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President Chakwera calls for renewed efforts to address challenges faced by women and girls

September 18, 2023

* Social cash transfer in Malawi is assisting people at the grassroots level by enhancing security and decision-making power * Over 150,000 households — 90% of them women — have benefited from this programme By Lisa Kadango-Malango, MANA in New York President Lazarus Chakwera says his administration is committed to provide support in women initiatives to drive their socio-economic growth in employment and mandate gender mainstreaming in all spheres of life. He said this during the review meeting on…

The atmosphere in DR Congo will be different—coach Pasuwa after first leg loss to TP Mazembe

September 18, 2023

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| International Sports, News, Sports

Hassan Kajoke surges forward during the match * I think we could have done better to defend the goal but afterwards they tried to breach us * Mazembe sat back as Bullets sought the equalizer with lunging attacks from Lanjesi Nkhoma, Ephraim Kondowe as well as defender Clyde Senaji By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Nyasa Big Bullets coach says the atmosphere in Democratic Republic the Congo will be different while also asking his players to do more to overcome their…

UNGA’s 78th Session to focus on financing development, climate change, pandemics prevention

September 18, 2023

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| International, National, News

Chakwera being welcomed by Malawi Ambassador to United States, Esmie Chombo on his arrival.—Picture by Lisa Kadango-Malango, MANA * Chakwera to engage other leaders on finding solutions to alleviate the challenges affecting Malawi in particular * And the globe in general, towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals By Lisa Kadango-Malango, MANA in New York The 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where President Chakwera has joined global leaders, is expected to focus on financing development, climate…

Blantyre Synod graduates 250 men as ‘real fathers’ in Thambani

September 18, 2023

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| National, News, Religion

* Empowering men in the fight against all forms of violence and abuses against children in Mwanza * The coming in of ‘real fathers’ will help men to educate children and take good care of their families By Priscilla Mwakifuna, MANA Blantyre Synod Education & Development Commission has graduated 250 men into ‘real fathers’, an initiative that empowers men to champion children’s rights under Securing Children’s Rights through Education and Protection (SCREP) currently being implemented in Mwanza. During the…

Stakeholders urged to incorporate environmental issues in tourism sector

September 18, 2023

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| International, News, Tourism

* The environment is speaking, saying if you don’t take care of me, I am going to give back * It is incumbent upon each and every one to play a role in promoting environmental management By George Bulombola, MANA Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule has advised operators, investors and members of the public to incorporate environmental issues when celebrating the month of September which government dedicates as a national tourism month. She was speaking on Saturday when she…

MRA Commissioner General applauds Precious Medical International’s launch of Mwafika brand and communication campaign

September 17, 2023

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| Business, Health, News

* PMI is a 100% wholly Malawian-owned company that was established in 2018 and offers medical insurance services for corporates in Malawi * Your search, my search, our search, and Malawi’s search for trusted and reliable medical insurance services is finally over By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) Commissioner General, John Biziwick has highly applauded Precious Medical International (PMI) for bringing on the market a medical scheme tailored for Malawians and affordable to all. Biziwick said this when…

Standard Bank launches agriculture incubation programme

September 17, 2023

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| Agriculture, Business, News

* Now in its second year, the programme will award seed capital of K10 million to the best pitched bankable ideas among young Phuka incubates for agribusinesses * The bank’s incubation program aims at empowering small and medium enterprises and equipping them with skills By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has launched the second cohort of its award-winning small and medium enterprise (SME) incubation program, Phuka, that focuses on agriculture value chain creation in partnership with the Centre for Agriculture…

MZUNI students went against their Representative Council’s advice not to demonstrate

September 17, 2023

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| Education, News

* MZUNI management has since closed the institution with immediate effect * Following commotion at the campus which was caused by students, demonstrating against tuition fees hike By George Mponda, MANA President for Mzuzu University Students Representative Council, Lucius Banda said the body was against the demonstrations and advised the students to follow proper procedures as they were “still in negotiations with the university management but unfortunately some chose to take to the streets”. MZUNI management has since closed…

MRA dates Institute of Chartered Accountants on Msonkho Online

September 17, 2023

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* Agents Management Module has various benefits that include giving a facility to transact on behalf of clients electronically * And that taxpayers could manage the roles to be performed by an agent or associate * This provides an option for taxpayer’s representatives, return preparers, tax consultants, accountants or tax practitioners to do tax transactions on behalf of one or more taxpayers By Tikondane Vega, MANA Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) on Friday updated members from Institute of Chartered Accountants…

Standard Bank conducts second draw of ‘Switch & Win’ promotion

September 17, 2023

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* Following the first draw in August, we are proud to report that winners are making opportune use of the funds * Some are paying for education and groceries for the home, while some envisage investing their wins in profitable businesses By Duncan Mlanjira In the count-down to the K10 million grand prize of the Switch your Salary and Win promotion, Standard Bank Plc has expressed satisfaction with the positive impact that the cash prizes are having on customer…