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Malawian-UK Nurses Association’s member Grace Mwanza bestowed with UK’s prestigious title of Queens Nurse

December 28, 2024

Grace Mwanza also received an award from former Malawi President, late Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda * She was top student in her Masters degree programme in palliative and end-of-life studies with University of Nottingham * A ‘Queen’s Nurse’ is someone who is committed to high standards of practice and person-centred care * They are trusted and valued by the people they serve and respected and admired by their peers By Duncan Mlanjira Grace Mwanza, a member of Malawian-UK Nurses…

‘Our moral obligation to give should not end on Christmas Day, but extended to Boxing Day; and beyond’

December 26, 2024

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* Various faith groups encourage the spirit of giving to those in need * It is this spirit that we must all take as an every day activity in our life — Boxing Day just sets the motion By Duncan Mlanjira Not many are accustomed to why December 26 was declared as Boxing Day, — thus Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist, Chifipa shares origin of this holiday. “We have all been accustomed to Christmas Day as the birth of…

The Gambia plans out ambitious and bold steps to cut plastic pollution work

December 22, 2024

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A waste-picker collects plastic rubbish at Bakoteh dump, Serekunda, the largest landfill site in The Gambia * Despite the failure of international plans to cut plastics pollution, the Gambia is redoubling its efforts * In October, the country released a bold roadmap to eliminate plastic over the next decade — The National Action Plan * A strategy designed with the UK organisation Common Seas that aims to target the entire lifecycle of plastics to reduce plastic waste by 86%…

Malawi far from being mentioned in powering Africa’s tourism surge

December 19, 2024

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* As Travelandtourworld.com highlights strides made by top tourism hotspots of Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Namibia, Mauritania, Madagascar including Malawi’s neighbouring Zimbabwe * In its yesterday’s edition December 18, 2024, highlighting the nations mentioned are leveraging their unique cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and world-renowned wildlife to attract millions of international visitors * The CoVID-19 pandemic may have caused significant setbacks, but these countries are now witnessing record-breaking growth * This revival highlights Africa’s potential as a premier global tourist…

Cyclone CHIDO makes landfall over Mozambique to the north of Nacala and has maintained its strength

December 15, 2024

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* Located about 400km away from Malawi border as of midday today with a minimum pressure of 960hPa * It is expected to continue moving westward towards Southern Malawi at a speed of 22km/h * Likelihood that its remnants could reach Malawi this evening into the early morning hours of tomorrow, December 16, is now over 95% By Duncan Mlanjira In its update released at noon today, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services indicated that severe tropical…

Likelihood that Cyclone CHIDO’s remnants could reach Malawi is now over 70%—Met Department

December 13, 2024

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* The likely path of the cyclone is through districts of Mangochi, Machinga, Phalombe, Balaka, Mulanje, Blantyre, Thyolo, Chiradzulu, Zomba, Mwanza and Neno * As it is expected to sustain its severe tropical storm intensity over the next 24 hours while moving towards making a landfall over Nacala in Mozambique * Nacala is approximately 500km from Mulanje District Mozambique and the cyclone is expected to make a landfall there by Sunday * As Ministry of Water & Sanitation warns of…

There is a possibility of remnants of Cyclone CHIDO to extend to southern Malawi—Meteorological Department

December 11, 2024

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* It is still being monitored and Met Department will update the nation with any vital information regarding this Tropical Cyclone Maravi Express Severe tropical storm CHIDO has intensified into Tropical Cyclone moving slowly maintaining westwards direction at a speed of 13 km/h — reports the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services. “The weather models are still indicating that CHIDO will enter the Mozambique Channel and is expected to make a landfall in Mozambique around Nacala on Sunday…

A third strong tropical storm developing in the Indian Ocean

December 10, 2024

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The possible tropical storm CHIDO, courtesy of the La Reunion Regional Centre * It is likely to move into the Mozambique Channel and make landfall in Mozambique — probably near Nacala on Saturday evening, December 14, which is approximately 500km from Mulanje District Maravi Express The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services alerts the public that it is actively tracking the progress of the third tropical storm, named CHIDO, which has formed to the northeast of Madagascar in…

‘Middlemen in open tender system in fuel supply chain add additional costs thereby making fuel price expensive price’

December 8, 2024

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President Chakwera in Abu Dhabi for Government-to-Government fuel transactions * As Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola is optimistic of sustainable fuel supply following negotiations with United Arab Emirates * The President’s visit to United Arab Emirates will go a long way in materialising a policy shift in fuel procurement * However, we are not abandoning the open tender procurement system as we embark on Government-to-Government fuel transactions By George Bulombola, MANA in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy,…

UK Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds to visit Malawi from tomorrow

December 8, 2024

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Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds * I am delighted that Minister Dodds is visiting Malawi to see for herself the fruits of the long relationship between our two countries—British High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie * During her visit, the Minister will highlight the UK government’s new approach to development, working in partnership with Malawi to tackle global challenges and drive inclusive economic growth By Duncan Mlanjira United Kingdom’s Minister for Development and Women & Equalities, Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds, is expected…