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Tanzania warns Malawi and South Africa over export ban of maize and other agricultural produce

April 17, 2025

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* If Malawi and South Africa do not reverse their decisions by Wednesday next week, the Government of Tanzania will impose a ban on the importation of all agricultural produce and agro-based products from these two countries * Transit of agricultural goods from Malawi and South Africa through Tanzanian territory, including through the Port of Dar es Salaam, will be suspended until further notice By Kilimo News A trade row has erupted between Tanzania, Malawi and South Africa following a…

Malawians encourage each other to support Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta to win the Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025

April 10, 2025

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* Her leading contender, Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang racing ahead at 29% against the Malawians 25% as of 14h30 this afternoon * The race is tight as Wolfgang had 5,056 votes against Magreta’s 4,376 — a difference in points of 680 * Five days ahead of nomination deadline set for April 15, 2025 whose voting platform is through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote By Duncan Mlanjira Malawians are encouraging each other on social media in support of Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative…

Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta gaining more ground in the lead on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025

April 3, 2025

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* Gains 26% of votes at 3,952 as of 12h00 today, 404 ahead of hottest contender, Tanzanian favourite Mary Wolfgang at 3,548 (24%) * The voting platform still open for the public through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote whose nomination deadline is set for April 15, 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira As of midday today, voting progress of the Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025 has seen Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Triza Magreta gaining…

First malaria vaccine pilot evaluated in Malawi, Kenya and Ghana in 2019 proves its effectiveness leading to WHO’s recommendation and distribution to 19 African countries

April 3, 2025

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* As Uganda launches the largest malaria vaccine introduction to date targeting 1.1 million children aged under two years in 105 high- and moderate-transmission districts * Becoming the 19th country to receive the vaccine that resulted in a 13% reduction in all-cause mortality among children in Malawi, Kenya and Ghana * This vaccine is a game-changer, and together, we must ensure that every child receives it—WHO representative to Uganda, Dr Kasonde Mwinga By Duncan Mlanjira In order to combat…

Lawsuit filed against IFAW seeking compensation for victims of elephant translocation from Liwonde to Kasungu national parks

March 29, 2025

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* Defendants are IFAW UK, IFAW Malawi and IFAW Zambia being spearheaded by UK human rights-focused law firm, Leigh Day * “As we have reported previously, the landscape around Kasungu has been transformed into one of fear and loathing for some of the world’s poorest people”—UK’s Daily Maverick * “Small-scale farmers have faced the almost daily terror of elephant attacks since the pachyderms were moved from Liwonde National Park in southern Malawi to Kasungu” * “Despite the glaring fact…

Bharti Airtel vice-chairman & MD Gopal Vittal elected as new chair of GSMA Board

March 25, 2025

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* Only the second Indian to chair the prestigious telecom industry body after Sunil Bharti Mittal * Appointment also highlights the critical role of Airtel in the global telecom industry with operations in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa By Duncan Mlanjira The Board of Directors of GSMA — the global organisation that unifies the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change — has elected Bharti Airtel vice-chairman & Managing Director,…

Malawi to commemorate World Meteorological Day on April 11 with emphasis for collective action in early weather warning systems and climate adaptation strategies

March 23, 2025

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* Activities will include public sensitisation on climate change; discussions on early warning systems and climate change management * And the promotion of the services that Malawi’s Department of Climate Change Services & Meteorological (DCCMS) provide in early weather warnings By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi has chosen April 11 to commemorate this year’s World Meteorological Day to be held held at Machinga Teachers College under the global theme of; ‘Closing the Early Warning Gap Together’. The global commemoration, which falls…

Malawian-UK Nurses Association joins Health Minister Chiponda on centre stage at UK-Africa Health Summit in London

March 19, 2025

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| Health, International, News

* Held under the theme; ‘Leaving No One Behind’ highlighting the importance of ensuring equal access to healthcare for all worldwide * The Health Minister shared valuable insights and perspectives on the importance of global health equity and challenges Malawi face By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian-UK Nurses Association (MUNA), a grouping of nurses of Malawian origin permanently resident in the United Kingdom, was invited to attend this year’s UK-Africa Health Summit in London, joining Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda…

UK decorates MDF soldiers who took part in King Charles III’s Coronation procession in 2023

March 16, 2025

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* We see in the MDF the professionalism, ethos and discipline that is a hallmark of our armed forces too * The MDF have been an instrumental part of the success and stability of Malawi since 1964 — British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie By Duncan Mlanjira The 10 Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers, who took part in the UK-Commonwealth Coronation procession of His Majesty King Charles III in May 2023, have been decorated with King’s Coronation Medals….

South Africa ready to oppose any appeal if the Bushiris intend to against Malawi court ruling to be extradited to South Africa to face their criminal charges

March 12, 2025

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* Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court has since ordered the couple to remain in custody until they are handed over to South African authorities * Their lawyer Wapona Kita has asked the court to pause the extradition order and grant the couple bail but state lawyer, Dziko Malunda objected * But if bail is allowed, it should come with strict conditions, such as large sums of money, property guarantees and signed commitments from sureties By Duncan Mlanjira If Shepherd…