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Agriculture Minister Kawale commends Morocco for continued support towards Malawi’s food security
October 1, 2023
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Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale with his counterpart Professor Mohamed Sadiki * Towards cooperation in trade, agriculture, education, health and cultural exchanges * The agreements are aimed at enhancing collaboration and promote mutual benefits between the two countries By Timothy Kateta Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale has commended Morocco for supporting Malawi’s agriculture sector towards the country’s agenda of achieving food security and increased production for commercial purposes. Kawale said Malawi will always remain grateful for its unwavering support, saying:…

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Jewish organisations’ foundation impresses on Malawi to invest heavily in irrigation farming
September 30, 2023
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* Commends establishment of mega farms as the solution to ending food insecurity in Malawi * We need to collaborate and coordinate and build resilient food systems and invest in agriculture sector * Which has potential to transform people’s lives and achieving sustainable development goals By Lisa Kadango Malango, MANA in New York At a meeting with President Lazarus Chakwera, Chief Executive Officer of Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organisations, William Daroff said there is a need for…

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FDH Bank presents K200m towards construction of climate-resilient house for Phalombe, Chiradzulu Cyclone Freddy survivors
September 29, 2023
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Mkulichi (left) presents the investment to DCs Douglas Moffat for Phalombe (centre) and Francis Matewere from Chiradzulu * K70 million each reserved for Chiradzulu and Phalombe Districts * K30 million for Habitat for Humanity and K30 million through other partners By Duncan Mlanjira The innovative campaign which FDH Group initiated in June to mobilize funds to build climate-resilient houses for Cyclone Freddy-induced flood survivors, raised K200 million and the funds have been handed over to Phalombe and Chiradzulu District Commissioners. FDH…

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MUST set for its first-ever annual Cultural & Research Innovation Festival on September 29-30
September 29, 2023
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Atikonda Ntenje-Mkochi alongside Alfred Maluwa addressing the media * It will dwell on promoting and advancing science, technology and innovation which is also part of contribution to the MW2063 pillars * For domestic and international tourism to flourish, we have to celebrate both our natural and cultural heritage By Victor Singano Jnr Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) has introduced an annual Cultural & Research Innovation Festival — whose main objective is to celebrate the contribution the University…

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MRF-UK and Issa Foundation continue to provide climate change-resilient houses for vulnerable elderly women
September 29, 2023
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* Complemented with places of worship and a Madrasa that includes early childhood development facility * As well as facilities for vocational training in tailoring, carpentry & joinery and brick laying By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Relief Fund UK (MRF-UK, in collaboration with Issa Foundation (UK), have handed over 100 climate change-resilient houses in Mayani, Dedza District in their partnership to assist vulnerable elderly women. The houses were complemented with boreholes that were sunk around the communities as well as…

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SRWB solves ctitical water challenges for MUST through high yielding borehole pumping
September 28, 2023
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Deputy Minister Liana Kakhobwe Chapota being briefed of the project * A dam that was supplying a pumping and purification station was damaged due to the two tropical cyclones of Ana and Freddy * Its successfully supplying water to the 4,000-plus university campus as well as its sorrounding community of Goliati By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) and its sorrounding community of Goliati in Thyolo had been facing critical water supply and sanitation challenges after…

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MRA applauds Illovo Sugar Malawi as a tax compliant and responsible corporate citizen
September 27, 2023
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Illovo Sugar Malawi MD Lekani Katandula presenting the symbolic cheque to MRA Commissioner General, John Biziwick * MRA appreciates that Illovo Sugar is one of their largest and most esteemed taxpayers * In 2022 company paid K8.17 billion in domestic taxes and collected K14.67 billion from VAT, WHT, PAYE, NRT and DIV on behalf of Government * In 2022/23 fiscal year, Illovo paid K7.31 billion in domestic taxes and collected K25.07 billion on behalf of Government By Duncan Mlanjira…

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UN advises staff in Malawi to be on high alert following recent brutal murders and residential robberies
September 26, 2023
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A family tribute of late Agnes Katengeza * Asked to be aware of potential increases in the threat of opportunistic crime and residential robberies * And adopt a heightened personal security posture By Duncan Mlanjira While Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ng’oma maintains that the recent brutal killings in Lilongwe City is not a threat to national security as alluded to by the coalition of human rights organizations, the United Nations alerts it security management system (UNSMS) staff…

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Malawi Minister Matola calls for more global financing in clean cooking
September 26, 2023
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Matola during his virtual participation * There is a global shortage or insufficient financing targeting clean cooking * Despite the fact that access to such modern cooking plays a significant part in ensuring universal access to clean and modern energy by 2030 By Duncan Mlanjira In his contribution during a virtual address to delegates at the 6th Global Energy Interconnection Conference — which is currently taking place in Beijing, China — Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has advocated for…

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Coalition of human rights organizations demands urgent end to the wave of mysterious and brutal murders
September 25, 2023
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* Calls for enhanced national security for a more secure future for all Malawians * Government must uphold citizens’ rights and reinstate confidence in the nation’s safety and security By Duncan Mlanjira Following brutal killings of prominent citizens, Agnes Katengeza, Jacob Msokera and Allan Wittika — coupled with the alarming number of deaths resulting from incidents of mob justice, coalition of human rights organizations is demand urgent and immediate action to what they describe that they “serve a stark…

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