UK’S £10m project to unleash Malawi’s export potential

High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie, MVC team lead, Daisy Kambalame Minister Gwengwe, Nick Lea and Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale at the launch on Tuesday * The Malawi Value Chain (MVC) will focus on three value chains — macadamia, mango and mining * The UK believes MVC will contribute greatly to increasing Malawi’s narrow export base * Thereby increasing the supply of foreign exchange and creating strong jobs and revenue in the country Maravi Express The United Kingdom (UK) has launched…

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‘EGENCO cannot separate itself from REIAMA as its operations and services are from renewable energy resources’

EGENCO’s contribution to the renewable energy conference  * As EGENCO supports REIAMA’s 2023 conference with K3 million scheduled for Thursday to Friday * Over 90% of EGENCO’s electricity is hydro based, which is renewable resource * We will shortly be launching the construction of 10 megawatt solar plant at Nanjoka in Salima By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Generation of Malawi (EGENCO) has sponsored the Renewable Energy Industries of Malawi (REIAMA) 2023 conference with K3 million, while emphasizing that the company…

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Ecobank’s commitment to education and digital empowerment is a continuous journey; As it equips Ngumbe CDSS with Smart ICT Lab

* We are dedicated to fostering a prosperous and digitally empowered future, and we will persistently work towards this goal * The e-lab has been equipped with a desktop computer; a Smart TV; internet connectivity * And 20 tablets loaded with the Ministry of Education’s MiLab virtual science laboratory App and zero-rated e-learning platforms By Duncan Mlanjira Having invested a state-of-the-art Smart information & communication technology (ICT) lab at Ngumbe Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Blantyre on the…

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2023 Ecobank Day Ambassador Driemo motivates and mesmerises Ngumbe CDSS students as Ecobank equips school’s IT lab

Diemo delivering his motivational speech * Driemo was appointed Ecobank Day Ambassador for the year 2023 as it celebrates its 10th Anniversary * Under the theme: ‘Transforming Africa Through Education-Excel with Digital Skills’ * Ngumbe CDSS was identified as a beneficiary in its drive to support education through digital empowerment and community development By Duncan Mlanjira Popular music artist, Driemo delivered an inspiring motivational speech at Ngumbe Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Blantyre encouraging the students that there…

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‘Sir Bobby Charlton was the best player in the world’

* As the England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend dies aged 86 * Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world * He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer Maravi Express Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United legend who was a key figure in England’s 1966 World Cup victory,…

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Malawi can self-sustain-Chakwera after inspecting wheat harvesting in Dowa

* This country has the potential to become self-dependent provided we find the right solutions to our challenges * As Chakwera also officially launched this year’s affordable inputs programme (AIP) * With a message that the country must get into serious agricultural productivity to turn around the economy By Sylvester Kumwenda & Wanangwa Tembo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has said Malawi has the potential of becoming a self-reliant country through innovations in sectors like agriculture after he inspected wheat…

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What’s the Israel-Palestinian conflict about and how did it start?

* Israel’s founding father David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the modern State of Israel on May 14, 1948 * Establishing a safe haven for Jews fleeing persecution and seeking a national home on land to which they cite deep ties over generations Reuters The fighting between Israel and Hamas, which launched a surprise attack on a October 7, is the latest in seven decades of war and conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that has drawn in outside powers and destabilised the…

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The future is here in Africa-global music icon Akon

* I have always had the African identity. Just because you are born someplace, doesn’t make you that place * Your blood is definitely where you come from and my blood is definitely 100% African CAFonline Senegalese hitmaker and social activist, Akon believes the future of the African continent can be cultivated in Africa and that Africans need to not look outside of the borders for opportunities. Born Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam in Senegal and raised in the United States…

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Morocco sign off qualifying campaign with home win against Liberia

* Despite having already sealed qualification, the Atlas Lions were determined to finish top of Group K in style * It was last 2023 Côte d’Ivoire qualifier that was postponed following the recent earthquake in Morocco Maravi Express Morocco ended their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Cote d’Ivoire 2023, qualifying campaign with a home victory after brushing aside Liberia 3-0 on Tuesday. Despite having already sealed qualification, the Atlas Lions were determined to finish top of Group K…

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FDH Bank Plc encourages customers to maintain digital transactions to enhances chances of winning in Usampatse-Timpatsa promotion

* The promotion has indeed been welcomed by their customers as they have recorded a high number of digital transactions * It was mooted in order to inculcate a cashless society, which is the modern day business practice in this digital era By Duncan Mlanjira As the Usampatse-Timpatsa promotion draws to an end on October 31, FDH Bank Plc is encouraging its customers to continue transacting through its digital platforms to enhances chances of winning beautiful prizes in the…

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