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Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter calls on royal family to pay reparations for colonialism

December 5, 2023

* 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Chakwera insists on shared prosperity for the Global South

November 20, 2023

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* During the 2nd Voice of the Global South Summit, hosted virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India * Which is aimed at fostering collaboration and dialogue among countries of the Global South * Seeking common ground on issues ranging from economic equity to climate change By Laison Kamkole Malawi President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has underscored the imperative of unity among developing nations to address historical disparities and reshape the global economic landscape. He said this during the…

Boeing 787 Dreamliner makes landing in Antarctica

November 19, 2023

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* The flight N0787 was no regular passenger route as its 45 passengers included scientists from the Norwegian Polar Institute * Which had contracted the flight to take them and 12 tons of equipment to the Troll research station in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica By Julia Buckley, CNN & Ashish Dangwal, Euro Asian Times There are short runways, bumpy runways and runways that are notoriously buffeted by crosswinds, but here’s a new one for nervous flyers to get alarmed…

George Weah congratulates President-elect Boakai

November 19, 2023

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* May his presidency be marked by success for all Liberians, and may our nation prosper under his leadership * Let us also recognize that the true winners of these elections are the people of Liberia Maravi Express George Manneh Oppong Weah, the first African football player who was elected as President of Liberia, has congratulated Joseph N. Boakai as President-elect long before the country’s national election results were announced yesterday. Weah, the only African football player to win…

FIFA delegation gives the nod on FAM’s Luwinga Academy in Mzuzu

November 5, 2023

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Seal of approval from FIFA director-member association Africa, Gelson Fernandes * Malawi is among just three African FAs alongside Mauritania and Djibouti that FIFA selected * To establish inclusive football academies that will teach young players best footballing techniques and how they can prepare for life outside football By Duncan Mlanjira After inspecting the progress of Football Association of Malawi’s Luwinga Technical Centre in Mzuzu, the delegation world football governing body, FIFA has given it a thumbs up as…