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44-year-old Faye set to become Senegal’s president after rival concedes defeat
March 25, 2024
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* Results trickling in since polls closed on Sunday evening in the first round rapidly suggested Faye may have clinched an outright majority * The trends announced on local media sparked street celebrations by his supporters in the capital Dakar By Portia Crowe, Bate Felix & Sofia Christensen, Reuters in Dakar Senegal opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to be declared the country’s next president after his rival from the ruling coalition called him today to concede defeat. Results…

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Standard Bank joins commemoration of World Forestry Day by promoting Green Lilongwe tree-planting drive
March 22, 2024
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Nuka handing over a tree seedling * We are determined to make our city and surrounding areas greener and environmentally sustainable * We can make Lilongwe and Malawi green if we work together—Standard Bank’s William Nuka By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has pledged to step up efforts in mitigating the negative effects of climate change by promoting reforestation efforts through its customers and staff in line with a commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen. The initiative is…

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Congratulations keep pouring in for Malawian Charity Gladstone after officially been presented with her British MBE award for services to nursing
March 14, 2024
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* She also the kindest person I know and caring and I am proud to say we are family—Carol Timm * Congratulations Charity, you deserve the medal. God bless you in your new identity—Florence Chaloledwa * The leader everyone would like to have. Way to go Charity — just one in a million—Manies Kochelani By Duncan Mlanjira Many Malawians of goodwill expressed their profound congratulatory messages on Facebook after compatriot Charity Gladstone was officially presented with the prestigious Order…

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Airtel Africa’s first data centre ‘Nxtra by Airtel’ breaks ground in Nigeria
March 13, 2024
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(L-R): MD/CEO Airtel Nigeria, Carl Cruz; Group CEO-Designate, Airtel Africa, Sunil Taldar; Board Member, Airtel Africa, Awuneba Ajumogobia; Group CEO, Airtel Africa, Segun Ogunsanya; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani; during the ground-breaking ceremony * This marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey and is a cornerstone of the organization’s growth strategy * We strongly believe that the establishment of NXtra Data Centers will enhance data sovereignty,…

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Moderate tropical storm Filipo moves away from inhabited land and will not pose any threat to Malawi 
March 13, 2024
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* Malawians should expect localised thunderstorms and heavy rains to continue due to the convergence of North-Easterly and North-Westerly air mass * Do not to allow children close to streams, storm drains, or other flooded areas and to stay informed of updates from reliable and official channels By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change &!Meteorological Services has issued its final update on moderate tropical storm Filipo, saying it has moved away from inhabited land and will lose its…

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UK for stronger partnerships in climate change fight
March 13, 2024
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British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie * We cannot get anywhere as a Commonwealth family unless we work together to tackle threats of climate change * It is not only about funding but also innovation and ideas in coming together to discuss how we might tackle those problems together By Patricia Kapulula, MANA British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie has emphasised on the need for stronger partnerships amongst Commonwealth Member States, and the world at large, in…

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Tropical storm Filipo wreaks havoc in Mozambique; Cuts power to almost 100,000 people
March 13, 2024
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* Pylons fell down, equipment were flooded and electricity cables were broken * The storm projected to enhance the convergence of North-Easterly and North-Westerly air mass over Malawi * Leading to localised thunderstorms and heavy rains over Malawi which might trigger localised flash flooding By Duncan Mlanjira Tropical storm Filipo, which made landfall over Mozambique coast on Tuesday morning over south of Beira in Mozambique, has devastated several public infrastructure including causing damage to power grid. A report by…

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Standard Bank ranked as Africa’s most valuable banking brand for the third consecutive year
March 11, 2024
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* In recognition of the increase in its brand value by 12.4% in the last year to reach over US$1.9 billion * Placing Standard Bank as first in Africa and 138th in the world, up 7 places from 145th in 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank has been ranked as the most valuable banking brand in Africa in 2024 for the third consecutive year by Africa Brand Finance in its annual ranking of the world’s Top 500 Banking Brands. A…

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Anticipated weather conditions in the Mozambique Channel likely not to strengthen into a tropical storm in next 3 days
March 9, 2024
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The weather conditions as monitored on Monday * The weather system will continue its northwest movement towards the Mozambique coast * And is projected to reach land near Beira by tomorrow evening, March 10 as low-pressure system By Duncan Mlanjira In its update issued today, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services informs the Malawi nation that the low pressure weather system in the Mozambique Channel is likely not to strengthen into a tropical storm in the next…

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Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe failing to protect cross-border women traders’ human rights—Amnesty International
March 8, 2024
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* In 2018, the value of informal cross-border trade in the Southern Africa region reached US$17.6 billion * Predominantly conducted by women, with women comprising 60% to 90% of those engaged in this trade across subregions By Duncan Mlanjira In its report issued today, March 8, Amnesty International observes that informal cross-border women traders from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe frequently face physical assault, sexual harassment and intimidation, which is often perpetrated by government officials — including border authorities. Amnesty…

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