Inua Advocasy applauds Parliamentary Committee’s visit at Dzaleka Refugee Camp that has exposed human trafficking challenges

* Addressing human trafficking at Dzaleka Camp does not require financial resources but firm and immediate action * The traffickers are not hidden — they are well-known by name, nationality, and residence * Their houses are easily identifiable, yet their illicit activities continue to thrive, fueling violent conflicts * Often involving firearms inside and outside the camp, while arrests and prosecutions remain alarmingly low By Duncan Mlanjira Inua Advocasy, the independent civil society organisation that advocates for refugee rights…

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Consumers urged to use recommended alternatives that are energy efficient, ozone and climate friendly

* As Malawi joins the world in commemoration of International Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer * The country joined the international community to fight for the protection of the ozone layer * By ratifying both the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol in April 1992 By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers and end users of refrigerators have been asked to use the recommended alternatives that are energy efficient, ozone and climate friendly for the country to play its…

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Malawi makes tremendous improvement on ITU Global Cybersecurity Index; Gaining 80% score from 36% in 2020

* Malawi has made significant progress in developing policies, legal frameworks, and technical measures to protect its digital infrastructure and citizen, international cooperation and capacity building * It reflects an increased awareness of cybersecurity issues and a proactive approach to addressing vulnerabilities * Which can lead to improved trust in digital services, better protection of sensitive information, and a more resilient economy—MACRA DG By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi has made tremendous improvement on International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index…

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Flutterwave launches affordable cross-border payment services into Malawi

* Customers benefit from favourable foreign currency exchange rates, 24/7 in-app assistance and a dedicated support team * It also relies on the same highest global security standards Flutterwave uses for protecting the data and funds of the businesses it serves By Duncan Mlanjira Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, announces that it has commercially launched in Malawi its flagship remittance product, Send App by Flutterwave that facilitates faster, easier and more affordable cross-border money transfers. In a statement…

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Airtel Africa Foundation unveils Airtel Africa Fellowship Programme to empower students at IIT Madras Zanzibar

* It aims to support deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in data science and artificial intelligence The programme is designed to support students from 14 African countries that Airtel Africa has its footprint * Malawi, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC, Niger, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon, Madagascar and Seychelles By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Foundation — the philanthropic arm of the leading of telecommunications and mobile money services provider, has launched…

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FMBcapital Holdings Plc’s earns US$46.8 million profit after tax in first half performance of 2024

* Up by 11% realised in June 2023 and to pay an interim dividend of US$5,162,325 being 0.21 US cents per share * Total operating income of US$128 million — a growth of 6% in same period last year * The Group’s strategy remains growth oriented, with sustained impetus to build into a significant regional bank * With a diversified portfolio of corporate, business and consumer banking solutions, complemented by relevant treasury activities By Duncan Mlanjira In the first…

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South Africa police arrest a suspected Malawian woman in possession of significant quantity of bank ATM cards

* Also found in possession of a sum of R12,450, which the woman could not account for * Her phone was seized for further investigation and the suspect was apprehended to face charges of fraud By Duncan Mlanjira Gauteng Traffic Police in South Africa reported that they arrested a woman, suspected to be Malawian, who was found in possession of a “significant quantity of bank ATM cards.” On its Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/uEMLqzRopzYHt7r4/?mibextid=xfxF2i and on X, formerly Twitter, the Gauteng…

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China playing trade and financing dynamics on African countries—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

Heads of States at the China-Africa Summit * In 2023, Chinese imports into Malawi was US$546.12 million — that is the value of Chinese market access into Malawi economy * On the other hand, Malawi exports to China was US$54.43 million, that is Malawi market access value into Chinese economy in 2023 — The net trade is thus in favour of China at US$491.69 million By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa-based Malawian Chief Economist, Chifi Mhango, who is director of economic…

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President Chakwera satisfied with outcomes of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation 2024

* Malawi has enormous potential to generate more energy from solar, wind and geothermal sources * GEIDCO’s expertise could provide Malawi with the alternative sustainable power sources that she need * Energy is critical for Malawi to realise its MW2063 national vision, which is being driven through the ATM strategy Wrap up by Chikondi Chimala, MANA in Beijing, China President Lazarus Chakwera has described the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), as a highly successful summit, saying it has exceeded…

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Africa countries should showcase and position own industrialisation roadmap to China and seek support to address the China-Africa trade imbalances—DCG Chief Economist

* Guided by latest annual international trade data of 2023, the picture is that African countries face challenges of trade imbalances which favours China * In short, there are more imports from China into African countries than what African countries are exporting to China in value terms * In 2023, China’s total trade with Africa expanded moderately by 1.5% to reaching US$282.1 billion, based on General Administration of Customs data By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group (DCG)…

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