Airtel Malawi staff give the Gift of Life: Commemorating over a decade of blood donation

* This year’s drive saw 83 units of blood collected, directly supporting the country’s growing need for safe blood * The blood drive has become a cornerstone of Airtel Malawi’s community impact efforts, driven by the commitment of its employees, whose continued effort is making a meaningful difference for patients nationwide * As the leading mobile phone and money service provider urges other organisations and individuals to join the cause as every donation and every pint has the power…

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Over 200 register for Blantyre Jogging Club Family Fun Run scheduled for Saturday

Blantyre Jogging Club members * To begin at 05h30 at Kamuzu Stadium’s hockey pitch in Blantyre and there will also be aerobics fitness sessions * Safety and security remain a priority as the police, medical teams, and first aid agents have been integrated into the programme to ensure a smooth and secure event By Duncan Mlanjira With more than 200 participants already registered, Blantyre Jogging Club (BJC) is close to hitting its target of 250 runners for the much-anticipated…

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Over 6,000 litres of illicit alcohol seized in South Africa intended for export to neighbouring countries including Malawi

* A Chinese national was arrested on Tuesday in that country’s Western Cape, after police uncovered suspected counterfeit alcohol worth an estimated R3.5 million during a major raid * The bust forms part of ongoing crackdowns on counterfeit goods across South Africa as keep warning that counterfeit alcohol poses serious health risks to consumers and damages the legitimate economy By Duncan Mlanjira Most of the alcohol spirits being consumed at reckless abandon by Malawian youths is mostly illicit, which…

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Blantyre Jogging Club organises Family Fun Run to promote physical wellbeing

* In today’s fast-paced world, many people are occupied with work and business commitments, leaving little or no time for physical exercises * However, regular exercises are essential for overall well-being, including mental health—club chairperson Gift Mike Gwaza By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition that many people in today’s fast-paced world are occupied with work and business commitments — leaving little or no time for physical exercises — Blantyre Jogging Club (BJC) will host a Family Fun Run on June…

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‘Africa needs to celebrate the life of Festus Mogae’—Joyce Banda in her tribute to late President Festus Mogae

* President Mogae taught me that you can be simple, approachable and still be a powerful leader By Duncan Mlanjira In her tribute to former Botswana President, late Dr. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, who passed away on Monday, May 8, Malawi’s former President, Dr. Joyce Banda (JB) asserts that “Africa needs to celebrate the life of this great man”, who is the pioneer founding leader of ‘Champions for an HIV-free Generation’ — a distinguished group of former African leaders launched…

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Notable undertakings by Presscane Ltd demonstrate its commitment to meeting the requirements laid out in the Stop Order issued by MEPA

* The company would be allowed to resume activities but with stricter conditions this time around to avoid a relapse * Nonetheless, presently certain activities for addressing the environmental management concerns are being carried out on the site and should not be mistaken for the company’s work resuming By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Environmental Protection Authority says some notable undertakings by Presscane Ltd, demonstrate the ethanol manufacturing company’s commitment to meeting the requirements laid out in the operational Stop Order…

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Agriculture Minister Rosa Mbilizi expresses deep health concerns over potassium-rich ash dust coating roofs of houses at Dyeratu in Chikwawa from PressCane’s sludge-waste evaporation ponds

* Observes that if house roofs and walls can be coated in black from the potassium ash dust being blown from the evaporation ponds, it is likely people are inhaling the same into their bodies * She couldn’t cope with the pungent and odious smell from the sludge waste that was all over the trading centre and wondered how the community members lived through it every single day By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation & Water Development, Roza…

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‘The Father of medicine on earth is Joseph Lister; Father of Medicine in Malawi is Prof. Robin Broadhead’

* Tributes keep pouring in for late Prof. Robin Lumb Broadhead, OBE, who passed away in Blantyre on April 20 at the age of 83 * Greatest of all time — he deserves special recognition from this country for dedicating all his life to train medical doctors in Malawi * We become great not by what we accumulate while we lived, we become great by the legacy of goodness we intentionally choose to leave behind By Duncan Mlanjira As…

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Former Cabinet Minister Ibrahim Matola encourages Muslim health student graduands that they carry a great responsibility to humanity

* Drawing from the teachings of the Holy Qur’an, he emphasised that saving a single life is equivalent to saving the whole world * As he encouraged them to approach their professions with dedication, integrity and fear of Allah Maravi Express Former Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has encouraged graduating Muslim students studying at Malawi College of Health Sciences in Lilongwe to remain committed to using their knowledge and skills to serve communities, particularly in the country’s health sector….

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Injunction granted against President Mutharika’s Executive Order against public health careworkers’ interests in private health facilities

* That prohibits all persons employed by a public hospital or health facility to own, operate or hold shares in a private health clinic or pharmacy * And further directing all such employees to divest from their interests within 30 days from February 16, 2026 or face dismissal from employment By Duncan Mlanjira Applied for by Aubrey Milinda, Davie Kalulu and Wellington Chipofya, the High Court in Lilongwe has granted an injunction against President Mutharika’s Executive Order No. 1…

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