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Zimbabwe to add anti-corruption studies in school curriculum right from nursery
December 22, 2023
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Malawi rolled out its own campaign in October * As an affirmation that corruption is a serious problem that needs to be tackled * Zimbabwe signed the UN Convention Against Corruption in February 2004 and ratified it in March 2007 By Duncan Mlanjira Zimbabwe’s prosecutor-general, Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo — a judge who is that country’s director general of public prosecutions announced that the government has set in motion plans to introduce a curriculum on anti-corruption, ethics and integrity in…

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Airtel Africa registers its 150 millionth customer; Malawi at over 6.8 million
December 22, 2023
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* Focused on further expansion, increased innovation, and continued investments to ensure a digitally empowered future for all * This is just the beginning of a journey that will see many more milestones in the coming years By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Plc, which has a presence in 14 countries primarily in East Central and West Africa, has registered its 150 millionth customer with Malawi at over 6.8 million as at half year ended June 30, 2023. And going…

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AFIDEP’s inaugural BUILD project’s leadership programme in integrated PHED rolls out in Malawi in February
December 7, 2023
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* Applications opened on December 1, whose deadline is December 15 * The notification date of acceptance is on January 8 with January 12 as deadline for applicants’ confirmation By Duncan Mlanjira The inaugural training of BUILD project, a five-year global initiative designed to leverage the interconnectedness of population, health, environment and development (PHED) — which is led by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) — will be held for the Southern Africa region in Malawi next year…

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Airtel Africa set to accelerate Africa’s digital transition through launch of Nxtra by Airtel
December 6, 2023
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* Nxtra aims to build one of the largest network of data centres on the African continent * With high-capacity data centres in major cities located strategically across Airtel Africa’s footprint, complementing its existing edge sites By Duncan Mlanjira Nxtra by Airtel, a new data centre business that Airtel Africa has launched is founded on a commitment to meet the continent’s growing needs for trusted, and sustainable data centre capacity and to serve the fast-growing African digital economy. A…

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Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter calls on royal family to pay reparations for colonialism
December 5, 2023
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* She wants ‘acknowledgement’ of the royal family’s role in colonialism before reparations * We are still suffering a great deal from colonisation, in as far as our culture as Black people is concerned By Isobel Lewis, Independent.co.uk Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Ndileka Mandela has called on Britain’s royal family to pay reparations for colonialism in Africa. Ndileka Mandela, an author and climate activist, appeared on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg where she urged Britain to acknowledge its role in colonising…

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Two international experts to spice up Malawi’s observation of International Day in Solidarity for Palestinian People as keynote speakers
December 3, 2023
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* The commemoration fell on November 29 aimed at creating awareness about the challenging circumstances faced by the Palestinian people * Which has been exacerbated by the Israel/Hamas war that started in October and claimed thousands of lives By Duncan Mlanjira Mitri Raheb, Pastor at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem and Samar Ada, a political and human rights activist based in Tunisia, are two of the four keynote speakers when Malawi will commemorate the International Day in Solidarity for…

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Malawians to observe International Day in Solidarity for Palestinian People tomorrow at Amaryllis Hotel
December 2, 2023
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* Expecting the presence of esteemed guests, including MPs, Blantyre City Mayor, senior police officers, members of the Judiciary, the media * Also invited are members of the clergy, human rights activists, civil society leaders and various other prominent community members By Duncan Mlanjira The Palestinian Solidarity Movement in Malawi will tomorrow observe the International Day in Solidarity for Palestinian People, which fell on November 29 to create awareness about the challenging circumstances faced by the Palestinian people through…

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Not much is invested to counteract violence against women and girls—CCAP’s Blantyre Synod
November 25, 2023
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* Joins the rest of the world in commemorating 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence * Which starts today, November 25 through to December 10 under theme: ‘Unite! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls’ By Duncan Mlanjira Violence against women and girls is the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world and as according to results of research reveal that ‘one in every three women experience physical or sexual violence — at least…

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Malawi to sign UN’s sustainable development cooperation framework
November 23, 2023
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* A bold new commitment to strengthen partnerships to achieve the SDGs and national development priorities * It also represents renewed hope in our collective resolve to do all we can to positively transform the lives of the people we serve * Leaving no-one behind, while protecting the planet for the generations to come By Duncan Mlanjira Government of Malawi is expected to sign the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2024- 2028 today, November 23. A statement…

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WHO-recommended malaria vaccine starts being shipped to Africa
November 22, 2023
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*  A historic step towards broader vaccination against one of the deadliest diseases for African children * Additional 1.7 million doses are set for delivery to Burkina Faso, Liberia, Niger and Sierra Leone in the coming weeks * Since 2019, Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have been administering the vaccine in a schedule of 4 doses from around 5 months of age * As part of the pilot programme, known as the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme By Duncan Mlanjira Shipments…

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