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World Bank’s development arm commits US$50 Million for Mpatamanga Hydropower Project
April 18, 2024
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* The World Bank is impressed with the efforts being done by the Government of Malawi * Mainly looking at the potential the ATM strategy has to enhance the country’s economy By Mike van Kamande in Washington DC  Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which is a development arm of the World Bank Group that offers guarantees, commits itself in helping Malawi with resources for the Mpatamanga Hydropower Project. Speaking after a meeting with MIGA officials on the sidelines of…

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Israel-based interns dreaming of their own agricultural enterprises in Malawi
April 18, 2024
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Malawi delegation at the agricultural labour deal * Alexander Makanjira is interested in going into agriculture, mainly greenhouse vegetable production including tomatoes and cabbage  * Nellie Sapao dreams of Aloe Vera production and processing mainly in the cosmetology sector MANA in Tel Aviv Malawi graduates from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) on the LUANAR-Kinneret Internship Programme at the Mashav International Agricultural Training Center are dreaming of their own enterprises and other entrepreneurial projects on their return…

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Justice Chikopa sworn in as Deputy Chief Justice
April 18, 2024
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* I must thank the Judiciary, under the enlightened guide of the Chief Justice Mzikamanda, for successfully completing the functional review that resulted in Justice Chikopa’s approval for this appointment By Sellah Singini, MANA After the swearing-in ceremony today of Deputy Chief Justice Lovemore Chikopa at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, President Lazarus Chakwera has described the appointment as a remarkable step towards strengthening the judicial system in the country. Chakwera said the position of the Deputy Chief Justice should…

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Salima Sugar opens market for distributors
April 17, 2024
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Trade Minister shows the retail packets now ready for the shops * Malawi is a sugar exporter but last year production was seriously affected by Cyclone Freddy that led to scarcity of sugar in the country since December  * Salima sugar has started its cycle today and we are flooding the market with sugar at normal prices and people will not scramble for the commodity anymore By Lekereni Chinkhota, MANA As one way of dealing with scarcity and exorbitant…

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Justice Lovemore Chikopa SC appointed Deputy Chief Justice
April 17, 2024
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Maravi Express In pursuant to Section 111 (2) of the Constitution of Malawi, President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Justice of Appeal, Lovemore Chikopa SC as Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of Malawi. This was announced in a statement by the Secretary to the President & Cabinet, Colleen Zamba. Meanwhile, the Chief Justice, Justice Rizine Mzikamanda has reaffirmed the commitment of the Judiciary to uphold the Constitution and ensure independent, professional, and impartial management of electoral cases in the…

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Chakwera orders mandatory training for civil servants
April 17, 2024
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* As he officially launches Malawi School of Government at Kanengo campus in Lilongwe  * We deemed it necessary to establish the Malawi School of Government to provide essential training for civil servants By Leonard Masauli, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has issued a directive for the compulsory training of all civil servants to enhance efficiency and ensure effective quality service delivery for Malawian citizens. He made this announcement during the official launch of the Malawi School of Government at…

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Chakwera meets ATM Ministers ahead of ATM promotion week
April 17, 2024
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Chakwera arriving at his Capital Hill offices * We will have investors specifically the financing institutions such as banks  * Who will tell us what services they have to help Malawians to invest in the agriculture sector—Minister Kawale By Sella Singini, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Tuesday held several engagements including meeting ministers responsible for Agriculture, Tourism and Mining (ATM) ahead of ATM strategy promotion week scheduled from Friday, April 19-27 April at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in…

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Mulanje’s Othakarhaka Foundation continues strengthening its partnership with University of Michigan’s MBA programme
April 16, 2024
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* 8th cohort of the US university MBA students just completed their 3 week research project for their dissertations * The research programme started in 2018 after former MBA student took part in Othakarhaka Girls Empowerment Camp * The exchange visits followed between Othakarhaka founder Idah Mwango and University of Michigan’s faculty managers Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Founded merely as a charity group in 2012, Mulanje-based Othakarhaka Passing on the Kindness Foundation has made many strides over the years…

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Chakwera recognises tobacco farmers as the country’s economic drivers as 2023/2024 tobacco market for opens
April 15, 2024
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* I will make sure I fight for farmers because I understand that they are the key players in the realization of MW2063  * That seeks to make Malawi an independent middle income economy  By Sheminah Nkhoma & Wanangwa Tembo, MANA At the official opening of the 2023/24 Tobacco Market at Chinkhoma Auction Floors in Kasungu today, President Lazarus Chakwera has recognised tobacco farmers as the country’s economic drivers because they generate the much needed forex for importing essential…

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The departed Senior Chief Kapoloma has left a gap which would not be easy to fill—Paramount Chief Kawinga
April 15, 2024
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* We have lost a great man in the name of Senior Chief Kapoloma * He really loved his duties as a leader — he never abused his powers By Martin Chiwanda, MANA Senior Chief Kapoloma of Machinga, who died in the late hours of Saturday at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre where he was receiving medical attention, has been hailed for working tirelessly to  ensure peace and unity in his area. Speaking on behalf of the bereaved family…

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