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Malawi on course to revamp banana farming through donor-funded programme

October 17, 2021

Mulanje’s Kulima and Afikepo banana programme members By Memory Chatonda, MANA Over 60,000 banana suckers are currently on nursery to be distributed to farmers in Mulanje to resuscitate the crop production which was hugely devastated by Banana Bunchy Top Disease. Bunchy Top Disease Virus, which was first detected in Nkhata Bay District in 2004, completely destroyed the crop across the country, leaving farmers in destitute as the crop was regarded as their main source of income and food. On…

Malawi, Egypt set guidelines for development

October 17, 2021

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Ambassador Mohamed Elsharif inspecting a Guard of Honour By Patricia Kapulula, MANA Malawi and Egypt have agreed to develop guidelines with goals and aspirations that would help the two countries to achieve social economic development. Egyptian Ambassador to Malawi, Mohamed Elsharif told journalists at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Wednesday after he presented his letters of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera. He said the guidelines will work towards overcoming social economic obstacles that people of the two countries facing….

UK govt continued with 2013 Cashgate investigation on businessman Sattar long after ACB cleared him of wrongdoing

October 15, 2021

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Sattar was not under any formal investigation by the ACB * Until the UK notified the Malawi government of its action to arrest Sattar, he was not under any formal investigation by the ACB * The British government had funded Baker Tilly’s forensic audit into Cashgate * Its report found that two Sattar-linked companies, Top Prima and Rummage Pace, were the biggest beneficiaries of Cashgate * They received K12 billion in payments for purported supplies to the Malawi Defense…

DPP accuses MCP of influencing PAC to impeach its chairperson Namalomba

October 15, 2021

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PAC chairperson Shadrick Namalomba * The action by the MCP to censor and stifle dissent is a clear signal that we are slowly heading into dictatorship and a one-party state * The action by the MCP is nothing but political opportunism anchored on nothing but a misguided misunderstanding of how democracy works * Namalomba issued the statement not as his own but that representing the Party * His role and duty as the party’s mouthpiece are to draft, sign,…

Fuel price increase was inevitable—Kazako

October 13, 2021

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By Moses Nyirenda, MANA Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako says government is concerned with the increase of fuel prices in the country but it was inevitable since this is the current global trend and the challenge had to be addressed that way. Kazako said this on Tuesday in Lilongwe at a media briefing which his Ministry jointly organized with Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA), saying government could not manage to control the fuel prices. “The fuel price hike is…

Malawian missing in Monday’s cruise boat fire accident in South Africa

October 12, 2021

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The gutted cruise boat By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian Michael Phiri, 51, who is a chef of a cruise boat, Shamayanzi Luxury Houseboat that caught fire on Monday and claimed two lives, is reported to be still missing. A statement today (Tuesday) from that country’s Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu confirms that the tragic accident that took place on Lake Jozini near Pongola in northern KwaZulu-Natal, claimed the life of a German tourist and a crew member. In her condolence,…

Limbe-Balaka passenger train service suspended due to rampant vandalism of rail equipment

October 10, 2021

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Theft of rail pandrol clips is on the rise By Duncan Mlanjira Following the derailment of a goods train last week (October 1) at Matindi in Blantyre — close to National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) fuel tanks — Nacala Logistics has suspended its passenger train service for the next two weeks due to rampant vandalism on this Limbe-Balaka route. In a statement issued on Saturday, October 9, Nacala Logistics said theft of rail pandrol clips and other rail…

NBS Bank supports Malawi diaspora’s rural communities CoVID-19 vaccination acceleration programme

October 8, 2021

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The cheque presentation by NBS Bank * The proliferation of the CoVID-19 messaging in Malawi has largely been focused on modern media * This has resulted in an inbalance uptake of information between the urban vs the rural — creating a 2-tier society scenario * Our message, as we reach out to the rural communities is clear, please don’t hesitate! go and get vaccinated * The Malawi International CoVID-19 Response Group members are deeply honoured and very grateful to…

Parliamentarian Ngwale urges CSOs, NGOs to intensify awareness of ‘Termination of Pregnancy Bill’

October 3, 2021

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Ngwale joined the awareness match through Nchalo Trading Centre By Victor Singano Jnr. For Members of Parliament to be stimulated and persuaded to push for the legislation of the Termination of Pregnancy Bill, civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the country need to intensify awareness campaigns amongst the public. Chairperson for Parliamentary Health Committee, Dr. Mathews Ngwale says once the CSOs and NGOs receive good support from the people, they can push their legislators to seriously…

Malawi Government no longer in control of its rail transportation system; Belongs to Brazilian and Mozambican entities

October 2, 2021

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The corporate colours of Malawi Railways * Mozambican company CEAR bought 20-year concession of the government corporation in December 1999 * CEAR, Vale, Nacala Logistics, Mota-Engil now part of extended concession period from 2013 to 2046 * Ministry of Transport evasive to come out clear and confirm if indeed true CEAR was sold to Nacala Logistics owned by Vale * You may wish to engage the respective companies to get clarity on their relationship—Ministry PRO Liwewe By Duncan Mlanjira…