Standard Bank supports Malawi Investment Forum with K50 million

Standard Bank CE Phillip Madinga hands over the cheque to Minister Chithyola Banda * Standard Bank is committed in supporting government to attract investors * We believe that Malawi is our home and we drive her growth * So, in driving the growth we are excited to to support the Ministry of Trade * Because it is through this Investment Forum that we will grow our economy as a country Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Simplex Chithyola…

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WHO director general lifts public health emergency of international concern status for CoVID-19

* The news does not mean CoVID-19 is over as a global health threat—Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus * Several PHEICs have not been related to pandemics, and several sustained epidemics have not been assigned PHEIC status By Duncan Mlanjira Following a recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) emergency committee for CoVID-19, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has confirmed that CoVID-19 will no longer be categorized a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).   A statement from…

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Celebrations as King Charles and Queen Camilla crowned

* I come not to be served, but to serve—the King in his first prayer after reaching the abbey * We are here to crown a King, and we crown a King to serve—the Archbishop of Archbishop of Canterbury * The King of Kings, Jesus Christ, was anointed not to be served, but to serve * He creates the unchangeable law that with the privilege of power comes the duty to serve By Sean Coughlan, royal correspondent & James…

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Malawi troops form part of King Charles’ coronation parade

* The UK and Malawi have enjoyed a longstanding defence partnership * The MDF troops’ participation in the coronation of the UK’s new Commander-in-Chief is a huge honour—British High Commissioner * It will be incredible not only for me but my comrades from Malawi and beyond to parade—Major Thokozani Moffat By Duncan Mlanjira Ten members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) are in London as part of the Commonwealth Parade during the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and…

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President Chakwera vows to uphold press freedom

* Freedom of expression and freedom of the press is not just a right * It is a sacred responsibility we must take seriously, because the promotion and protection of all other rights depends on it By Susan Hara & Sarah Munthali, MANA At the commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday, President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged that his administration will continue to promote and protect freedom of expression as a driver for all human rights. Chakwera…

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Airtel Africa, UNICEF reaffirm commitment to accelerate access to quality education across Africa

* The joint commitment aims to ensure that every child reaches their full potential * Airtel Africa is cognizant of the great value education contributes to our nations across the continent * Which is why we are very deliberate in promoting education and empowering our people By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa and UNICEF launched a US$57 million 5-year academic partnership in 2021, to accelerate the roll-out of digital learning for children by connecting schools to the internet and ensuring…

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High Commission in SA to host Malawi Investment Forum to impress on potential international investors

Malawi High Commissioner to South Africa, Her Excellency, Stella Ndau * From May 24-25 at The Emperors Palace, Kempton Park in Johannesburg * Under the theme ‘A Prosperous Malawi Through Strategic Investment Partnerships’ * First time of its kind for Malawi to host such a platform for potential investors in South Africa and beyond * Aimed at engaging with high ranking government officials from key Ministries, Departments & Agencies, state-owned enterprises as well as private sector partners By Duncan…

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Malawi’s membership to Smart Africa Alliance beneficial—Chakwera

* Going digital is the only way to attain most of the social and economic developments both locally and globally * Digitalization and development are like twins — they may not have born on the same day but they go together * We joined the Smart Africa Alliance to learn from those using digitalization to enforce good developments in their respective countries By Lydia Maganga, MANA at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe President Lazarus Chakwera has stressed by joining the Smart…

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Energy Minister Matola urges African nations at Maputo international conference to believe in themselves

* It is time to encourage regional integration while also focusing on developing solutions from within * He made special acknowledgment of the achievement of Malawi’s EGENCO for bringing back Kapichira Hydro Power Station * Saying this demonstrates that many solutions can be found locally rather than relying solely on external expertise By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has told the 9th edition of the Mozambique Mining & Energy Conference (MMEC) taking place in Maputo from Wednesday…

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Sparc Systems invests K3m towards International ICT Day

Ward presents the cheque  * In the course of our business, we realised that there are few ladies in the technical field  * As a tech company, we have taken an initiative to motivate girls to venture into ICT as a way of bridging the gap  * Girls should be encouraged to take part in driving the digital economy  * We have been running free training — dubbed ‘Girls in ICT’ — over the past years and this is…

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