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Over 2,500 graduate through scholarships provided by Islamic Zakaat Fund

November 16, 2019

By Duncan Mlanjira Since its establishment in 1991, Islamic Zakaat Fund (IZF) has succeeded in financially supporting over 2,500 students towards attainment of first degrees in various fields from various institutions and over 15,000 secondary school students to realise their dreams on enrolling into tertiary education. This was disclosed on Saturday morning by ZKF chairman, Kassim Okhai when unveiling a partnership agreement between ZKF and Malawi Relief Fund UK, which is set to invest over K900 million over…

China hands over 500 Satellite TV villages

November 16, 2019

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The Peoples Republic of China has handed over 500 satellite Television Villages to Malawi. The handover ceremony took place on Friday, November 15, at Nankhwali Primary School in Mangochi. Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology, Mark Botomani, recieved the villages in behalf of the Government of Malawi. President Peter Mutharika launched the project last year at Mponela 2 Primary School. The 500 satellite TV villages are under China’s project of connecting 10,000 villages to satellite TV in…

Malawi tops the list of 10 countries with highest rate of premature births

November 15, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira A report from the Middle East indicates that Malawi tops the list of 10 countries with the highest rates of premature births per 100 live births. This was disclosed during the commemoration of World Prematurity Day in Muscat, Oman on Thursday and confirmed by Malawi’s Dr. Grace Chiudzu, a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The report done by Middle East journalist, Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui, says Malawi is rated at 18.1 preterm births per 100…

Lilongwe City Council CEO sends stern warning to officers against preparing building plans for clients

November 15, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe City Council’s Chief Executive Officer, John Chome has sternly warned his officers against preparing building plans for clients and influencing decisions for the approval. In an internal memo which Maravi Express has seen, Chome says his investigation has shown that most of the culprits are officers in the Planning Department. “It is unethical and unprofessional to prepare and submit plans that you or your own committee(s) will be involved in their approval. It is…

Kenya ?? get surprise draw in Egypt ?? as Algeria ?? thump Zambia ??5-0

November 15, 2019

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By Ahmed Zezo & Lawreence Ochieng, SuperSport Kenya ?? held Egypt ?? 1-1 while defending champions Algeria ?? thumped Zambia ?? 5-0 on Thursday in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers matchday one continued. Debutant Mohammed Kudus clinched victory for Ghana ?? over South Africa ?? while ?? Mali and Guinea ?? ended 2-2 after four goals in 19 minutes. In other matches, Comoros ?? upset Togo ??, a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang-inspired Gabon ?? held the Democratic…

Office of Vice-President clears air on K100m transfer from IFMIS TO FDH Bank

November 14, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Office of the Vice-President and Disaster Management Affairs says the general public should not be alarmed by the leaked letter written by the Secretary to the Vice-President and Commissioner for Disaster Management Affairs to the Accountant General requesting for the transfer of K100 million from the IFMIS system to the FDH Holding account, saying this is a normal transaction. A statement from Office of the Vice-President and Disaster Management Affairs, Charles Wahara says that it…

Mutharika preaches peace, urges opposition to stop destroying property

November 14, 2019

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By Mary Makhiringa President Professor Peter Mutharika has reiterated the need for all people in the country to unite and protect the country’s assets. Mutharika made the remarks on Thursday when he addressed a development rally at Balaka LEA Primary School in Balaka district. The Malawian leader said it was sad to note that some people in the country are destroying property in the name of demonstrations, saying the tendency derails the development of the country. “We are trying…

Mutharika preaches peace, urges opposition to stop destroying property

November 14, 2019

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By Mary Makhiringa, MANA State President, Professor Peter Mutharika has reiterated the need for all people in the country to unite and protect the country’s assets. Mutharika made the remarks on Thursday when he addressed a development rally at Balaka LEA Primary School in Balaka District, saying it was sad to note that some people in the country are destroying property in the name of demonstrations — a tendency that derails the development of the country. “We are trying…

Uganda coach rallies fans for total support as Flames leave for the crunch tie

November 14, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national football team has left for Kampala to face Uganda on Sunday in the second Group B match of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier after beating South Sudan 1-0 on Wednesday at Kamuzu Stadium. The Flames should expect a tough encounter of this away encounter in which the led the group after Uganda picked up a point against Burkina Faso in a goalless draw at the Stade Du 4 Aout in Ouagadougou….

PACT Malawi awarded $12 million to restore biodiversity on Lake Malawi

November 14, 2019

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By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA PACT Malawi has been awarded a grant of $12 million to implement a project called ‘Restoring Fisheries and Sustainable Livelihoods on Lake Malawi’ (REFRESH) by USAID to be implemented from 2019 to 2024. Speaking during a startup workshop for the project on Monday, Chief of Party for PACT Malawi, Alan Brooks said the purpose of the REFRESH project is to conserve the freshwater biodiversity of Lake Malawi. He said the project aims to achieve…