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WHO supports Malawi with K62.2m worth of pediatric severe acute malnutrition kits

April 9, 2024

* The current infant mortality rate for Malawi in 2024 is 31 deaths per 1000 live births, which is a 4.2% decline from 2023 * The infant mortality rate for Malawi in 2023 was 33 deaths per 1,000 live births, a 5.1% decline from 2022 By Kondwani Magombo, MANA World Health Organisation (WHO) has supported Malawi government with 48 kits of pediatric severe acute malnutrition (PEDSAM) worth K62.2 million to address the challenges posed by pediatric severe acute malnutrition…

MEC submits notice of gazette for new constituency and council ward boundaries

April 9, 2024

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* 229 Parliamentary Constituencies (up from 193 in 2019) * 509 Council Wards (up from 462 in 2019) Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has submitted its gazette notice for new constituency boundaries, registration centres, constituency tally centres and district tally centres. In summary there are 229 Parliamentary Constituencies (up from 193 in 2019); 509 Council Wards (up from 462 in 2019) and 6,344 registration centres (up from 5,002 in 2019) Constituency tally centres for receiving and tabulating results…

‘Digital technologies can help Malawi to create robust early warning systems for adverse weather conditions’

April 8, 2024

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MACRA Director General, Daudi Suleman * Digitalisation will help the country to have a state of preparedness in case of emergencies such as cyclones and other natural disasters * With digitalisation and the use of data, we will be in a better position to predict our crop harvesting statistics and forewarn the nation on what to grow during planting farming season By Gift Chiponde, MANA The emergence of digital technologies in Malawi can help Malawi to create robust early…

Government committed to providing affordable and accessible internet connectivity to all Malawians—Minister Kunkuyu

April 8, 2024

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* When opening ITU workshop on cost models for data services and international internet connectivity * Workshop to serve as a platform to address challenges that developing countries like Malawi are facing with internet connectivity services By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu has reiterated government’s commitment to providing affordable and accessible internet connectivity to all Malawians. Kunkuyu made these remarks today at the opening of a two-day International Communication Union (ITU) regional workshop on cost…

ESCOM loses electricity equipment worth K14 million from December to March in Chitipa alone

April 8, 2024

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Rampant vandalism of ESCOM equipment and infrastructure * Scrap metal industry is fueling vandalism of our electricity supply equipment * There is need for the government to speed up with regulating the scrap metal industry as one way of reducing the malpractice By Aliko Munde, MANA Rampant vandalism of electricity supply equipment are some of the major causes of frequent power outages in Chitipa District, says Chief Operations Officer for Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), Maxwell Mulimakwenda. Speaking…

Government ordered to institute disciplinary and criminal investigations in fertilizer deal with UK’s Barkaat Foods Limited

April 8, 2024

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Interface meeting between the Ombudsman, Ministry of Agriculture and SFFRFM * This is despite that the money that the government paid to Barkaat Foods Limited has since been reportedly recovered * The order for the disciplinary and criminal investigation processes should commence immediately By Duncan Mlanjira The Ombudsman has directs the Ministry of Agriculture, in conjunction with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions DPP and the Attorney General, to institute disciplinary and criminal investigations in fertilizer deal…

Ombudsman rips open serious deficiencies of AIP; Directs Government to commission its forensic audit

April 8, 2024

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* Also been ordered is a comprehensive programme effectiveness, efficiency and cost-benefit evaluation of the FISP and the AIP * The findings of which should inform evidence-based policy and programmatic reforms of the AIP * In the short and medium term with an exit strategy or a remodeling strategy in the long term By Duncan Mlanjira In her comprehensive findings of the Systemic Investigations on the Affordable Input Programme (AIP), Ombudsman Grace Malera has ripped open its serious deficiencies…

Agriculture Investment Conference set to lure Malawian emerging mega farmers to invest in commercial farming

April 7, 2024

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* To introduce farmers to various modern agricultural technologies for improved and efficient farm operations * To invite individuals and companies to invest in agricultural production resources, services and technologies * To be held alongside Mining Investment Forum under agriculture, tourism and mining (ATM) strategy By Duncan Mlanjira The Agriculture Investment Conference, which the government has organised at Bingu International Convention Centre from April 1-5-20 is, among others strategies, set to lure Malawian emerging mega farmers to invest in…

DoDMA and its development partners launches Disaster Anticipatory Project

April 6, 2024

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* To help Malawi to save lives, crops and infrastructure as the country will have prevention measures already in place before disaster occurs * WFP remains committed in aiding the country through distribution of food and logistical support through DoDMA By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) and its development consortium led by World Food Programme (WFP), Malawi Red Cross Society and United Nations’ Food Agriculture Organisation, has launched a disaster anticipatory action, which will enable…

Africa-Israel Partnership awards President Chakwera for Malawi’s support for people of Israel

April 6, 2024

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Malawi High Commissioner to the UK Dr. Bisika receiving on behalf of President Chakwera * Africa-Israel Partnership is a non-political organization recognized by the United Nations * Its main focus is on the development of local communities from the two regions under its networks through partner institutions By Duncan Mlanjira President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has been awarded a plaque and a certificate by UK-registered organization, Africa-Israel Partnership (AIP) — in recognition of Malawi’s “incredible support for the people of…