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Path of possible tropical storm that it likely to develop from Mozambique Channel still uncertain if it would reach Malawi

March 8, 2024

* Still 60% chance that it may get closer to southern Malawi — thereby bringing possible damaging winds and torrential rains * All citizens advised to stay informed through official channels, prepare for potential storms by securing loose items and stocking up on essential supplies By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services says the low pressure system currently in the Mozambique Channel is still likely to intensify and evolve into a moderate tropical storm by…

Centre for Solutions Journalism urges women of substance to seriously consider vying for state presidency in 2025 General Elections

March 8, 2024

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* 60 years after attainment of independence, there is no reason why Malawian women should shun the presidential race treating such as the exclusively men’s club * As we celebrate the achievement of women across the globe this year, we also acknowledge the progress made in elevating the status of women in various spheres By Chifundo Mkwanda, Correspondent Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ) — a non-profit human rights organisation that promotes, among others, human rights through advocacy and civic…

Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe failing to protect cross-border women traders’ human rights—Amnesty International

March 8, 2024

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* In 2018, the value of informal cross-border trade in the Southern Africa region reached US$17.6 billion * Predominantly conducted by women, with women comprising 60% to 90% of those engaged in this trade across subregions By Duncan Mlanjira In its report issued today, March 8, Amnesty International observes that informal cross-border women traders from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe frequently face physical assault, sexual harassment and intimidation, which is often perpetrated by government officials — including border authorities. Amnesty…

Ma Blacks’ band leader Anjiru Fumulani wins K1m in TNM promotion; Lilongwe farmer get the K10m grand prize

March 8, 2024

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Celebrated music artist Anjiru Fumulani * TNM is delighted to play a great role in transforming lives of customers through the promotion * That has rewarded 2,471 customers with a grand total of K62.3 million in prizes Maravi Express Anjiru Fumulani, leader of popular Chileka reggae band, the Black Missionaries (Ma Blacks) has won K1 million in the TNM promotion that was rolled out to celebrate the festive season with Lilongwe-based farmer, Lyson Jickson carting away the K10 million…

Meteorological Department alerts of possible topical storm in Indian Ocean to get to or closer to southern Malawi

March 7, 2024

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* The storm is expected to continue to intensify and evolve into a moderate tropical storm, potentially escalating into a tropical cyclone * Met Department assures the public that it will continue to closely monitor the developments in the Mozambique Channel By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change &!Meteorological Services is alerting the Malawi nation about a possible development of a tropical storm in the Mozambique Channel by Sunday, March 10 — which has a 60% chance that…

FDH Money Bureau’s Golden Reunion promotion’s first draw identifies two K500,000 winners each

March 7, 2024

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* A further 20 winners were awarded 20% each of the funds they received and redeemed * Promotion that entices Malawians in diaspora to send money to their loved ones back home * Grand prize is a Golden Ticket which the lucky winner shall be accorded an all-expenses paid trip to any of the host country of the Forex sender By Duncan Mlanjira Two lucky winners, Mercy Sala and Daison Andrew Mongolo have earned K500,000 each in the first…

BWB stakeholders invest over 50,000 tree seedlings for 2024 forestry season of Mudi Catchment Area

March 7, 2024

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Kakhobwe Chapota leading by example * The country’s green cover needs the support from every citizen—Deputy Minister of Water & Sanitation, Liana Kakhobwe Chapota * Cyclone Freddy last year, should serve as a lesson that it is vital to conserve and protect the environment By Duncan Mlanjira Stakeholders in the private business sector, have contributed over 50,000 tree seedlings to Blantyre Water Board (BWB) for the restoration of green cover of the water utility service provider’s Mudi Catchment Area….

2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent is from world’s production and use of plastics

March 7, 2024

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* As Global experts on plastics call for action on climate impacts of plastics * Plastic-related greenhouse gas emissions are not sufficiently addressed By Leonard Masauli, MANA About two billion tonnes of the equivalent of carbon dioxide (Co2e) is from the world’s production and use of plastics — according to a report presented at the United Nations Environmental Assembly 6 (UNEA-6) conference held from February 29 to March 1 in Nairobi, Kenya. The report, ‘Global actions to stem climate…

UNDP’s 80kW solar mini-grid in Sitolo Village improves school children’s performance as they are able to study at night

March 6, 2024

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* Community members, including women within Sitolo mini-grid, are benefiting from electricity * We have seen women who have managed to move from using firewood which is hazardous to their health * And the women spent hours looking for firewood — but this is not the case now—UNDP’s Africa Director, Ahunna Eziakonwa By Moses Nyirenda, MANA On tour of Sitolo Village’s 80kW solar mini-grid in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Ndawambe in Mchinji District, United Nations Development Programme…

Chimunthu Banda pleads for access to NEEF loans to large business operators who lost their property due to floods in Nkhotakota

March 6, 2024

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* Some flood survivors at Dwangwa were operating large businesses such as garages, restaurants, lodges and bars * Which have been damaged and the government should consider them because they have lost millions of kwachas By Innocent Chunga Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Henry Chimunthu Banda observes that some people who were affected due to flash floods in Nkhotakota and are in various relief camps around Senior Chief Kanyenda, were operating large businesses and lost their asset capital….