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Ministry of Natural Resources applauds stakeholders for inculcating into young minds climate change awareness

July 6, 2024

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* Your presence has made this day so blessed and so meaningful—nine-year-old Nohaviwa Levi of Montessori Private School * It signifies the spirit of togetherness and patriotism as the saying goes ‘United We Stand; Divided we Fall’ * We are all witnessing these challenges globally — so what are we waiting for? There is need for an immediate action to be taken other than folding our hands in this hopeless time By Duncan Mlanjira Secretary for Ministry Natural Resources…

Ministry of Natural Resources launches special publications to sensitise people on negative effects of invasive alien species

July 6, 2024

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* The destructive non-native plant and animal species that are deliberately imported or brought in by accident * Which are posing as one of the biggest threats to biodiversity and livelihoods * They can replace the native species and thus affecting the diversity of species in the environment By Duncan Mlanjira The Government, through the Ministry of Natural Resources & Climate Change and in collaboration with various development partners, has developed three main publications that sensitises efforts being undertaken…

World Bank’s IDEA programme to assist Digital Malawi Project expand its inclusive digital infrastructure targeting rural and underserved areas

July 6, 2024

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* It provides the necessary resources to enhance internet access, improve cybersecurity and support digital skills development * The initiative will create new opportunities for all Malawians and drive the country’s digital transformation forward By Duncan Mlanjira Through funding which the World Bank has approved for the implementation of phase 2 of Digital Malawi Acceleration Project, Digital Malawi emphasises that the programme is crucial in accelerating its digital transformation — as it provides the necessary resources to enhance internet…

Malawi earmarked for World Bank’s acceleration of digital inclusion for 180 million people across eastern and southern Africa

July 6, 2024

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* Digitalisation is one of the most potent tools available today to eradicate poverty on a livable planet * Yet the eastern and southern African region has the slowest pace of digitalisation globally * Only 64% of the population of the region is covered by high-speed internet, and just 24% of the population using the internet as of 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are three of eastern and southern Africa…

Malawi to benefit from Euro 15 million EU/ITU broadband mapping initiative

July 4, 2024

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The Malawi delegation at the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators in Kampala, Uganda * AfricaBBMaps is both a significant and opportune intervention that has the potential to bolster Malawi’s existing digital inclusion programs * It will enable data-driven decision-making for investments in digital infrastructure, promising a brighter future for ICT in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi is amongst 11 sub-Saharan African countries that have been selected to benefit from initiative by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to implement national…

Testimonies from Titukulane beneficiaries in Zomba attest of being developed from the resilience food assistance initiative

July 4, 2024

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* The activity was rolled out in 2019 with a pilot project in Zomba and Mangochi in 20 Traditional Authorities (T/A) * Covers several sectors such as agriculture, youth development, WASH and education By Duncan Mlanjira From their testimonies, beneficiaries of Titukulane initiative — a resilience food assistance activity funded by USAID, through the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance — attest that the project has developed them in attaining sustainable, equitable & resilient food and nutrition security. This was testified…

New Vice-President Michael Usi should prioritise honest counseling to Chakwera on the economy—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

July 3, 2024

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New Vice-President Michael Usi * Malawi cannot continue to present itself as a reckless spender from the fiscal perspective, with a muted voice from its Vice-President * Malawi cannot continue to rank high on global corruption index, with a muted voice from its Vice-President * Malawi cannot continue to have high unemployment rate for its youth and women, with a muted voice from its Vice-President By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi has concluded the 21-day of mourning for the departed…

Artists mourn loss of mentor and supporter, Lucius Banda

July 1, 2024

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* Late Lucius Banda was a catalyst for our growth at Artwork Lab Photography * He believed in us before we became popular and his support helped in establishing our business and reputation * His continuous support and interest in our brand gave us a voice, boosted our credibility and introduced us to high profile audiences By Esther Ndhlozi, MANA The country’s established and upcoming artists are grieved by the passing on of Soldier Lucius Banda, the musical and…

Road Traffic Department warns truck operators not to over load vehicles on the roads

July 1, 2024

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* Most roads are being damaged because of overloading by operators — hence they are being subjected to fines * Weighbridges are over charging operators, saying they are not meant for income generating but are used for safety measures * They are not meant for income generating but providing guidance to operators to comply with loading limits for their vehicles By Tione Andisen, MANA Department of Road Traffic & Safety Services has warned truck owners and operators in the…

Over the years I’ve learnt so much from your kind and generous life—legendary musician Ray Harawa on Soldier Lucius Banda when he was alive

July 1, 2024

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Ray Harawa (2nd right) with Lucius in rare pictures seen of each other * I’ve learnt so much from your wisdom, knowledge and overstanding — I’ve learnt so much from so much of yours! * Upon his passing on, Ray Harawa just wrote: “I’m speechless! My Brother Lucius Banda, nditani?” By Duncan Mlanjira As the eulogies pour in over the death of Soldier Lucius Banda, with all being in deep esteem of what the celebrated music icon stood for,…