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Fired employee Labuschagne behind the smear campaign of IFAW’s partnership in Malawi over translocation of elephants to Kasungu National Park

April 19, 2025

* Labuschagne got deported from Malawi on January 23, 2024 over the smear campaign based of what IFAW describes as false allegations * The media reports by UK’s The Guardian and the Daily Maverick on March 26, 2025 are an effort to apply pressure to IFAW to capitulate to Labuschagne’s demands * Malawi government has overall jurisdiction and responsibility for all national parks and wildlife including Kasungu through Department of National Parks & Wildlife * IFAW has become the…

TEVETA, technical colleges advised to consider using motor vehicle mechanics trainees to repair idle government cars as their practicals

April 17, 2025

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The ambulances that Namadingo wants repaired at Mangochi District Hospital * The trainees could do the work supervised by their instructors and a technocrat from Toyota Malawi * It would be a precious internship opportunity to the trainees and give them immerse knowledge and skills * This follows the fiasco that was roused by music artist Patience Namadingo over his frustration in failing to secure an unbooked for appointment with Mangochi District Hospital administrators in order to repair broken…

DCCMS enhances World Meteorological Organisation’s ‘Early Warnings for All’ initiative by launching quarterly The Zanyengo E-newsletter

April 15, 2025

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* This publication marks a significant step forward in our commitment to keeping the public, stakeholders, and partners informed about our ongoing efforts in climate and weather services across Malawi * Through this platform, we aim to share insights, updates and highlights from our department, fostering a deeper understanding of our pivotal role in national development and resilience-building By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has launched a quarterly publication named The Zanyengo E-newsletter…

‘Likoma Port being constructed not befitting status of the hot tourism island district’—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

April 15, 2025

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* When we do development planning, let’s set international standards.If we call such a thing a billion Kwacha port, then I will call for an investigation on the finances * Likoma Island should be highly developed if we were focused — this is a treasure in any developed nation * Malawi does not need a political Party, but rather an alliance of good people to move forward By Duncan Mlanjira “If Likoma Island was under a well-managed administration that…

Deputy Health Minister Noah Chimpeni impressed with important medical services offered for free by Sant’Egidio Dream Centre in 12 districts

April 14, 2025

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* Services include screening and treatment of breast cancer, cervical cancer, malaria, epilepsy, TB, HIV, sexually transmitted infections, ear testing audiology, HPV CPR, HPV vaccination, hypertension, among others By Duncan Mlanjira Deputy Minister of Health, Noah Chimpeni applauded important medical services being offered for free by Sant’Egidio Dream Centre in 12 districts of the country, saying it is complementing government efforts in promotion of a healthy nation. He said this today after touring its Blantyre clinic in residential and…

Malawians implored to take heed of weather forecasts and patterns provided by Meteorological Department

April 13, 2025

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* Especially farmers who blatantly ignore Meteorological Department’s advice not to plant with first rains as they end up replanting up to three times following a long break of rainfall * It is very sad that we lost lives of our loved ones which could have been saved if people took immediately actions once the warnings were issued by our forecasters. By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Charlie Ligomeka, MANA At the commemoration of this year’s World Meteorological Day…

Parliament passes amendment Bill of Forestry Act empowering forestry rangers to use firearms against forest produce poachers

April 13, 2025

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* Also empowers the participation of other law enforcement agencies of Malawi Police, Road Traffic Department, National Parks & Wildlife, Fisheries Department, MDF MRA, Immigration and MEPA * The other Government agencies and departments as enforcement officers empowers them to do specific acts such as inspection, search and seizure of forest produce By Duncan Mlanjira In order to iron out operational challenges currently being met in the administration of the Forestry Act, Parliament has passed the private member motion…

Forest rangers risking their lives to keep Malawi’s forests standing

April 10, 2025

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* In 2024 alone, a total of eight forest rangers got killed in separate incidents while in the line of duty, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources * Malawi has not recorded such a high number of forest guard killings before. The hostility towards its frontline staff by illegal charcoal producers and loggers is getting alarming * Data from the Global Forest Watch show that between 2001 and 2023, Malawi lost almost a quarter of a million hectares…

President Chakwera applauds Malawi tobacco farmers for forex contribution

April 9, 2025

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Chakwera being briefed of quality of the tobacco.—Pictures by Roy Nkosi, MANA * As he opens the 2025 Tobacco Marketing Season at Lilongwe Auction Floors with a call that tobacco farmers vital in driving economic development * All farmers should feel appreciated as your tobacco has eased this country’s suffering by bringing forex which helps us in the exchange of different commodities By Austin Kananji & Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA During the official opening of the 2025 Tobacco Marketing…

NGORA commends 350 NGOs licenced in 1st quarter of 2025 after compliance to operating regulations

April 9, 2025

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* This is contrary to previous years where compliance was low and we, therefore, commend them for this * We are also currently processing a number of applications and licenses that are issued based on reports that NGOs are required to submit * As we continue promoting a compliance culture as a bedrock to success—NGORA Chief Executive Officer, Edward Chileka-Banda By George Bulombola, MANA Basing on their submission of last year’s reports financial reports, 350 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have…