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Plan International Malawi mobilizes Mulanje girl child for career talks

November 21, 2019

By Caroline Nyekanyeka Plan International Malawi Mulanje programme area mobilized girls from four secondary schools and gave them an opportunity on Wednesday to visit various corporate companies and hospitality institutions in the district for career talks. This is a continuation of the commemoration of the International Girl Child Day, which falls on November 11 that empowers school girls worldwide to pursue their dreams. This is being done under the Plan International’s global theme of GirlsGet Equal campaign and Mulanje…

Machinga’s Nthorowa Village applauds ESCOM for awareness campaign on safe use of power

November 21, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is on two weeks-long tour of various parts of Machinga, where it has just supplied power, to sensitive them on how to apply for their service and how they should safely use power. At Nthorowa Village in Traditional Authority (TA) Mlomba, leader of the team, Precious Mpekasambo first addressed the gathering, saying the awareness campaign is very important, especially on its safety usage because electricity power can be dangerous. In…

Sanitation workers’ health and lives at risk in developing world

November 21, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira An extensive global study by International Labour Organisation, WaterAid, World Bank and World Health Organization reveals that millions of sanitation workers in the developing world are forced to work in conditions that endanger their health and lives. The study was unveiled during the commemoration of World Toilet Day under the theme ‘Leaving No One Behind’, which says despite providing an essential public service, these workers are often the most marginalised, poor and discriminated against by members…

Four Chinese nationals in for illegal fishing in Lake Malawi National Park

November 21, 2019

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By Alice Chunga Lilongwe, November 20, Mana: The Department of National Parks and Wildlife this week arrested four Chinese nationals for being found illegally fishing one of the endangered species, Cichlid fish (Mbuna), in Lake Malawi National Park. The accused are Cui Xu (51), Wu Zhou (40), Hong Peng (38) and Hai Jang (29). All the suspects are staff members of Furen Group Limited situated in Limbe, Blantyre. A statement filed by Assistant Parks Officer, Emma Banda highlighted that…

First Malawian, a woman, shortlisted for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

November 21, 2019

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By: Gabi Falanga For the first time ever, a Malawian has been shortlisted for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, run by the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering, which recognizes ambitious African innovators who are developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges. The 16-strong shortlist was announced today in Cape Town, South Africa. Catherine Chaima – one of six shortlisted women – developed Cathel, an affordable antibacterial soap made from agricultural waste and other plant-based extracts. This year’s shortlist…

Security vs beauty and marketing

November 21, 2019

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Pics and text by Govati Nyirenda. Shops in Lilongwe have lost their beauty to security. Windows which used to attract customers for window shopping are no longer there. Due to recent looting of shops during demonstrations, shop owners have replaced glass windows with iron sheets or block-boards. Some have even used card boards to cover their windows, almost bringing to an end the tradition of window-shopping to an extent of eroding the beauty of the shops and the Capital City….

RBM’s Monetary Policy Conference tackles crypto-currencies

November 18, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Digital means of financial means of payments are slowly replacing traditional cash-based system through various innovative solutions in the financial technology (Fintech). This was said by Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamveka at the Monetary Policy Conference organised by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) on Monday, November 18, at Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi, whose theme was ‘Crypto-currencies and Monetary Policy in Malawi’. Mwanamveka said crypto-currencies, being the latest form of digital currency…

Flames coach Mwase yearns for victory as revenge

November 17, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group B crunch qualifier Flames coach Meke Mwase cherishes that his charges should avenge for him by beating Uganda this afternoon in the game that kicks off at 15:00 CAT. Mwase told a pre-match press conference at Protea Marriott Hotel, Skyz in Naguru, Kampala that the match is a blessing in disguise for him. “The last time I came here as a player, we lost the battle,”…

Captain John Banda expresses Flames’ readiness against Uganda Cranes

November 16, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national football team captain John Banda has openly expressed his team’s confidence and readiness prior to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group B qualifier away to Uganda to be played on Sunday. Banda, an experienced midfielder with Blue Eagles in the TNM Super League, said this at a pre-match press conference at the Protea Marriott Hotel Skyz in Naguru, Kampala on Saturday morning. Flanked by his head coach Meke Mwase and the…

11 of coach Mponda’s U-20 squad graduated from the U-17 of three season ago

November 16, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Eleven of the players that have made into coach Peter Mponda’s squad for the 2019 Under-20 COSAFA tournament graduate from the Under-17 squad of three seasons ago. They are Innocent Shema (Silver Youth), Josephy Balakasi (Ntopwa FC), Hadji Wali (Silver Strikers), Francis Mtoso (Ascent Academy), (Kesteni Simbi (Izoizo FC), Auspicious Kadzongola,Franklin Titani, Patrick Mwaungulu (Nyasa Big Bullets), David Daudi (Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve), Lovermore Mbeta (Ascent Academy and Chinsinsi Maonga of Siliver Strikers Youth. Mponda…