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Forestry Department implores on law enforcement agencies to join hands in fight against environmental crimes

March 10, 2024

Truckloads of charcoal pass through many law enforcement road checkpoints.—Picture courtesy of Malawi Weather Chasers * Newly-amended Forestry Act requires partnership by all law enforcing agencies in the country * We need to engage more detectives at all levels to enhance our partnership in the fight against such crimes By Lyte Ali, MANA The Department of Forestry has asked detectives from the Malawi Police Services, Wildlife and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to join it in the fight against the rise…

CSOs calls for swift enactment of judicial reform

March 10, 2024

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Malawi Parliament * It is in the interest of Malawians to have the proposed reforms enacted by the next sitting of Parliament * We emphasize the critical role of cooperation by the judiciary in facilitating the swift finalization of the Bills for tabling in the august House By Duncan Mlanjira Civil society organisations (CSOs) have issued a joint petition urgently calling for the government to expedite the legislative process to ensure prompt enactment of proposed Bills, thereby guaranteeing equitable…

Anticipated weather conditions in the Mozambique Channel likely not to strengthen into a tropical storm in next 3 days

March 9, 2024

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The weather conditions as monitored on Monday * The weather system will continue its northwest movement towards the Mozambique coast * And is projected to reach land near Beira by tomorrow evening, March 10 as low-pressure system By Duncan Mlanjira In its update issued today, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services informs the Malawi nation that the low pressure weather system in the Mozambique Channel is likely not to strengthen into a tropical storm in the next…

Army-worms exacerbate diminishing crop yields in some parts of the country

March 9, 2024

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| Agriculture, National, News

Heavily attacked maize crop in some parts of the country—Pictures courtesy of Malawi Weather Chasers * Amidst these adversities, could genetically modified (GMO) crops offer a viable solution? * LUANAR is conducting a ‘confined field trial for biotechnology developed maize crop’ * With an aim to confirm the efficacy of GMO maize crop in line against leaf-eating insects and herbicides tolerance Feature by Leonard Masauli, MANA As most farmers continue to face effects of climate change such as dry…

Government scales up irrigation farming by allocating K100 billion

March 9, 2024

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* The dry spells in the country in the past months of the rain season caused by El Niño, need to be countered strategically * By employing measures such as irrigation and collaborating with already existing mega farmers from across the country By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale on Thursday announced that Government has allocated K100 billion towards intensification of irrigation farming through mega farms as a way of ensuring that maize reserves remain sufficient throughout…

Coach Bob Mpinganjira names his U20 squad to prepare for 4-Nations tournament

March 9, 2024

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Coach Bob Mpinganjira * The squad expected to start their camp training on Monday in preparation for the tournament scheduled for March 18-26 * Flames’ coach Patrick Mabedi already named his 27-man provisional squad of local based players which went in camp this week Maravi Express Malawi U20 national team head coach, Bob Mpinganjira has named a 44-man provisional squad for the upcoming 4-Nations tournament scheduled for Lilongwe from March 18-26 that will involve senior and U20 national teams of…

Recommended retail price for sugar is K2,250 per 1kg packet—Ministry as it closes closes shops for overcharging

March 9, 2024

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| Business, Law Enforcement, News

Exorbitant prices in some shops * The sealed shops are Romana Trading and Chou Chou shops in Area 2 (Bwalo la Njobvu) and Shalom Shop in Area 25 (Nsungwi) * Simama General Dealers in Area 25 (Nsungwi) has also been closed for hoarding sugar * The Ministry will continue to seal such outlets across the country if found to be overcharging prices of sugar By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Trade & Industry informs the public that the recommended…

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

March 8, 2024

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* 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…