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Debate on national flag as protected emblem rages on

February 25, 2023

* Some laws we try to push are plain useless to say the least * National colours should be a source of pride for citizens—Kondwanie Chirembo * Inu, mavuto onse ali mu Malawi muno akalimbane ndi ine oika ka flag pa dashboard ya galimoto zooona?—Richard Gondwe * Maybe it will be beneficial to complain about what you are not happy about in the Act, not the press release—James Nipsy By Duncan Mlanjira Following a public notice by Secretary to…

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused of trying to silence foreign media

February 25, 2023

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* After the BBC aired a documentary on India’s tax crackdown * It was critical of the Prime Minister and made news around the world * Foreign correspondents based in the country say this is not the first act of hostility by the Modi government Maravi Express Following a documentary aired the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on India’s tax crackdown that made news around the world critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, the leader is being deemed of…

Potential threat of Cyclone Freddy to Malawi minimal as it makes landfall in Mozambique on Friday

February 25, 2023

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* It will continue tracking westward while significantly weakening * However, heavy rains are expected to continue over most areas * Mainly over Northern and Central Malawi and some parts of southern areas due to active rain belt over Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which was initially reported to threaten crossing into Malawi and its neighbouring Zambia and Mozambique, finally made its landfall on Friday in south of the city of Vilanculos in Mozambique (Inhambane Province). On…

Cyclone Freddy halts trade at key Mozambique Port of Beira; As its flooding consequences could impact 1.75m people

February 24, 2023

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Mozambique’s Port of Beira which Malawi also relies on * It has also seen flooding parts of South Africa and Zimbabwe * Meteo France predicts Cyclone Freddy to strike Mozambique’s coast near Vilankulo, 150 miles south of Beira * Weather forecasters say the landfall earlier in the morning was less intense severe tropical storm By Duncan Mlanjira A report on Thursday by www.bloomberg.com indicates that Mozambique’s second-busiest port halted operations to prepare for the arrival of severe tropical storm…

Malawi records above normal historical rainfall amounts for majority of southern areas in 10-day rainfall period of February

February 24, 2023

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* Locally heavy rains experienced during the dekad with maize over southern areas maturing with central and northern tasseling to cobing * Wet conditions to persist over Malawi during the last decad of February 21-28 By Duncan Mlanjira In its 10-day weather and agrometeorological bulletin, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services reports that during the period of February 11-20, the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), oscillated over Malawi — “resulting in scattered rainfall activities which were heavy at…

Afro music star DNA set to release third album entitled ‘Che Kaliwo’

February 24, 2023

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Daniel Kaliwo, AKA DNA * The album is far from being bubblegum music and DNA pledges that music enthusiasts should expect a variety of genres * ‘Che Kaliwo’, that comes has after ‘Mzizi’ in 2016 and ‘Dziko Langa’ in 2021, has 13 tracks By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Mzuzu-based Afro music star, Daniel Kaliwo, who trends as DNA is set to release his third album on March 1 entitled ‘Che Kaliwo’ that gives special dedication to his family. In an…

Epilepsy Warriors Foundation organises 18.5km walkathon fundraiser on Sunday

February 24, 2023

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* Organised together with Cancer Survivor’s Quest in commemoration of World Cancer Day, International Child Cancer Day and International Epilepsy Day * Cancer Survivor Quest want to build a cancer screening centre in Dedza * Epilepsy Warriors Foundation are trying to end stigma while promoting positive awareness By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Epilepsy Warriors Foundation (EWF), in collaboration with Cancer Survivors Quest, will on Sunday, February 26 walk 18km from Blantyre Old Town Hall to Lunzu in a fundraiser walkathon…

Standard Bank moves in to assist the girl-child at Mudi CDSS by donating mattresses for its hostel

February 24, 2023

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Nyondo presents the donation * Like many government schools, Mudi has a shortage of materials to carter for boarding students * We are extending our impact to ensure that learners have a good place to live as they pursue their education By Duncan Mlanjira Despite being a community day secondary school, Mudi CDSS in Lunzu was provided with a special girls’ hostel constructed by Blantyre City Council, through a community managed project that was funded by MASAF. In response…

MACRA set for 3rd national ICT survey to monitor its development progress and trends

February 24, 2023

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* Information collected during the survey will be used by policy makers and stakeholders * To point out existing gaps in communication sectors in the country and help to analyze areas we are performing well in ICT By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it’s geared to conduct its third national survey on access and use of ICT services by households and individuals, which will provide the progress and trends of ICT development in the country….

Illovo Sugar Malawi Board acclaims executive management’s fortitude despite many devastating challenges faced in 2022

February 23, 2023

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Lipunga addressing the shareholders during the AGM * Effects of Cyclones Ana and Gombe were enough to test the limits of one’s resolve * I was proud of their admirable physical and mental agility which made them cope well with the challenges as they developed * Several of the company’s Nchalo Estate infrastructure suffered severe damage due to the effects of Cyclone Ana * But the company rose above it in response by also assisting its sorrounding communities By…