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Rwandan genocide fugitive Kayishema was issued Malawian passport under the watch of Uladi Mussa as Home Affairs Minister in 2007

June 5, 2023

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* Mussa served as Home Affairs Minister & Internal Security from 2005 to November 2007 * Fulgence Kayishema acquired the Malawian passport in July 2007 By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawian passport, which Fulgence Kayishema — one of the fugitives most wanted for crimes they committed in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda — that he used to evade capture was issued under the watch of Uladi Mussa in July 2007 when he was Minister of Home Affairs…

Malawi adjusts some travel requirements related to CoVID-19 pandemic

June 5, 2023

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President Lazarus Chakwera led by example by getting vaccinated against the CoVID-19 * They have been made in light of current markedly decreased CoVID-19 situation in the country and globally * The public is, however, advised that CoVID-19 remains a public health threat * All countries, including Malawi, are expected to continue advocating for and applying necessary preventive * And other control measures such as CoVID-19 vaccination for high risk population groups By Duncan Mlanjira Effective Monday, June 5,…

Rwandan genocide fugitive Kayishema used Malawian passport to elude capture now arrested in South Africa

June 4, 2023

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Kayishema in court in South Africa (above) and his face on Malawian passport * Whilst in Eswatini, Kayishema began using a Malawian identity under the name Positani Chikuse * To regularly cross into South Africa and on December 21, 1999, he claimed asylum in Cape Town as a Burundian national, using the alias Fulgence Dende-Minani * Between 1999 and the present, he primarily resided in South Africa and in early 2000, he was granted a temporary residence permit By…

Malawi Police strongly warns public against harboring refugees as at it orders them to return to Dzaleka

June 4, 2023

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* The asylum seekers are being assisted by Malawians to desert Dzaleka camp * It is a crime to interfere with security agencies by harboring the returning refugees * Anyone found assisting them will be arrested and prosecuted By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Police Service has issued a strong statement ordering all refugees that were relocated to Dzaleka Refugee Camp to return immediately after taking note that they are going back to the cities and towns to continue doing business…

Association of Power Utilities of Africa hopeful to address solutions on challenges faced by Africa’s energy sector

June 4, 2023

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APUA Director General, Abel Tella * The meetings’ special focus will be the strategic leadership and the governance of the power sector * Power utilities are major player that should take the lead as their managers will have an open exchange with the association’s main sponsor, the African Development Bank By Fazilla Tembo Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA) Director General, Abel Tella has expressed hope that power challenges faced by African utility bodies can be addressed by…

Mnangagwa impressed with Malawi’s tea and macadamia production

June 3, 2023

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The two leaders during a press briefing at Sanjika Palace before Mnangagwa‘s departure * Malawi tea is consumed in our country and I am happy that you put in so much care and pay attention to detail to give us a high quality tea * Even macadamia nuts from Malawi are highly talked of in Zimbabwe * There are mutual opportunities that exists between the two countries in areas such as trade, agriculture, education and tourism By Brenda Nkosi,…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc geared to create more opportunities for its consumers

June 3, 2023

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Illovo’s investiment towards MUST’s IT services * Illovo has spent over K2.5 billion in the last two and a half years in CSR and CVS * CSR is about sharing value created by the business while CSV is creating value through business done jointly with stakeholders By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Malawi Stock Exchange-listed company, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc says it is and will continue embracing corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate shared vision (CSV) to fulfill their mandate of…

NICO Group joins huge support from corporates towards EGENCO’s hosting of Power Utilities meetings with K12m investment

June 3, 2023

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NICO Group and EGENCO officials captured during the symbolic cheque presentation * Our manufacturing, mining, and agriculture industries need energy to operate successfully * NICO Group is a key contributor to national development and an advocate for economic growth * This sponsorship is a further indication of the Group’s commitment towards that drive By Victor Singano Jnr In appreciation of the role that Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) plays in driving the country’s economy through the energy as an enabler…

Mnangagwa for long-lasting strategies to mitigate impact of disasters

June 2, 2023

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* As he hands over another consignment of assorted items to affected households to support in their rebuilding process * Such as cement bags, blankets, flour, kitchen utensils, soap, among others * As a starter, my government supported Malawi with 300 metric tonnes of food items to support the affected households with immediate need By Memory Chatonda, MANA President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emerson Mnangagwa has implored upon the Malawi government to develop long lasting strategies to mitigate…

World Bank approves US$265 for agricultural commercialization

June 2, 2023

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| Agriculture, National, News

* To benefit eastern and southern African countries it finances — Malawi, Comoros, Kenya, Somalia, Madagascar and Tanzania * The program will scale up many of the successful interventions and approaches of Malawi’s Agricultural Commercialisation Project By Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA The World Bank has approved US$265 million (approximately K265 billion) to scale up agriculture commercialisation and improve the food systems resilience program (FSRP) for eastern and southern African countries it finances that include Malawi, Comoros, Kenya, Somalia, Madagascar and…