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Ministry of Education on the alert of cholera and Mpox in schools

September 25, 2024

* We are aware of the outbreak, and we know that all of them spread fast, but they are preventable and curable * We want to remind teachers, school administrators, school committees, chiefs, mother groups, religious leaders * And other stakeholders to play a role in preventing any outbreak and that we should work together to protect learners By Benedicto Maguda, MANA The Ministry of Education says it is working closely with the Ministry of Health to prevent cholera…

Irrigation schemes transforming agricultural productivity across Malawi

September 25, 2024

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* Matoponi farming cooperative in Zomba taps water from the Shire River using solar-powered pumps to irrigate 100 hectares of farmland * Phalombe’s Likatcha irrigation scheme is a prime example of an irrigation system that resurrected after it fell victim to the wrath of Cyclone Freddy in 2023 * Despite enduring substantial damage, the local community continues to reap the benefits of the irrigation practices Maravi Express Irrigation schemes are transforming agricultural productivity across the country — an initiative…

Injunction stopping building contractors from seizing M1 Road stirs hot debate on social media

September 25, 2024

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* Every construction contract has a payment mechanism which needs to be exhausted before contractors take the law in their own hands * Actually it does not need to get there if contracts are handled professionally with proper dispute resolution By Duncan Mlanjira The actions by the Malawi Building & Civil Allied Traders Association (MABCATA) on behalf of 33 construction contractors, who took over the toll gates along the Blantyre-Lilongwe M1 Road at Chingeni in Ntcheu District and Kalinyeke…

Kabaza road accidents a public health crisis—Deputy Minister of Health

September 24, 2024

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* 2022-2023 recorded over 1,800 deaths from injuries sustained from accidents involved by kabaza operators * These are not just numbers behind each statistic, but a story of pain, loss, struggle — particularly among young men By Christina Mkutumula, MANA Deputy Minister of Health, Halima Daudi says statistics of road traffic accidents involving motorcycle taxis (Kabaza) are alarming such accidents present a public health crisis that touches every aspect of the nation including the health system, families and the economy….

MEC impressed with new voter registration equipment’s performance

September 24, 2024

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* Phase one and two of voter registration process has ended well due to the new voter registration equipment * The main aim for the pilot registration was to test the operational efficiency of the equipment * We didn’t have significant challenges that can threaten the actual registration which starts on October 21, 2024 By Benedicto Maguda, MANA Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) director of media & public relations Sangwani Mwafulirwa has expressed satisfaction with performance of the voter registration…

African Development Bank approves support towards Malawi’s agricultural sector

September 24, 2024

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* The support includes US$30 million, US$23 million and US$1 million — coming separately with different purposes * The AfDB is more than ready to support on a programme of pumping water from Lake Malawi for irrigation By Arkangel Tembo, MANA in New York, USA At the 2024 Malawi Partners Conference held in New York, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved more than US$50 million towards agriculture productivity and commercialisation including procurement of relief maize. This was disclosed…

Chakwera hails USAID for its collaboration towards elimination of lead poisoning among children

September 24, 2024

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* Since assuming his office, governmment discovered high levels of lead in paint being sold on the Malawian market * Resulting in the exposure of three million Malawian children to lead poisoning * Not to say anything of the cost of treating lead-related illnesses to the tune of close to US$1 billion every year, which is over 5% of GDP By Arkangel Tembo, MANA in New York, USA President Lazarus Chakwera has hailed the United States Agency for International…

Chakwera calls for global collaboration to boost digital literacy

September 24, 2024

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* Chakwera’s administration’s strategic plans for digital transformation include expanding digital infrastructure * Enhancing digital literacy, and fostering an inclusive digital economy to ensure that no one is left behind in the digital journey By Arkangel Tembo, MANA in New York, USA President Lazarus Chakwera has expressed government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide in transforming societies, the economy, and humanity among citizens for an inclusive future for all Malawians. He made the remarks at the UN Summit of…

Malawi’s Connect-a-School project shines at the UN

September 24, 2024

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Chakwera, champion of Connect-a-School technology project For being one of the 20 countries that are setting the agenda in empowering lives and communities through technology * The recognition signifies government’s commitment to achieving digital inclusion in Malawi by 2030 * Through the project, MACRA is expected to build 75 laboratories in various school across the country By Arkangel Tembo, MANA in New York, USA The Connect-a-School technology project under Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) in collaboration with the Ministry…

Specialised machinery on site for full commencement of Salima-Lilongwe water project in November

September 19, 2024

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* Water & Sanitation Minister Abida Mia impressed with progress made so far of the project * Once completed, the project is expected to serve 100 million liters of water every day * It is set to improve water supply to the people of Salima, Dowa and Lilongwe which is a huge milestone in solving water challenges By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Chief Executive Officer for Salima-Lilongwe Water Project, Valentine Kaupa says all specialised machinery needed for the smooth execution…