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Machinga’s Nthorowa Village applauds ESCOM for awareness campaign on safe use of power

November 21, 2019

By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is on two weeks-long tour of various parts of Machinga, where it has just supplied power, to sensitive them on how to apply for their service and how they should safely use power. At Nthorowa Village in Traditional Authority (TA) Mlomba, leader of the team, Precious Mpekasambo first addressed the gathering, saying the awareness campaign is very important, especially on its safety usage because electricity power can be dangerous. In…

Sanitation workers’ health and lives at risk in developing world

November 21, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira An extensive global study by International Labour Organisation, WaterAid, World Bank and World Health Organization reveals that millions of sanitation workers in the developing world are forced to work in conditions that endanger their health and lives. The study was unveiled during the commemoration of World Toilet Day under the theme ‘Leaving No One Behind’, which says despite providing an essential public service, these workers are often the most marginalised, poor and discriminated against by members…

Four Chinese nationals in for illegal fishing in Lake Malawi National Park

November 21, 2019

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By Alice Chunga Lilongwe, November 20, Mana: The Department of National Parks and Wildlife this week arrested four Chinese nationals for being found illegally fishing one of the endangered species, Cichlid fish (Mbuna), in Lake Malawi National Park. The accused are Cui Xu (51), Wu Zhou (40), Hong Peng (38) and Hai Jang (29). All the suspects are staff members of Furen Group Limited situated in Limbe, Blantyre. A statement filed by Assistant Parks Officer, Emma Banda highlighted that…

Security vs beauty and marketing

November 21, 2019

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Pics and text by Govati Nyirenda. Shops in Lilongwe have lost their beauty to security. Windows which used to attract customers for window shopping are no longer there. Due to recent looting of shops during demonstrations, shop owners have replaced glass windows with iron sheets or block-boards. Some have even used card boards to cover their windows, almost bringing to an end the tradition of window-shopping to an extent of eroding the beauty of the shops and the Capital City….

RBM’s Monetary Policy Conference tackles crypto-currencies

November 18, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Digital means of financial means of payments are slowly replacing traditional cash-based system through various innovative solutions in the financial technology (Fintech). This was said by Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamveka at the Monetary Policy Conference organised by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) on Monday, November 18, at Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi, whose theme was ‘Crypto-currencies and Monetary Policy in Malawi’. Mwanamveka said crypto-currencies, being the latest form of digital currency…

Over 2,500 graduate through scholarships provided by Islamic Zakaat Fund

November 16, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Since its establishment in 1991, Islamic Zakaat Fund (IZF) has succeeded in financially supporting over 2,500 students towards attainment of first degrees in various fields from various institutions and over 15,000 secondary school students to realise their dreams on enrolling into tertiary education. This was disclosed on Saturday morning by ZKF chairman, Kassim Okhai when unveiling a partnership agreement between ZKF and Malawi Relief Fund UK, which is set to invest over K900 million over…

China hands over 500 Satellite TV villages

November 16, 2019

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The Peoples Republic of China has handed over 500 satellite Television Villages to Malawi. The handover ceremony took place on Friday, November 15, at Nankhwali Primary School in Mangochi. Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology, Mark Botomani, recieved the villages in behalf of the Government of Malawi. President Peter Mutharika launched the project last year at Mponela 2 Primary School. The 500 satellite TV villages are under China’s project of connecting 10,000 villages to satellite TV in…

Malawi tops the list of 10 countries with highest rate of premature births

November 15, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira A report from the Middle East indicates that Malawi tops the list of 10 countries with the highest rates of premature births per 100 live births. This was disclosed during the commemoration of World Prematurity Day in Muscat, Oman on Thursday and confirmed by Malawi’s Dr. Grace Chiudzu, a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The report done by Middle East journalist, Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui, says Malawi is rated at 18.1 preterm births per 100…

Lilongwe City Council CEO sends stern warning to officers against preparing building plans for clients

November 15, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe City Council’s Chief Executive Officer, John Chome has sternly warned his officers against preparing building plans for clients and influencing decisions for the approval. In an internal memo which Maravi Express has seen, Chome says his investigation has shown that most of the culprits are officers in the Planning Department. “It is unethical and unprofessional to prepare and submit plans that you or your own committee(s) will be involved in their approval. It is…

Office of Vice-President clears air on K100m transfer from IFMIS TO FDH Bank

November 14, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Office of the Vice-President and Disaster Management Affairs says the general public should not be alarmed by the leaked letter written by the Secretary to the Vice-President and Commissioner for Disaster Management Affairs to the Accountant General requesting for the transfer of K100 million from the IFMIS system to the FDH Holding account, saying this is a normal transaction. A statement from Office of the Vice-President and Disaster Management Affairs, Charles Wahara says that it…