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

August 20, 2024

* 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…

President Chakwera’s ambition is to feed Africa

August 20, 2024

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* 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…

President Chakwera meets Pope Francis at Apostolic Palace in Vatican City

August 19, 2024

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* 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…

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

August 18, 2024

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* 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…

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

August 16, 2024

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* 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…

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

August 14, 2024

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* 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…

In unity you achieve a lot—Vice-President Michael Usi

August 12, 2024

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* As he attends the swearing in of Paul Kagame for a new term of office as Rwanda President * In unity you achieve a lot, its where someone plants, someone weeds, someone waters, someone applies fertilizer By Roy Nkosi, MANA in Kigali Vice-President Michael Usi has outlined the need for unity if Malawi is to achieve its development agenda. Usi who represented President Lazarus Chakwera at the inauguration ceremony of President Paul Kagame at Amahoro Stadium in the…

King Misuzulu cancels trip to Malawi’s Umthetho Cultural Festival due to the reduction of number of accompanying amabutho

August 1, 2024

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* He was scheduled to bring a 300-strong delegation along with him but provincial government asked him to reduce entourage * It would be embarrassing to go with a small number of amabutho and therefore he cancelled * But he has sent some princes to represent him — the king’s close aide, Prince Simphiwe Zulu, told the Daily News Maravi Express Apparently angered by the restructuring of his delegation team which included 300 amabutho, the Zulu regiments (military units/warriors),…

Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran

July 31, 2024

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* He was in Tehran to take part in the inauguration ceremony of the new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday * The “martydom” of Haniyeh will “strengthen the deep and unbreakable bond between Tehran, Palestine and the resistance * In 2018, the US Department of State designated Haniyeh a terrorist. He had lived in Qatar for the past several years Thomas Mackintosh, BBC News Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (62) has been killed in an Israeli attack in…

Mobile money subscriber growth of 14.9% reflects Airtel Africa’s support to increase of financial inclusion across its markets

July 28, 2024

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* Transaction value increased by 28.7% in constant currency with annualised transaction value of US$120bn in reported currency * Total customer base grew by 8.6% to 155.4 million with data customer penetration continuing to rise, driving a 13.4% increase in data customers to 64.4 million * Revenue in constant currency grew by 19.0% in Q1’25, driven by 33.4% growth in Nigeria and 22.3% growth in East Africa, respectively By Duncan Mlanjira From its results for financial quarter ended June…