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Popular sugar alternative found safe and even effective at killing pancreatic cancer cells

July 22, 2025

* Pancreatic cancer is highly invasive and prone to metastasis, showing significant resistance to existing treatments, such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy * As such, there is an urgent need to identify new and effective anticancer compounds, particularly those derived from medicinal plants Times of India A recent study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, reveals that fermented stevia, using a bacterium from banana leaves, exhibits promising potential in preventing pancreatic cancer. The fermentation process transforms stevia…

Questions arise over Zimbabwean Wicknell Chivayo rubbing shoulders with African presidents

July 16, 2025

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* Met Chakwera yesterday and is reported to have unfettered access to power, with his interactions with presidents including his own Emmerson Mnangagwa * He has before met former Malawi President Peter Mutharika, Kenya’s William Ruto, Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan and late Edgar Lungu of Zambia By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera is being advised to be extra wary of Zimbabwean Wicknell Chivayo, whom he has met yesterday, saying there is need to make serious background…

Environmental management trust LCBMT calls for responsible stewardship of Mulanje Mountain as it is declared a World Heritage Site

July 12, 2025

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* Under international law and UNESCO guidelines, activities such as mining and unchecked development within the designated area are subject to strict oversight * The protections call for vigilance and coordination among stakeholders to ensure compliance and safeguard the mountain’s integrity By Duncan Mlanjira The Lake Chilwa Basin Management Trust (LCBMT) contends that while the designation of Mulanje Mountain as a World Heritage Site marks a major achievement, it also brings an added layer of responsibility towards its preservation…

Botswana President Boko concludes State Visit by paying homage to former President late Kamuzu Banda at his Mausoleum

July 7, 2025

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* As well as visiting Malawi Parliament where he planted a soldier tree within the precincts, symbolising goodwill and environmental stewardship * We are stronger today because we have met to deepen the relationship between our two countries, he said By Nyandema Mhango & Sellah Singini, MANA President of Botswana, Advocate Gideon Duma Boko on Monday morning concluded his three-day State Visit to Malawi by making a courtesy call Malawi’s Parliament and Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe. At the Parliament,…

Botswana President Boko pledges to support Malawi’s mining sector

July 6, 2025

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* Word has been spoken today affirming that which has been spoken before, examples have been enacted * It is now time for transformative action that speaks to the growth of our economies, to the rise of the continent and to the transformation of the lives of our people * As Chakwera hails Boko as a visionary, democrat, and pan-Africanist leader who shares Malawi’s values of democracy, good governance, and development By Eunice Disi Lole, Patience Longwe & Rosalia…

Malawi and Colombia explore higher education collaboration

July 5, 2025

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Kabwila withAmbassador Mina-Rojas * Colombia has strong commitment to international relations, particularly in education—Ambassador Mina-Rojas * Exchange programs for staff and students include in research, postgraduate training, and youth skills development * She is one of six non-residential envoys who presenting their letter of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday By Paul Madise & Sellah Singini, MANA Soon after presenting her letter of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera, non-residential Colombia Ambassador to Malawi, Maria del Rosario Mina-Rojas held…

World Meteorological Organisation supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) forecasting pilot project in Africa through Malawi

July 3, 2025

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* Developing AI has potential as a game-changer for weather forecasts and early warnings—World Meteorological Organisation Secretary General, Celeste Saulo * Especially if we can leverage AI technology to help countries without sophisticated super-computers to leap-frog to the latest most advanced prediction systems * The project combines Norway’s AI expertise with Malawi’s local knowledge and data — building on a high-resolution data-driven weather forecasting model named BRIS By Duncan Mlanjira A new pilot project by the World Meteorological Organisation…

US conspicuously missing as most significant player at 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Spain

June 30, 2025

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* Amid President Donald Trump’s cancellation of more than 80% funding of USAID programmes in January * As the once-in-a-decade UN conference on development aid kicks off in Seville with at least 50 world leaders attending * To address global concerns, including hunger, climate change and healthcare led by UN Secretary General António Guterres Al Jazeera The United States — the most significant player of the United Nations (UN) International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) Conference — is snubbing…

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

June 30, 2025

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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…

State-of-the-art Dedza/Calomue ‘One-Go Border Post’ that brings together all departments under one roof, ensuring effective service delivery

June 29, 2025

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* With its improved infrastructure, the border post will significantly reduce clearance timeframes, allowing cross-border traders and travelers to save valuable time Maravi Express The state-of-the-art Dedza/Calomue ‘One-Go Border Post, which was commissioned by President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera alongside his Mozambican counterpart, Daniel Francisco Chapo on June 6, brings together all the departments stationed under one roof, ensuring effective service delivery. Situated approximately 100km south of the Capital City Lilongwe, the Dedza border shares its north-eastern boundary with…