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Malawi elected 2nd vice-chairperson of AU Specialised Technical Committee on ICT
October 26, 2019
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By Duncan Mlanjira  Malawi has replaced South Africa as the 2nd Vice-Chairperson of the Africa Union Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Communication and Information Technology (ICT) during the third Ordinary Session held from October 22-25 in Sharm El Sheikh in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Minister of Information, ICT and Cvic Education, Mark Botomani, represented the Malawi at the conference which called on all AU member countries to build consensus on integrated connectivity roadmap, establish a continental cyber security…

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Russia should do what history failed, Peter Mutharika tells the Russia-Africa Economic Summit
October 24, 2019
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Malawi President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika On Thursday 24th October 2019 addressed the Russia-Africa Economic Summit in Sochi; Russia. Speaking before fellow heads of states and government, President Mutharika said time has come for Russia to do what history has failed to do over the years, marking a new birth for African. Mutharika told delegates to the Russia-Africa summit that Africans deserve dignity and respect which has the been denied to them by some of its friends, who have…

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Famous Brazilian filmmaker Iara Lee to film C.O.D.E. Sangala’s Music Against Malaria NGO Cultural Festival
October 24, 2019
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By Duncan Mlanjira Famous Brazilian filmmaker Iara Lee is in the country to among others, film performing artist C.O.D.E. Sangala’s Music Against Malaria Cultural Festival set for Saturday, October 26 at College of Medicine Sports Complex Hall in Blantyre from 6pm to midnight in aid of the children’s ward at Chikwawa District Hospital. Sangala said Lee contacted him after she saw a poster on social media of the festival and the online appeal to well wishers for funding for…

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Russia-Africa summit: How Putin is challenging the US and China in new continental race
October 24, 2019
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By David Brennan, Newsweek President Vladimir Putin has welcomed dozens of African leaders to a new summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, representing a significant milestone in Russia’s ongoing outreach project to the continent. At the two-day Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum Putin will be hoping to gain an edge on the other powers vying for influence and commercial opportunities in Africa, including the US and China. Africa has massive economic and political potential. Around 60 percent…

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APM holds private talks with with Russian leader Putin
October 24, 2019
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By Jennifer Mpango Host for the 2019 Russia-Africa Summit, President Vladimir Putin, had private talks with African leaders including Malawi’s Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika ahead of the opening of the conference to discuss politics and business “worth billions of dollars”. President Mutharika met Putin at the Sirius Park of Science and Art in Sochi; Russia in the private meeting that lasted for 30 minutes.  President Mutharika is leading the Malawi delegation at the Russia-Africa summit  and the focus of…

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Ace wildlife photographer Ismail Shariff predicts good times for Wildlife Conservation in Malawi
October 23, 2019
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Ismail Shariff, who visited Kazakhstan for a conference on Snow Leopard recently, pours out his heart to Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui about the efforts needed to conserve wildlife on the planet earth. Hyderabad, the southern Indian city is not just popular for Charminar, Biryani, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal and P. V Sindhu but Hyderabad is also famous for internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer Ismail Shariff. In this candid conversation for The Maravi Express, Ismail Shariff exhibits his passion…

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President Peter Mutharika Attends the Official Opening Of The Russia-Africa Economic Summit Presided Over By President Putin
October 23, 2019
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Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika  on Monday, 21 October 2019 attended the official opening of the Russia-Africa Economic Summit taking place at the Olympic Park in Sochi , Russia. According to Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov , President Mutharika  joined other 42 heads of state  and governments. All  54 African states are in attendance either led by their leaders or representatives. Addressing the African leaders and business gurus at the opening of the Summit, President Putin said Russia currently…

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Multiple airlines in South Africa forced to ground aircraft
October 22, 2019
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  By simplerlying.com  Regulators in South Africa have forced some carriers in the region to ground parts of their fleet. The move has come after an audit conducted by maintenance firm South African Airways Technical. Two of the carriers that have been impacted by the order are South African Airways (SAA) and Comair. Flight Global reports air that the regulators took action on the firms after irregular findings. In response, South African Airways has been preparing to operate an…

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Samuel Eto’o’s son hopes to emulate his father’s greatness
October 21, 2019
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By Angu Lesley, kick442.com Cameroon Cameroon’s 17-year old sensation Etienne Eto’o Pineda hopes to return to the Cameroon national football team and match the greatness of his father. Speaking to kick442.com before his departure from Brazil to Spain, the Spanish side Mallorca Under-17 team captain sounded relaxed despite being one of six European based players who didn’t make Cameroon’s World cup squad. “As I have already said, It was a pleasure to meet these great persons and team mates….

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Middle East journalist praises story on breast cancer by Maravi Express; contributes own article
October 21, 2019
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By Jennifer Mpango After reading a story on Maravi Express about the Breast Cancer Awareness Carnival being organised by Breast Care Ltd on October 27, journalist Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui based in the Middle East, has praised the way the story was handled. “I regularly follow The Maravi Express I particularly like the variety of coverage and pages like Health,” said Mohiuddin Siddiqui, who is a felicitated senior journalist, political analyst and columnist based in Oman. “The report…

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