Natural Resources Minister Chomanika launches fish landing facility at Kachulu in Zomba

* The fish landing site will allow fishers to keep fresh fish protected as the new facility will have refrigerated space * Post-fishing losses have prevented Malawi to reach its 700,000 metric tons demand By Solister Mogha, MANA Minister of Natural Resources & Climate Change, Owen Chomanika launched Kachulu fish landing site, a fish processing facility in Zomba which is expected to promote fish business along Lake Chilwa. Chomanika said the facility will enable fishers to properly clean their…

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Angry mob vandalise newly-built Chisiyo police unit in Lilongwe

* They were demanding the release of a suspect so that they deal with him, but at that time, the police had already sent the suspect to Lilongwe police * This made the angry community to start vandalising the police unit. Currently, no arrest has been made By Andrew Mkonda, MANA Angry villagers from Chisiyo in Lilongwe, mostly motorcycle taxi (Kabaza) operators have vandalised newly-built Chisiyo Police unit and burnt two vehicles that were apprehended by the traffic police…

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FAM hosting 3-day CAF Safety & Security training to strategise for creation of safe and welcoming environment at football stadia

* The primary objective of this workshop is to standardise safety and security procedures across our football ecosystem * And enhance the capabilities of our personnel tasked with delivering secure matchday operations * The initiative also reinforces FAM’s continued focus on enhancing the fan experience at matches, which is a core element of the modern football environment By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is hosting a high-level three-day CAF Safety & Security training session in Lilongwe to…

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U.S. expands military footprint in Middle East as Trump says he wants end to conflict

Smoke billows from the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster following the Israeli air strike * He might send vice-president Vance, Witkoff to meet Iranians, as Israeli military says an airstrike killed one of Tehran’s top military commanders * As Israeli aircraft strikes the headquarters of state broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting in Tehran The Wall Street Journal & BB News President Trump said he was working on “a real end” to the conflict in the Middle East,…

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Egypt’s and African champions Al Ahly tie on 1 point with all Group A FIFA Club World Cup after 0-0 draw with Messi’s Inter Miami

* The other African representatives, Esperance de Tunis of Tunisia, lost 0-2 to Brazilian club, Flamengo in their Group D * While Liam Delap made his debut as Chelsea won their FIFA Club World Cup opener beating Los Angeles FC 2-0 Maravi Express After playing out a 0-0 draw with host city side, Inter Miami — led by Argentine legend Messi Lionel — Egypt’s and African champions Al Ahly tie on one point with all Group A FIFA Club…

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Malawi’s top technology experts to host landmark AI training for marketers and ICT professionals in Blantyre

* It aims to equip marketing, ICT and professionals from other disciplines with practical AI skills to drive innovation and efficiency in Malawi’s evolving business landscape * Marks the first initiative under IMM’s and ICTAM’ strategic partnership, which is designed to strengthen digital and data-driven capabilities * Across IMM’s and ICTAM’s membership bases and all professionals wanting to update digital skills By Duncan Mlanjira The country’s top technology experts, Dr. Wisely Phiri and Jones Kumchenga are set to facilitate…

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Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich record biggest win in the history of FIFA Club World Cup

Michael Olise registered two goals and two assists in Bayern’s thumping win over Auckland * Musiala scoring a hat-trick and Thomas Muller grabbing two goals as his long farewell to the club continued * As newly-crowned European champions Paris St-Germain cruised past Atletico Madrid for a winning start to their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup campaign while Egyptian giants Al Ahly drew 0-0 with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami By Matthew Howarth, Alex Brotherton & Shamoon Hafez, BBC Sport Bundesliga…

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Police warn pastors against making electoral prophesies

* When pastors make prophesies about election results, you create problems for us and this must be avoided — we must all work towards ensuring that there is peace * We plead with chiefs and candidates to tell their people and party supporters about the importance of peace in elections By Wanangwa Tembo, MANA Malawi Police Service (MPS) has warned faith leaders against making prophesies about the September 16 General Election outcome, saying the practice is one of the…

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10 presidential aspirants for September 16 elections collect nomination papers from MEC

* Includes incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera (Malawi Congress Party) and former Heads of State, Peter Mutharika (Democratic Progressive Party) and Joyce Banda (People’s Party) * The others are Kondwani Nankhumwa (Peoples Development Party); Atupele Muluzi (United Democratic Front); Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo (National Development Party) By Duncan Mlanjira By close of business today, June 16, 10 nomination papers on presidential election were collected from Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), that include for incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera (Malawi Congress Party) and former…

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African child welfare committee appeals to governments to commit more resources towards children’s rights

* Warning that underfunding and poor spending continue to undermine progress; as Malawi commemorates continental Day of the African Child * Held at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe under the theme; ‘Planning and budgeting for children’s rights: progress since 2010’ By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Chairperson of African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), Wilson Almeida Adao has appealed to African governments to commit more resources towards children’s rights — warning that underfunding…

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