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Unearthed comments from Pope Leo XIV alarm LGBTQ+ Catholics
May 14, 2025
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* Western mass media is extraordinarily effective in fostering within the general public enormous sympathy for beliefs and practices that are at odds with the Gospel – for example abortion, homosexual lifestyle, euthanasia * Catholic pastors who preach against the legalisation of abortion or the redefinition of marriage are portrayed as being ideologically driven, severe and uncaring—new Pope when he was Cardinal By Robert Mackey, The Guardian After years of sympathetic and inclusive comments from late Pope Francis, lesbian,…

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India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire mediated by President Trump
May 10, 2025
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* After 4 days of military strikes as death toll rises to 66 after both sides exchanged fire * Senior military officers to speak again on  Monday, May 12 By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam, Shivam Patel, Charlotte & Aftab Ahmed, Reuters Tariff Watch US President Donald Trump announced today,May 10 that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other’s military installations. Pakistan’s foreign minister also said…

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Eco-friendly fashion; Ugandan innovator pioneers production of textile fabric made from banana fiber
May 5, 2025
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* Cotton, polyester, linen, wool, leather, satin, nylon, silk – the list of clothing fabric goes on and on * The increasing demand for clothing has seen the textile industry rapidly grow globally, both in natural and synthetic fabrics By Hellen Kabahukya, Solutions Now.africa In a remarkable fusion of waste and innovation, a young man in Uganda has created something uniquely fashionable — a commune fabric woven from banana fiber and cotton. Cotton, polyester, linen, wool, leather, satin, nylon,…

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Airtel signs agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet connectivity solutions to its customers in Africa including Malawi
May 5, 2025
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* With this collaboration, Airtel Africa will further enhance its next-generation satellite connectivity offerings * And augment connectivity for enterprises, businesses, and socio-economic communities like schools, health centres in even the most rural parts of Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa has announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet connectivity solutions to its customers in Africa including Malawi to its customers in Africa. A statement from Airtel from Dubai, UAE, says currently, SpaceX has acquired…

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Malawian mathematics Professor at USA’s Auburn University, Overtoun Jenda receives one of the highest honours in the scientific world
May 4, 2025
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* Honoured as American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS) Fellow  and is also a recipient of a 2020 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring * “With nearly 50 years in academia — almost 40 of those at Auburn — Overtoun Jenda has left a mark on the field of mathematics and thousands of students that’s impossible to calculate” By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian mathematics Professor at USA’s Auburn University, Overtoun Jenda, has been honoured…

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Malawi amongst 20 countries in the world exempted from Visa requirements to enter Namibia
May 4, 2025
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* Along with 10 other southern Africa members; South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Mauritius, Angola, Seychelles * And Russian Federation, Jamaica, Brazil, Cuba, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong & Macau, which are special administration regions of the People’s Republic of China * “Namibian government is open to negotiating reciprocity visa agreements with countries that have been listed” By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi is in Visa reciprocity principle with the Republic of Namibia alongside 20 countries in the…

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Malawi and Tanzania strengthen trade ties after trade standoff
May 3, 2025
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* The discussions underscored the shared commitment to deepen trade relations, foster economic cooperation, and address existing trade matters * The two countries emphasised the need to further strengthen and deepen bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit * Recognising the importance of adhering to regional and international frameworks in the conduct of bilateral cooperation in the area of trade By Patience Longwe, MANA During a Joint Ministerial Meeting held in Dodoma yesterday, Malawi and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to…

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‘Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people’—Barack Obama
April 29, 2025
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* Michelle and I mourn with everyone around the world — Catholic and non-Catholic alike — who drew strength and inspiration from the Pope’s example * May we continue to heed his call to “never remain on the sidelines of this march of living hope Maravi Express In his eulogy of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 12, and laid to rest last Saturday, former US President Barack Obama pleads with the world — Catholic and non-Catholic…

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Conclave to elect new Pope begins May 7–Vatican
April 29, 2025
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* The closed-door meeting will start inside the Sistine Chapel and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world * There is no timescale as to how long it will take to elect the next pope, but the previous two conclaves, held in 2005 and 2013, lasted just two days Thomas Mackintosh, BBC News The Vatican has confirmed that Roman Catholic Church Cardinals will meet from May 7 in a secret conclave to elect the next pope —…

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African diplomats including Malawi’s Thomas Bisika urge UK government to back Bill to speed up debt restructurings
April 28, 2025
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Bambos Charalambous, a Labour MP, has introduced a private member’s bill on the issue.—Picture by Richard Townshend/UK Parliament/PA * Countries are struggling to manage expensive loans, with much of debt transacted through London * Malawi, which has a GDP per head of US580 has been trying to get debt writedowns while being battered by climate and economic shocks that have led to fuel, fertiliser and medicine shortages * “This unsustainable debt has really grossly affected social and economic development…

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