Malawi needs patriotic citizens like Anadkat family for her to develop—Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo

* She was guest of honour during the official opening of the Children Accidents & Emergency Unit-Anadkat Centre * Which was constructed at Queens by the Anadkat family in partnership with Welcome Trust at a cost of K1 billion By Victor Singano Jnr Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has described the snail’s pace of the country’s development as a result of lack of enough patriotic individuals and companies who are not taking part towards the nation’s development —…

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Kondwani Chamwala’s team touted to take over Athletics Malawi management

* Pledges to bring the long and much needed change that will benefit athletes and athletics in the country * This is the beginning of the journey — this is a right step in transforming Athletics Malawi. Let athletics win By Duncan Mlanjira Following leadership turmoil in the past few years in Athletics Malawi — that forced Malawi National Council of Sports to dissolve it and replaced with an interim committee in order to pave way for fresh elections…

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DoDMA urges public to pay closer attention to daily weather forecast

*  A total of 477 households (approximately 2,146 people) have been affected with two deaths caused by lightning strikes * DoDMA has reached out to 291 affected households — representing 61% of the total number of those affected * The public should expect scattered thunderstorms and locally heavy rains from Wednesday, November 29 to Sunday over many places By Duncan Mlanjira Since the onset of the rainy season to date from November 24, six districts — Dowa, Kasungu, Mchinji,…

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Seasoned business executive Chikondi Ng’ombe motivates Illovo Sugar Malawi’s women employees to strive to be the best

* As the Illovo Women in Leadership (I WIL) forum marks a significant step towards fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company * It represents a commitment to strategically prioritize the recruitment, development, advancement and retention of women * The main goal is to achieve 30% representation of women in leadership roles at Illovo Sugar Malawi by the year 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira In its second year, the special Illovo Women in Leadership (I WIL) forum that was…

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Parents urged to closely monitor their children’s use of technology to spot signs of online abuse

* The reality today is that our children and young adults are the digital generations * Born and raised with access to digital information and the ability to navigate new communication technologies * The influence that digital technologies have on our lives, especially children and young adults is unparalleled By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) — in collaboration with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) — has concluded three sessions of trainings on child online protection (COP) strategy with…

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UK commits MK10.85 billion towards supporting poor Malawian households amidst high levels of food insecurity

The British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie * We will continue to support the Government’s efforts to curb food price rises and shortages * In order to help reduce the impact of difficult but necessary economic reforms By Duncan Mlanjira In response to Malawi Government’s request for external support for its food insecurity response plan, the United Kingdom (UK) is contributing £5 million (MK10.85 billion) for a blend of cash transfers and food distribution. A statement from the…

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Not much is invested to counteract violence against women and girls—CCAP’s Blantyre Synod

* Joins the rest of the world in commemorating 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence * Which starts today, November 25 through to December 10 under theme: ‘Unite! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls’ By Duncan Mlanjira Violence against women and girls is the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world and as according to results of research reveal that ‘one in every three women experience physical or sexual violence — at least…

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Two more Malawians graduate from MultiChoice Talent Factory trained in professional TV and film productions

Mngwaluko and Magombo with MTF Southern Academy Director, Christopher Puta * Join Chisomo Kawaga & Asante Mbaimbai (2022); Mphatso Makamo & Chisomo Livason (2020); Jonathan Kapumba & Chimwemwe Mkwezalamba (2019) * MTF is a shared value training programme launched by MultiChoice to develop the next generation of African storytellers By Duncan Mlanjira Sarah Mngwaluko and Brian Magombo have joined six other compatriots as graduates of the 2023 MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) after been trained in professional TV and film…

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CCAP Blantyre Synod Reverends Maulana, Maulidi elected in All Africa Council of Churches’ general committee

Reverends Maulana (left) and Maulidi (right) being introduced to the assembly by outgoing AACC president, Rt. Rev Arnold Temple * Rev. Maulana has been elected into the general committee as a member while Rev. Maulidi is the alternate member * Malawi belongs to AACC Southern African Region and won the presidency through Rt. Rev. Lydia Neshangwe of Zimbabwe By Duncan Mlanjira Church of Central Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod’s General Secretary Emeritus, Rev. Alex Benson Maulana and Deputy General Secretary,…

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Chakwera urges hope, collective action against corruption

* Is the current generation of public officials is beyond redemption when it comes to corrupt practices? * Is a question that needs deep reflection on as a nation, as it will shape both the narrative and the strategy in the ongoing battle against corruption By Laison Kamkole In a stirring address today at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC)in Lilongwe, President Lazarus Chakwera opened the Anti-Corruption Symposium with a call for reflection on the state of corruption in…

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