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Environmental management trust LCBMT calls for responsible stewardship of Mulanje Mountain as it is declared a World Heritage Site

July 12, 2025

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* Under international law and UNESCO guidelines, activities such as mining and unchecked development within the designated area are subject to strict oversight * The protections call for vigilance and coordination among stakeholders to ensure compliance and safeguard the mountain’s integrity By Duncan Mlanjira The Lake Chilwa Basin Management Trust (LCBMT) contends that while the designation of Mulanje Mountain as a World Heritage Site marks a major achievement, it also brings an added layer of responsibility towards its preservation…

Bakhresa cooking oil factory challenges Malawian commercial farmers to increase soya beans production

July 10, 2025

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* To meet the demand of the oil refinery factory in Limbe, which has been commissioned by President Chakwera yesterday * It will be crushing 500 tonnes of soya beans per day, which means that local soya farmers will have a readily available market * The plant will require about 150,000 tonnes of soya every harvesting season to support the whole value chain By Memory Kutengule-Chatonda, MANA Bakhresa Malawi Limited General Manager, Venkatesh Rao Pattipati, has challenged commercial farmers…

MACRA warns of punitive measures against violation of ethical broadcasting standards throughout the election period

July 10, 2025

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* As it activates election broadcasts monitoring committee ahead of campaign period set to be launched on Monday * We are not here to police media houses but to ensure professionalism—MACRA Deputy Director of Broadcasting, Kelton Masangano By Mervis Mwale, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has activated the Election Broadcasts Monitoring and Enforcement Committee (EBMEC) to oversee fair media coverage during the campaign period starting on Monday, July 14. Speaking at a sensitization meeting held at Bingu International…

ACB establishes mobile digital application dedicated to making corruption reporting easier

July 10, 2025

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* Ahead of this year’s African Anti-Corruption Day to be commemorated tomorrow in Mchinji under the theme; ‘Deeper citizenry engagement in combating corruption’ * The app, ACB-Connect allows the public to report suspected corruption cases anytime and from anywhere while guaranteeing user privacy and confidentiality Malawi News Agency & Maravi Express The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has established a mobile digital application dedicated to making corruption reporting easier and more secure. This was announced yesterday by acting ACB Director General,…

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…