Usi calls on development partners to invest in initiatives that support human capital development especially in the health sector

Usi during the roundtable discussion in Seville today.—Picture courtesy of Malawi Government * Malawi would like to see advanced human capital expertise in the private and public sector to enhance capacity building * All countries are operating in difficult environments but financing partners must not forget the positive outcomes of supporting  programmes which have a spill over effect on human capital development Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has called for development partners to critically consider investing and financing initiatives…

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Road Safety Alert Foundation embarks on kabaza customers safety awareness campaign

* The numbers of innocent kabaza customers — either getting injured or dying on our roads — are quite depressing * We have, therefore, rolled off this campaign to sensitise them on their safety so that they can make well informed choices and decisions before they take on any ride By Jamal Jamal, Correspondent Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF) has embarked on a campaign to raise awareness on safety for kabaza customers in the country’s major towns and cities….

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Mwanza Kabaza operators pledge sanity on road use following signing cooperation MoU with Mwanza District Council

Mwanza District Council officials, the police and motorcycle taxi operators leaders in group photo after signing MoU.— Picture by Cassandra Mangulama, MANA * But while all efforts are being done to reign kabazas in, traffic police mostly don’t stop them on the public roads to check whether they have all the requirement to ply along public roads * Even when quite visible that they are using unregistered motorcycles — most them not road-worthy — the traffic police ignore their…

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Fear of the unknown and cultural beliefs fueling low turn out of blood donors; As MBTS’ blood banks risk running dry

* It’s mostly men who have high turnout in terms of blood donation as compared to women yet in most cases it is women who need blood in various health services * As Malawi joins the commemoration of World Blood Donor Day, under the theme; ‘Give blood, give hope-Together we save lives’ * Blood transfusion and blood products helps and save millions of lives every year — helping patients who are suffering from life-threatening conditions * To live longer…

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Standard Bank demonstrates exceptional workmanship and quality in refurbishing Zomba Central Hospital’s maternity high dependency unit

* Developing strong and equitable health system requires hands-on participation from all sectors of Malawi society * This is a powerful and elaborate example of the desirable impact of public private partnership (PPP) that Government promotes—Deputy Health Minister Noah Chimpeni By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank has handed over Zomba Central Hospital’s maternity high dependency unit (HDU) it extensively reburbished which Deputy Minister of Health, Noah Chimpeni acknowledged that the K210 million investment demonstrates the bank’s exceptional workmanship and quality….

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Standard Bank recognises importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure, particularly for mothers and babies—Chief Executive Madinga

* As a responsible corporate citizen, we recognise the importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure, particularly for mothers and babies * This maternity wing will provide a safe and comfortable environment for women to give birth and receive essential medical care By Duncan Mlanjira When Standard Bank handed over the refurbished and extended Zomba Central Hospital’s maternity high dependency unit (HDU) today, Chief Executive, Phillip Madinga said the K210 million project “is testament to the bank’s commitment to supporting…

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Machinga traditional, religious leaders and other stakeholders sensitised on rising cases of unsafe abortion regardless of the fatal risks

* Machinga reported 978 cases in 2023, with cases rising to 1,122 in 2024 and so far, 350 cases have already been recorded from January to April 2025 * Public hospitals don’t perform safe abortions but local leaders need to join the advocacy, raising awareness about the consequences of unsafe abortion * On top of building a generation of responsible young minds that should be aware of sexual reproductive health issues By Doricah Mkwapatira, MANA Centre for Youth Empowerment…

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Malawi population keeps growing but the number of healthcare workers has not kept pace—Mangochi chief preventive officer

* While progress has been made in several thematic areas of environmental health, many challenges persist * As Secretary for Health, Samson Mndolo emphasizes the critical role of district environmental health offices By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA At a review meeting in Salima yesterday, chief preventive officer for Mangochi District, Chimwemwe Jella, highlighted that while progress has been made in several thematic areas of environmental health, many challenges persist. “These diseases continue to strain our already limited resources, the population…

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Images of Crayfish smuggled into country by Zambians that was seen for first time by Malawiians arouse hot debate on social media

* Court has since convicted the Zambians for illegally bringing into Malawi without government authorisation the live crayfish commonly referred to as lobsters * Authorities need to be vigilant — this can be an act of terrorism where they may have had intentions to throw them in our lake to destroy the good fishes we have * Let them be investigated, maybe a similar act was already done — we need high intel. These appear to be a big…

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ActionAid International advises Malawi and 5 other debt-ridden African countries to reject coercive IMF policies, seek debt relief or cancellation and expand domestic tax revenues

* They should demand the democratisation of decisions on debt relief and cancellation, with the creation of a UN Framework Convention on Sovereign Debt, and support the UN Framework Convention on Tax * They should also prioritise the substantive gender equality commitments made in the groundbreaking Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action — 30 years old this year – by ensuring that women’s rights are upheld in economic policy By Duncan Mlanjira In the recent research released this month…

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