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Germany grants Malawi with K30 billion towards reproductive health

February 6, 2024

* We noticed that women in Malawi are very good in uptake of contraceptives as compared to all sub-Saharan countries * So, we see success of our joint cooperation and that is why we have decided to continue this cooperation By Elia Chibwe, MANA Germany and Malawi governments have signed a bilateral agreement for a 16 million euro (about K30 billion) additional financing through KFW to implement reproductive health activities Phase III under the N’zatonse Programme. At the signing…

World Bank pledges more support to Malawi

February 6, 2024

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* The biggest impression I have is the spirit of dynamism among all people in Malawi * They are able to see these opportunities, use the money they receive wisely on their children’s education and nutrition * As well as use the income they have to build their own businesses and grow the prosperity of their families By Mary Makhiringa, MANA World Bank program lead for human development in East Africa, Aneesa Arur on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to…

Agriculture Minister Kawale assures farmers produce markets will be readily available

February 5, 2024

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* The Ministry has liaised with Pyxus Holdings, Paramount Holdings, Nasfam, ADMARC and National Food Reserve Agency * Pyxus Holdings will be buying a lot of groundnuts; Paramount Holdings to concentrate on soya * NASFAM will be buying maize, beans, groundnuts and chilli which will be value added for export By Monica Tambala, MANA Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale has assured farmers of government’s commitment to provide markets for them to sell their farm produce at profitable rates come…

We died, but we have been resurrected—Côte d’Ivoire coach Emerse Fae

February 5, 2024

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Emerse Fae * DR Congo mentor Desabre dreams of the ultimate AFCON glory after quarter-final win * Nigeria coach Peseiro demands more goals than just watertight defence going forward Maravi Express Côte d’Ivoire’s interim coach Emerse Fae says his side felt “resurrected” at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations after overturning their disastrous start to remarkably reach the semi-finals. The Elephants, who date DR Congo is Wednesday’s semi-finals, only qualified from the group stage as one of the best…

District Councils advised to enhance locally generated revenue

February 4, 2024

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NLGFC’s meeting with Neno District Council on Thursday * The only challenge is that sometimes the strategies that are put to enhance local revenue generation are not implemented * We need to be realistic when developing these strategies so that we realise tangible changes By Salome Gangire National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) has advised District Councils to develop strategies that are attainable and implementable so that they can enhance locally generated revenue and realise their goals. Speaking on…

Nkhata Bay District Council calls for accountability reports from CSOs

February 2, 2024

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The interface meeting with the CSOs * Those that are still active to sign memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Council on their obligations * The meeting’s outcome will go a long way in strengthening coordination and collaboration between CSOs and the Council By Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA On the paper, Nkhata Bay District has 33 civil society organisations (CSOs) but very few of them report their quarterly reports and this has prompted the Council to declare a deadline of…

MPs asked to consider increasing resources for NEEF agricultural loans facility

February 2, 2024

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* We are here to inspect progress of those that benefitted from the loans through NEEF * This points to the direction that we are going to have a food secure season this year when we harvest By Monica Tambala, MANA Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, has appealed to Members of Parliament, who are set to start deliberations on February 9, 2024, to ensure that the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) is allocated more resources some of…

8 die from lightning strikes and floods since the onset of the rainy season

February 1, 2024

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* The total number of injuries reported — largely caused by stormy rains — remains at 46 * The number of affected households has risen from 4,751, as reported in January 9, to 4,989, which is approximately 22,450 people By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in the Office of the President and Cabinet reports that since the onset of the rainy season up to February 1, 2024, reports that the death toll is now at…

Standard Bank Plc increases scholarship fund with Press Trust to K220 million

January 31, 2024

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* The youth holds key to achieving Malawi’s long-term development and prosperity goals * They hold key to achieving Malawi’s long-term development and prosperity goals—Chief Executive Phillip Madinga Maravi Express Standard Bank Plc has increased its joint merit scholarship fund with Press Trust to K220 million in line with the bank’s commitment to support education as catalyst for sustainable economic development. Launching the four-year fund at Loyola Jesuits Secondary School in Kasungu, Chief Executive Phillip Madinga said the decision…

Coalition of CSO’s demands immediate cancellation of deal for MDF armoured vehicles being bought from Sattar-connected company

January 30, 2024

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* This should be coupled with “a transparent investigation to unveil the full extent of this betrayal of public trust * Perpetrators, regardless of their positions, must face immediate legal consequences * To demonstrate that betraying public trust will not go unpunished By Duncan Mlanjira A coalition of 15 civil rights organisations urgently calls on the Malawi Government for the immediate cancellation of the ongoing deal for 16 armoured vehicles and the immediate refund of the initial payment of…