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Philip Morris International continues to enhance smoke-free products which will one day replace cigarettes

August 26, 2022

The much acclaimed ‘IQOS’ * The best decision any smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether * PMI does not offer such smoke-free products to people who have never used tobacco or nicotine products * Switching to a smoke-free product is a better choice than continuing to smoke By Duncan Mlanjira One of biggest buyers of Malawi’s tobacco, Philip Morris International (PMI) continues to inculcate a smoke-free world by offering a variety of quality, scientifically…

Leading SADC opens up Malawi for more international trade—Chakwera

August 19, 2022

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Chakwera in Kinshasa * SADC meetings gave opportunities for Malawi to interact with all manner of Ministries, departments and agencies * We were able to mobilize the whole region to act together combatting insecurity in neighboring Mozambique * Regional integration will happen when countries are able to trade amongst themselves By Wallace Chipeta, MANA in Kinshasa, DRC President Lazarus Chakwera’s one-year tenure as chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC), Malawi stands to gain a lot in the short…

Positive news for Malawi regarding HIV/AIDS response; New infections decreased by 61% in 2021

August 12, 2022

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* The country expanded HIV treatment with a focus on reaching both women and their partners through antenatal care * Malawi also saw a considerable decline in tuberculosis-related deaths * By 2020, Malawi had achieved 90–90–90 targets for HIV testing and treatment * Alongside Botswana, Eswatini, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe for eastern and Southern Africa Maravi Express New data from UNAIDS on the global HIV response reveals that during the last two years of CoVID-19 and other global crises,…

Malawi launches Agribusiness Deal Room with a call for bold investment towards agricultural transformation ahead of 2022 AGRF in Rwanda

August 11, 2022

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Dessalegn with President Chakwera on his visit to Malawi * Guest of honor was former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Dessalegn * Current Board chairperson of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and AGRF Partners Group * Ministry of Agriculture is championing several policy reforms all meant to create a conducive environment for the business of agriculture * Dessalegn commended President Chakwera’s leadership in the commitment to the country’s agricultural transformation By Duncan Mlanjira In line…

MUST, University of Botswana to collaborate on innovation and entrepreneurship

August 11, 2022

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The virtual MoU signing ceremony * Time is now ripe for institutions of higher education in the SADC to stimulate economic growth of the region * As people in the region face similar challenges — hence the need to look for solutions together * Through this collaborations, Malawi and Botswana can easily meet the Africa Agenda 2063 and the United Nation’s SDGs By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…

Malawian UK Nurses Association holds fundraiser towards supporting health inequalities in both Malawi and UK

August 9, 2022

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* To assist towards refurbishment of 1A male surgical ward at Kamuzu Central Hospital * The ward is congested, as it is designed to accommodate 45 patients but instead admits 120 patients By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian UK Nurses Association (MUNA), an embodiment of like-minded Malawian physicians based in the UK, held their first-ever fundraising event on Saturday, August 6 in Maidstone, to address one of its objective of addressing health inequalities they have invested interest back home and their…

Criminalization same-sex relationships by consensual partners attracting homophobic violence and arbitrary arrests

August 7, 2022

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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance’s Eric Sambisa George Kachimanga at the press conference * As Nyasa Rainbow Alliance reveals abuses perpetrated by some Malawi Police officers * Include unlawful detention, extortion, threats of disclosure of confidential information, denial of legal protection and physical violence in detention By Duncan Mlanjira In asking the Malawi Government to repeal laws that criminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults, Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA) has revealed that there have been persistent reports of human rights violations of…

Government asked to repeal laws that criminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults

August 7, 2022

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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance’s Eric Sambisa George Kachimanga at the press conference * Malawi is a secular state which cannot use religious doctrine as a yardstick for interpreting the Constitution * We reject any attempt by our authorities to impose religious doctrine in a bid to limit the enjoyment of human rights by its citizens * On account that Malawi has a liberal constitution which guarantees its citizens the enjoyment of human rights * It would be out of order…

New Britain High Commissioner pledges continue support to Malawi

August 6, 2022

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High Commissioner Ritchie inspecting a Guard of Honour * There is a need to work together to strengthen Malawi’s economy * Focus on micro economic stability and working with the IMF and World Bank * I would really love to focus on encouraging greater private sector growth because that is the best way to grow the economy By Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA After presenting her letters of letters of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on…

Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships now open from August 2 to November 1

August 3, 2022

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One of this year’s Chevening Scholarship recipients Chimwemwe Masano receiving her Final Award letter from Halksworth at British High Commission, Lilongwe * The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible Master’s degree at any UK university * Whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences * Chevening seeks to build an international community of people who are committed to working together to drive positive change By Duncan…