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Illovo Sugar Malawi reignites and reinvests its contribution towards malaria elimination
May 10, 2025
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* Aligning with the call from WHO’s global campaign to re-energise efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination * The government is doing its part in scaling down cases of malaria through provision of free safety mosquito nets * But it is disheartening that public engagement is very low — with many using the nets for fishing and as fences for their vegetable gardens around their homesteads By Duncan Mlanjira…

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UK supported Malawi’s mining negotiating experts for an executive course on managing mining for national development at Oxford University last year
May 6, 2025
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High Commissioner Ritchie * As part of helping to strengthen capacity of Government officials and institutions—British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie * During the opening of ‘Mining Delivery Lab’ at Bingu International Convection Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe today, May 6 * United Kingdom cares about Malawi’s future in economic growth, prosperity and development through mining By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA As part of helping to strengthen capacity of government officials and institutions —…

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Blantyre DHO’s ‘Konda Blantyre-Konda Moyo’ campaign continues raising awareness on healthy living
May 6, 2025
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* Raising awareness to reduce new HIV infections and to combat sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the townships * We are continuing to implement the campaign in the facilities whenever we observe a slight increase in the number of new HIV infections and STI cases By Memory Kutengule Chatonda & Gift Wahuta, MANA The healthy living awareness campaign, ‘Konda Blantyre-Konda Moyo‘, which Blantyre District Health Office (DHO) rolled out continues to positively reach out to the city’s township resident,…

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Expectant mothers in Blantyre to be receiving new antenatal supplement that provides close to 15 micronutrients
May 6, 2025
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The MMS was unveiled at an orientation workshop with these frontline staff comprising nurses, pharmacists and facility heads.—Picture by Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA * The new supplement provides a broader nutritional support to both mothers and unborn babies, unlike current Iron Folic Acid (IFA) they have been receiving * “It’s good for expectant mothers to improve maternal nutrition and pregnancy outcomes”—Safe Motherhood Coordinator, Ellida Bvutula By Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA Effective yesterday, April 5, expectant mothers in Blantyre will…

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A look at Africa’s chances at the global showpiece FIFA Club World Cup 25 set from June 14 to July 13, 2025
May 5, 2025
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* An increased in global attention will be on the African game, as four strong contenders prepare to represent the continent * Reigning African champions Al Ahly SC, Tunisian giants Espérance de Tunis, Morocco’s Wydad AC and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa * As SuperSport secures the tournament’s broadcast rights for all 63 Games live on ‘Your World of Champions’ * The first under an expanded format with 32 teams including the winners of the four previous continental championships…

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Former director of Information Chikumbutso Mtumodzi passes away
May 5, 2025
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* Mtumodzi will be remembered as a hardworking and patriotic son of Malawi who dedicated his life to serving the country—Information Minister Kunkuyu * As Machinga district information officer Martin Chiwanda, who died on Friday is laid to rest today in home district Mangochi By Prisca Promise Mashushu & Ernest Mfunya, MANA Chikumbutso Mtumodzi, former director at the Department of Information, has passed away after a short illness at Partners in Hope Hospital in Lilongwe. The news was confirmed…

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Eco-friendly fashion; Ugandan innovator pioneers production of textile fabric made from banana fiber
May 5, 2025
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* Cotton, polyester, linen, wool, leather, satin, nylon, silk – the list of clothing fabric goes on and on * The increasing demand for clothing has seen the textile industry rapidly grow globally, both in natural and synthetic fabrics By Hellen Kabahukya, Solutions Now.africa In a remarkable fusion of waste and innovation, a young man in Uganda has created something uniquely fashionable — a commune fabric woven from banana fiber and cotton. Cotton, polyester, linen, wool, leather, satin, nylon,…

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SuperSport secures FIFA Club World Cup 25 broadcast rights; All 63 Games live on ‘Your World of Champions’
May 5, 2025
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* The 21st edition of FIFA’s flagship international club competition, featuring some of the biggest clubs and the biggest names in the football universe * Africa to be represented by Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) alongside Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Wydad AC and Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia) By Duncan Mlanjira All 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 25 — set for June 14 to July 13 — will be available live on ‘Your World of Champions’ SuperSport…

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Airtel signs agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet connectivity solutions to its customers in Africa including Malawi
May 5, 2025
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* With this collaboration, Airtel Africa will further enhance its next-generation satellite connectivity offerings * And augment connectivity for enterprises, businesses, and socio-economic communities like schools, health centres in even the most rural parts of Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa has announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet connectivity solutions to its customers in Africa including Malawi to its customers in Africa. A statement from Airtel from Dubai, UAE, says currently, SpaceX has acquired…

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Greyson Chapita brutally but truthfully highlights exasperating tendency by Malawian event organisers as witnessed at premiere of movie ‘Welcome to Maula Prision’
May 5, 2025
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A not so condusive venue for a movie show—picture by Abel Ikilon, MANA * Lack of time keeping; failing to communicate for it; overbooking for small space in trying to maximise revenue * VIP guests who paid K100,000 weren’t just paying for a seat; they were paying for comfort, exclusivity, and a premium experience * Instead, they found themselves stuck in the same overcrowded, delayed situation as everyone else Maravi Express While marveling that the quality of movie, ‘Welcome…

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