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Malawi Heritage UK introduces awards of recognition for Malawians in diaspora

December 29, 2020

Kantiki’s Certificate of Recognition * Starts with rewarding Malawian British soldier Kantiki for his 100-mile fundraising challenge to procure PPE’s * “The initiative has been well received and without doubt sets precedence for others to follow” * Malawi Heritage UK promotes culture awareness and integration amongst younger Malawi born in the diaspora By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Heritage UK, an organization that promotes culture awareness and integration amongst younger Malawi born in the diaspora, has introduced ‘Outstanding Positive Community Engagement’…

Zakwathu Ku Namitambo treats underprivileged elderly with Christmas gifts

December 24, 2020

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Kamoto (centre) and ZKN member David Hankey presenting the donation By Duncan Mlanjira Sons and daughters of Namitambo in Chiradzulu District extended their annual general meeting by donating 350 bags of maize of 50kgs each to over 170 beneficiaries particularly the old, the sick and physically challenged people in over 40 villages around Namitambo as a Christmas gifts. This grouping of citizens in Chiradzulu South Constituency, who reside in different parts of the country, contribute funds towards meeting the…

Borders closed for two weeks from Wednesday, December 23; Maximum gatherings at 100 people

December 23, 2020

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* It is important to regard everyone you meet as a potential carrier of COVID-19–Dr. Phuka * Malawians and residents only allowed in upon production of original certified valid COVID-19 negative test result * Malawians and residents can travel out but all foreigners not permitted in through land borders By Duncan Mlanjira The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 has resolved to close all land borders for two weeks starting from December 23 except for essential goods transportation, deportees and those in special circumstances….

Malawi Relief Fund UK supports victims of strong winds in Mangochi

December 20, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira International charitable organization, Malawi Relief Fund UK has distributed relief items to over 300 families in Mangochi District that were affected by strong winds due to heavy rains that affected their communities some weeks ago. The strong winds wreaked havoc in three areas that were greatly affected — Makawa, Lutende and Chiponde — rendering hundreds of families helpless and Malawi Relief Fund UK distributed food parcels containing maize flour, rice, beans, Likuni Phala, salt, sugar as…

Muslim Youth United donates 300 face shields to Queens Hospital’s COVID-19 health care workers

December 16, 2020

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Ulaya (left) presents the donation * Amidst fears of possible second wave COVID-19 pandemic * Consistence in the past few days point more towards an increasing burden of the cases * Total number of active cases seem to steadily rise to a nearly 75% increase By Duncan Mlanjira Muslim Youth United (MYU), the philanthropic arm of Muslims in Malawi, on Wednesday donated 300 face shields to Queen Elizabeth Centre Hospital’s COVID-19 health care workers in recognition of the noble work they…

ESCOM engages stakeholders to review inoperative customer service charter

December 16, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) developed an ambitious customer service charter in 2014 but it was kept from public scrutiny all these years until now that the Tonse government has tasked its new Board of Directors to embark on a serious business oriented turnaround strategy. The power utility service provider is now engaging with stakeholders and the public to review the customer service charter that was kept under wraps for six years to ensure that…

Tributes pour in for the Archbishop Ziyaye; ‘He was a quintessential Catholic’

December 15, 2020

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* Those who live no more echo still within our thoughts * Up until his death, Archbishop Ziyaye remained a strong conscience of our democracy—DPP * Often reminding leaders through the various Catholic Church Episcopal letters, their responsibility to the people of this country By Duncan Mlanjira Tributes keep pouring in for Archbishop Tarcizius Ziyaye, who died on Monday morning, and has been described as a ‘quintessential Catholic’ by lawyer, Khumbo Soko. Writing on Facebook, Soko said: “I never…

Archbishop Ziyaye dies, aged 67

December 14, 2020

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Late Archbishop Tarcisius Ziyaye Maravi Express The Episcopal Conference of Malawi has announced the death of Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Tarcisius Ziyaye, who passed on in Namibia in the early hours of Monday. Archbishop Ziyaye was in Namibia where he was receiving medical treatment. The Catholic Secretariat of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi says the full funeral and burial ceremony programme will be announced later. Archbishop Ziyaye was named Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Dedza by Catholic…

Malawi Airlines asks Aviation Department to mitigate population of birds around Kamuzu International Airport that continue to strike planes

December 13, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Sunday’s Malawi Airlines flight ET20 from Lilongwe to Johannesburg via Blantyre and flight ET21 from Johannesburg to Lilongwe via Blantyre were delayed due to yet again another bird strike at Kamuzu International Airport. A statement from Malawi Airlines the bird strike incident, now the third in under three week, has been brought to the attention of the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) to mitigate the problem of birds on the airports permanently. “It is our expectation…

Mixed reaction over government’s denial of Bushiri to host his much-touted Cross-Over Night Service at Bingu Stadium

December 13, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Despite the valid explanation from Bingu National Stadium management in rescinding its decision from giving Shepherd Bushiri to host his Cross-Over Night Service scheduled for December 31, members of the public insinuate the self-acclaimed prophet’s rights have been violated. A communication from acting stadium manager A. Mwaungulu, addressed to Ephraim Nyondo, Enlightened Christian Gathering Church’s head of communications and public relations dated December 11, said this was due to upcoming inspection exercise of the facility by Confederation of African Football…