Illovo Sugar Malawi invests K10.4m worth of medical supplies for Chikwawa Hospital’s containment of cholera

Nchalo Estate’s General Manager Geoff Trott handing over the supplies * As a company, we understand the importance of supporting our local communities * And we remain committed to delivering social responsibility projects that impact Malawi positively * It is essential to note that cholera is a preventable disease that requires timely action from all stakeholders in health By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition that the effects of Cyclone Freddy has the risk of spiking the cholera outbreak the country…

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Malawian doctor Bern Nyang’wa awarded prestigious prize for developing drug resistant TB treatment

* Bern’s clinical, programmatic and research work in the past decade has focused on drug resistant TB treatment * His current research work includes population pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anti-TB drugs * Exploring use of volumetric absorptive microsampling techniques for measuring anti-TB drug levels * And using small hair samples to quantify cumulative anti-TB drug exposure By Duncan Mlanjira UK-based Malawian doctor, Bern Thomas Nyang’wa — who is director of medical services for Medicins Sans Frontier (MSF) — has…

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We are one people as Zimbabwe supports with 300 tons of maize flour

* Japan support eases pressure on schools as evacuation camps * Tanzania delivers second consignment of relief items Maravi Express The Republic of Zimbabwe has supported Malawi immediate need of restoration following the Cyclone Freddy-induced disaster with words of hope to all survivors, saying it is their “hope that Malawi will be healed and restored. The country delivered its donation of 300 through Zimbabwe High Commissioner to Malawi, Nancy Saungweme, who said the support is a sign of solidarity…

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ESCOM, MRA support DoDMA with K50m each as relief package

#OperationTigwiraneManja# Maravi Express As Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) continues appealing for support towards assisting survivors of the flash floods due to effects of Cyclone Freddy, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) have each supported with K50 million as part of President Lazarus Chakwera’s #OperationTigwiraneManja# ESCOM presented the donation through Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola at  DoDMA’s Limbe Emergency Planning Centre on Thursday, where the Minister said the support complements Chakwera’s initiative — meant…

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Fiscal police arrests MACRA staff over alleged abuse of procurement of digital production equipment for MUBAS worth K400m

* The cost of procurement came under heavy criticism with some experts saying they were old fashioned and not worth K400 million * The ‘old fashioned’ cameras cannot even have its lenses changed—Film Association president Sukali Maravi Express Malawi Fiscal Police are reported to have arrested five officials, who are Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) members of staff — existing and those who left — over alleged abuse of procurement of digital content production equipment which MACRA donated to…

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Police lag behind in resolving child abuse cases brought over by YONECO

The Minister being appraised of the helpline services being offered * The Organisation has high-tech facilities that it uses through the national Tithandizane Child Helpline * Which is connected to various stakeholders that include the police; social welfare offices; Plan Malawi International * To re-engage soon with all the stakeholders involved in the network to resolve the bottlenecks being faced By Duncan Mlanjira Youth Net & Counseling (YONECO), that safeguards and protects children from violence and abuse, has on…

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Motorists continue to make dangerous maneuvers at Magalasi Road’s rail crossing

Dangerous as a train might approach at any moment * This manouvre creates confusion in traffic, especially for those driving uphill as they suddenly encounter a vehicle as it negotiates the tight opening * We rely on CEAR to put on a self controlled barricade to stop the malpractice—Blantyre City Council By Duncan Mlanjira The double carriage Malagalasi Road to Kameza Roundabout has very few openings soon after Nyambadwe PUMA service station, that include a roundabout at Magalasi and…

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Finance Minister Gwengwe’s tax decision shocks banks; Accused of imposing selective tax on bank profit

Gwengwe’s Budget under review in National Assembly * While we appreciate the need to raise funds for recovery and relief after Cyclone Freddy, Gwengwe’s decision appears selective and illegal * Why is he only targeting banks leaving out other sectors like telecoms, construction and agriculture that make similar levels of profit, if not more? By Duncan Mlanjira Representatives of banks and shareholders say they are shocked by Tuesday’s decision by Finance Minister, Sosten Gwengwe to impose a selective income…

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Radio stations have the responsibility and the power to build peaceful communities—Information Minister Kunkuyu

The Minister being interviewed live by YONECO Community Radio * Together we need to share ideas and make our radio stations relevant to aspirations of Malawians * And most importantly make our radio stations economically viable By Duncan Mlanjira At the commemoration of this year’s World Radio Day, whose theme was Radio & Peace, Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu emphasized that radio stations, especially community ones, have the responsibility and the power to build peaceful communities and…

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Airtel Malawi Plc revamps its popular voice bundle portfolio Chezani with 3 new bundles

* With the world becoming more connected than ever, it’s essential for friends, family, and colleagues to always stay in touch * Regardless of the network that they are using—Kamkondo-Sande By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel customers can now comfortably call out to mobile numbers from other networks through the its popular voice bundle portfolio, Chezani — which has been revamped by adding three new bundles. A statement from Airtel Malawi Plc, one of the leading mobile network service providers, announces…

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