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World Bank and IMF annual meeting due to take place in Marrakech, Morocco mid-October
October 7, 2023
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* Ironically being held in a city and country still reeling from a devastating earthquake early last month of September * Hosting these meetings on the African continent for the first time in half a century under such circumstances carries immense symbolism, serving as a demonstration of resilience By Duncan Mlanjira The annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are due to take place in Marrakech, Morocco mid-October and ironically being held in a city…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi sponsors K30m for Malawi’s participation at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo
October 5, 2023
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* This fair is a remarkable initiative that aligns with the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement—MD Lekani Katandula * Illovo Sugar Malawi is one of the private sector giants in Trade in Goods in Malawi—Malawi Investment & Trade Centre Director, Stella Ng’oma By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has supported Malawi Investment & Trade Centre as main sponsor for Malawian exhibition at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt scheduled for November 9-15. At the…

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Salute to African teachers on World Teachers Day
October 5, 2023
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* They not only facilitate learning, but also provide guidance and inspire learners * Some teachers have been known to exert greater influence on children’s development than some parents * They create a supportive environment within and outside the classroom for learning and development By Segun Ogunsanya, Airtel Africa Group CEO from Dubai There is no gainsaying the fact that teachers are crucial to the process of education. In appraising the nexus between teaching and learning, teachers rank highest…

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India’s Indigo display unity in diversity, women empowered Aircrew on Gulf sector
October 4, 2023
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* Air Hostess Syed Waheeda and passenger Waheeda Begum gel well * Indigo is making a foray to capture the aviation sector on international routes particularly the Gulf sector By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui India’s greatest strength is its unity in diversity. The King of the Indian Skies – Indigo is making a foray to capture the aviation sector on international routes particularly the Gulf sector. Indigo displays the cherished unity in diversity by deploying a women empowered aircrew…

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Agriculture Minister Kawale commends Morocco for continued support towards Malawi’s food security
October 1, 2023
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Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale with his counterpart Professor Mohamed Sadiki * Towards cooperation in trade, agriculture, education, health and cultural exchanges * The agreements are aimed at enhancing collaboration and promote mutual benefits between the two countries By Timothy Kateta Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale has commended Morocco for supporting Malawi’s agriculture sector towards the country’s agenda of achieving food security and increased production for commercial purposes. Kawale said Malawi will always remain grateful for its unwavering support, saying:…

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Former gang leader charged with 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
September 30, 2023
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* Duane Davis planned the deadly shooting after his nephew was involved in a fight with Shakur in a casino * All the other direct conspirators or participants are all dead and Davis was the last man standing in the case By Andre Rhoden-Paul & Jaroslav Lukiv, BBC News US police have charged a former gang leader, Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, 60, with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, a breakthrough in a long-running case still gripping the…

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LDCs require urgent support to achieve SDGs by 2030–Chakwera
September 30, 2023
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Chakwera signs visitors book as UN Secretary General looks on  * Appeals to world leaders and international institutions to match their words with action * I call upon donor partners to consider cancelling debts owed by struggling economies as they are stumbling blocks to progress By Lisa Kadango-Malango, MANA in New York At the high level 78th UN deliberative conference in New York, Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera said this year’s United Nations General Assembly high level conference provided solutions…

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Malawi Minister Matola calls for more global financing in clean cooking
September 26, 2023
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Matola during his virtual participation * There is a global shortage or insufficient financing targeting clean cooking * Despite the fact that access to such modern cooking plays a significant part in ensuring universal access to clean and modern energy by 2030 By Duncan Mlanjira In his contribution during a virtual address to delegates at the 6th Global Energy Interconnection Conference — which is currently taking place in Beijing, China — Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has advocated for…

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Chakwera’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly
September 24, 2023
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In less than 30 years, we will come to the half-way point of this century, and in less than 80 years, the 21st century will end. By that time, none of us will be Presidents and none of us will be alive. So when we stand at this podium and speak of the future, we speak of a future that does not belong to us. When we speak of a future with sustainable development, we speak of a better…

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‘Humanity has opened the gates of hell’—UN Secretary-General says of climate urgency
September 24, 2023
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António Guterres criticizes world leaders for not doing more about the climate * Horrendous heat is having horrendous effects. Distraught farmers watching crops carried away by floods * Sweltering temperatures spawning disease and thousands fleeing in fear as historic fires rage * If nothing changes, we are heading towards a 2.8-degree temperature rise – towards a dangerous and unstable world By Stephanie Ebbs, ABC NEWS UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered another speech critical of the failure to make progress…

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