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Kazako champions for African countries to have a seat at UN Security Council

October 8, 2020

By Patricia Kapulula, MANA During a panel discussion to mark celebrations of the United Nations (UN) 75th anniversary in Lilongwe on Wednesday, Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako emphasised on the need for African countries to have more seats at the UN Security Council in order to create equal participation of member states. The panel discussion was part of a process to solicit views on what kind of Malawi and what kind of the world Africa wants to be in…

Karonga Central Constituency by-election candidate Nthakomwa arrives for nomination papers presentation in oxcart

October 8, 2020

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By Jordan Simeon-Phiri, MEC Stringer Characterised by pomp, fun and glamour, candidates presented their nomination papers for the Member of Parliament by-election in Karonga Central Constituency in which independent aspirant Florence Shackie Nthakomwa spiced up the event by arriving on an oxcart. She was accompanied by a sizeable but mesmerized horde of supporters and Nthakomwa described her mode of travel as a symbol of closeness to the electorates. “My coming here on an oxcart signifies the passion for the…

One-stop border posts to enhance business — Chakwera

October 8, 2020

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By Pauline Kaude, MANA in Dar es Salaam President Lazarus Chakwera has disclosed that government plans to establish one-stop border posts in the country’s borders to ensure smooth running of businesses with neighbouring countries. Speaking soon after holding bilateral talks with his Tanzanian counterpart, John Pombe Magufuli, at State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania where he is on a two-day state visit, the President said the one-stop border posts will help facilitate movement of people and services much…

Malawi, Mozambique agree to maintain political and diplomatic consultations

October 7, 2020

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By Martin Chiwanda in Tete, Mozambique President Lazarus Chakwera and his Mozambican counterpart, Filipe Nyusi has highlighted the need to maintain political and diplomatic consultations between the two countries aiming at finding lasting solutions on issues affecting the two countries. This was discussed during President Chakwera’s long day visit to Songo in Tete Province in Mozambique on Tuesday after the two heads of state, met privately before co-chairing a high level bilateral engagement meeting between delegations from the two…

Politicians shouldn’t be allowed to define and regulate what can be deemed as fake news

October 7, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Social media is awash with the distribution of fake news but to curtail it through regulations, there is need for the right professionals to describe and define what is fake news rather than solely leaving it for politicians. This was observed by media managers during one of the presentations in the day-long national conference on media and elections that took place at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe on Tuesday. The presentation on fake news was done by…

Chidale off for Kenya’s Safari Golf Tours courtesy of Sunseed Oil, Seedco, NBS Bank

October 6, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi top golf pros, Paul Chidale left for Kenya to participate in that country’s two Safari Tours courtesy of sponsorship from Sunseed Oil, Seedco and NBS Bank However, Chidale missed the first Tour that started on Sunday, October 4-7 at Limuru Country Club as the Professional Golfers Association Malawi (PGAMW) was assisting him to secure sponsorship but he will join the tournament teeing off on October 10-14 at Royal Nairobi. Sunseed Oil has provided the return…

Balaka utilizing only 15% of irrigatable land for winter cropping

October 4, 2020

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By Trouble Ziba, MANA Out of 6,000 hectares irrigatable land that is available in Balaka District, farmers only utilize about 900 hectares, owing to inadequate financial and material resources involved in irrigation farming. This is a setback to efforts by government and other players in the agriculture sector that have been advocating for farmers countrywide to engage in irrigation farming due to the country’s unreliability of rainfall as experienced in recent years. Balaka District’s Chief Agriculture, Environment and Natural…

Nankhumwa, Jeffrey, Mhango, Nthenda and 9 others excluded from APM’s DPP Sunday caucus in Mangochi

October 4, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) renegades, Kondwani Nankhumwa; Grelzeder Jeffrey; Jappie Mhango and Yusuf Nthenda, together with nine others, have been excluded for Sunday’s meeting which former President Peter Mutharika has organised with the party’s Members of Parliament. The others are Nankhumwa’s wife, Getrude; former Minister of Information Mark Botoman; former Minister of Transport and Public Works of Ralph Jooma; Sameer Suleman; Grant Scott; Majaza; Kwelepeta; Joy Chitsulo and Bester Awali. The DPP is embroiled in leadership…

Karonga Central Constituency by-election candidate launches campaign by offering K1m revolving loan fund

October 4, 2020

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By Jordan Simeon-Phiri, MEC Stringer Independent Member of Parliament for Karonga Central Constituency in the forth coming by-election, Mary Florence Shackie Nthakomwa started her campaign trail at Chinsogholo ground in the area of Chief Lupembe by offering a K1 million women’s revolving loan fund. Nthakomwa said the fund is aimed at empowering women economically and she pledged to develop the area in so many ways once elected into the august House. She said her campaign launch signifies her commitment…

The public warns each other against complacency to COVID-19 preventive measures

October 3, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira As daily reports indicate that Malawi continues to register low occurrence of the COVID-19, it has been observed that the public has relaxed in adhering to the preventive measures that are still in force. A cynical comment on social media, made by Robin Nyang’wa asked: “Has it been announced that COVID-19 is dead? I see fewer masks, no soap and no social distancing! I miss that announcement!” to which Temwani Simwaka responded: “My worry too….