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MultiChoice Talent Factory calls for Malawian entries for 2025 cohort

August 14, 2024

* Since its inception in 2018, MTF has brought together 60 students each year * Giving them an opportunity to reach their dreams and to unleash their potential by providing a platform that nurtures and develops talent across the continent * Providing opportunities for growth, networking and success in the entertainment industry By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice is inviting Malawian aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers to apply for entry into MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) — a fully funded training…

PLEM takes over Rumphi-Nyika Road construction project

August 13, 2024

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PLEM Managing Director, Jay Khrishnan * Our company has never failed to complete a project — I can assure you that we will complete it * The stretch from Chikwawa to Bembe will cost K29 billion funded by the Malawi Government By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA Roads Authority on Wednesday handed over construction of the 20km stretch of Rumphi-Nyika road to PLEM Construction replacing Unique Construction. Construction of the stretch from Chikwawa to Bembe will cost K29 billion, funded by…

FAM committed to invest in VAR

August 13, 2024

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* This course is groundbreaking as it is the first of its kind in southern Africa * This is in line with FAM’s transforming agenda on embracing technology on management of the game Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says it will continue investing in referees capacity development as they are the pinnacle of football. FAM president Fleetwood said this on Monday evening at Hotel Victoria in Blantyre during the opening of the five-day video assistant referee (VAR)…

Predicted La Niña weather phenomenon likely to affect the country’s tourism economy due to rising water levels of Lake Malawi

August 13, 2024

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* La Niña weather conditions have been predicted by the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services for the forthcoming rainy season * These cooler than usual temperatures disrupt global weather patterns because they cause it to become warmer * In southern Africa, humidity levels are expected to rise as this tropical country gets cooler during such periods By Leonard Masauli & Tione Andsen, MANA Stakeholders have warned that the predicted La Niña could wreak further havoc on the…

World netball giants already preparing hard for Commonwealth Games 2025 and World Netball Cup 2026

August 13, 2024

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* The Queens’ performance has gone down in the recent past but this was due to lack of adequate preparation * Early camping helps a lot as the technical panel and the players are able to formulate good combinations By Tione Andsen, MANA UK-based Malawi national netball team player, Joyce Mvula contends that the Queens can claim its lost glory if funds are injected for early preparation and camping ahead of international tournaments, saying world netball giants such as…

Meteorological Services Department commences production of 2024/25 seasonal forecast

August 13, 2024

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* At the beginning of the previous season, erratic rains were predicted accompanied by prolonged dry spells due to El Niño, which materialised * However, there is high chance of experiencing La Niña condition during the upcoming season * Which may lead to normal to above-normal rains in some parts of the country, especially over the southern half of Malawi Maravi Express The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has started working on the 2024/2025 seasonal rainfall…

854 customers rewarded with various prizes in TNM Tikolore promotion

August 13, 2024

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Jonazi (left) presenting a solar pump equipment to winner Sekeya * The promotion is designed to reward customers and celebrate TNM’s commitment of connecting communities * To world-class digital solutions to empower every Malawian and connect Malawi to the world By Duncan Mlanjira As the TNM Tikolore promotion rolls into the third month, 854 customers have been rewarded with various prizes, which the customers have described as fabulous, saying they have positively impacted their lives. A Manase-based florist, Patrick…

Likoma police pleads with Lake Malawi fishermen to pay closer attention to weather forecast

August 12, 2024

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* As two fishermen went missing between Likoma and Chizumulu islands last Wednesday * After they were swept away by strong water currents when their boat engine developed a fault By Ireen Mseteka, MANA The Police at Likoma Island have reiterated their appeal to fishermen to pay closer attention to weather forecast and refrain from going into the waters against the warning by the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services. This follows an incident on Wednesday last week…

Medical expert Prof. Lutz Heide challenges UK’s The Guardian report alleging of substandard medicine in Malawi

August 12, 2024

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* We have published several studies showing that medicine quality in Malawi is actually better than in many other African countries * Citing only the incorrect, outdated information may unsettle patients and prevent them from seeking life-saving treatment By Patience Kapinda, MANA A recent article by The Guardian of the UK, highlighting the prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines in Africa, including Malawi, has been disputed by a leading expert in the field, former professor at the University of…

In unity you achieve a lot—Vice-President Michael Usi

August 12, 2024

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* As he attends the swearing in of Paul Kagame for a new term of office as Rwanda President * In unity you achieve a lot, its where someone plants, someone weeds, someone waters, someone applies fertilizer By Roy Nkosi, MANA in Kigali Vice-President Michael Usi has outlined the need for unity if Malawi is to achieve its development agenda. Usi who represented President Lazarus Chakwera at the inauguration ceremony of President Paul Kagame at Amahoro Stadium in the…