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Malawi Minister Matola calls for more global financing in clean cooking
September 26, 2023
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Matola during his virtual participation * There is a global shortage or insufficient financing targeting clean cooking * Despite the fact that access to such modern cooking plays a significant part in ensuring universal access to clean and modern energy by 2030 By Duncan Mlanjira In his contribution during a virtual address to delegates at the 6th Global Energy Interconnection Conference — which is currently taking place in Beijing, China — Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has advocated for…

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Coalition of human rights organizations demands urgent end to the wave of mysterious and brutal murders
September 25, 2023
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* Calls for enhanced national security for a more secure future for all Malawians * Government must uphold citizens’ rights and reinstate confidence in the nation’s safety and security By Duncan Mlanjira Following brutal killings of prominent citizens, Agnes Katengeza, Jacob Msokera and Allan Wittika — coupled with the alarming number of deaths resulting from incidents of mob justice, coalition of human rights organizations is demand urgent and immediate action to what they describe that they “serve a stark…

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Chakwera’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly
September 24, 2023
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In less than 30 years, we will come to the half-way point of this century, and in less than 80 years, the 21st century will end. By that time, none of us will be Presidents and none of us will be alive. So when we stand at this podium and speak of the future, we speak of a future that does not belong to us. When we speak of a future with sustainable development, we speak of a better…

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Wandererers coach Harrison livid with ref Nkhakananga’s decision
September 24, 2023
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Godfrey Nkhakananga not strange to controversial decisions * The red first whistled for handball and within five seconds, he whistled again after Stain Davie went on to score * Despite Nomads players being stationary waiting for the Bankers to take the free kick just centimetres away from the penalty area * I would attest that Nkhakananga is no stranger to controversy—Nyasa Big Bullets national supporters committee, Archibald Kasakura By Duncan Mlanjira At a post match interview of the abandoned…

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Government moving with speed on electricity supply Lilongwe Area 50 residents
September 24, 2023
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* It is the intention of the President Chakwera-led administration to increase the number of people who should be supplied with electricity—Energy Minister Matola * It has been sad that my constituents have been unable to carry out various small scale businesses due to lack of electricity—MP Alfred Jiya By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has promised residents of Area 50 in the Capital City, Lilongwe that Government is moving with speed to supply them with the…

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Cameroon lead Africa in FIFA World Cup appearances ahead of 2026 qualifiers in November
September 24, 2023
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Morocco had a fairlytale run at Qatar 2022 by being the first African nation to reach the semifinals * Ahead of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup that start on November 13 from which 10 teams will qualify * Malawi are in Group H alongside Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Liberia and Sao Tome e Principe  By Duncan Mlanjira The indomitable Lions of Cameroon lead Africa in FIFA World Cup appearances at 8 followed by six apiece by…

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‘Humanity has opened the gates of hell’—UN Secretary-General says of climate urgency
September 24, 2023
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António Guterres criticizes world leaders for not doing more about the climate * Horrendous heat is having horrendous effects. Distraught farmers watching crops carried away by floods * Sweltering temperatures spawning disease and thousands fleeing in fear as historic fires rage * If nothing changes, we are heading towards a 2.8-degree temperature rise – towards a dangerous and unstable world By Stephanie Ebbs, ABC NEWS UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered another speech critical of the failure to make progress…

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Quality of service on mobile networks to improve—MACRA
September 24, 2023
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* We are also working closely with Airtel and TNM and have given each other six months to rectify all issues affecting service delivery * As MACRA inaugurates it’s Mzuzu office, Zwangendaba House, presided over by His Majesty Inkosi ya Makhosi Mmbelwa V By George Mponda, MANA Malawi Communications & Regualatory Authority (MACRA) promises that quality of services provided by mobile networks will improve after six months. Director General, Daud Suleman made the pledge on Saturday in Mzuzu during…

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Internal investigative audit exposes extravagant over-expenditure and other stupendous financial irregularities by Tobacco Commission
September 23, 2023
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* Budget for enforcement, liaison, monitoring, and evaluation was overspent by K22 million (357% negative variance) * International travel-market promotional had a 341% budget deficit, totaling K187,305,023 * A trip to China, costing K126,368,784.31, was not included in the budget for the fiscal year 2022–2023 and statutory corporation’s compcontroller did not duly approve the travel request By Duncan Mlanjira Tasked by the Board of Commissioners to conduct an internal investigative audit of the all-important Tobacco Commission, the results exposes…

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First Lady calls for support and quality TB service delivery
September 23, 2023
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* Individuals who have dedicated their work have demonstrated unimaginable dedication to delivering such services * These Ukrainian prize winners and Kochon prize winners have made outstanding contributions towards ending TB By Lisa Kadango Malango, MANA in New York The First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera has commended some individuals and organisations that have spent immense time and resources in ensuring that tuberculosis (TB) services are comprehensively adequately and effectively delivered to those who need services. She was speaking at…

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