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Health research and dissemination of its results key towards behavioral change, clinical practice and further research—KUHes

September 11, 2025

Mac Mallewa flanked by Associate Prof. Benjamin Kumwenda (left) and Dr. Tonney Nyirenda * As KUHeS is set to host its 4th Research Dissemination Conference (RDC) be held at Amaryllis Hotel from October 1-3 * Under the theme; Multidisciplinary health research and innovation: Key to economic development By Duncan Mlanjira Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) is set to host its 4th Research Dissemination Conference (RDC) with the message that health research and dissemination of its results are key towards…

Agriculture Minister Kawale unveils new Affordable Inputs Program to boost commercial farming

September 9, 2025

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* The revamped AIP, which rolls out on October 1, will see farmers accessing fertilizer and seed inputs through farmer clubs and cooperatives to reduce fraud, improve logistics, and strengthen accountability * The initiative is targeting 1.1 million beneficiaries nationwide, each expected to pay K15,000 per 50kg bag of fertiliser with the commercial farming fertiliser sold at K90,000 per bag through Smallholder Famers Fertilizer Revolving Fund By Rosalia Kapiri, MANA Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale has announced a strengthened…

Lower Shire to become Malawi’s food basket upon completion of Shire Valley Transformation Programme—Chakwera

September 9, 2025

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* Farmers should expect to harvest thousands metric tons of maize, rice as well as sugarcane — whose ready market is Illovo Sugar Malawi * The programme, touted as one of the biggest irrigation projects in Southern Africa, will cover 10,500 hectares which are the total hectares for 13 mega farms owned by cooperatives By Robert Nayeja, Leah Malimbasa (MANA) & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has assured people in the Lower Shire that his administration will…

Chakwera pledges to rework on Nsanje Marka road to complement railway to unlock economic opportunities for Nsanje

September 9, 2025

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* Bangula-Marka railway rehabilitation project will enhance Malawi’s socio-economic development once in operation * Transportation cost of goods will go down and companies will come to invest here in Nsanje as goods from Beira will be offloaded in Nsanje By Robert Nayeja, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged that once given another mandate after September 16 election, his administration will rework on Nsanje-Marka road so that it should be durable for effective transportation of goods and services to complement…

September 16 is public holiday for all to vote

September 9, 2025

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* Sectors such as health, security, media, hospitality, manufacturing, transport, and retail must continue operating on polling day to maintain essential services * Such employers to put in place measures may include allowing staff reasonable time off to vote and introducing flexible or voting-friendly shift systems * And employers to remind employees of their constitutional right and responsibility to participate in the elections Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says under Section 74(2) of the 2023 Presidential, Parliamentary and…

President Chakwera joins other presidential candidates in signing peace declaration

September 9, 2025

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* The peace declaration is a goodwill document that forms the basis for entering into mediation dialogue case of political or electoral disputes * Presidential candidates should be open to other opportunities for reaching out to potential voters like presidential debates and not solely rely on conducting political parties * Presidential debates were very important as they accorded the candidates an opportunity market themselves to the people who are physically at the venue as well as those watching at…

The Parable of the Sower and the duty to every Malawian voter: A reflection for the next seven days towards September 16

September 9, 2025

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* The Seed on the Path – Indifference; The Seed on Rocky Ground – Impulse; The Seed Among Thorns – Distraction; The Seed on Good Soil – Responsible Citizenship By Chifipa ‘Chifi’ Mhango, Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Good day Fellow Malawians, When Jesus told the Parable of the Sower, He described how seeds fall on different types of ground — some on the path, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some on good soil….

Mumba pledges to tackle water challenges hunger, low wages in estates and expand access to NEEF loans in Thyolo

September 5, 2025

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* Thyolo was among the districts that have reaped significantly from the Mtukula Pakhomo cash transfers and various development initiatives * As Chief Njema appeals to MCP led government to open ADMARC markets at Limbuli in Mulanje By Yamikani Yapuwa & Innocent Chamtulo, MANA Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba has vowed to tackle water challenges, hunger, low wages in estates, and expand access to National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) loans in Thyolo, with intentions to…

NRB launches 2025-2030 strategic plan

September 4, 2025

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* To help NRB to improve identity registration and achieve universal and inclusive legal identity thereby having national ID’s accessible to everyone * Some of the costs to access the national ID have been waived as NRB is rolling out services to be closer to people especially in the rural communities By Lesnat Kenan, MANA The National Registration Bureau (NRB) has launched 2025-2030 strategic plan aiming at building inclusive, secure and accessible national identity (ID) system. Speaking during the…

National Food Reserve Agency raises maize buying prices to support farmers and strengthen food security

September 4, 2025

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* Now to be buying maize at K1,280 per kilogram in open and mobile markets, while mega farmers will receive K1,300 per kilogram, up from the previous K1,100 * This decision reflects our commitment to reward farmers fairly, encourage them to sell their maize, and ensure sustainable food supply for all Malawians By Arthur Kaludzu, MANA The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has announced an upward adjustment of maize buying prices in a move aimed at supporting farmers, curbing…