Security to be beefed up in Dowa through extra police units

Mponela Police Station Officer-in-Charge speaking at the launch of construction  * People cannot work if they live in constant fear of their lives or theft—Traditional Authority Chakhaza * If we are to demand meaningful participation of our people in community or national developmental activities * Then we must make sure people’s lives and property are safe By Sylvester Kumwenda, MANA Communities in Dowa have welcomed plans by the District Council to construct four police units, saying this will help…

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Karonga District Hospital has no working X-ray machine against 150 patients that require its service on a fortnight

The X-ray for the hospital * According to the radiographer, it is a minor problem but needs an expert to have it repaired—District Council spokesperson * The problem has been reported to the authorities at the Ministry of Health for assistance By Grace Kaonga, MANA Karonga District Hospital’s only available X-ray machine is nonfunctional having developed a fault two weeks ago — a development which is forcing management to refer patients requiring its services to other health facilities. On…

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K500,000 raised from targeted K5m in the 50 Million Steps epilepsy awareness campaign walk from Blantyre-Lilongwe

* It was important because people got to know about the condition—participant David Juma * We engaged learners of some schools along the way and came face to face with people living with the condition * We should help them learn what to do when they are under attack such as removing anything near that may hurt them * And encouraging them to visit clinics for medication By Ireen Kayira, MANA National Epilepsy Association of Malawi, that raises awareness…

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Auditors publishes list of contestants for February 25 SULOM elective AGM

Two horse race for presidency between Fleetwood Haiya and incumbent Tiya Somba Banda * Vice-presidency is between incumbent Colonel Gilbert Mitawa and David Kanyenda * General secretary is between incumbent Williams Banda and Thokozani Chimbali By Duncan Mlanjira Crowe J&W, who have been retained as auditors and conferred with the powers to oversee the nomination process for the February 25 elections of office bearers for the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), has released list of contestants as nominated by…

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Government invites applications for 4 top executive posts at ADMARC

Posts tenable at Head Office in Limbe * Posts of chief executive officer; head of operations; head of finance and head of human resources & administration * Board of Directors resolved to overhaul the agriculture marketing company by corporate restructuring * And approved its new structures with new skills sets to take the new ADMARC forward after all employees were retrenched Maravi Express Comptroller of Statutory Corporations has released a public notice inviting interested people to apply for top…

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All Africa Conference of Churches bemoans growth of illicit mining on the continent

Rev. Maulidi and his entourage at the Alternative Mining Indaba in Cape Town * Protection of Africa’s mineral resources is what was supposed to have been done a long time ago * But the continent allowed foreigners under their watch to plunder through illicit mining * It is pretty sad to note that resources in the continent are being plundered under our watch * And the proceeds are taken by foreigners at the expense of deserving Malawians * Leaving…

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NAM selects development squad for Queens

The trials at Mpico netball court * Once the players go through developmental programs, they will be ready to play for the Queens * We have not picked the exact players to beef up the Queens squad as those will be selected from our developmental under-23 squad * For a player to be able to play for the Queens, they need to learn the culture, philosophy and master their skills By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Netball Association of Malawi (NAM)…

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Mota Engil ready to engage Minister of Transport over dilapidated state of Nkhata Bay Port

Nkhata Bay Port with an old fashioned jetty * We would consider taking back control of the ports if no assurance to improve the standards of these facilities is provided—Minister * An agreement such as this is two sided — government has its obligations as well as Mota Engil * And if one does not fulfill those obligations, it becomes a challenge—Mota Engil By Osman Moyo, MANA In response to concerns raised by Minister of Transport & Public Works,…

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New cholera cases and deaths continue to rise; As Chakwera implores on public not to attack health workers

Chakwera being appraised of intervention being practised by school learners * Tuesday recorded 13 deaths in Lilongwe (4); two each in Machinga and Mulanje * And one each in Blantyre, Thyolo, Mangochi, Ntcheu and Mchinji * Tithetse Cholera M’Malawi campaign is aimed at getting a quick reversal of the outbreak * And the rising trend of new cases by delivering a package of integrated interventions at community level By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA On Valentine’s…

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SMEDI building capacity for beekeeping small holders entrepreneurs in Nkhata Bay

Practical training on beekeeping * They are being trained in business plan development under Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) programme * SMEDI will continue to work with different stakeholders by facilitating the formation of Malawi entrepreneurship ecosystem * That ensures that all key players work with a consolidated approach in promoting MSMEs in the country By Duncan Mlanjira Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute (SMEDI), the parastatal organization under the Ministry of Industry & Trade, is building…

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