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South Africans expect Malawi to help them recover US$20m stolen from them by fugitive Willem Steenkamp

October 27, 2023

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The man at the centre of it all, Steenkamp * He acquired Malawi passport under a pseudo name William Bilderberg and is now under arrest * Red flags raised over Steenkamp after he deposited the US$20 million into Ecobank Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira News of the arrest of Willie Steenkamp, who defrauded South Africans of US$20 million, has excited his compatriots back home and are since expecting Malawi to facilitate that the funds be returned to their rightful owners…

Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement joins the world in holding vigil over Palestinian-Israeli conflict

October 26, 2023

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* They included university and young primary and secondary school students * As well as young Nyasa Big Bullets supporters, who are know ‘Mapalestina’ due to their resilience and strength By Duncan Mlanjira An incredible over 80 participants graced Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement’s vigil that was held at Malawi Sun Hotel in Blantyre over the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that continues to claim many innocent lives. They included university and young primary and secondary school students as well as young Nyasa…

Belgian-based law firm drags Malawi to International Criminal Court on repatriation of refugees into designated camps

October 25, 2023

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Letters to the ICC and to President Chakwera * Dated October 15, 2023, Flamme Advocaten says had been retained by a number of organisations representing the victims * Such as FGK Umuhuza Foundation and SOS Refugees in the SADC region (a grouping of Rwandans residing in Europe and all over the world) * And a group of refugees and asylum seekers of persecution in Malawi from Rwanda, Burundi and Congo By Duncan Mlanjira Belgian-based law firm, Flamme Advocaten has…

UK’S £10m project to unleash Malawi’s export potential

October 25, 2023

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High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie, MVC team lead, Daisy Kambalame Minister Gwengwe, Nick Lea and Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale at the launch on Tuesday * The Malawi Value Chain (MVC) will focus on three value chains — macadamia, mango and mining * The UK believes MVC will contribute greatly to increasing Malawi’s narrow export base * Thereby increasing the supply of foreign exchange and creating strong jobs and revenue in the country Maravi Express The United Kingdom (UK) has launched…

What’s the Israel-Palestinian conflict about and how did it start?

October 20, 2023

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* Israel’s founding father David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the modern State of Israel on May 14, 1948 * Establishing a safe haven for Jews fleeing persecution and seeking a national home on land to which they cite deep ties over generations Reuters The fighting between Israel and Hamas, which launched a surprise attack on a October 7, is the latest in seven decades of war and conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that has drawn in outside powers and destabilised the…

France’s bedbug outbreak vs. climate crisis: The silent presence of microplastics in the clouds

October 18, 2023

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* The country has been forced to close schools, so far 7 in number * In response to the “crisis,” French PM Elisabeth Borne convened an inter-ministerial emergency meeting on October 6 By Susie Berya, Tanzania Digest The bedbug outbreak in Paris, France during fashion week was one of the stories making the rounds in the media this week. Emmanuel Grégoire, deputy mayor of Paris’ fashion district, quoted the Guardian as saying, “In reality, no one is safe… you…

Israel’s Gaza invasion could test its occupation of the West Bank

October 14, 2023

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A Palestinian argues with Israeli settlers as a remote-controlled gun is seen on an Israeli army checkpoint in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank—File photo by Mussa Qawasma/Reuters on September 26, 2022 * Israel will struggle to man its ever-increasing checkpoints in the West Bank and flood the Gaza Strip with soldiers * Military authorities do not reveal the number of checkpoints or their locations, and new, ad hoc posts often pop up overnight with no advance notice Analysis…

UN commits to uphold partnership with Malawi media

October 11, 2023

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The interface meeting the UN had with the Editors Forum * The media has helped to raise the profile of the UN in Malawi and across the globe that came out clearly during Cyclone Freddy disaster * Was very instrumental when UN country team rolled out response, recovery and rebuilding programmes to survivors By Arnold Namanja, MANA United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Malawi, Rebecca Adda-Dontoh has pledged continued commitment to uphold the existing partnership between UN agencies and…

The Hijab in the 21st Century

October 9, 2023

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Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina trended when she became the first player to wear a hijab at Women’s World Cup By Dr. Hend Alborsan, from Australia It must be noted that the veil or what is popularly known as the Hijab was never limited to Islamic societies. The existence of the veil long precedes Islam. The rules associated with women’s veils were mentioned in a detailed manner in the Assyrian law, in making references to the women that are obligated to…

Nacala Port to facilitate faster movement of fuel, fertilizer and other goods

October 8, 2023

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* President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique has assured us that now Malawi has a stand-alone port * This is the integration that we are talking about in terms of infrastructure development—President Chakwera By Patricia Kapulula & Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA On his arrival from Nacala, Mozambique where he attended the inauguration of Nacala Port, President Lazarus Chakwera said the port’s rehabilitation and expansion will facilitate faster movement of goods that the country needs most — such as fuel and…