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Malawi population keeps growing but the number of healthcare workers has not kept pace—Mangochi chief preventive officer

May 27, 2025

* While progress has been made in several thematic areas of environmental health, many challenges persist * As Secretary for Health, Samson Mndolo emphasizes the critical role of district environmental health offices By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA At a review meeting in Salima yesterday, chief preventive officer for Mangochi District, Chimwemwe Jella, highlighted that while progress has been made in several thematic areas of environmental health, many challenges persist. “These diseases continue to strain our already limited resources, the population…

Some politicians still express skepticism about MEC’s technological electoral management devices despite exhaustive explanations of its efficiency

May 26, 2025

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MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja was on national broadcaster MBC explaining the effectiveness of the EMDs * Several experts of repute have constantly defended MEC over the EMDs, but some of the delegates — even after MEC meticulously explained the devices’ reliability and transparency — were skeptical * The transition from bulky biometric voter registration kits (BVRKs) to more efficient hand-held EMDs was informed by comparative learning visits to South Africa and Zambia * And consultations particularly with the…

Police IG “candidly acknowledges” presence of ‘invisible actors’ who influence violence from behind the scenes using youths

May 26, 2025

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* As she reiterates the police’s commitment to neutralise such influences where possible ahead of September 16 General Elections * Establishes an Electoral Security that includes MEC and other security institutions — MDF, Malawi Prison Service and Immigration Department By Duncan Mlanjira In its summary of the 6th All-Inclusive Stakeholders Conference convened by the quasi-religious group, Public Affairs Committee (PAC) on May 20-21 at Sunbird Mount Soche in Blantyre, the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Services (MPS), Merlyne…

‘Malawi’s overreliance on maize as food and economic staple means poor harvests immediately trigger inflation volatility’—RBM Governor

May 26, 2025

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* As inflation remains one of Malawi’s most stubborn economic challenges —the highest in southern African region though it recently declined from 30% to just below 29% * The country’s GDP growth remains modest, projected at 3.2% in 2024, largely driven by a rain-fed, low-mechanisation agriculture sector * While the suspension of the ECF has created uncertainty, it also presents an opportunity for Malawi to redefine its economic trajectory * Malawi must craft and implement homegrown, inclusive, and sustainable…

Chikwawa DC Nardin Kamba applauded for good governance for reigning in fraudulent claims of allowances by his staff

May 24, 2025

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DC Kamba being awarded the Longtime Committed Service Award’.—Picture by Leah Mabulasa, MANA * Kudos to Chikwawa DC for this warning — let those who continue this face the law * This behaviour is common — most people have been condemning police for use of personal vehicles on duty on our roads By Duncan Mlanjira The honour of ‘Longtime Committed Service Award’, which Chikwawa District Commissioner (DC), Nardin Jackman Bauleni Kamba was bestowed on Thursday by the Malawi Local…

Malawi’s education sector is in crisis as demotivated teachers struggle with impact of austerity measures—ActionAid International

May 23, 2025

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* Ms. Maluwa*, a Standard 5 teacher at Bumba Primary School in Rumphi District, dreamed of teaching as a way to uplift her family and inspire girls in her community to pursue education instead of early marriages * However, after 14 years in the profession, she regrets her decision: “I now believe teaching is the least valued profession * With over 200 students in my class and inadequate teaching and learning materials, delivering quality education is nearly impossible Maravi…

ActionAid International advises Malawi and 5 other debt-ridden African countries to reject coercive IMF policies, seek debt relief or cancellation and expand domestic tax revenues

May 23, 2025

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* They should demand the democratisation of decisions on debt relief and cancellation, with the creation of a UN Framework Convention on Sovereign Debt, and support the UN Framework Convention on Tax * They should also prioritise the substantive gender equality commitments made in the groundbreaking Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action — 30 years old this year – by ensuring that women’s rights are upheld in economic policy By Duncan Mlanjira In the recent research released this month…

Chakwera to engage youth in wildlife and environmental conservation

May 23, 2025

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* He was responding to Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa call to member countries to adopt science-based approach in environmental conservation * And to consider taking aboard the youth and women in this cause in winning the battle of conserving wildlife and the environment By Mary Makhiringa MANA in Harare, Zimbabwe President Lazarus Chakwera Malawian youths constitutes as the highest in the country’s population, thus he is committed to fully engage and empower the young population in wildlife conservation — thereby…

Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Kainga defends Chakwera’s attendance at SADC TFCA Summit in Harare

May 23, 2025

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* It is important for Chakwera to be present at this very important meeting as Malawi is a senior member of the SADC * And also it will enhance the bilateral cooperation and integration as the President will also hold several bilateral talks with fellow Heads of States By Duncan Mlanjira While some of the reasons behind the suspension of the extended credit facility (ECF) by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was attributed to government over-expenditure and calling for…

Through its 1,000 volunteers, Road Safety Alert Foundation is making significant strides in reducing road accidents involving school children

May 22, 2025

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* Boosted with an investment of 40 bicycles from the World Bicycle Relief to facilitate crossing of school children on M1 Road * A huge boost and timely gesture as the volunteers have been walking long distances to reach their stations By Jamal Jamal, Correspondent Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF), an organisation that works to promote road safety in the country, has received a huge boost of a donation of 40 bicycles from the World Bicycle Relief to facilitate…