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CDH Investment Bank invests K2 million towards KUHeS’ 3rd research dissemination conference

October 1, 2024

Robert Malipa (left) hands over the sponsorship to Dr. Benjamin Kumwenda * Theme of the conference is; ‘Research and Innovation-Driving Health Towards MW2063’ * CDHIB appreciates the role KUHeS plays in pioneering health research that helps support education and health sectors and provide national growth By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has invested K2 million to Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) for its 3rd research dissemination conference that starts tomorrow till Friday, October 2-4. To be held…

Ministry of Heath enhancing One Health approach urging public to seriously maintain personal hygiene

September 30, 2024

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* One Health is an approach that recognises that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and the shared environment * The philosophy at the heart of One Health is far from new but it has acquired a fresh impetus as the fallout from the CoVID-19 pandemic continues to be picked over * Following the surge of Mpox cases in countries in the African region with trade and travel connections with Malawi, the Public…

Mangochi Police urges transporters to first verify goods on behalf of clients before transporting or delivering them to their destinations

September 30, 2024

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The consignment of drugs intercepted on Saturday * This is after a second arrest for theft of government medical drugs in Mangochi within a week * Both consignment of drugs were intercepted being ferried through public transport * We advise against transporting illegal items, noting that such practices are fueling criminal activities in the district By Duncan Mlanjira Barely a week after police in Mangochi arrested a pharmacist at Chiponde Health Centre for stealing assorted government medical drugs from…

‘Despite the tough economic times being faced as a nation, Malawians are an optimistic people’—Association of Business Journalists pioneer, Frank Phiri

September 29, 2024

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* The theme; Resilience: Unpacking Malawi’s Path to Recovery in the Aftermath of Ravaging Exogenous Shocks’, was aptly crafted * Malawi, like many nations, has faced unrelenting exogenous shocks — simply put these are shocks from the outside By Duncan Mlanjira In his keynote address at the Association of Business Journalists (ABJ) elective annual general meeting (AGM), deputy managing director of FD Communications Ltd, Frank Phiri, who is also ABJ technical advisor, said despite the tough economic times being…

Illovo Sugar Malawi continues with fundraising for ‘Rise for Girls’ programme through charity golf tournament

September 29, 2024

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Champions Team FDH Bank * Inaugural tournament played yesterday at Blantyre Sports Club won by team FDH Bank * Rise for Girls is to keep more girls in school so that they’re given bigger opportunity to excel in their studies By Victor Singano Jnr & Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc continues with the fundraising for its ‘Rise for Girls’ programme through a charity golf tournament that was played at Blantyre Sports Club yesterday and representing team FDH Bank,…

CDH Investment Bank invests K5 million towards life-changing surgeries at Beit Cure

September 29, 2024

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Chief Treasury Officer Zondwayo Mafuleka (left) hands over funds to Beit Cure’s Davie Simengwa * CDH Investment Bank recognises that every person has the ability to make a positive contribution towards the achievement of social and economic development goals By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has sported Beit Cure International Hospital with a K5 million investment as part of its efforts to improve health in children. Presenting the support at Beit Cure’s hospital in Blantyre, CDH Investment Bank’s Chief…

Woman masterminds robbery mission of her own sister’s K2.8 million; As one accomplice is jailed 8½ years IHL

September 29, 2024

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* Victim operates Mukuru mobile money service at Mchocholo area and was robbed while on her way from collecting the money * The assailants sprayed some chemicals into Twaha’s eyes before they cruised away with the cash Maravi Express It can’t get bizarre than that a woman masterminded a robbery mission of her own sister’s K2.8 million meant for business and she and two other accomplices are still at large. One of the accomplices who was caught and arrested,…

CFTC wins global award on consumer protection

September 28, 2024

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* The global contest-based award is co-organised by International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) and the World Bank * Which is aimed to showcase good practices in implementation, enforcement, and compliance matters regarding consumer protection By Duncan Mlanjira The Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has been recognised by global contest-based award for its work in consumer protection — especially through cross border cooperation with other national and regional enforcement agencies. In a statement issued today by CFTC…

Malawi receives US$80m to establish a second refugee camp

September 27, 2024

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* Set to help ease congestion of 53,000 refugees, asylum seekers at country’s only camp at Dzaleka in Dowa * Hosts refugees from DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, who have been living there since the early 1990s By Jamal Jamal Malawi has received US$80 million from the United Nations High Commissioner for the Refugees (UNHCR) toward the construction of a second refugee camp in the Northern Region, an official told Anadolu on Tuesday. The country hosts…

‘Enact Termination of Pregnancy Bill to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality’

September 27, 2024

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* Says Centre for Solutions Journalism as part of commemoration of International Safe Abortion Day tomorrow, September 28 * The Termination of Pregnancy Bill (ToP) was reviewed and completed by Malawi Law Commission and gazetted as a government Bill in 2016 * The issue of unsafe abortion remains significant, and the establishment of Post Abortion Care Units in every government district hospital is one of the testimonies of this problem By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi joins the rest of…