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Iceland for improved education and health sectors in Malawi
May 20, 2024
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* Iceland is investing in the education and health sectors in the country, targeting Mangochi District * The model is that Iceland concentrates on a particular area and see its impact * In Mangochi, they noted that there was high girls’ dropout rate in school hence the investment in education * Now, we have seen an improvement as the number of girls remaining in school has improved By Patricia Kapulula & Sellah Singini, MANA The government of Iceland has…

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National Youth Council formulating strategic plan to promote youth participation in MW2063 implementation
May 20, 2024
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* As stewards of tomorrow, the youth must be on the forefront driving change and shaping the future * Our strategic plan must align with MW2063 and youth policies that are in place * To empower young people to actively participate in the country’s development By Wakisa Myamba, MANA Programs Officer for National Youth Council of Malawi, Ashan Cossam says they are geared to promote youth participation in the implementation of the MW2063 national vision through a strategic plan…

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Chilima applauds Malawi Red Cross Society’s ‘Cycling for Humanity’ fundraising drive
May 20, 2024
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* We need to be part of the cause where initiatives have been taken to source money or goods for those in need * As we have done in the past, regardless of whether there is a disaster or not—Chilima By Moses Nyirenda, MANA Vice-President Saulos Chilima has hailed Malawi Red Cross Society for initiating a ‘Cycling for Humanity’ fundraising drive, which aims at raising funds in support of the Society’s efforts in carrying out emergency activities such as…

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Airtel Malawi introduces new security features to protect customers against money fraud; Removes one time password on MyAirtel App
May 20, 2024
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Airtel Malawi Managing Director Charles Kamoto * Introduces an SMS verification feature, which will send a free auto-generated message to the user’s mobile number * To authenticate ownership before logging into the app, thereby adding an extra layer of security By Duncan Mlanjira In order to protect customers against money fraud, Airtel Malawi Plc removed one time password on MyAirtel App Airtel and instead introduced new security features. The leading provider of mobile telecommunications services in Malawi, unveiled the…

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MANEB criticised over decision to suspend provision of some of its essential services
May 20, 2024
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* As it sets to administer examinations of PSLCE (May 22-24); JCE (June 4-13) and MSCE (July 2-26) * No Government service should be closed because of another service offering—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * You can not suspend operations — leave skeleton staff to be managing that—Fortune Chapingamanazuba By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) will be administering the 2024 national examinations starting on Wednesday, May 22-24 with Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE), provision of…

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Saddening reality of MCP’s continued political violence is deafening silence from Chakwera in condemning the acts—DPP
May 19, 2024
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The AFORD members that were attacked and reported the incident to police * This comes at a time when we are celebrating 30 years of democracy in this country * The DPP warns the MCP and its leadership that this is not the democracy that we fought for against one party state, the MCP state By Duncan Mlanjira The Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has condemned “in strongest terms” the continued political violence being perpetrated by members of the…

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‘Malawi stands to massively benefit from the 9th African Population Conference it will host from Monday’
May 18, 2024
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* To provide a platform for scientific discourse, research, and policy discussions on population dynamics * Malawians urged to utilise the economic opportunities presented by the conference, particularly in tourism and boosting local businesses Maravi Express Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, says as the host of the 9th African Population Conference, Malawi stands to massively benefit from this event, as it will provide a platform to showcase the country’s commitment to addressing challenges arising from…

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Met Department alerts fishermen from using small boats and canoes
May 17, 2024
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The table and map showing the forecasted Mwera winds and their level of severity (Level 6) * The winds are at times reaching 40km/h resulting in formation of high water waves of about 2m in height * Cold conditions currently being experienced will also persist into next week over most areas Maravi Express Strong Mwera winds are currently blowing on Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies which are expected to continue until Wednesday May 22 — thus the…

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Easy way of reporting faults to ESCOM through WhatsApp Chatbot
May 16, 2024
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* The self-service digital platform is part of ESCOM’s digitalisation of its services that was launched in February this year *That included digital mobile App named 360 degrees Digital Experience; an USSD service and a redesigned website for the seamless submitting of power faults By Duncan Mlanjira By saving the number +265886 302 774 on WhatsApp, customers can seamlessly report faults to Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM). The self-service digital platform is part of ESCOM’s digitalisation of its…

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Chakwera commends PMI and Pyxus Malawi for their efforts in making Malawi self-reliant in achieving food security
May 16, 2024
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* Malawi Agriculture Mechanisation initiative to assist smallholder farmers in improving crop yield and maintaining soil fertility through the use of tractors * PMI pledges its continued support for modern agricultural mechanization, school feeding programs and other initiatives Malawi News Agency President Lazarus Chakwera has launched the Malawi Agriculture Mechanisation initiative which has been funded by Philip Morris International (PMI) and to be implemented by Pyxus. He thus emphasized the importance of investing in agricultural mechanization to enhance Malawi’s agricultural…

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