Malawi and China to establish the agricultural park in Salima

* The China-Malawi 5,000-hectare Agricultural Industrial Park marks a major step in Malawi’s agricultural and economic progress * Through long-term economic growth and sustainable development by integrating modern innovation with traditional farming By Pempho Kantayeni, MANA In a significant step towards agricultural modernisation and economic advancement, Malawi Investment & Trade Centre (MITC) entered into a landmark partnership last week with China’s Huaihua Yongcheng Agricultural Technology Development to establish a US$50 million China-Malawi Agricultural Industrial Park in Salima. A statement…

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MACRA to conduct foresight study to address unmet needs in the development of sustainable innovations

MUUNI team lead, Wezi Salima * Assessing the future impact of innovation ecosystem investments on sustainable socio-economic development in Malawi * Currently, Malawi ranks lowly on the Global Innovation Index (2022), reflecting structural gaps due to strategies that rely on traditional economic models rather than knowledge-based, tech-driven frameworks By Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), through the MUUNI Fund, is set to conduct a foresight study to address unmet needs in the development of sustainable innovations…

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CCAP-Blantyre Synod designates July 10 as Special Day of Prayer ahead of September 16 general elections

* The primary purpose of these prayers is to seek God’s grace and blessing for a free, fair, peaceful, and transparent electoral process * Let us also earnestly pray for God’s guidance in the election of leaders who are ‘after His own heart’ (1 Samuel 13:13; Acts 13:22) By Duncan Mlanjira As part of its prophetic responsibility, Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod informs congregants that the Synod has designated July 10, 2025 as Special Day of Prayer…

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Scorchers off to Casablanca for FIFA window of international friendly against Morocco’ Atlas Lionesses

* Being one of the strong teams in Africa, the friendly match against Morocco is going to give our players confidence as we prepare for Angola in October * We have worked on our defense and goalkeeping which had some weaknesses in the previous encounter against South Africa and Zambia and we hope to do better in Casablanca Maravi Express Malawi Scorchers have left for Casablanca, Morocco through Chileka International Airport via OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South…

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Excellent fans turn-up at gate-fee paying NBS Bank National Division League matches

* Being spiced by former TNM Super League participants; Bangwe All Stars, FOMO FC, Baka City and Red Lions * Joined by Ndirande Stars, Ntaja United, Mitundu Baptist, Mchinji Villa FC, Namitete Zitha, Chilumba Barracks, Chintheche United and Jenda United Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira The inaugural NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) has been warmly embraced by fans in their respective home club venues across the country as patronage is picking up in its Match Week 4, whose title…

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Red Lions displace Baka City on 2nd place of NBS Bank NDL 2025 as Namitete Zitha move to 3rd

* The Red Lions have earned 9 points sharing with Mitundu Baptist and Namitete Zitha, who beat Jenda United 2-1 also this afternoon * The three teams are separated by goal difference as Mitundu lead the table since they scored seven goals while conceded two * Red Lions have amassed five goals so far and conceded two while Namitete Zitha scored five against three By Duncan Mlanjira In a fiercely fought match between former TNM SUper League sides, Red…

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Chiperoni weather expected to weaken by Tuesday—Meteorological Department

* This is due to a shift from a cool, moist, and strong southeasterly air mass to a less moist easterly air mass * Mwera winds which are blowing over Lake Malawi and other water bodies, are expected to start to weaken tomorrow By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DSSMS) says the chilly Chiperoni weather which has been experienced in the past few days, is expected to weaken by Tuesday — starting in Southern…

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Malawi government extends profound gratitude to role played by British High Commissioner Ritchie in fostering strong partnership

* She has served with professionalism, candour, and a genuine spirit of partnership that has left a lasting and positive impact across many sectors * From supporting Malawi’s public sector reforms to championing cultural exchange and inclusive development, she has been a steadfast and trusted friend of Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Tenure of office for British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie, ends next month and at her farewell ceremony in Lilongwe on Thursday, Minister of Basic Education, Madalitso…

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British High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie classifies mining as one economic sector that has most dynamism by investor firms

* As she bids farewell to her tenure of office in Malawi during the birthday celebration of Great Britain’s King Charles III on Thursday * Reflected on her stay in the country and looked forward to the future by highlighting partnerships, prosperity and peace * Nowhere is our partnership more important than in working with Malawi on our shared goal of increasing the prosperity of the country and its people * British firms are some of the biggest investors…

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Political parties commit towards non-violence and inclusion for persons with albinism

* The signing ceremony was held in Lilongwe on Friday as part of the International Albinism Awareness Day 2025 * Under the theme; ‘United for Peace and Inclusion – Strengthening the Protection of Persons with Albinism at all times, including during elections’ By Pempho Kantayeni, MANA The Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has joined forces with several political parties to sign a commitment aimed at ensuring non-violence and inclusion of persons with albinism in all electoral…

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