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Chakwera’s administration working towards restoration of lost companies and factories

June 2, 2024

* Some of the challenges the country is facing generates from the selling of factories and banks * That would have assisted to control the country’s currency. I do not have time to fight with anyone * But to ensure that the lost economy is restored — the companies and factories that were sold should be brought back By Elia Chibwe, MANA At the launch of Magwero Industrial Park project at Area 55 in Lilongwe Lilongwe yesterday, President Lazarus…

Six arrested for theft of Illovo Sugar Malawi irrigation equipment

June 1, 2024

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* Police first intercepted Yohane Sakala, 28, at Thabwa Police checkpoint with 150 metres of electric cable * The suspect confessed to stealing the cable and identified five accomplices who will appear in court soon to face theft charges * Chikwawa Police have intensified security measures to prevent further vandalism and theft of Illovo irrigation equipment By Leah Malimbasa, MANA Chikwawa Police Station has arrested six individuals for allegedly stealing irrigation equipment from Illovo Nchalo Estate’s fields of 412,…

‘Malawi Government to be sole recruiter of Israel labour export’

June 1, 2024

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Labour Minister Agnes NyaLonje at the press briefing * The MoU aims at promoting the protection of the labour rights, including safety, health and welfare of Malawian workers * From recruitment, selection and placement with specific employers upon arrival and throughout employment until returning to Malawi By Robert Katuli, MANA Private recruitment agencies will no longer be involved in the recruitment of labourers expected to work in Israel, as Malawi Government will be the sole recruiter. Minister of Labour,…

Malawi, USA celebrate 60 years of diplomatic friendship

May 31, 2024

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A toast for the future by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Charge d’Affaires Amy Diaz * All Malawians and Americans must dream with their hearts by reaffirming commitment in the next 60 years of partnership * Let us plant a new garden where transparency, inclusivity and accountability flourish in both countries * So that decisions which determine our future are not made by a few elites but with the full consent and participation of our electorates By Elia Chibwe,…

MACRA lost US$20 million through court disputes over Revenue Assurance System

May 31, 2024

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MACRA Director General Daud Suleman * The project was first introduced in the country 10 years ago but some agents thought MACRA was intending to install spying machine * We are going to follow the Directors of Agents wherever they are —Bahamas, Las Vegas — we will find them in order for us to collect the said amount By Tione Andsen, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has bemoaned that court disputes over the implementation of Revenue Assurance System…

US-funded Malawi Transport & Land Compact officially rolled out

May 30, 2024

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* Concluded this morning at Mzonde in the area of Senior Chief Kalolo in Lilongwe * The projects signifies government’s commitment to improving the country’s infrastructure and the livelihood of Malawians * Ensuring improved transport through the construction of road networks which will help subsistence farmers Maravi Express At the launch of the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact 2, also known as the Malawi Transport & Land Compact, President Lazarus Chakwera expressed his gratitude to the United States…

Speaker appeals for the completion of offices at Parliament

May 30, 2024

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* China was supposed to help us with offices for the Members of Parliament as well as members of staff * We want chairpersons of various parliamentary committees and commissioners to have their own offices where they can operate from and engage with the public By Sellah Singini, MANA Speaker of Parliament, Catherine Gotani Hara has appealed to the government of China to complete the second phase of the parliament project, which includes the completion of offices at the…

First Lady commends work of International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Malawi

May 30, 2024

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* The crises Malawi is experiencing are beyond what the country is prepared for—First Lady * Plans to scale up community-based crisis-related response, mitigation, and preparedness are underway—IFRCRC By Gift Chiponde, MANA First Lady, Madame Monica Chakwera has expressed gratitude for the good work that the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRCRC), through the Malawi Red Cross Society, is doing in Malawi, especially after Cyclone Freddy and recent floods which hit the country. She made…

US government injects MK12 billion as additional humanitarian assistance towards Malawians affected by El Niño-induced drought

May 28, 2024

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* The funds will help WFP provide unconditional cash transfers for food assistance to about 300,000 people affected by El Niño * And 54,000 refugees and asylum seeker residing at Dzaleka Refugee Camp * As well as help transport and deliver 10,000 metric tonnes of maize, which Malawi government provided By Duncan Mlanjira The United States government stands steadfast in solidarity with Malawians who were affected by the El Niño-induced drought across the country — thus, through USAID, it…

New infectious diseases unit at Zomba Central Hospital to enhance the management of disease outbreaks

May 27, 2024

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* It’s vast space will be easier to separate patients suffering from different diseases rather than congesting them in one tent * Our experience during the CoVID-19 pandemic was bad — patients were crowded in tents and it was even hard to control the mobility of people Maravi Express Taking lessons from disease outbreaks such as the COVID-19 and cholera, government has constructed an infectious diseases unit at Zomba Central Hospital, which is expected to enhance the management of…