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Chakwera pledges stronger private sector support at 35th Malawi International Trade Fair

May 22, 2025

* Over the past four years, the government has provided K300 billion, which has enabled the establishment of approximately 100,000 businesses across different sectors of the economy * * An additional K1 trillion from the African Development Bank, channeled through the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF), will be made available to youths and women over the next five years By Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says his administration has put in place strategies aimed at creating a…

ProAgro youth project implemented by ILO and IFAD is a testament of the power of collaboration

May 22, 2025

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Chifundo Lodzeni, senior deputy director for technical & vocational training in the Ministry of Labour * Vital for uplifting the country’s economy and addresses one of the most critical challenges of unemployment that the youth are facing today * These efforts are central to empowering young Malawians, contributing to sustainable economic growth and fostering an inclusive society * The project has played a crucial role in ensuring that youths are empowered to gain meaningful jobs or start their own…

PAC conference delegates aspire for credible and violence-free elections

May 22, 2025

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* Let electoral stakeholders discharge their responsibilities to the beloved Malawi. Let us take it a priority to be good Malawians * As MEC assures delegates of credible elections amidst delegates’ fears of electoral maladministration By Evance Chisiano, MANA Delegates at the two-day Public Affairs Committee (PAC) 6th All-Inclusive Stakeholders Conference in Blantyre concluded the indaba with hopes for free, credible, peaceful and well-resourced elections — placing their trust in the Malawi Electoral Commission, Malawi Police Service, Ministry of…

Mining Ministry adhering to President Chakwera directive to operate in transparency

May 22, 2025

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* Minister Zikhale Ng’oma visits Kayelekera Uranium Mine to appreciate progress where he assured all information relating to mining industry is readily available and things are done in a transparent manner * Mining sector is a vital engine for the country’s economic recovery and growth — Zikhale Ng’oma By George Mponda, MANA & edited by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express The Ministry of Mining seems to be adhering to the directive that President Lazarus Chakwera made on April 28 that…

‘Loss of biodiversity jeopardises sustainable development and creates a fragile, uncertain future’—Ministry of Natural Resources & Climate Change

May 22, 2025

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* In Commemoration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 under the theme; ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development’ * The theme underscores the critical linkages between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework * Two universal agendas that must be pursued in synergy, in line with the recently adopted Pact for the Future By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Natural Resources & Climate Change underscores that the loss of biological diversity —…

Labour Minister Dimba discovers some serious work violations at Kaziwiziwi Coal Mine in Rumphi

May 21, 2025

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A miner captured at work without gloves, face masks and other proper protective clothing * There are challenges to personal protective equipment. Most of the miners we met did not have proper gumboots, gloves and masks to protect them from coal dust, which can cause tuberculosis. * Some are sharing gumboots which is unacceptable. We also discovered that they do not provide for resting time By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA On a tour Kaziwiziwi Coal Mine in Rumphi District to…

Chilly Chiperoni weather expected back from tomorrow, May 22

May 21, 2025

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Table and map showing the forecasted Mwera winds and their level of severity (level 6) * Due to Mwera winds which are expected to start blowing on Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies with a speed of more than 50km/h * The winds are expected to cause high-water waves of more than 2m in height and expected to subside by Sunday, May 25 By Duncan Mlanjira The chilly Chiperoni weather which most parts of Malawi experienced over a…

Blantyre City Mayor expresses reservations over MACRA using National IDs for SIM card registration; Asks if exercise be postponed till after elections

May 21, 2025

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Councillor Joseph Makwinja * I am afraid this will create a lot of speculations in the public. People are already speculating a lot on use of machines in the elections * This is despite the majority of MACRA’s stakeholders including Mzuzu City Mayor embracing the initiative By Evance Chisiano, MANA & edited by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Blantyre City Mayor, Councillor Joseph Makwinja has expressed his reservations over Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) using National IDs for SIM card…

Mass promotion of teachers set to improve service delivery in Chikwawa—District Commissioner Kamba

May 21, 2025

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* This mass promotion is a sign that government is truly committed to uplifting the welfare of our teachers— DC Kamba * We are truly grateful for this — the promotion gives us renewed energy to serve our learners with commitment—teacher Memory Phiri By Macmolex Chirwa, MANA Chikwawa District Commissioner (DC), Nardin Kamba has applauded government for promoting 900 primary school teachers in Chikwawa, saying the initiative will boost morale in the education sector and improve service delivery in…

Payment and collection of nomination papers for September 16 Tripartite Elections begins on June 10

May 21, 2025

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* Candidates will be required to pay the non-refundable nomination fees, through a dedicated bank account, before collecting nomination forms at respective district council offices for MPs and Councillors. * Nomination forms for Presidential candidates will be collected from the Malawi Electoral Commission head office By Duncan Mlanjira In the electoral calendar covering events up to September 16 General Elections, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) highlights for the interest of aspiring candidates that payment and collection of nomination papers for…