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Iran launches more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel

October 2, 2024

* In retaliation for the killings of the leaders of its allies Hezbollah and Hamas—Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps * Iran had made a big mistake and will pay for it—Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu * US forces had helped shoot down missiles in support of its Middle East ally—US Department of Defence By David Gritten, BBC News Israel says Iran has launched more than 180 missiles towards the country in a large-scale attack that has further heightened fears of…

Malawi receives US$80m to establish a second refugee camp

September 27, 2024

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* Set to help ease congestion of 53,000 refugees, asylum seekers at country’s only camp at Dzaleka in Dowa * Hosts refugees from DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, who have been living there since the early 1990s By Jamal Jamal Malawi has received US$80 million from the United Nations High Commissioner for the Refugees (UNHCR) toward the construction of a second refugee camp in the Northern Region, an official told Anadolu on Tuesday. The country hosts…

President Chakwera pleads with UN to give Africa two permanent seats in Security Council with veto power

September 27, 2024

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* This can make stronger representation of the interests of developing countries in the Security Council * By giving two permanent seats, the UN will strengthen the voice of developing countries on the issues that matter to Africans By Arkangel Tembo, MANA in New York, USA President Lazarus Chakwera has asked United Nations (UN) to embrace democracy in the Security Council by giving Africa two permanent seats with veto power, saying this can make stronger representation of the interests…

First Lady Madame Chakwera advocates for quality education for the girl child

September 25, 2024

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* She drew attention to the critical risks that teenage pregnancies and child marriages present to the prospects of young girls * With alarming statistics revealing that 29% of girls aged 15-19 are pregnant or have already given birth, and 42% are married before reaching 18 years old * These circumstances lead to high rate of school dropouts as well as perpetuating the cycle of poverty By Lisa Kadango Malango, MANA in New York, USA Education obstacles pose a…

Chakwera hails USAID for its collaboration towards elimination of lead poisoning among children

September 24, 2024

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* Since assuming his office, governmment discovered high levels of lead in paint being sold on the Malawian market * Resulting in the exposure of three million Malawian children to lead poisoning * Not to say anything of the cost of treating lead-related illnesses to the tune of close to US$1 billion every year, which is over 5% of GDP By Arkangel Tembo, MANA in New York, USA President Lazarus Chakwera has hailed the United States Agency for International…

‘Mozambique-Malawi power interconnection project set to boost mining industry’

September 19, 2024

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Minister Matola during the tour in Mwanza * It will enable Malawi to sell excess energy to neighboring countries like Zambia, which faces 21-hour blackouts * Once this project is finalised and starts operating, it will play a big part in boosting the mining industry which is also in line with the MW2063 agenda By Victor Singano Jnr Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has expressed optimistic that the Mozambique-Malawi (MOMA) power interconnection will boost the mining industry and to…

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

September 17, 2024

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* 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…

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

September 16, 2024

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* 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…

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

September 14, 2024

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* 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…

Flutterwave launches affordable cross-border payment services into Malawi

September 12, 2024

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* 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…