Horror: South African farmer and his employees accused of shooting women dead and feeds their bodies to pigs

* They are facing murder charges after the decomposing bodies were discovered in a pigsty on a farm * Police began investigating after a 45-year-old woman was reported missing after visiting the farm on August 17 * Accompanied by another woman, aged 35. Both women sustained gunshot wounds News.com A 60-year-old white South African farmer, Zachariah Olivier and his two workers Adriaan De Wet (19) and William Musoro (45) were in court on Friday accused of murdering two black…

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Mozambique’s President Nyusi denies report of 99-year lease of port of Nacala to Malawi

* The agreement between the two countries is to develop a dry port, with a view to securing Malawi’s cargo * In order to ensure that more cargo from Malawi is prepared at that location and arrives at the port without costs * Which end up creating the challenge of logistics in general and this can only happen after a feasibility study Maravi Express The Memorandum of understanding (MoU) which Malawi and Mozambique signed last month did not grant a…

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University of Malawi confers Mozambique President Nyusi an honorary PhD in International Affairs & Diplomacy

* Pledges to visit UNIMA and share with its students Mozambique’s on economic diplomacy initiative * We are friends at all times, even in trying moments — I am, therefore, humbled, honoured and grateful for the award Maravi Express Soon after welcoming his counterpart after landing at Chileka International Airport, President Chakwera proceeded to escort Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi to Zomba where he was conferred a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in International Affairs & Diplomacy (Honoris Causa)…

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Chakwera promises significant benefits from his visits to Italy and Germany in terms of trade, democracy, natural disasters and disease out breaks

* Chakwera received enormous support in Berlin for his vision that calls for concerted efforts around sustainable investments * In priority areas of agriculture, tourism and mining, under what is termed as the ATM Strategy * Many of the investors he met are willing to get involved in agriculture and tourism as well as in the mining investments in Malawi Wrap up by Abel Ikiloni, MANA On his return from his tour of Italy and Germany, President Lazarus Chakwera…

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Ministry of Health alerts Malawians of outbreak of disease Mpox as a health emergency of international concern

* To date, the Ministry assures that Malawi has not reported any confirmed cases of mpox * But despite this status, Malawi is at great risk as mpox is now a global threat Maravi Express Ministry of Health, through the Public Health Institute of Malawi alerts the public that on August 13, 2024, Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) declared Mpox  (formerly known as Monkey Pox) as a public health emergency of continental security (PHECS) in Africa. In a…

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President Chakwera’s ambition is to feed Africa

* ATM is a strategy that can accord the country to move into mechanisation and commercialisation * We need to put emphasis on the ATM strategy so that we move from subsistence farming to commercialisation By Abel Ikiloni, MANA in Rome, Italy President Lazarus Chakwera says his government has confidence to turn Malawi into an inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation which is well industrialised to become an upper & middle income economy. Chakwera made the assurance after meeting Food…

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President Chakwera meets Pope Francis at Apostolic Palace in Vatican City

* I also positioned myself as a dedicated student and disciple eager to deepen my understanding of servant-leadership * That I may continue prioritises the welfare of the populace—President Chakwera said By Gift Chiponde, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has commended Pope Francis for his exemplary leadership in addressing global issues such as climate change and economic inequality, as well as advocating a robust partnership between their respective States. During his official visit to Rome, President Chakwera had the privilege of…

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Malawi signs international declaration to protect persons living with albinism as SADC Summit ends

* On Friday, the government showed its commitment towards protecting persons living with albinism * When, together with Standing Voice, a house was handed over to a girl living with albinism * Who survived an attack in Traditional Authority Chilikumwendo in Dedza District By Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA in Harare At the end of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) which Zimbabwe hosted, member states signed legal instruments, with Malawi signing the declaration on the protection of persons living with…

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MoU between Malawi and Mozambique seeks for convenient border post and simplified trade regimes

* The signing of the trade agreements is key in enhancing the economic relationship between the two countries * Opening up of the Nacala Port to transport fuel and petroleum products from Mozambique to Malawi will reduce transportation costs * Key sectors that are crucial to the development of the two countries have been thoroughly scrutinised * Such as agriculture, energy and transport with much focus given to the transport and energy sector By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA in Maputo…

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Bilateral talks between Chakwera and Nyusi set to address key areas of cooperation for Malawi and Mozambique

* The MoU will focus on several critical areas of mutual interest, including the strengthening of the interconnection of 41 megawatts of power between the two countries * Beyond energy, the MoU will also cover aspects of infrastructure and trade and the refurbishment of the Nacala railway line, a vital transportation corridor for the region By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA in Maputo Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera arrived this morning at the Office of the President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi for…

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