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Liwonde scrap metal dealers anti-vandalism campaign to encourage people to register their businesses to deter vandalism

April 22, 2023

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Most affected government institution on vandalism is ESCOM * Vandalism of government infrastructure, like bridges and road signs, derails the country’s development efforts * It has been rampant in the country as many scrap metal dealers venture into the business without being registered By Martin Chiwanda & Hopecein Makhaza, MANA Second Hand and Scrap Metal Dealers Association of Malawi — having observed that unregistered dealers are contributing towards increasing vandalism of government property — has partnered with the Malawi…

Khondowe was visionary—Chilima in honouring first Malawian to construct the tallest building in Lilongwe, Kang’ombe House

April 22, 2023

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Kang’ombe House in Lilongwe’s City Centre * He led a humble and selfless life, who abided by the law in conducting his business, without cutting corners * Khondowe was a father dedicated to his family, a man dedicated to his community, and a citizen dedicated to his country * Malawians should emulate the departed senior citizen’s attributes of hard-work, patriotism, and foresightedness By Kondwani Magombo, MANA The remains of renowned businessman, Mathews Eliazere Khondowe, were interred on Friday at…

Speaker Gotani Hara discourages flood survivors from selling relief food

April 22, 2023

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* Such acts are unacceptable and give out a bad picture to other well-wishing organisations and donors * Mzuzu City and most parts of the Northern Region have been experiencing flash floods following incessant heavy rains * With over 500 households rendered destitute while Karonga experienced a prolonged dry spell which affected over 38,000 farming households By Tawonga Moyo, MANA Speaker of the National Assembly, Catherine Gotani Hara has appealed to flood-affected households in Mzuzu City and Karonga who…

CDHIB invests K1m towards national TEVET conference

April 20, 2023

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Jennie Madinga presents the cheque to Elwin Sichiola * We are excited to participate in the first-ever TEVET conference that will promote technical and entrepreneural activities * We trust that our support will result into further development of the economy By Fazilla Tembo, Correspondent In appreciating the need to empower the youth to support their training and education in vocational skills that will spur economic activity, CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has invested K1 million towards the national TEVET conference…

Malawians living in Kenya once more reaches out to less assisted survivors of Cyclone Freddy in rural communities

April 16, 2023

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Kumpumula handing over the package to the camp leaders * After delivering relief package to survivors in Chilaweni soon after the magnitude of disaster was announced * Noting that attention by corporates, stakeholders and other development partners was focused on visible areas of Blantyre City and the Lower Shire By Duncan Mlanjira Association of Malawi in Kenya (AMAKE) — who swiftly mobilized funds to procure relief items to survivors of Cyclone Freddy-induced flash floods in rural community members of…

ESCOM resolves misunderstanding with Soche Quarry communities

April 15, 2023

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ESCOM vehicle whose tyres were deflated * After members of the community attacked ESCOM technicians who were replacing 33kV transformers with 11kV transformers * To ease challenges the company faces when they lose 33kV transformers due to faults By Peter Kanjere, ESCOM PRO Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has resolved a misunderstanding that arose between the power utility company’s technicians and members of the community at Soche Quarry and Manje areas in Blantyre on April 7. The members…

Normal winter season anticipated over Malawi

April 15, 2023

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Observed dekadal and cumulative seasonal rainfall as percentage of normal for Malawi * Farmers are advised to continuously follow weather forecasts and advisories during the growing season * For proper planning and utilization of the weather and climate information and services in their various agricultural activities Maravi Express The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services has forecasted that normal winter season is anticipated over the country, saying the season is characterized by generally warm conditions with cold to…

Met. Department warns lakeshore areas of strong Mwera winds from Saturday

April 14, 2023

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* Locally heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue over northern areas * Expect windy conditions with fog and rain drizzles starting from the south by Saturday By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services has advised fishermen and all lake users to take all necessary precautionary measures as strong Mwera winds are expected to be blowing over lake water bodies including Lake Malawi causing rough waters by tomorrow (Saturday April 15). In its five day weather…

New Lilongwe Institute of Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery hospital set to open in 2023

April 13, 2023

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* To improve the treatment of injuries and neurosurgical disorders for the local community * As well as training more qualified surgeons and health personnel * Will have an emergency department, operating theatres, a radiology department, labs By Duncan Mlanjira The Lilongwe Institute of Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (LION) hospital, whose construction started in 2018 at Kamuzu Central Hospital grounds in Lilongwe , is set to open in 2023 to offer orthopaedic & neurosurgery care, radiology and rehabilitation. This has…

Irish Minister applauds TNM Mpamba for enhancing digital economy for the unbanked rural people

April 13, 2023

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Fleming being appreciated how Mpamba e-wallet is implemented * I am impressed to see cash being disbursed using mobile phones * In other countries we visit, beneficiaries get their funds through hard cash Maravi Express Ireland Minister of state for international development & diaspora, Sean Fleming has commended his government’s partnership with TNM Mpamba Ltd for helping improve livelihoods through social cash transfers. He singled out that TNM Mpamba Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNM Plc, provides the…