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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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,…

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Malawi, USA celebrate 60 years of diplomatic friendship
May 31, 2024
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A toast for the future by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Charge d’Affaires Amy Diaz * All Malawians and Americans must dream with their hearts by reaffirming commitment in the next 60 years of partnership * Let us plant a new garden where transparency, inclusivity and accountability flourish in both countries * So that decisions which determine our future are not made by a few elites but with the full consent and participation of our electorates By Elia Chibwe,…

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Speaker appeals for the completion of offices at Parliament
May 30, 2024
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* China was supposed to help us with offices for the Members of Parliament as well as members of staff * We want chairpersons of various parliamentary committees and commissioners to have their own offices where they can operate from and engage with the public By Sellah Singini, MANA Speaker of Parliament, Catherine Gotani Hara has appealed to the government of China to complete the second phase of the parliament project, which includes the completion of offices at the…

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UN-mandated Allied Forces should bomb Israel to bring peace to Gaza
May 30, 2024
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* Netanyahu continues to commit one ‘tragic mistake’ after the other * The first tragic mistake by its own admission was the killing of the UN aid workers * It was a deliberate targeting to stop the relief work in Gaza By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui Rafah in Gaza is burning! The extremist State of Israel led by its Prime  Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unrelenting despite the arrest warrant issued by the International Court of Justice (ICC). Instead of…

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UNIMA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sajidu elected into executive committee of Southern African Regional Universities Association
May 28, 2024
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* SARUA plays a critical role in enhancing the quality and accessibility of higher education in Southern Africa * The executive committee composes chairperson and four executive committee members from different countries By Duncan Mlanjira University of Malawi (UNIMA) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samson Sajidu has been elected in the executive committee of the Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) — a dynamic organization that aims to strengthen the role of higher education in regional development through collaboration, capacity building, and…

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