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A 2-year-old baby, his mother and a cyclist killed in road accident after being hit by an overspeeding vehicle

March 6, 2025

Extensive damage to the vehicle involved in the accident * Vehicle was being driven by laboratory technician at Ntcheu District Hospital, who was arrested for reckless driving * Mangochi Police urge all road users to adhere to traffic regulations and exercise caution to prevent similar road accidents Maravi Express A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of a 2-year-old baby boy, his 25-year-old mother and a cyclist (40), after the bicycle they were riding on got hit by…

MACRA Director General Daud Suleman emphasises need for responsible and responsive engagement on social media

March 4, 2025

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* It is crucial that we start dealing with this issue now, otherwise it is negatively affecting us all * We have responsibility per law to take a leading role in creating stronger digital Malawi which protects its citizens—Suleman * As MACRA engaged with civil society organizations (CSOs) on digital laws and data protection By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Evance Chisiano, MANA At an engagement with civil society organisations (CSOs) on digital laws and data protection, Malawi Communications…

AFORD’s draft Manifesto has been leaked and suspected to be advanced by another undisclosed Party

March 3, 2025

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* The unnamed Party is presenting the ideas in the AFORD Manifesto as their own in official documents * This act of intellectual theft is unacceptable and undermines the integrity of the democratic process * Despite this unfortunate incident, AFORD remains committed to implementing its proposed policies, leveraging its expertise to drive meaningful change in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has been forced to release is Manifesto it has comprehensively crafted after its draft document has…

Success in sexual and reproductive health and rights advocacy requires strong partnerships among CSOs, policymakers and communities

March 2, 2025

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* Through strategic engagement, advocates can leverage legal frameworks to push for policy reforms and improved access to SRHR services * And by using the manual, they reaffirm their dedication to advancing reproductive rights and ensuring legal protections for all * Let’s take action, raise awareness, and drive impactful change — Nyale Institute for Sexual & Reproductive Health Governance By Duncan Mlanjira Nyale Institute for Sexual & Reproductive Health Governance emphasises that the success in sexual and reproductive health…

Water & Sanitation Minister Abida Mia applauds SRWB’s plans to replenish Zomba Mountain forest reserve with 150,000 trees

March 2, 2025

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* Few weeks ago, I came here to see the status of the dam. It was so disheartening to see the low water level in the dam * Although water level has now improved but we need more trees so that the dam should have water all year round * 98% of trees which were planted around the dam and other parts of the plateau survived due monitoring tree seedlings growth * We dont just plant and abandon the…

NGO Nyale Institute enhances CSOs’ understanding of legal frameworks governing sexual and reproductive health and rights by unveiling Advocasy Manual

March 2, 2025

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* Many CSOs and other stakeholders struggle to navigate SRHR-related laws and policies, limiting their ability to advocate effectively * The workshop equipped the participants with the legal knowledge and practical tools needed to strengthen advocacy efforts to improve program implementation * The Advocasy Manual emphasises the significance of the Gender Equality Act (2013) which explicitly guarantees SRHR under Malawi’s legal framework By Duncan Mlanjira Taking cognizance that many civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders struggle to navigate…

AGCOM phase-2 to expand climate smart irrigation to ensure all-year farming for 100,000 farmers

February 27, 2025

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* As Government, World Bank signs US$45 million AGCOM phase-2 program in Lilongwe yesterday * The grant is sourced from a multi-donor trust fund through Norway, Ireland, the European Union, and the Government of Flander By Patience Longwe, MANA The World Bank and the Malawi Government have signed a US$45 million (MK80 billion) grant agreement for the implementation of Phase 2 of the Malawi Food Systems Resilience Program under the Agricultural Commercialisation (AGCOM) programme. The grant, sourced from a…

Deputy Minister of Transport Peter Dimba promoted to Minister of Labour; replacing Mumba

February 27, 2025

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Dimba soon after being sworn in as Deputy Minister of Transport & Public Works last month of January * As Baba Steve Malondera replaces Dimba as Deputy Minister of Transport & Public Works * A mini Cabinet reshuffle that has been effected following the firing of Sosten Gwengwe as Trade & Industry Minister, replaced by Mumba * Meanwhile, President Chakwera arrives in Blantyre to engage youths on his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) By Duncan Mlanjira In…

Cyclone Honde develops less than 24 hours ago about 642km from Mozambique coast

February 26, 2025

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Possible track of tropical Cyclone Honde—image courtesy of La-Reunion * At its current position, with a south-easterly trajectory towards south of Madagascar, it has no direct threat over Malawi but will continue inducing Congo air mass over the country By Duncan Mlanjira A low pressure system in the Mozambique channel, which has been indirectly influencing Malawi weather, has become a tropical Cyclone named Honde less than 24 hours ago, and it is located about 642km from the Indian Ocean…

Chakwera fires Gwengwe as Minister of Trade & Industry; replaced with Labour Minister Vitumbiko Mumba

February 26, 2025

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* This seems to be part of the President’s response to the economic crisis, that came to the fore yesterday * When a mammoth of kaunjika vendors stormed Parliament in protest to the acceleration of prices of second hand clothes * I did so to the best of my capability and due diligence. This far, I wish my brother, Hon. Vitumbiko Mumba all the best—Gwengwe By Duncan Mlanjira During his appearance in Parliament where was responding to questions on…