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NAM selects development squad for Queens

February 15, 2023

The trials at Mpico netball court * Once the players go through developmental programs, they will be ready to play for the Queens * We have not picked the exact players to beef up the Queens squad as those will be selected from our developmental under-23 squad * For a player to be able to play for the Queens, they need to learn the culture, philosophy and master their skills By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Netball Association of Malawi (NAM)…

Mota Engil ready to engage Minister of Transport over dilapidated state of Nkhata Bay Port

February 15, 2023

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| Business, National, News

Nkhata Bay Port with an old fashioned jetty * We would consider taking back control of the ports if no assurance to improve the standards of these facilities is provided—Minister * An agreement such as this is two sided — government has its obligations as well as Mota Engil * And if one does not fulfill those obligations, it becomes a challenge—Mota Engil By Osman Moyo, MANA In response to concerns raised by Minister of Transport & Public Works,…

New cholera cases and deaths continue to rise; As Chakwera implores on public not to attack health workers

February 15, 2023

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Chakwera being appraised of intervention being practised by school learners * Tuesday recorded 13 deaths in Lilongwe (4); two each in Machinga and Mulanje * And one each in Blantyre, Thyolo, Mangochi, Ntcheu and Mchinji * Tithetse Cholera M’Malawi campaign is aimed at getting a quick reversal of the outbreak * And the rising trend of new cases by delivering a package of integrated interventions at community level By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA On Valentine’s…

SMEDI building capacity for beekeeping small holders entrepreneurs in Nkhata Bay

February 14, 2023

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| Agriculture, Business, News

Practical training on beekeeping * They are being trained in business plan development under Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) programme * SMEDI will continue to work with different stakeholders by facilitating the formation of Malawi entrepreneurship ecosystem * That ensures that all key players work with a consolidated approach in promoting MSMEs in the country By Duncan Mlanjira Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute (SMEDI), the parastatal organization under the Ministry of Industry & Trade, is building…

President Chakwera’s ‘champion in the fight against corruption’ officially re-instated as ACB Director General

February 14, 2023

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* There have been calls from the public advising Zamba to officially cancel the interdiction * After Director of Public Prosecutions Masauko Chamkakala dropped and discontinued the criminal cases By Duncan Mlanjira Following the discontinuation of the criminal charges that Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General, Martha Chizuma was to answer before the Senior Resident Magistrate, Secretary to the President & Cabinet, Colleen Zamba has written her to cancel her suspension. A letter dated February 13, informed Chizuma that the interdiction…

Four players nominated for 2022 TNM Super League Player of the Season ahead of awards gala night on Wednesday

February 14, 2023

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Nyasa Big Bullets’ Babatude Adepoju won the Golden Boot award * The awards gala gives TNM Plc the opportunity to reward and recognize individual brilliance in the key categories of players, clubs and media * The end of every TNM Super League season is a time to look back at the Who’s Who of the local football industry for players and media practitioners By Duncan Mlanjira One of four players, Patrick Mwaungulu, Gomezgani Chirwa, Babatude Adepoju (all Nyasa Big…

Machinjiri community members threaten to close road due to negligence from authorities to rehabilitate it

February 13, 2023

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| National, News

The cut off point * The bypass road has now turned into the only road currently under use following the destruction of the main tarmac road * Community members have been fixing the road using their own resources for the past 15 years * As authorities such as the Blantyre City Council have been neglecting the road despite various appeals By Duncan Mlanjira After the road between Chikapa and Area 10 in Machinjiri Township was cut off when the…

MHRC is one of the most important governance institutions in Malawi—Attorney General

February 13, 2023

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The Commissioners after being sworn in in 2020 * As MHRC Commissioners’ tenure of office from 2020 expires having successfully investigated 13 high profile cases * To be appointed as a Commissioner of a constitutional body with such wide ranging powers on wide ranging aspects of life is a great privilege * In this era, observance of human rights is key to sustenance of the rule of law and attracting trade and investment By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s Attorney General…

Electricity supply system still in emergency mode following the February 12 flash floods

February 13, 2023

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The devastation caused in Machinjiri * The public is urged to be alert and not to get near or touch any electricity wires or poles that might have fallen on the ground * Or are leaning badly as they might be live and cause accidents and should be reported to ESCOM or any nearest Police station for action By Duncan Mlanjira Due to the heavy rains that were accompanied by flash floods led to system shutdown at Electricity Supply…

A new ocean is being formed in Africa—The Archaeologist

February 13, 2023

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* A new study in the journal ‘Nature’ found that the two pieces of land are separating at a rate of 7 millimeters per year * Countries like Zambia and Uganda will have their own coastlines By Duncan Mlanjira A reported published by thearchaeologist.org on February 10, 2023, reveals that geologists have confirmed that a new ocean is being created as the African continent is split in half. The report said an international effort has revealed that a 35…