UK Government satisfied with adaptation and resilience interventions in Balaka through Prosper Project

Annie-Marie Trevelyan visited Malawi last week * Project empowering communities to rehabilitate land that was once deforested into a productive farm land * The interventions that have contributed to improved living standards of the programme beneficiaries By Mary Makhiringa, MANA United Kingdom Minister of Energy, Clean Growth and Climate Change, Annie-Marie Trevelyan has expressed satisfaction in the way people in Balaka are implementing adaptation and resilience projects which the UK Government is supporting.   Trevelyan, who was on a…

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Nsanje is 19th millionaire district in Airtel Yabeba promo

Acting Marketing Director for Airtel Malawi Plc, Thoko Sande during the draw By Tione Andsen, MANA Nsanje District Wednesday morning became the 19th district to have a millionaire in the weekly Airtel Yabeba draw Promotion, identified during the 11th weekly draw conducted virtually at the Airtel headquarters in Lilongwe. During the draws of four K1 million lucky winners, Mangochi, Neno, Rumphi and Nsanje added the tally to 44 millionaires in the country created. The Nsanje winner is a farmer…

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MRA plans to install aerial surveillance cameras in all unchartered roots used for smuggling

A drone for aerial surveillance  * Smuggling of goods and tax evasion deprives government of revenue for public expenditure * Also reviewing Informant Reward Scheme as most of their informants were also collaborating with the smugglers * To introduce electronic stamps on liquor, soft drinks and bottled water By Lydia Kalonde, MANA In order to seriously address rampant smuggling of goods into the country and tax evasion, Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) plans to install aerial surveillance cameras in all…

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Wanderers president Mpinganjira encourages players ahead of Sunday’s FDH Bank Cup quarterfinal

Mpinganjira addressing the players at Kamuzu Stadium By Arkangel Tembo, MANA Ahead of their FDH Bank Cup quarterfinal match against Mafco FC on Sunday at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre, Mighty Wanderers FC players on Friday received a surprise visit of encouragement from their newly-installed president, Thom Mpinganjira. Mpinganjira was in the company of an entourage that included acting chief executive officer, Chancy Gondwe; acting finance manager, Adelaide Migogo and Humphrey Mvula, secretary of the Board of Directors for Mighty…

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FAM justifies age restriction for district leagues

Part of action between Sangu and Chitala in a ceremonial match Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says district leagues are restricted to Under-23 players because they are developmental and must be participated by players who have the potential to grow. FAM president Walter Nyamilandu Manda made the remarks last Saturday afternoon when he presided over the launch of the leagues for the Central Region at Salima Community Centre. According to the competition’s rules and regulations on player…

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MUST to mechanize edible cooking oil production in Karonga

The edible cooking oil being produced in Karonga By Emmanuel Moyo, MANA Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has unveiled plans to assist producers of edible cooking oil and soap at Iponga in Karonga District to mechanize their production processes. This was disclosed on Wednesday during Karonga District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting with a call for moral support from the community members for the success of the innovation. The innovation gears at improving the quality and quantity of…

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Under 18s advised not to be jabbed with Johnson and Johnson CoVID-19 vaccine

* This vaccine has an efficacy rate of 80% — Lilongwe District Health Office’s publicist * It has been clinically proven that children have higher immunity to COVID-19 * Unlike older people, who usually have underlying medical conditions that have the potential to exacerbate the disease * As of Wednesday,  456,126 people have received the first AstraZeneca jab while 142,178 received the second By Andrew Magombo, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express As the country anticipates the first consignment…

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Chisa Mbele unreservedly and unconditionally apologizes to Nick for Facebook defamation linking President Chakwera’s son to plunder of K6.2bln CoVID-19 funds

Chisa Mbele who is mostly based in South Africa * The defamatory statement was erroneously attributed to me * I nevertheless issue the apology not withstanding the circumstances * Mr Nick Chakwera is an upright, honest person with spotless character. He is an exemplary citizen. * I sincerely apologize for the pain and anguish the said Facebook status and or subsequent comments might have caused By Duncan Mlanjira Joshua Chisa Mbele has obeyed a Lilongwe High Court order that…

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SPARC Systems develops university student academic record information system

SPARC’s group managing director Wisely briefing the press on Tuesday  * The system is set to provide services such as student registration processes, to student time at school up to graduation * Students will be able to pay their fees and tuition online unlike providing proof in form of a deposit receipt * The student shall export transcripts of their academic records to prospective employers By Duncan Mlanjira One of the country’s top ICT companies, SPARC Systems Limited, has…

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Over 58,000 Thyolo people to benefit from boreholes project by United Purpose

Most people draw water from unprotected sources * Every year tea farmers register high cases of diarrhoea and cholera due to use of water from unprotected sources * There was an increase of 5% in the rate of diarrhoea, cholera, dysentery and typhoid between 2019 and 2020 By Kiran Ntapasha, MANA Over 58,000 people from 37 villages under Senior Chief Khwethemule in Thyolo District are expected to access safe water under the United Purpose one year intervention called Beyond…

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