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MP Lipipa hails MACRA for state-of-the-art ICT lab to be constructed at Zingwangwa Secondary School in Blantyre

May 26, 2024

* As the world advances in technology, Malawi must follow suit by making sure its young generation are technologically savvy * The project aligns with the MW2063 national vision, which is youth-centric and puts digitalization at the heart of the nation’s transformation Malawi News Agency (MANA) At the groundbreaking of the construction of a state-of-the-art computer laboratory at Zingwangwa Secondary School, Member of Parliament (MP) for Blantyre City South, Noel Lipipa hailed Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) for considering…

Farmers in Karonga warned against drying rice on M1 Road

May 25, 2024

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* People need to know that doing this is putting the lives of so many road users in danger—Council chairperson * We have no choice — the soil around our homes is still too moist and the only place where we can dry our rice is on the tarmac—farmer By George Mponda, MANA Karonga District Council chairperson, Misheck Mwaijengo has warned farmers to stop drying their rice on the sidewalks of M1 Road to avoid accidents. This is coming…

MEC’s state-of-the-art electoral management devices arrive

May 25, 2024

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* To be used to train more than 15,000 technicians on how to operate the devices * Who will in turn train others for the registration process for the 2025 general elections By Paul Madise, MANA A consignment of 288 of state-of-the-art 6500 electoral management devices (EMD) which Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) procured, has arrived today well ahead of the 2025 General Elections. Speaking at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) when he received the consignment, MEC’s Commissioner Emmanuel Fabiano said…

CEAR engages Lilongwe District Council to relocate encroachers of railway reserve to complete rail rehabilitation

May 25, 2024

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* As Nkaya-Lilongwe railway operations set to resume soon as rehabilitation is near complete * Council assures CEAR it will engage all the business committees who are plying their businesses along the rail line By Andrew Mkonda, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Central East African Railways Company Limited (CEAR) has asked Lilongwe District Council to remove and relocate people who had encroached the railway reserve to pave way for completion of rail rehabilitation. A statement from CEAR says…

Chakwera to open 34th Malawi International Trade Fair tomorrow

May 22, 2024

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* Exhibition will showcase various industries and sectors that exemplify the private sector—MCCCI * Participants should expect to gain comprehensive insights into the local competitive landscape * And make informed business strategy adjustments based on market trends Maravi Express The Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC) will tomorrow open the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair at Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre, which will be celebrated under the theme ‘Boosting Malawi’s Export Capacity through Enhanced Production’ On its part,…

Karonga livestock owners snub district council by continuing to let their cattle freely roam around streets of Karonga Town

May 22, 2024

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* They are causing inconveniences as commuters are being forced to wait for the cattle to cross the road * It is a very serious problem around town as in some cases residents wake up to find cattle sleeping on their lawns * Some even go further to bring their cattle for feeding at the District Commissioner’s office lawn By George Mponda, MANA Following complaints by motorists, cyclists and homeowners of the nuisance free roaming of cattle around streets…

Icelandic Prime Minister visit marks 35th Anniversary of fruitful and productive partnership and cooperation

May 21, 2024

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* Benediktsson commended the Malawi government for its dedication in producing tangible results * Through the projects that his government is carrying out in Mangochi at Koche Primary School * The government of Iceland also funded the construction of teachers houses, administration block, classroom blocks * And water kiosks at the Koche school as well as Mangochi District Hospital’s maternity wing Maravi Express The visit to Malawi by Prime Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson marks 35th Anniversary of fruitful…

TNM invests into 3 additional fibre cable routes to counter internet disruptions by beyond-its-control sea cable cuts

May 21, 2024

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TNM CEO Hebert Michel during the press briefing * As the Malawian mobile network operator swiftly restores recently disrupted internet service through sea cable cuts * The additional three routes are designed to provide resilience to the TNM internet in the event of future similar incidences By Duncan Mlanjira Over the past week, TNM customers experienced exasperatingly slow and intermittent internet services, which the company apologised for and explained that it was due to disruption by cuts to under-sea…

Iceland’s Prime Minister’s visit to Malawi a blessing—Chakwera

May 20, 2024

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* Iceland is one country in the developed world whose journey from poverty to prosperity is a source of inspiration and worthy for Malawi’s emulation * Bjarni Benediktssoni said his government is looking forward in exploring new avenues to cooperate with the Malawi Government Maravi Express At the State Banquet held this evening at Kamuzu Palace in honour of Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktssoni, President Lazarus Chakwera described his visit to Malawi as a blessing, saying the country stands…

Technology services fundamental right for all—Minister of Youth & Sports

May 20, 2024

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* As he presided over construction of ICT computer lab under Connect A School (CAS) project * The project will see such laboratories being established in 75 schools, including 73 CDSS * One national government secondary school and one pilot primary school across the country By George Bulombola & George Mponda, MANA Minister of Youth & Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire has emphasised that access to digital services and technology is a fundamental right for all and not just a privilege…