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Police officers implicated in chamba deal gone awry in Nkhotakota

October 25, 2023

* Alleged to have confiscated huge consignments chamba and sold it to another dealer By Duncan Mlanjira A report from Nkhunga Police Station indicates that six officers have been implicated in the sale of marijuana (cannabis sativa/chamba) in a deal that went awry in Nkhotakota District. The crime situation report says this allegation came after they arrested 33-year-old Robert Malombe, a businessman based in Ndirande Majiga, Blantyre, who is suspected of arson. The report said it is alleged that…

Parliamentary Committee asks ESCOM to consider more of urban areas for Malawi Electricity Access Project

October 25, 2023

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* Rural areas are already covered by other projects such as Malawi Rural Electrification Programme * The Parliamentary Committee impressed with MEAP’s progress being implementing across the country * Saying it is very important in ensuring increased access to electricity for Malawians Maravi Express The Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources & Climate Change has appealed to Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited to fast-track the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) connections, especially in urban areas. The committee’s chairperson,…

UK’S £10m project to unleash Malawi’s export potential

October 25, 2023

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High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie, MVC team lead, Daisy Kambalame Minister Gwengwe, Nick Lea and Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale at the launch on Tuesday * The Malawi Value Chain (MVC) will focus on three value chains — macadamia, mango and mining * The UK believes MVC will contribute greatly to increasing Malawi’s narrow export base * Thereby increasing the supply of foreign exchange and creating strong jobs and revenue in the country Maravi Express The United Kingdom (UK) has launched…

Malawi can self-sustain-Chakwera after inspecting wheat harvesting in Dowa

October 20, 2023

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* This country has the potential to become self-dependent provided we find the right solutions to our challenges * As Chakwera also officially launched this year’s affordable inputs programme (AIP) * With a message that the country must get into serious agricultural productivity to turn around the economy By Sylvester Kumwenda & Wanangwa Tembo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has said Malawi has the potential of becoming a self-reliant country through innovations in sectors like agriculture after he inspected wheat…

Rotary District 9210 Governor urges momentum in fight against polio

October 18, 2023

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Governor Chipara planting a tree at Lilongwe Vocational Training Centre * As Malawi and the world marks the World Polio Day on 24th October, it is important to reflect on the strides we have made together with partners and governments in tackling this debilitating disease Maravi Express Gabriel Chipara, Governor of Rotary District 9210 — which comprises Rotary Clubs of Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and northern Mozambique — has appealed for continued vigilance and a renewed focus in the war…

CDHIB contributes K5m towards Presidential Charity Golf scheduled for October 21

October 18, 2023

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* Whose proceeds will go towards assisting needy but deserving tertiary education students as well as survivors of Cyclone Freddy * FDHIB valueshuman resource development through the education sector as one of their CSR pillars By Duncan Mlanjira In fulfilling its corporate social responsibility (CSR) of assisting the development of the education sector, CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has contributed K5 million towards the Presidential Charity Golf tournament — whose proceeds will go towards assisting needy but deserving tertiary education…

DPP MP Chambo applauds Chakwera’s administration on construction of Makanjira maternity wing

October 17, 2023

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MP Benedicto Chambo speaking at the national development function in his constituency.—Pictures by Abel Ikiloni, MANA By Bishop Witmos, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Mangochi North legislator, Benedicto Chambo has applauded President Lazarus Chakwera for the initiative to construct the all-important project that extends services of Makanjira Health Centre. He said this at the ground breaking ceremony for construction of Makanjira Centre for Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, which was presided over…

Perfect Mothers’ Day gift; Construction of Makanjira centre for comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care

October 16, 2023

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* Apart from being a life-saving facility, this centre will also significantly improve the lives of women and children in the areas of T/A Makanjira, Lulanga, and Namabvi * Whose population includes over 53,000 women of child-bearing age and over 46,000 children under the age of five By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera launched the construction of Makanjira Centre for Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC), which he described as a perfect Mothers’ Day gift, saying it will…

Malawian electric bike innovator boosts users’ profitability

October 14, 2023

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* SGV Mobility’s goal is to manufacture 40,000 electric bikes annually within the next four years * To demonstrate significant cost savings and carbon reductions, and to export to neighboring countries By Praise Alemekezeke Dzenza, MANA SGV Mobility, a Kanengo-based electric motorcycle manufacturer has revealed that its electric motorcycles are significantly enhancing profitability for customers, delivering an impressive 88% reduction in operational costs. In an interview on Thursday, founder Colin Sargent said the company has overcome initial challenges, such…

President Chakwera officially opens Nkhudzi Bay water supply plant that is to cater for over 92,000 Mangochi households

October 13, 2023

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* Access to clean water has far-reaching effects on the economic life of any community * The benefits go beyond the obvious uses of drinking, cleaning, cooking, and bathing * It prevents the spread of diseases in our communities, improves the delivery of health services in our hospitals * And maintains an environment in which people can thrive mentally and emotionally By Duncan Mlanjira Delighted after officially opening Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) Nkhudzi Bay water supply plant, President…