Category: Maravi

* Celebrated under the theme; ‘Midwives at the Heart of Respectful and Family-Centred Maternity Care’ * Limbe Health Centre described as a ‘centre of excellence’ in as far as robust provision for reproductive health service is concerned By Duncan Mlanjira Communities of Blantyre District are being sensitised of the importance of expectant mothers to patronise health centres for their child delivery as a means to promote and enhance safe motherhood. The campaign is part of a health outreach programme…

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* We have built on previous gains and made tremendous strides in strengthening compliance.People are beginning to appreciate the need to operate legally * Operating without a valid license constitutes non-compliance and is subject to penalties, NGOs must operate with a license. It’s not optional, it’s a legal requirement By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Non-Governmental Organisation Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has reported a significant increase in compliance among NGOs operating in Malawi, following a strategic drive to improve registration, licensing, and…

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Mining Minister Zikhale Ng’oma during the press briefing yesterday in Lilongwe * It highlights Mining Ministry’s commitment to attracting investment and supporting the artisanal and small-scale mining sub-sector * It brings together stakeholders from various sectors to develop actionable solutions for the growth and sustainability of the mining sector By Patience Longwe, MANA The Ministry of Mining is set to host its second Malawi Mining Investment Forum (MMIF2025) at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on April…

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* The world’s two biggest economies are now locked in a trade war unlike anything we’ve seen for decades — this could get awkward * President Trump seems to believe tariffs can be used to reduce China’s global influence or at least check its rise * The IMF concludes that tariffs will do none of these things in the short-term but will inflict immense economic damage to the United States and many other countries with which it trades By…

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* Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang leads at 3,419 votes (25%) with Magreta at 3,055 (22%) * The voting platform still open for the public through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote whose nomination deadline is set for April 15, 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira As of 15h00 this afternoon, Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Triza Magreta was closing in on leading Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang, who has 3,419 votes (25%) with the Malawian at 3,055 (22%) on nomination list for…

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* But as it departs, it will continue to trigger significant rainfall over many of Southern Region areas into tomorrow, March 13 * Next update will be issued this afternoon at 4pm as DCCMS continues to monitor Jude’s movement and strength By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) reports that tropical cyclone Jude is expected to exit Malawi by this afternoon through Nsanje. However, the DCCMS as the cyclone departs, it will continue to…

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* For her outstanding 2023/24 season, scoring 19 goals in Division 1 Féminine for her former club Paris St. Germanie (PSG) * And netting six goals in 12 UEFA Champions League appearances that earned her the D1 Arkema Player of the Season award By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers captain, Tabitha Chawinga, who plies her trade with Olympique Lyonnais Féminin in France, has been honoured with two accolades at the Malawi Sports Awards 2024 — Sportswoman of the Year and…

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* Asks universities in the country to strive in producing well-baked students that should work anywhere in the world * We want our degrees to be equal to that of China, USA and other countries * Pledges her Ministry will soon be tabling Education Bill in Parliament to sanitise education systems in the country * On top of checking on the mushrooming of fake universities, buying of degrees and shortcuts in acquiring tertiary education By Solister Mogha, MANA &…

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Most major road infrastructure projects in Malawi, which the government of Lazarus Chakwera is implementing, are entering their closing lap. With the guidance of Minister of Transport & Public Works, Jacob Hara, the Ministry and the Roads Authority Malawi over the past three years completed the projects despite challenges experienced midway. New projects already with background works completed or in advanced stage include; Balaka to Liwonde road, Liwonde to Matawale road, Kaunda road, Chendawaka road Chigwirizano to Chileka road…

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