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

March 7, 2023

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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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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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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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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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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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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* 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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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…

Automatic qualification to FIFA U-20 World Cup for Senegal, Nigeria, Tunisia and The Gambia

March 5, 2023

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* The young Teranga Lions are aiming at continuing the success of Senegal on the continent * Having won the senior Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the 2021 edition in Cameroun * While home-based national players added the glory by winning the African National Championship (CHAN) Maravi Express Having qualified for the semifinals of the 2023 Egypt Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Senegal, Nigeria, Tunisia and The Gambia have earned themselves a place at the FIFA U-20 World…

Malawi to benefit more from OPEC Fund as bilateral ties are strengthened with Chakwera in Qatar

March 5, 2023

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Chakwera and Alkhalifa after their meeting in Doha * Our institution started cooperating with Malawi in the 1970s—OPEC Fund Director General * Our partnership needs to be strengthened, we need more support and assistance—Chakwera By Lisa Kadango Malango, MANA in Doha On the sidelines of the 5th UN least developed countries (LDC5) Summit here in Doha, Qatar, President Lazarus Chakwera cemented bilateral ties with OPEC Fund to benefit from the Fund’s reforms through various grants. The President held talks…