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Standard Bank supports Malawi Investment Forum with K50 million
May 7, 2023
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Standard Bank CE Phillip Madinga hands over the cheque to Minister Chithyola Banda * Standard Bank is committed in supporting government to attract investors * We believe that Malawi is our home and we drive her growth * So, in driving the growth we are excited to to support the Ministry of Trade * Because it is through this Investment Forum that we will grow our economy as a country Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Simplex Chithyola…

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WHO director general lifts public health emergency of international concern status for CoVID-19
May 6, 2023
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* The news does not mean CoVID-19 is over as a global health threat—Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus * Several PHEICs have not been related to pandemics, and several sustained epidemics have not been assigned PHEIC status By Duncan Mlanjira Following a recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) emergency committee for CoVID-19, WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has confirmed that CoVID-19 will no longer be categorized a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).   A statement from…

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FCB invests K7m to Beit Cure International hospital to help improve medical services for physically challenged children
May 6, 2023
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* We are committed to contributing to the good work that the hospital is doing in improving the health sector * This facility is providing are unique and needs expertise as well as professionalism * We thought it wise to assist their noble work which will include the expansion and day-to-day operations because this remains a key area of focus for our corporate social responsibility By Victor Singano Jnr First Capital Bank (FCB) has supported K7 million to Beit…

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FDH Bank supports K5m towards MISA Malawi’s World Press Freedom Day commemoration gala
May 6, 2023
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Chikhula hands over the cheque to MISA Malawi representative, Aubrey Mchulu * We consider the media as our partner as we have been working together for many years * We are a home grown brand and we also owe our success to the media — hence the support towards their big event By Victor Singano Jnr FDH Bank Plc on Friday made a donation of K5 million to Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter to help towards…

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Malawi troops form part of King Charles’ coronation parade
May 6, 2023
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* The UK and Malawi have enjoyed a longstanding defence partnership * The MDF troops’ participation in the coronation of the UK’s new Commander-in-Chief is a huge honour—British High Commissioner * It will be incredible not only for me but my comrades from Malawi and beyond to parade—Major Thokozani Moffat By Duncan Mlanjira Ten members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) are in London as part of the Commonwealth Parade during the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and…

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President Chakwera vows to uphold press freedom
May 3, 2023
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* Freedom of expression and freedom of the press is not just a right * It is a sacred responsibility we must take seriously, because the promotion and protection of all other rights depends on it By Susan Hara & Sarah Munthali, MANA At the commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday, President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged that his administration will continue to promote and protect freedom of expression as a driver for all human rights. Chakwera…

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HRDC reiterates call for legislative and constitutional reforms to eliminate ‘unreasonable age barriers to political participation’
May 3, 2023
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Chakwera (68) was 65 when he ousted Peter Mutharika * Disputes media reports that indicated HRDC would oppose Peter Mutharika’s presidential election candidacy in 2025 * HRDC is not opposed to anyone seeking to stand in the next election so long as their quest for election is within the law * Currently, the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi only prescribes 35 years as the minimum age * But is silent on the maximum age limit for presidential hopefuls…

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Government to engage stakeholders on workers plight—Chakwera
May 2, 2023
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* I am therefore directing the Minister of Labour to resurrect regular meetings of the tripartite labour advisory committee with immediate effect * After MCTU asked government to adjust upwards workers minimum wage to match the rising cost of living By Stanley Nkhondoyachepa, MANA At the commemoration of this year’s Labour Day held at Masintha on Monday in Lilongwe, President Lazarus Chakwera says his government will engage stakeholders in finding solutions to the issues and concerns raised by workers…

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AGCOM-supported ACADES impresses World Bank
May 2, 2023
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* This is a community founded initiative that is taking advantage of a small seed funding * To create more value in form of more productivity, more products, more livelihoods and a very ambitious business plan By Susan Hara, MANA The success story of ACADES — an agricultural producer organisation that received financial support from the Agricultural Commercialisation (AGCOM) — has impressed a visiting World Bank delegation, led by Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde. AGCOM is funded by…

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National Addressing System project kick-starts in Central Region
May 1, 2023
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* The current national budget allocated funds for the exercise with an expectation to have all works completed within the financial year * We need to make people in our communities be well aware of this project and its benefits for it to be a success By Nellie Kapatuka, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says government has allocated funds to implement the National Addressing System project in Central Region districts during the 2023/24 financial year. This was disclosed…

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