means children will be safe from the hazardous substance By Duncan Mlanjira A new research has shown a reduction in the levels of lead in paints on the…

Silver Strikers fan presents his share of K2m Zampira prize as football kit for Sendwe CDSS

October 25, 2023

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* Ishmael Kayera is a teacher at the same school, saying the equipment will motivate the school’s football team to become more competitive * He opted for Sendwe as one way of giving back to the community that is positively contributing to his life By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe-based Silver Strikers FC fan Ishmael Kayera has presented K1 million worth of football equipment to Sendwe Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Lilongwe following his win of the K2 million in…

UK’S £10m project to unleash Malawi’s export potential

October 25, 2023

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High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie, MVC team lead, Daisy Kambalame Minister Gwengwe, Nick Lea and Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale at the launch on Tuesday * The Malawi Value Chain (MVC) will focus on three value chains — macadamia, mango and mining * The UK believes MVC will contribute greatly to increasing Malawi’s narrow export base * Thereby increasing the supply of foreign exchange and creating strong jobs and revenue in the country Maravi Express The United Kingdom (UK) has launched…

‘EGENCO cannot separate itself from REIAMA as its operations and services are from renewable energy resources’

October 24, 2023

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EGENCO’s contribution to the renewable energy conference * As EGENCO supports REIAMA’s 2023 conference with K3 million scheduled for Thursday to Friday * Over 90% of EGENCO’s electricity is hydro based, which is renewable resource * We will shortly be launching the construction of 10 megawatt solar plant at Nanjoka in Salima By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Generation of Malawi (EGENCO) has sponsored the Renewable Energy Industries of Malawi (REIAMA) 2023 conference with K3 million, while emphasizing that the company…