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CDH Investment Bank commits K5 million sponsorship to KUHeS’ Research Dissemination Conference

November 20, 2023

* KUHeS is playing a significant work in the health sector and it is also contributing to the development of the country * Through conducting of research activities whose findings always assist to come up with positive measures on how disease outbreak can be controlled By Victor Singano Jnr The CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has supported the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) with K5 million towards the institution’s 2nd Research Dissemination Conference to be held on November 30…

Finance Minister Chithyola Banda revises budget to MK4.33 trillion; Focuses on economic recovery

November 20, 2023

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* The mid-year review indicates a positive revision in total revenues and grants, increasing from MK2.55 trillion to MK3.05 trillion * Simultaneously, total expenditure saw an upward adjustment from MK3.79 trillion to MK4.33 trillion By Laison Kamkole In a comprehensive presentation today in Parliament, Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda outlined the 2023-24 mid-year revised budget framework, revealing significant adjustments to both revenues and expenditures. The Minister made the presentation under the title ‘Time for Reflection…

Information Minister Kunkuyu commends Huawei for bridging digital divide

November 20, 2023

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* At the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of Seeds for the Future program * Which is Huawei’s flagship global corporate social responsibility initiative that was launched in 2008 Maravi Express Minister of Information & Digitalization, Moses Kunkuyu has commended Huawei Technologies Malawi for its continued efforts to propel digital knowledge and digital economy that are key enablers of MW2063 national vision. The Minister was speaking during the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of Seeds for the…

Chakwera insists on shared prosperity for the Global South

November 20, 2023

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* During the 2nd Voice of the Global South Summit, hosted virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India * Which is aimed at fostering collaboration and dialogue among countries of the Global South * Seeking common ground on issues ranging from economic equity to climate change By Laison Kamkole Malawi President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has underscored the imperative of unity among developing nations to address historical disparities and reshape the global economic landscape. He said this during the…

President Chakwera renews commitment to end child marriages by 2030

November 20, 2023

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* After hosting a delegation from US-based Clooney Foundation for Justice at Kamuzu Palace * Two months after meeting with its founder, Amal Clooney on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September By Laison Kamkole President Lazarus Chakwera has expressed gratitude for the international support Malawi has received regarding gender justice, saying his administration’s goal is to end the practice of child marriages by 2030. The President made the remarks when he hosted…

Construction of Mangochi-Makanjira Road excites Mangochi chiefs

November 20, 2023

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Chakwera sampled the state of the road last month * We are happy that our request for the road, which has been overdue, is now being fulfilled—Senior Chief Chowe * The road condition has been a serious concern among the residents of Mangochi, particularly people along the road as well as road users * The road will facilitate inter and intra trade activities—President Chakwera By Bishop Witmos & Maston Kaiya, MANA Chiefs in Mangochi have expressed optimism of an…

Chakwera hails AGCOM project

November 20, 2023

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The President and the First Lady appreciating coffee that has been value added * The K300 billion (US$285 million) World Bank facility is adjusted from US$95 million of the first phase * Will give over one million smallholder farmers a huge boost for them to simultaneously improve livelihoods * Build lasting synergies and enter into new export frontiers within the Africa Continental Free Trade Area and other global markets By James Mwale, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has hailed the…

One notable outcome of IMF Program is the unlocking of foreign investments

November 20, 2023

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Chakwera won the confidence of the IMF * The ECF arrangement is also expected to catalyze grant financing and capital inflows including foreign direct investment and trade credit * This would pave the way for increased foreign direct investments, fostering productivity and economic stability Analysis by Laison Kamkole One of the substantial benefits of Malawi’s qualification for the extended credit facility (ECF) programme from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is the unlocking of foreign investments, with several development partners…

Nigeria held again after Match Day 1 shock home draw with Lesotho

November 20, 2023

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* Egypt cruised to a 2-0 victory over nine-man Sierra Leone after routing Djibouti 6-0 on Thursday * Algeria left it late to defeat Mozambique 2-0 away and make it two wins from two Maravi Express Nigeria’s stuttering start to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying continued on Sunday as they were held 1-1 by Zimbabwe in Rwanda — taking just two points from their opening two Group C games after last week’s shock home draw with Lesotho. Walter Musona…

Mamelodi Sundowns reclaim women continental glory in style

November 20, 2023

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* Wrap it up with best player of the tournament, best goalkeeper and top goalscorer with five goals * Set a record of lifting the title without conceding a single goal enroute to glory including win over defending champions Maravi Express Just a week after South Africa Premier League side, Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned the first-ever African Football League (AFL) champions, their women’s side has also clinched a continental title, the CAF Women’s Champions League after beating Morocco’s SC…