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Tropical storm Jude strengthens further into Cyclone stage as it makes a landfall over Mozambique coast of Nampula

March 10, 2025

The orange color represents category 9 while yellow depicts category 5 * Projections have maintained that Southern Region will be impacted the most by the cyclone Jude * Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services to issue next update around 14h00 today By Duncan Mlanjira Tropical storm Jude had strengthened further into Cyclone stage as it makes a landfall over Mozambique coast of Nampula, which is about 470km from Phalombe District. An update from Department of Climate Change &…

Visitor to Malawi laments of a poor country whose businesses close at 5pm

March 10, 2025

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* I stand to be corrected, but has anyone ever visited an airport that closes after regular working hours? * I experienced this in Malawi, where nothing was operating outside of business hours * This situation shows the consequences of ineffective leadership and how it can stagnate a nation By Duncan Mlanjira Steve Kubate Salifu, a public relations practioner & marketer for Practical Action, who was in Malawi to provide clean energy solutions to rural areas through the Global…

Primary and secondary school classes suspended from tomorrow till Thursday due to tropical storm Jude

March 9, 2025

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* Districts involved are Balaka, Zomba, Mangochi, Machinga, Mulanje, Phalombe, Thyolo, Chiradzulu, Nsanje, Chikwawa, Blantyre, Neno, Mwanza,Ntcheu, Dedza and Salima * Currently projections have maintained that possible impacts of the storm are likely to start getting to parts of Southern Malawi in the next 12 hours, particularly in Phalombe and Mulanje districts By Duncan Mlanjira Following a public alert by the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) on tropical storm Jude, the Ministry of Basic & Secondary…

Possible impacts of tropical storm Jude storm likely to start getting to parts of Southern Malawi in the next 12 hours; As Jude is expected to make a landfall over Mozambique coast tomorrow

March 9, 2025

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Red zone. The orange colour represents category 9 and yellow depicts category 5 * Districts forecasted to be highly impacted (category 10) include: Mulanje, Phalombe, Zomba, Mangochi, Machinga, Thyolo * As well as Nsanje, Chikwawa, Chiradzulu, Blantyre, Balaka, Ntcheu, Neno, Mwanza Salima and Dedza * Next update will be issued this evening at 18h00 today, March 9 By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) alerts the public that tropical storm Jude has maintained its…

Catholic Bishops urge Malawians to vote as priority candidates based on their track records than on superficial attributes or connections

March 9, 2025

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* As they issue Lenten reflections addressing Malawi’s political landscape and its implications for citizens * The reflections are based on several pastoral letters the Bishops have authored on the country’s leadership challenges * Who among the candidates is reasonable enough to bring about the desired transformation in our country considering the challenges we currently face and future of our democracy? * What kind of political leaders have we had in the past 5 years? Have they been honest…

MACRA hails schools’ sign language teaching clubs

March 8, 2025

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* MACRA trained teachers in sign language teaching skills in primary schools and has formed 53 clubs across the nation * In modern world, sign language has to be taught to almost everybody because it is crucial for development—MACRA’s projects officer Rachael Chadowa By Richard Kagunda, MANA Sign language is an important tool and is crucial for development in the modern world, thus Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has applauded efforts by schools in enhancing sign language teaching clubs….

When the doors of equal opportunity are open for women and girls, everyone wins—UN Secretary-General

March 8, 2025

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* In commemorating International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme; ‘All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment’ * Guterres’ message reminds us that gender equality is not just a moral imperative but a cornerstone of progress for all—UN in Malawi * Calls on everyone to reflect on the progress made and the work still needed to ensure that every woman and girl can live a life of dignity, opportunity and freedom By Duncan Mlanjira In joining the world…

Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango offers advice for RBM to consider introducing a K10,000 bank note

March 7, 2025

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* Looking at how the economy is moving on inflation rate, and if the trend continues, surely that is inevitable * For a central bank, introducing new bank notes or coins is determined by the inflation rate position By Duncan Mlanjira The K5,000 bank note being the highest currency note is now under challenge in terms of cost of transaction due to the rising cost of goods and services following the high rate of inflation of around 30% on…

MEC pledges robust security measures at all polling stations on September 16 General Elections

March 7, 2025

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* Every Malawian should feel safe and protected when at every voting station across the country * We assure voters that measures are being implemented to prevent any form of intimidation, violence or disruptions at polling centres * Political parties, candidates, and their supporters must also play their part in ensuring peaceful elections * Violence and intimidation have no place in a democratic society, and anyone found violating electoral laws should face the full force of the law By…

EGENCO’s environmental department strengthening survival rate of trees planted during forestry seasons

March 6, 2025

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* Over 80% of trees planted in 2024 season survived and are flourishing on the Ntcherechere forest reserve in Chikwawa * Launches its 2025 forestry season at Kapichira Power Station with a target of planting 14,000 trees on 30 hectares * 2,000 seedlings planted yesterday at the launch presided over by Minister of Energy and Minister of Natural Resources By Duncan Mlanjira Having taken cognizance that most trees planted during forestry seasons do not survive due to not being…