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The Queen and Prince Phillip: An enduring royal romance

April 10, 2021

The Royal Wedding in 1947 By Sarah Campbell, Royal Correspondent with the BBC In a marriage that lasted more than seven decades, Prince Philip was the Queen’s support in public at significant national moments — and in private the person who knew her best. As one private secretary once put it: “Prince Philip is the only man in the world who treats the Queen simply as another human being. He’s the only man who can.” It was a marriage…

Blantyre registering dwindling numbers of people patronizing COVID-19 vaccination exercise

April 9, 2021

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Chakwera launching the vaccination on March 11 * Blantyre DHO attributes this to wrong misconception some are having regarding AstraZeneca vaccine * Targets Chichiri Prison on Saturday to reach out to over 1,000 prisoners * Over 183,390 doses administered throughout the country since launch on March 11 By Mayamiko Phiri, Contributor & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Blantyre District Health Office (DHO) has expressed concern over dwindling number of people who are coming out for vaccination as compared to last…

Malawi ready to host 41st SADC extraordinary meeting—Chakwera

April 9, 2021

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President Chakwera speaking to Malawi media at Maputo International Airport By Mercy Makuwira, MANA in Maputo President Lazarus Chakwera says Malawi is ready to host the forthcoming 41st Southern African Development Community (SADC) extraordinary meeting scheduled to take place in August this year. Speaking at a press briefing at Maputo International Airport on Thursday before departure for Malawi after attending an Extraordinary Double Troika Summit that was convened to deliberate on measures to address terrorism in Mozambique, Chakwera said…

TUM bitter with Government’s injunction obtained whilst the two parties were in talks over teacher’s strike

April 8, 2021

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Teacher Union of Malawi leadership * Plans to boycott further talks scheduled for Friday, March 9 * The long standing impasse between TUM and government receives mixed reaction * “Teachers who have failed 60% of their students should not be talking of a strike” * “Is the whole issue about COVID-19 risk or simply about wanting extra money” By Duncan Mlanjira As soon as Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) walked out of their meeting with Government on Thursday on…

Flames move 8 steps up FIFA world rankings after the impressive AFCON qualifying campaign of two consecutive wins

April 8, 2021

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* The Flames are 115th in the world and 27th in Africa * They are 6th in the COSAFA led by South Africa (75 in the world) * Followed by Zambia; Madagascar; Zimbabwe and Namibia in top 5 By Duncan Mlanjira Having won two consecutive matches against South Sudan away and Uganda at home to qualify for their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, the Flames have climbed 8 steps up the FIFA world rankings. The Flames are…

K50,000 fine for failing to stop for pedestrians at designated crossing; Reminder on observance of some traffic rules

April 8, 2021

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* K50,000 for overtaking a car that has stopped for pedestrians * K2,000 for a pedestrian who suddenly enter the crossing as a car approaches * It’s unfortunate that pedestrians also don’t understand the rules of the pedestrian crossing * They just cross even if they see a speeding vehicle approaching the crossing By Duncan Mlanjira If there is one thing that most Malawian drivers are guilty of then it’s non-adherence to stopping at pedestrian crossings, observes social ills…

Four NGOs granted licences to be sheltering Trafficking in Persons survivors

April 7, 2021

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The four NGOs that have been accredited * This in line with government’s commitment towards preventing and eliminating human trafficking * The NGOs are expected to be providing shelter to TIP victims at Bingu International Convention Centre By Fostina Mkandawire & Tione Andsen, MANA In its concerted efforts addressing the wicked acts of Trafficking in Persons (TIP), government is engaging all key stakeholders and has granted licences to four designated non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to be providing shelter to TIP…

Two Malawians graduate from 2020 MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy class

April 7, 2021

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MTF graduate Mphatso Makamo * The second cohort was held virtually due the COVID-19 pandemic * MTF was initiated invest in young Africans to tell the story of their own country’s as independent film producers * “MTF speaks to who we are as Africans, natural-born storytellers” By Duncan Mlanjira Mphatso Makamo and Chisomo Livason have now joined Chimwemwe Mkwezalamba and Jonathan Kapumba as graduates of young filmmakers after their successful completion of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy Class…

AGRA engages with Malawi President Chakwera in achieving an inclusive agricultural transformation

April 7, 2021

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Chakwera poses with AGRA Malawi president * Applauds success of farm Affordable Inputs Programme which Chakwera launched in 2020 * It has already reached 3.7 million smallholder farmers who could hardly access fertilizer and improved seed * Agriculture accounts for 42% of Malawi’s GDP and the AIP was rolled out to help drive the country’s economy * Malawi is on the right path towards achieving an inclusive agriculture transformation By Duncan Mlanjira The Board chairperson for the Alliance for…

Malawi airport firefighters on go slow as aviation authorities keep ignoring promotions petition

April 7, 2021

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* Third deadline of 7 days notice to address grievances highlighted expired on April 1 * The first deadline of 21 days notice expired on March 11; the second of 14 days on March 25 By Duncan Mlanjira After the expiry of their third extension of the deadline to have their grievances resolved, which expired on April 1, Malawi’s junior-ranked airport firefighters have gone on a go-slow mode that has forced senior officers to take over operations from 6am…