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Illovo Sugar Plc invests K109m in adopting 4 primary schools in Chikwawa in partnership with Mary’s Meals
May 27, 2023
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* Good health is vital for every child’s growth and development—MD Lekani Katandula * It has been proven that there is a strong link between nutrition and academic performance * There is a correlation between malnourished children and poor performance * Children who lack nutrition also lack proper cognitive and social skills and are more susceptible to illnesses By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Plc has committed a total of K109,925,400 in adopting 4 primary schools in Chikwawa District in…

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23-year-old Kenyan lady has her money gift worth million of Shillings forfeited to government
May 26, 2023
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* After it was established that the gift was the product of money laundering * Sent by billionaire Marc De Mesel, a Belgian YouTube crypto personality * Who did not explain or disclose the source of the money Maravi Express The High Court in Kenya has allowed the government to confiscate a Sh102 million love gift that was sent to a 23-year-old student named Felista Nyamathira Njoroge by her billionaire boyfriend who is abroad. A report by Nation Media…

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Russia honours Zikhale Ng’oma’s presentation on cyber crime
May 26, 2023
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The Minister addressing the delegates in Moscow * I am personally impressed with your understanding of issues related to cyber crime—Igor N. Zubov, State Secretary * A special meeting between Zubov and the Minister was arranged to discuss issues for the benefit of Russia and Malawi By Chrispine Lwanja, in Moscow A presentation on cyber crime by Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma at the 11th edition of the international meeting of high-ranking officials responsible for security…

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Private sector productivity a tool to the country’s prosperity—Chakwera
May 24, 2023
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* My administration has been pushing to see an uptick in productivity in three primary and most promising sectors * Of agriculture, tourism and mining, which is what I have been referred to as our ATM Strategy By Sellah Singini, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says increasing private sector productivity is the only way to make Malawi a middle-income economy that empowers Malawians to be self-reliant. Speaking in Lilongwe on Tuesday at the Malawi Investment Summit 2023, Chakwera said the…

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EGENCO set to host Association of Power Utilities of Africa annual meetings from June 3-9
May 11, 2023
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* To attract chief executive officers (CEOs) and technocrats from power utilities across Africa * It presents an opportunity for Malawian businesses targeting Africa continent as a potential market * APUA has undergone some transformations by becoming an association which provides value for its members By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) is set to host the all-important annual meetings of the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA) — which brings together power and energy players…

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British High Commission to Malawi celebrates King Charles’ Coronation on Thursday
May 9, 2023
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* The Coronation celebration is an opportunity to strengthen the UK-Malawi partnership on our mutual priorities * That His Majesty also cares deeply about — such as putting young people at the centre stage of our development programmes * Promoting tolerance in our societies and working together as one diverse family in protecting our environment By Duncan Mlanjira The British High Commission in Lilongwe announces that it will on Thursday, May 11 celebrate in a special way the coronation…

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Malawi hosts ITU Regional Cyber drill for Africa
May 9, 2023
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* Africa needs to shift away from the national boundary mindset and take the modern approach of collaboration and coordination on issues pertaining to cyber security—MACRA chair Dr. Stanley Khaila By Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA Minister of Information & Digitization, Moses Kunkuyu says promotion of massive adoption of information telecommunication technologies (ICTs) should be preceded by an assurance to ICT users of the safety and overall security of these technologies. He said this on Monday when he opened the International…

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Standard Bank supports Malawi Investment Forum with K50 million
May 7, 2023
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Standard Bank CE Phillip Madinga hands over the cheque to Minister Chithyola Banda * Standard Bank is committed in supporting government to attract investors * We believe that Malawi is our home and we drive her growth * So, in driving the growth we are excited to to support the Ministry of Trade * Because it is through this Investment Forum that we will grow our economy as a country Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Simplex Chithyola…

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WHO director general lifts public health emergency of international concern status for CoVID-19
May 6, 2023
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* The news does not mean CoVID-19 is over as a global health threat—Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus * Several PHEICs have not been related to pandemics, and several sustained epidemics have not been assigned PHEIC status By Duncan Mlanjira Following a recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) emergency committee for CoVID-19, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has confirmed that CoVID-19 will no longer be categorized a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).   A statement from…

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Celebrations as King Charles and Queen Camilla crowned
May 6, 2023
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* I come not to be served, but to serve—the King in his first prayer after reaching the abbey * We are here to crown a King, and we crown a King to serve—the Archbishop of Archbishop of Canterbury * The King of Kings, Jesus Christ, was anointed not to be served, but to serve * He creates the unchangeable law that with the privilege of power comes the duty to serve By Sean Coughlan, royal correspondent & James…

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