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

April 13, 2025

* 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…

MACRA urges Malawians to know and defend their consumer rights

April 9, 2025

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* Consumer education is a key tool in tackling service-related challenges — consumers must be well-informed about their rights * And they should know that they have the power to act, especially when facing issues such as injuries, or service challenges * They can contact us through our toll-free number 261, so that MACRA can engage the relevant service providers By Monica Banda, MANA In joining the world to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)…

President Chakwera assures CCAP Clergy of commitment to foster unity, peace and tolerance ahead of September General Elections

April 8, 2025

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* As a leader who believes in peace, he is equally concerned with the political violence which has been happening in the country * The General Assembly encouraged and also appreciated His Excellency for condemning political violence without looking at which party is responsible for it By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA During an interface meeting with the General Assembly of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) on issues of national importance, President Lazarus Chakwera is concerned with the political violence…

Real estate stakeholders laud MACRA’s National Addressing System

April 8, 2025

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* Called on property owners and other players in the land industry to embrace the NAS wholeheartedly * Emphasising that embracing the NAS will help meet the system’s objectives, thereby attaining to Malawi’s socio-economic development agenda By Evance Chisiano, MANA Certified real estate practitioners, property valuers, surveyors, physical planers and the academia have commended the National Addressing System (NAS) being implemented by the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA), with a call for continued engagement to ensure the system improves…

50 more fish cages to be introduced on Lake Malawi

April 8, 2025

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* The addition is not just about increasing production, but also about embracing innovation and working together for sustainable development * Minister challenging all players in the fish industry to take action in order to bring the much needed transformation in reducing the country’s reliance on imported fish By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA In order to revitalise the fisheries sector and boost national food security, the government plans to introduce 50 new fish cages on Lake Malawi. This was announced…

National police explosive experts retrieve mysterious object that fell from the sky on Friday in Karonga

April 7, 2025

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* The unidentified object came crashing in a ball of light around 16h00 on Friday and is speculated that it might be space satellite debris * It was tested by Kayelekera Mine experts for radioactivity but the results also came out negative of radioactive By George Mponda, MANA National Police Headquarters explosive experts have retrieved a mysterious object that fell from the sky on Friday in Karonga for further scrutiny after preliminary assessment proved it was not an explosive,…