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CISONECC organises first African regional symposium on Loss and Damage

April 1, 2023

* To take stock of research done and recommendations made on Loss and Damage * Generate key recommendations for setting up and operationalizing the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage By Duncan Mlanjira Over two weeks after the passage of Cyclone Freddy, whose effects devastated Malawi that claimed 511 lives; with at least 533 still missing; 1,724 injured and 564,239 people displace and living in 577 camps, Malawi’s Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) will host the first…

Malawian UK Nurses Association honours its pledge by distributing relief package for Zomba survivors

April 1, 2023

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* MUNA plans to support mid and long term solutions where possible and will continue to solicit donations to assist on the ground * This problem is devastatingly large, which requires multi-agency support * MUNA members are focused in being part of team rebuilding peoples lives By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian UK Nurses Association (MUNA) — an embodiment of like-minded Malawian physicians based in the UK — has honoured the pledge it made to assist Cyclone Freddy-induced flood disaster survivors…

Illovo Sugar Malawi invests K10.4m worth of medical supplies for Chikwawa Hospital’s containment of cholera

April 1, 2023

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Nchalo Estate’s General Manager Geoff Trott handing over the supplies * As a company, we understand the importance of supporting our local communities * And we remain committed to delivering social responsibility projects that impact Malawi positively * It is essential to note that cholera is a preventable disease that requires timely action from all stakeholders in health By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition that the effects of Cyclone Freddy has the risk of spiking the cholera outbreak the country…

We are one people as Zimbabwe supports with 300 tons of maize flour

March 31, 2023

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* Japan support eases pressure on schools as evacuation camps * Tanzania delivers second consignment of relief items Maravi Express The Republic of Zimbabwe has supported Malawi immediate need of restoration following the Cyclone Freddy-induced disaster with words of hope to all survivors, saying it is their “hope that Malawi will be healed and restored. The country delivered its donation of 300 through Zimbabwe High Commissioner to Malawi, Nancy Saungweme, who said the support is a sign of solidarity…

ESCOM, MRA support DoDMA with K50m each as relief package

March 31, 2023

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#OperationTigwiraneManja# Maravi Express As Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) continues appealing for support towards assisting survivors of the flash floods due to effects of Cyclone Freddy, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) have each supported with K50 million as part of President Lazarus Chakwera’s #OperationTigwiraneManja# ESCOM presented the donation through Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola at DoDMA’s Limbe Emergency Planning Centre on Thursday, where the Minister said the support complements Chakwera’s initiative — meant…

Fiscal police arrests MACRA staff over alleged abuse of procurement of digital production equipment for MUBAS worth K400m

March 30, 2023

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* The cost of procurement came under heavy criticism with some experts saying they were old fashioned and not worth K400 million * The ‘old fashioned’ cameras cannot even have its lenses changed—Film Association president Sukali Maravi Express Malawi Fiscal Police are reported to have arrested five officials, who are Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) members of staff — existing and those who left — over alleged abuse of procurement of digital content production equipment which MACRA donated to…

Police lag behind in resolving child abuse cases brought over by YONECO

March 30, 2023

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The Minister being appraised of the helpline services being offered * The Organisation has high-tech facilities that it uses through the national Tithandizane Child Helpline * Which is connected to various stakeholders that include the police; social welfare offices; Plan Malawi International * To re-engage soon with all the stakeholders involved in the network to resolve the bottlenecks being faced By Duncan Mlanjira Youth Net & Counseling (YONECO), that safeguards and protects children from violence and abuse, has on…

Motorists continue to make dangerous maneuvers at Magalasi Road’s rail crossing

March 30, 2023

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Dangerous as a train might approach at any moment * This manouvre creates confusion in traffic, especially for those driving uphill as they suddenly encounter a vehicle as it negotiates the tight opening * We rely on CEAR to put on a self controlled barricade to stop the malpractice—Blantyre City Council By Duncan Mlanjira The double carriage Malagalasi Road to Kameza Roundabout has very few openings soon after Nyambadwe PUMA service station, that include a roundabout at Magalasi and…

Finance Minister Gwengwe’s tax decision shocks banks; Accused of imposing selective tax on bank profit

March 29, 2023

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Gwengwe’s Budget under review in National Assembly * While we appreciate the need to raise funds for recovery and relief after Cyclone Freddy, Gwengwe’s decision appears selective and illegal * Why is he only targeting banks leaving out other sectors like telecoms, construction and agriculture that make similar levels of profit, if not more? By Duncan Mlanjira Representatives of banks and shareholders say they are shocked by Tuesday’s decision by Finance Minister, Sosten Gwengwe to impose a selective income…

Radio stations have the responsibility and the power to build peaceful communities—Information Minister Kunkuyu

March 29, 2023

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The Minister being interviewed live by YONECO Community Radio * Together we need to share ideas and make our radio stations relevant to aspirations of Malawians * And most importantly make our radio stations economically viable By Duncan Mlanjira At the commemoration of this year’s World Radio Day, whose theme was Radio & Peace, Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu emphasized that radio stations, especially community ones, have the responsibility and the power to build peaceful communities and…