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Malawi earmarked for World Bank’s acceleration of digital inclusion for 180 million people across eastern and southern Africa

July 6, 2024

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* Digitalisation is one of the most potent tools available today to eradicate poverty on a livable planet * Yet the eastern and southern African region has the slowest pace of digitalisation globally * Only 64% of the population of the region is covered by high-speed internet, and just 24% of the population using the internet as of 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are three of eastern and southern Africa…

Communities recommended to support blood donors to encourage others to donate—WHO

June 17, 2024

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| Health, International, National, News

* World Blood Donor Day theme is a time to remember the health of blood donors and the quality of care accorded to such people * A critical time in encouraging blood donors and building the commitment and willingness to donate blood regularly By Lisa Lamya, MANA This year’s commemoration of the World Blood Donor Day was observed under the theme; ‘20 years of celebrating giving: Thank you, blood donors!’ and was chosen to reflect on achievements, address challenges…

Malawi’s NPC chairperson Prof. Mkandawire honoured in inaugural AfreximBank Research & Innovation Competence in Agriculture Awards

June 14, 2024

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| Agriculture, International, National, News

* In category of Impactful and Evidence-Based Policies Award presented at AfreximBank AGM in Bahamas * Honoured alongside Nigerian Umezuruike Linus Opara in category of Africa Research Excellence Award By Tikondane Vega, MANA in Nassau, Bahamas The Board chairperson of Malawi’s National Planning Commission (NPC), Professor Richard Mkandawire — a socio-economist and rural development expert, who is currently Director of Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) — has been honoured with the inaugural Afreximbank Research & Innovation Competence in Agriculture…

AfreximBank delegates observe a minute of silence for late Malawi Veep Chilima

June 13, 2024

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* The gesture shown by the gathering shows respect and love to the country—Foreign Affairs Ministry PS Polepole * Several countries including South Africa extended their condolences to the Malawi government and its people during their speeches By Tikondane Vega, MANA in Nassau, Bahamas Global leaders who are meeting in Nassau, Bahamas for African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) annual meetings and Afri-Caribbean Trade & Investment Forum 2024, on Wednesday morning observed a minute’s silence at the start of their meeting…

Key milestones of Airtel Africa’s community sustainability goals include driving financial inclusion for unbanked rural populations

June 10, 2024

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* I’m very proud of the strides Airtel Africa has made in advancing our sustainability goals—Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya * While targets are vital to driving change, our mission is much bigger — to transform people’s lives * Through connectivity, products and services fostering digital and financial inclusion while unlocking the potential of the next generation By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa, the leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in 14 countries across Africa, has published its 2024…

Malawi, Korea sign trade and investment promotion framework

June 5, 2024

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* Korean business investors will be welcomed to Malawi to establish industries in various sectors of the economy * Including agriculture, tourism, and mining in line with Malawi’s vision for economic transformation. By Andrew Mkonda, MANA in Seoul, South Korea The governments of Malawi and Korea have signed a trade and investment promotion framework (TIPF) on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Heads of State Summit. Minister of Trade & Industry, Sosten Gwengwe and his Korean counterpart, Inkyo Cheong signed…

Airtel Africa’s outgoing CEO Segun Ogunsanya earns prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

June 4, 2024

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* The awards showcase Africa’s businesses and leaders, celebrating exemplary business leadership on the continent * Ogunsanya’s landmark contributions towards advancing Africa’s socio-economic growth and development include his 12-year career at Airtel Africa * He ran the Nigeria operations of the telecommunications and mobile money company for nine years before his appointment as CEO of the Group in 2021 By Duncan Mlanjira Segun Ogunsanya, the outgoing chief executive officer (CEO) of Airtel Africa Plc, has been named winner of…

Chilima spearheads Malawi’s interest at Korea-Africa Summit

June 4, 2024

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* Held talks with former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon who now heads the Global Green Growth Institute * An intergovernmental organisation supporting and promoting sustainable economic growth in developing countries * Chilima appealed to organisations to consider assisting and working with Malawi to fight effects of climate change, arguing that global warming is a threat to food security By Andrew Mkonda, MANA in Seoul, South Korea Ahead of the official opening of the Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, South…

South Africa’s election results transforms political landscape; The challenge remains on transforming the economy—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

June 4, 2024

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* For the past 30 years, it’s the first time we are observing the transformation of the national political landscape of South Africa * Where the traditional dominant party — the African National Congress (ANC) is below the 50% electoral victory By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa-based Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group, Chifipa Mhango says the 2024 election results in that country “have transformed the political landscape, and the challenge remains on transforming the economy towards a higher sustainable…

‘Malawi Government to be sole recruiter of Israel labour export’

June 1, 2024

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Labour Minister Agnes NyaLonje at the press briefing * The MoU aims at promoting the protection of the labour rights, including safety, health and welfare of Malawian workers * From recruitment, selection and placement with specific employers upon arrival and throughout employment until returning to Malawi By Robert Katuli, MANA Private recruitment agencies will no longer be involved in the recruitment of labourers expected to work in Israel, as Malawi Government will be the sole recruiter. Minister of Labour,…