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This year’s theme for World Competition Day specifically focuses on lowly developed markets including Malawi—CFTC

December 5, 2024

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* Micro, small, medium and micro enterprises (MSMEs) face barriers to entry due to some inequalities and anti-competitive trade practices * These include anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant positions among others, culminating into serious consequences for their development By Duncan Mlanjira The theme for this year’s World Competition Day; ‘Competition Policy and Inequality’, which is being commemorated today, November 5, is “very relevant as it specifically focuses on lowly developed markets including Malawi”. This is said by Chief…

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan honoured with doctorate degree in leadership by her country’s Mzumbe University

November 26, 2024

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* The accolade is more than just a personal honour — it recognizes her empathetic and visionary leadership, which has guided Tanzania toward stability, progress, and global recognition * As a leader, President Samia inspires hope and change, reminding us of the power of integrity, unity, and collaboration in governance—Tanzania Digest Maravi Express Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her people are celebrating a proud and historic moment after she received an Honorary Degree (Honoris Causa) in Leadership by…

Malawi, Zambia and other SADC countries’ relationship with Russia is ‘a double-edged sword’ partnership

November 21, 2024

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* Russia’s interest in Africa is not new. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union supported African independence movements and maintained strong ties * However, after the Soviet collapse, Russia’s presence waned and under President Vladimir Putin, Russia is rediscovering Africa’s potential Analysis by George Mhango, Correspondent Malawi and Zambia, like other Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries have spoken out about the relationship with Russia amid rising concerns that it is ‘a double-edged sword’ kind of partnership. This…

Malawian-UK Nurses Association raises over MK7.5m towards renovation of Kamuzu Central Hospital’s patient consultation ward

November 21, 2024

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* Delegates at the fundraising event at Novotel Manchester West on September 28 also pledged items worth £1,800 * This is an ongoing project in which MUNA is still seeking support to local businesses and well-wishers in Malawi * The campaign is being done together with Mibawa Television that developed a video documentary; https://youtu.be/q78J–1UxtY highlighting the dire conditions at the short-stay unit By Duncan Mlanjira Having been greatly roused by the dire conditions of over-congestion at the short-stay unit (patient…

Airtel Africa-UNICEF partnership connects 1,200 schools and 1 million children to digital education in Africa

November 20, 2024

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Malawian learners who have benefited from the high profile programme * As Airtel Malawi earmarks to connect 100 schools in the partnership with 17 schools already so far * To date, 18,800 students from government schools across the country have benefited from the initiative * With 5 e-learning websites zero rated for Airtel Malawi’s subscribers By Duncan Mlanjira The five-year partnership between Airtel Africa and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) — aimed at transforming education across the continent…

Malawi’s Inua Advocacy granted observer status with African Union Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

November 19, 2024

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* The approval was made on November 6, 2024 and greatly strengthens Inua Advocacy’s impact and scope in advocating for human rights * Allowing the NGO’s further effective support to vulnerable populations and push for meaningful change across Africa * This achievement opens up valuable new opportunities and strengthens our ability to drive meaningful impact in our human rights work By Duncan Mlanjira Inua Advocacy, the independent civil society organisation that advocates for refugee rights in Malawi and beyond,…

Cyclone Bheki developing on Indian Ocean poses no direct threat to Malawi—Meteorological Department

November 17, 2024

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The projected path of Tropical Cyclone Bheki * The weather models suggest that the cyclone is likely to weaken in the Indian Ocean * It is currently situated over 2,000km east of Madagascar and is projected to continue its southwestward trajectory toward the Madagascar coast at a speed of 12km/h Maravi Express The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services assured the general public that the Tropical Cyclone Bheki that developed in the Indian Ocean approximately three days ago,…

Deccan Heritage Trust Chief Dr Safiullah hosts Maravi Express Consulting Editor Dr Ahmed Siddiqui to a special luncheon

November 12, 2024

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Dr. Mohammed Safiullah (1st right) * Where prominent intellectuals exchanged views on Indian political and social scenario as well as discussion on food By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express The Deccan Heritage Trust of India’s Chief, Dr. Mohammed Safiullah hosted a traditional Hyderabadi lunch in honour of the Consulting Editor of Maravi Express, Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui on a bright and chilly afternoon on Sunday. The Deccan Heritage Foundation adopts a contemporary approach to the re-purposing of heritage buildings and places…

Zomba War Memorial Tower clocks 100 years

November 11, 2024

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* It is inscribed with names of those that fought and died in the two world wars standing as a symbol of sacrifice, brevity and sacrifice for the fallen heroes * The Remembrance Day also provided opportunity to remember those that died in other wars and peace keeping missions in Africa and other countries worldwide By Evance Chisiano, MANA Erected on January 15, 1924, Zomba War Memorial Tower has stood for 100 years as a pillar of remembrance to…

AACC economic justice & accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Maulidi contends the faith community is also corrupt at AU conference on corruption in Arusha

November 8, 2024

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* The church is supposed to provide a prophetic voice by teaching its followers on issues of corruption * But, unfortunately, it is the same church or any other faith community that is is propelling corruption * I don’t know the reason why — maybe because it is to do with issues of moral decay which is all over Africa or maybe issues of poverty By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) economic justice & accountability champion…