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Malawi Women in Diaspora Network reaches out to displaced Phalombe women with dignity packs

April 25, 2023

Offering words of encouragement * Plans are underway to distribute up to 1,000 Abwenzi Dignity kits and other items to various camps in southern Malawi * We are still receiving monetary donations through our Go Fund Me page, https://gofund.me/e556f956 * As Blantyre District Council decommissioned 65 of 92 camps which started from March 27 By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Memory Chatonda, MANA Malawi Women in Diaspora Network has honoured its pledge to assist survivors of the Cyclone Freddy-induced…

Dadaz Chess Academy targets to promote grassroots players to help Malawi become a strong chess playing nation

April 25, 2023

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* As its chess club is launched with pomp through a juniors tournament in Lilongwe * The current Zone 4.5 president has big plans to reach out to the youths and make chess popular amongst school children * Chess is an important tool to build strategic leaders of tomorow and an important tool for mindset change * Which is an enabler in MW2063 development blueprint By Duncan Mlanjira Dadaz Chess Academy — founded by former Chess Association Malawi (CHESSAM) president,…

India’s Sharda University opens offers for scholarship for Malawians in undergraduate, postgraduate and research studies

April 23, 2023

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The MoU that was signed in March * Total number of scholarship seats available are 50 which are covered under Sharda CSR initiatives * Applicants for Bachelors programmes should have Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent * Obtained in the last four years with an aggregate of not more than 36 points and credits in English and other five subjects * Commencement of the new session is July, 2023 and last date of application letters is…

Former AAM president Godfrey Phiri defies Sports Council by representing the association at launch of Standard Bank Be More Race

April 23, 2023

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Godfrey Phiri captured being interviewed by journalists on Saturday * Phiri, alongside Chitembeya, were first banned in February from taking part in, participating in and organizing any athletic events * Later the ban was lifted after both apologised to the sports mother governing body * However, Sports Council had emphasized that the two did not retain their positions By Duncan Mlanjira Former Athletics Association of Malawi (AAM) president defied Malawi National Council of Sports by representing the association at…

Kuche Kuche clocks 21

April 23, 2023

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* We have redesigned the look and feel of the brand * We chose the black color to connect with the old memories around Kuche Kuche * Since historical photos are shared in black and white Maravi Express Castel Malawi Limited on Friday night officially launched the black edition of its Kuche Kuche beer as part of the celebration marking the brand’s 21st anniversary. At the celebrations in Lilongwe, Castel Malawi’s head of marketing, Frank Binauli said the company…

Standard Bank Be More Race theme #LevelUp# challenges people to achieve more as Malawi recovers from the devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy

April 23, 2023

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* This year’s aims to inspire us to do better in all our endeavors, and most importantly for each other * It motivates Malawians to do more in their collective efforts to achieve their dreams at individual, institutional, community and national level * It also resonates with President Lazarus Chakwera’s #Operation Tigwirane Manja# By Duncan Mlanjira The now glamorous Standard Bank Be More Race, whose 2023 edition is scheduled for June 17, will be celebrated under the theme #LevelUp#…

MDAs defying President Chakwera’s directive to disclose project information on IPPI portal

April 22, 2023

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* The portal was established to provide an easy platform for MDAs to upload project information for infrastructure contracts * But not many MDAs have uploaded so far. On counting, we are estimating that only one third has done so * This is a problem because we are denying citizens and stakeholders their right to information By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Board Chairperson of Construction Sector Transparency (CoST) Malawi Programme, Joe Ching’ani has disclosed that only one third of ministries,…

Liwonde scrap metal dealers anti-vandalism campaign to encourage people to register their businesses to deter vandalism

April 22, 2023

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Most affected government institution on vandalism is ESCOM * Vandalism of government infrastructure, like bridges and road signs, derails the country’s development efforts * It has been rampant in the country as many scrap metal dealers venture into the business without being registered By Martin Chiwanda & Hopecein Makhaza, MANA Second Hand and Scrap Metal Dealers Association of Malawi — having observed that unregistered dealers are contributing towards increasing vandalism of government property — has partnered with the Malawi…

Khondowe was visionary—Chilima in honouring first Malawian to construct the tallest building in Lilongwe, Kang’ombe House

April 22, 2023

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Kang’ombe House in Lilongwe’s City Centre * He led a humble and selfless life, who abided by the law in conducting his business, without cutting corners * Khondowe was a father dedicated to his family, a man dedicated to his community, and a citizen dedicated to his country * Malawians should emulate the departed senior citizen’s attributes of hard-work, patriotism, and foresightedness By Kondwani Magombo, MANA The remains of renowned businessman, Mathews Eliazere Khondowe, were interred on Friday at…

Speaker Gotani Hara discourages flood survivors from selling relief food

April 22, 2023

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* Such acts are unacceptable and give out a bad picture to other well-wishing organisations and donors * Mzuzu City and most parts of the Northern Region have been experiencing flash floods following incessant heavy rains * With over 500 households rendered destitute while Karonga experienced a prolonged dry spell which affected over 38,000 farming households By Tawonga Moyo, MANA Speaker of the National Assembly, Catherine Gotani Hara has appealed to flood-affected households in Mzuzu City and Karonga who…