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Legendary author Wilbur Smith dies aged 88

November 14, 2021

Voice of America World-renowned writer, Wilbur Smith — whose decades-long career in writing specialized in historical fiction, taking readers from tropical islands to the jungles of Africa — died at his home in South Africa on Saturday aged 88, his office said. “We are sorry to announce that the beloved, global bestselling author Wilbur Smith passed away unexpectedly this afternoon at his Cape Town home, with his wife Niso by his side,” said a message posted on the author’s official Twitter…

South Africa’s former president FW de Klerk dies

November 11, 2021

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Frederik Willem (FW) de Klerk Maravi Express Former president of the Republic of South Africa, Frederik Willem (FW) de Klerk — the last white person to lead the country — has died at the age of 85, reports the BBC. De Klerk, who was also a key figure in the nation’s transition to democracy when was head of state between September 1989 and May 1994, had been diagnosed with cancer this year, the BBC quotes a spokesman as saying….

Malawi-Scotland governance strengthening partnership sponsors a publication on governance in Malawi

October 23, 2021

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Maravi Express Scotland Malawi Partnership (SMP) and its sister network in Malawi, Malawi Scotland Partnership (MaSP), have sponsored the publication of a 400+ page, peer reviewed literature on governance in Malawi, which is a new major collaboration as a part of their ‘Years of Governance Strengthening’ campaign. The publication, ‘Beyond Impunity: New Directions for Governance in Malawi’, will be accompanied by an eight-part webinars series exploring governance strengthening. It was edited by Kenneth R. Ross, Asiyati Lorraine Chiweza and…

ESCOM announces commencement of Malawi-Mozambique interconnection project

October 20, 2021

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The power supply plant at Phombeya substation By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has awarded key contracts for the construction of the 218kms transmission interconnector from Matambo substation under the Mozambique–Malawi interconnection project. Announcing this at a press briefing in Blantyre on Tuesday, ESCOM’s Senior Project Manager Alex Kaitane said an Indian contractor, L&T will do the construction works of transmission line and the extension of Phombeya substation in Balaka. While Chinese firm, Sinohydro will…

Malawi, Kenya renew bilateral agreements

October 19, 2021

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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta during a previous meeting with Chakwera By Alex Chitwere, MANA in Nairobi Malawi and Kenya have renewed commitment to bilateral relations following the end of the 3rd Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC) on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Principal Secretary, Luckie Sikwese said the session — which involved officials from the two governments — focused on reviewing relations the two have enjoyed over the years and how they…

Malawi, Egypt set guidelines for development

October 17, 2021

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Ambassador Mohamed Elsharif inspecting a Guard of Honour By Patricia Kapulula, MANA Malawi and Egypt have agreed to develop guidelines with goals and aspirations that would help the two countries to achieve social economic development. Egyptian Ambassador to Malawi, Mohamed Elsharif told journalists at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Wednesday after he presented his letters of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera. He said the guidelines will work towards overcoming social economic obstacles that people of the two countries facing….

Malawian missing in Monday’s cruise boat fire accident in South Africa

October 12, 2021

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The gutted cruise boat By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian Michael Phiri, 51, who is a chef of a cruise boat, Shamayanzi Luxury Houseboat that caught fire on Monday and claimed two lives, is reported to be still missing. A statement today (Tuesday) from that country’s Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu confirms that the tragic accident that took place on Lake Jozini near Pongola in northern KwaZulu-Natal, claimed the life of a German tourist and a crew member. In her condolence,…

South Africa to import plastic waste to meet needs of the industry

September 19, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi can decide to take advantage of cleaning up plastic waste following South Africa’s plans to import plastic waste in order to meet the plastic industry’s needs. A report by that country’s Daily Maverick online publication, South Africa — which also struggles to deal with its own waste — recycles only 14% of its plastic waste but the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is opening up applications for the commodities import. Daily Maverick’s…

FDH Financial Holdings CEO William Mpinganjira amongst Reputational Poll International’s 50 most reputable bank CEO’s in Africa

September 19, 2021

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Mpinganjira, on the list together with Moroccan billionaire banker Othman Benjellouna * He was appointed Group CEO for FDH Financial Holdings Limited in September 2020 * He is among the top executives who have done sterling work in revolutionising the banking sector * Also on the list are two other Malawian banking executives that include National Bank CEO, Macfussy Kawawa By Duncan Mlanjira At only 37 years of age, FDH Financial Holdings Plc Group Chief Executive Officer, William Mpinganjira…

Mary’s Meals feeds 30% of over 1m Malawian learners; As it reaches milestone of serving more than 2m children in 19 countries

September 9, 2021

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Proud Founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow with some of beneficiary kids * More than 335,143 children served in Zambia; 125,414 in Kenya and 144,208 in Liberia * Mary Meal’s founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow to attend virtual celebratory event to be held in Kenya * It will be broadcast at 8pm CAT and open to all through: marysmeals.org/2-million * “When we set out on this path nearly 30 years ago we were overwhelmed by people’s goodness in donating” By Duncan Mlanjira International school…