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Technology is an enabler and a driving tool for LDCs to achieve SDGs—MACRA Director General

March 7, 2023

| Business, International, National, News

Chakwera after the meeting with ITU Secretary General, Doreen Bogdan-Martin * LDCs have made some progress towards achieving the universal access to affordability of the internet * But need more assistance to bring about the advancement towards meeting the targets * Particularly the universal coverage of the basic services in all areas of development By Lisa Kadango Malango, MANA in Doha, Qatar After an interface meeting that President Lazarus Chakwera and Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) had on Monday…

Malawi receives 20,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer from Russia

March 7, 2023

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| Agriculture, National, News

* The initial fertilizer consignment from the Russian Federation is 30,000 metric tons * But 10,000 of it is held up due to sanctions the country is facing following the conflict with Ukraine * Minister of Agriculture Kawale apologised for the delay in the implementation of the AIP which people at the function lamented * Saying the unfortunate development was a result of the devaluation of the kwacha and increased global fertilizer prices By Rachel Gonani, MANA The Russian…

Charitable foundation on the cards for special attention to children’s hospital wards

March 7, 2023

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| Health, News

Lead founding member Regina Mwanza-Ng’ombe * To be mobilising resources for procurement of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines * As well as heaters for premature babies and other medical supplies critical for the wards By Kondwani Magombo, MANA A charitable organisation, Friends of Paediatric Wards Foundation, has been formed to support to be mobilising resources to support children’s wards (paediatrics) in the country’s four referral hospitals. Lead founder, Regina Mwanza-Ng’ombe said the idea to form the Foundation has…

Cyclone Freddy effects likely to move to southern Malawi after making a second landfall over Mozambique by Friday

March 7, 2023

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| International, National, News

The track of Cyclone Freddy (black line) and its forecasted track (red line) * The exact landing position is not certain but is likely to be between Beira and Nampula * It does not pose direct threat to Malawi but it is indirectly inducing influx of Congo air mass into the country By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services reported on Monday evening that projections analyzed on Cyclone Freddy maintain a very high chance that…

YAS executive director Kajoloweka asks leaders of least developed countries to invest in young minds to achieve transformative change

March 6, 2023

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| International, National, News

Kajoloweleka during the Youth Forum * The MW2063 agenda is youth centric and this is the right way to achieve development * No country can move forward aside the youths and this needs to be addressed by flipping the script * From fear to hope; unemployment to employment; poverty to prosperity and conflict to peace By Leonard Masauli, MANA in Doha Qatar Executive director for Youth and Society (YAS), Charles Kajoloweka — who is representing Malawi at the least…

Mangochi’s K21bln water project to be commissioned in May

March 6, 2023

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| Business, National, News

The Parliamentary Committee at the site * We are only remaining with 10kms out of the 80km pipeline and electro-mechanics work * Which include installation of pumps which is now in progress—site engineer By Ernest Mfunya, MANA The K21 billion Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) potable water supply project at Nkhudzi Bay in Mangochi at 83% towards completion and expected to be commissioned in May 2023. This was announced on Saturday by SRWB’s project site engineer, Mussa Ching’amba when…

Public applaud police officer for instructing bus passenger to retrieve trash she carelessly threw out of window

March 6, 2023

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| Law Enforcement, National, News

Despicable behaviour of most motorists * The officer also refused offers from other passengers who had volunteered to retrieve the litter on her behalf * It took the intervention of a senior officer to allow the bus driver pick up the trash on behalf of the woman passenger * Most of the passengers backed the officer’s insistence, while rebuking this careless habit of littering By Duncan Mlanjira A police officer at Tsangano security checkpoint (roadblock) has earned some hearty…

Sports Minister Mkandawire lauds FAM as model organisation

March 5, 2023

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| News, Sports

Mkandawire inspecting the impressive Mpira Stadium * I am impressed with what I have seen here and the overall structure and operations of FAM * FAM is able to do business using the Mpira Village facility thereby complementing their activities, which is commendable—Minister * We have highlighted the challenges that we face economically and what efforts can be made * And the Minister is very committed to support us which is very encouraging to us—Nyamilandu Maravi Express On his…

Lilongwe City Council outlines infrastructural advancements for the Capital

March 5, 2023

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| Business, National, News

* We want to rehabilitate roads that are in bad state such as Chipasula and M1 roads * Also to construct Zamakono toilets under the Lilongwe Water & Sanitation Project * It is being implemented jointly with Lilongwe Water Board By Moses Nyirenda, MANA Mayor for the City of Lilongwe, Councillor Richard Banda says the council is committed in making infrastructural advancements in the Capital in a bid to improve its outlook. He pledged this on Thursday in Lilongwe…

Japan invests high power solar system for Salima District Hospital

March 5, 2023

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| Health, News

Oya and Daud shake hands as symbolic handover * The solar system and SDD refrigerators will go a long way in addressing some of the challenges—Ambassador Oya * Availability of adequate power is key to delivery of quality health services—Deputy Health Minister By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Salima District Hospital has been equipped with a high powered solar system plant donated by the People’s Republic of Japan to ease power challenges that have been crippling delivery of health services. The…