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Ascent Soccer U-16 girls leave a huge mark in their debut Europe tour

August 14, 2024

The team got featured on Icelandic TV * Attacking midfielder Faith Chinzimu led the way for Ascent with a whopping nine goals in six games * Including a stellar 60-yard solo run and score that earned the draw with Arsenal By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe-based Ascent Soccer academy, which is playing a pivotal role in the development of women’s football from the grassroots, sent its U-16 girls last month to Reykjavik, Iceland — Malawi’s first full female squad (junior or…

Bilateral talks between Chakwera and Nyusi set to address key areas of cooperation for Malawi and Mozambique

August 14, 2024

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* The MoU will focus on several critical areas of mutual interest, including the strengthening of the interconnection of 41 megawatts of power between the two countries * Beyond energy, the MoU will also cover aspects of infrastructure and trade and the refurbishment of the Nacala railway line, a vital transportation corridor for the region By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA in Maputo Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera arrived this morning at the Office of the President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi for…

National Construction Industry Council pounces on Chinese-owned construction site over non-compliance

August 14, 2024

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* The probe revealed a litany of violations, including failure to obtain necessary permits * As well as ignoring environmental impact assessments, and exploiting workers By Leonard Masauli, MANA National Construction Industry Council (NCIC) has pounced on a Chinese-owned construction site, over noncompliance orders and breach of laws related to construction. The Chinese national is reportedly constructing warehouse and offices at the site which is along the Bypass road in Lilongwe. However, NCIC said the Chinese national commenced his…

PLEM takes over Rumphi-Nyika Road construction project

August 13, 2024

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PLEM Managing Director, Jay Khrishnan * Our company has never failed to complete a project — I can assure you that we will complete it * The stretch from Chikwawa to Bembe will cost K29 billion funded by the Malawi Government By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA Roads Authority on Wednesday handed over construction of the 20km stretch of Rumphi-Nyika road to PLEM Construction replacing Unique Construction. Construction of the stretch from Chikwawa to Bembe will cost K29 billion, funded by…

Predicted La Niña weather phenomenon likely to affect the country’s tourism economy due to rising water levels of Lake Malawi

August 13, 2024

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* La Niña weather conditions have been predicted by the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services for the forthcoming rainy season * These cooler than usual temperatures disrupt global weather patterns because they cause it to become warmer * In southern Africa, humidity levels are expected to rise as this tropical country gets cooler during such periods By Leonard Masauli & Tione Andsen, MANA Stakeholders have warned that the predicted La Niña could wreak further havoc on the…

Meteorological Services Department commences production of 2024/25 seasonal forecast

August 13, 2024

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* At the beginning of the previous season, erratic rains were predicted accompanied by prolonged dry spells due to El Niño, which materialised * However, there is high chance of experiencing La Niña condition during the upcoming season * Which may lead to normal to above-normal rains in some parts of the country, especially over the southern half of Malawi Maravi Express The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has started working on the 2024/2025 seasonal rainfall…

Likoma police pleads with Lake Malawi fishermen to pay closer attention to weather forecast

August 12, 2024

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* As two fishermen went missing between Likoma and Chizumulu islands last Wednesday * After they were swept away by strong water currents when their boat engine developed a fault By Ireen Mseteka, MANA The Police at Likoma Island have reiterated their appeal to fishermen to pay closer attention to weather forecast and refrain from going into the waters against the warning by the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services. This follows an incident on Wednesday last week…

Medical expert Prof. Lutz Heide challenges UK’s The Guardian report alleging of substandard medicine in Malawi

August 12, 2024

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* We have published several studies showing that medicine quality in Malawi is actually better than in many other African countries * Citing only the incorrect, outdated information may unsettle patients and prevent them from seeking life-saving treatment By Patience Kapinda, MANA A recent article by The Guardian of the UK, highlighting the prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines in Africa, including Malawi, has been disputed by a leading expert in the field, former professor at the University of…

In unity you achieve a lot—Vice-President Michael Usi

August 12, 2024

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* As he attends the swearing in of Paul Kagame for a new term of office as Rwanda President * In unity you achieve a lot, its where someone plants, someone weeds, someone waters, someone applies fertilizer By Roy Nkosi, MANA in Kigali Vice-President Michael Usi has outlined the need for unity if Malawi is to achieve its development agenda. Usi who represented President Lazarus Chakwera at the inauguration ceremony of President Paul Kagame at Amahoro Stadium in the…

NICE, MEC equip entertainment artists to create soap operas that educate, entertain and inspire people on election information

August 10, 2024

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MEC Commissioner Francis Kasaira inspiring the artists * Artists have a vast audience reach, making them effective tools for disseminating crucial information and promoting behavioral change * Investing in creative talent allows them to produce soap operas that reflect the country’s unique cultural identity and addressing pressing social issues By Andrew Mwanandiye Tembo Ahead of the 2025 general elections, National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) in collaboration with the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) hosted a soap opera training program…