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September 16 campaign period officially launch Monday under the theme; ‘Promoting Democratic Leadership Through Your Vote’

July 10, 2025

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* To run from 08h30-11h00, the event will be broadcast live on 24 TV and radio platforms where MEC chairperson will deliver a keynote address * Highlighting MEC’s commitment to conducting credible, inclusive and transparent elections By Duncan Mlanjira To be held at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Monday, July 14, the official launch of the 60-day campaign period of the September 16 general elections will be celebrated under the theme; ‘Promoting Democratic Leadership Through Your…

Rollout of SRWB’s Liwonde-Balaka water supply upgrade was premised on robust environmental and social impact assessment done by expert consultants

July 9, 2025

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The project to draw water was the Shire River near Liwonde Barrage * After field assessments, the final report identified, predicted and evaluated environmental and social impact * Provides information on the environmental consequences for decision making and promotes environmentally sound and sustainable development * Through the identification of appropriate alternatives and mitigation measures which SRWB has since adopted and engaged affected stakeholders and community members along the distribution network Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira In order to find long-lasting…

Sitola area development committee assures total collaboration to protect SRWB’s Balaka-Liwonde water supply infrastructure

July 8, 2025

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The engagement by SRWB with district stakeholders * We will make sure there are no issues of theft and vandalism by encouraging the community members to own the project * The project includes an aspect for compensation and community sensitisation to ensure conservation on damaged environment as mitigating measurers to challenges that might follow Maravi Express Chairperson for Sitola area development committee, Fazalo Jaidu Mkumba has assured Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) that they will engage with community members…

Botswana President Boko concludes State Visit by paying homage to former President late Kamuzu Banda at his Mausoleum

July 7, 2025

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* As well as visiting Malawi Parliament where he planted a soldier tree within the precincts, symbolising goodwill and environmental stewardship * We are stronger today because we have met to deepen the relationship between our two countries, he said By Nyandema Mhango & Sellah Singini, MANA President of Botswana, Advocate Gideon Duma Boko on Monday morning concluded his three-day State Visit to Malawi by making a courtesy call Malawi’s Parliament and Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe. At the Parliament,…

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation transforming Malawi’s construction industry

July 7, 2025

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* We have successfully conducted and completed a lot of projects in various categories, such as water supply system, road construction and building construction which have greatly improved the living standard of Malawian people China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (Malawi) Limited (CCECC) and her head office in the People’s Republic of China — one of the ‘Fortune Global 500’ companies — has grown into one of the top-tier Chinese companies in the international project construction industry. It recently emerged…

Botswana President Boko pledges to support Malawi’s mining sector

July 6, 2025

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* Word has been spoken today affirming that which has been spoken before, examples have been enacted * It is now time for transformative action that speaks to the growth of our economies, to the rise of the continent and to the transformation of the lives of our people * As Chakwera hails Boko as a visionary, democrat, and pan-Africanist leader who shares Malawi’s values of democracy, good governance, and development By Eunice Disi Lole, Patience Longwe & Rosalia…

Government moves in to bring sanity in real estate sector through establishment of Management Council

July 5, 2025

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Lands Minister, Deus Gumba * The sector has long been plagued by unethical practices, including the rise of ‘briefcase estate agents’ who have taken advantage of regulatory loopholes to dupe unsuspecting Malawians * These individuals lack professionalism and have used tricks to siphon resources from Malawians * This is not only unethical but undermines the credibility of the entire sector—Minister of Lands, Deus Gumba By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Minister of Lands, Deus Gumba has said the establishment of the…

SRWB rolls out robust K88 billion Liwonde-Balaka water supply upgrading project tapping water from Shire River

July 5, 2025

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* There will be water tanks at Sosola with a capacity 1,500 million litres; at Chiyenda Usiku 500,000 litres and Chingeni 250,000 litres * SRWB will work hand in hand with the communities around the area to give them job opportunities so that they own the project — thereby increasing its sustainability By Mary Makhiringa, MANA Following serious water supply challenges people of Liwonde and Balaka were facing over the past years, Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) is rolling…

Standard Bank’s Growth Conversations round-table dialogue stakeholders call for speedy action on Malawi’s ailing economy

July 3, 2025

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Chief Executive Madinga (left) moderates the panel discussion as Ministers Agriculture and Tourism Kawale and Kamtukule and Deputy RBM Governor Kissu Simwaka follow * Held recently in Lilongwe under the theme; ‘Towards Economic Recovery and Growth by Bringing the ATMM Strategy to Life’ * Delegates acknowledged the urgency of fast-tracking several economic reforms to catch up with development targets * The forum explored how the ATMM strategy could be applied to address perennial macroeconomic challenges By Duncan Mlanjira Key…

World Meteorological Organisation supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) forecasting pilot project in Africa through Malawi

July 3, 2025

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* Developing AI has potential as a game-changer for weather forecasts and early warnings—World Meteorological Organisation Secretary General, Celeste Saulo * Especially if we can leverage AI technology to help countries without sophisticated super-computers to leap-frog to the latest most advanced prediction systems * The project combines Norway’s AI expertise with Malawi’s local knowledge and data — building on a high-resolution data-driven weather forecasting model named BRIS By Duncan Mlanjira A new pilot project by the World Meteorological Organisation…