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Agriculture Investment Conference set to lure Malawian emerging mega farmers to invest in commercial farming

April 7, 2024

* To introduce farmers to various modern agricultural technologies for improved and efficient farm operations * To invite individuals and companies to invest in agricultural production resources, services and technologies * To be held alongside Mining Investment Forum under agriculture, tourism and mining (ATM) strategy By Duncan Mlanjira The Agriculture Investment Conference, which the government has organised at Bingu International Convention Centre from April 1-5-20 is, among others strategies, set to lure Malawian emerging mega farmers to invest in…

Serena Williams finding new wins as a mother of 2

April 6, 2024

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* Two is different, but I haven’t experienced it yet because they’re six years apart * So Olympia is in school most of the day, and I get to hang out with the baby most of the day The Grio Lifestyle Tennis legend. Serial entrepreneur. Venture capitalist. Serena Williams holds many titles, but since giving birth to her first child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. in 2017, her favorite is ‘Mom’. In August 2023, Serena and her husband, Alexis Ohanian,…

DoDMA and its development partners launches Disaster Anticipatory Project

April 6, 2024

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* To help Malawi to save lives, crops and infrastructure as the country will have prevention measures already in place before disaster occurs * WFP remains committed in aiding the country through distribution of food and logistical support through DoDMA By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) and its development consortium led by World Food Programme (WFP), Malawi Red Cross Society and United Nations’ Food Agriculture Organisation, has launched a disaster anticipatory action, which will enable…

President Chakwera appeals to tobacco buyers to ensure farmers reap the rewards of their hard work

April 6, 2024

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* Also urged tobacco farmers to do the right thing by growing high quality tobacco in order to get the best from buyers * We can’t continue producing low quality leaf and then expect to get the best from buyers Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has urged tobacco stakeholders in the country to continue working together in harmony to create a vibrant industry — also appealing to them to ensure that farmers reap the rewards of their hard work….

NCHE approves India’s DG Goenka University scholarship programme

April 6, 2024

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* A team led by officials from Malawi Embassy in India visited the university to ascertain its credibility * It has been hailed for complementing Government efforts to improve equitable access to higher education Maravi Express On behalf of the Ministry of Education, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has approved the credibility and accreditation status of India’s DG Goenka University which will be offering 52 tuition scholarships to Malawian students. The collaboration with the University has since…

Africa-Israel Partnership awards President Chakwera for Malawi’s support for people of Israel

April 6, 2024

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Malawi High Commissioner to the UK Dr. Bisika receiving on behalf of President Chakwera * Africa-Israel Partnership is a non-political organization recognized by the United Nations * Its main focus is on the development of local communities from the two regions under its networks through partner institutions By Duncan Mlanjira President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has been awarded a plaque and a certificate by UK-registered organization, Africa-Israel Partnership (AIP) — in recognition of Malawi’s “incredible support for the people of…

Newly-acquired high performance printer set to produce 3,500 National ID cards per day

April 6, 2024

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* To enhance NRB service delivery as its machines were producing about 200 cards a day * To reduce waiting time and respond positively to the negative sentiments towards the NRB By Paul Madisehas, MANA National Registration Bureau (NRB) has acquired a high performance printer which has the capacity to produce 3,500 cards per day, unlike the machines the Bureau was using that was producing about 200 cards a day. This has been made possible with the support from…

Export restriction of raw soya beans to help government trace forex—LUANAR Director

April 6, 2024

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* It will help government to have fixed markets that will absorb all the products that farmers have produced * My advice is that government enables farmers who are licenced to export their products By Levison Lester, MANA Director of Research and Outreach at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources (LUANAR), Samson Katengeza is supporting government’s decision to ban exportation of raw soya beans, saying it will help in controlling and tracing the country’s forex. Ministry of…

Al Ahly, Sundowns oust Tanzanian sides Simba and Yanga from CAF Champions League

April 6, 2024

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* Al Ahly will face tonight’s winners of the match between DR Congo’s TP Mazembe and Angola’s Petro de Luanda in the semi-finals * Sundowns date winners between Côte d’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas and Tunisian side Esperance Sportive de Tunis Maravi Express Tanzanian sides, Simba FC and Young Africans (Yanga) — who were aiming at a shot for their first-ever CAF Champions League title are out of the completions after defeats to Egypt’s Al Ahly and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns…

Airtel increases average price for voice bundles, data bundles and SMS; Some bundles to be discontinued

April 5, 2024

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* Necessitated by the cumulative loss of value of the Malawi Kwacha by 71% since June 2023 * Alongside rise in general and commercial electricity tariffs by 65% (18% in September 2023 and 40.2% in November 2023), as well as the rise in diesel prices by 42.4% By Duncan Mlanjira With effect from Wednesday, April 10, Airtel Malawi Plc is increasing the average price for voice bundles by 15%, data bundles by 23% and SMS by 20% while some…