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Public sneers at K53 downward adjustment of petrol

August 5, 2022

* Prices of diesel and paraffin have been maintained but liquefied petroleum gas has been adjusted * The movement of prices on the global market have allowed for a downward adjustment of fuel under the Automatic Price Mechanism By Duncan Mlanjira The public has described as an insult of highest order the price adjustment of petrol by K53 — from K1,999.00 per liter to K1,946.00, saying it is a mockery to poor Malawians, because this so called reduction will…

Tata International Africa announces new John Deere dealerships in Malawi and Tanzania to support agriculture and construction sectors

August 5, 2022

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

* Tata and John Deere will provide equipment dedicated to the success of their customers * To those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land * To meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, clothes, and infrastructure * The John Deere dealership comes as President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration is advocating for commercial farmers to embrace all seasonal Mega Farms * Which is MW2063 Pillar 1 of agriculture productivity and commercialization By Duncan Mlanjira Tata International…

Ex-ACB Director General Matemba granted bail after been arrested in connection with corruption saga involving Zunneth Sattar

August 5, 2022

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| Courts, Law Enforcement, National, News

Matemba, in whose tenure Sattar was cleared of any corruption investigations * Also arrested is former Board chairperson for Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority, John Suzi-Banda By Duncan Mlanjira Zunneth Sattar’s high corruption case continue as more high profile people continue being implicated of being bribed that includes form Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Reyneck Matemba. Matemba, who is former Solicitor General and Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, was arrested today, July 5…

Malawi’s wildlife translocation completed; 263 elephants and 431 additional wildlife find new habitat in Kasungu National Park from Liwonde

August 5, 2022

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| Business, News, Tourism

* Additional 13 elephants translocated from the targeted 250 to establish viable elephant populations * A significant wildlife translocation to support biodiversity efforts and ensure the prosperity of local communities living around the park * The addition of elephants and other wildlife species to benefit Malawi tourism as well as communities through job creation By Duncan Mlanjira In an effort to establish viable elephant populations and maintain healthy habitats in Malawi’s environmental and wildlife protected areas, 263 elephants and…

Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships now open from August 2 to November 1

August 3, 2022

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| Education, International, National, News

One of this year’s Chevening Scholarship recipients Chimwemwe Masano receiving her Final Award letter from Halksworth at British High Commission, Lilongwe * The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible Master’s degree at any UK university * Whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences * Chevening seeks to build an international community of people who are committed to working together to drive positive change By Duncan…

Malawi beach soccer lands landmark K20m sponsorship from HTD Ltd for its first-ever national league

August 3, 2022

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The proud moment * Champions set to receive K3 million with K2 million for runners-up and K1 million for third place * The sport can develop into a force to reckon as evidenced by the positive achievement the national team has attained * They are ahead with a 3-2 home win of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Beach Soccer qualifiers against Tanzania * HTD Limited is our lucky charm ahead of the second leg qualifier against Tanzania—Nyamilandu By…

Regional integration essential in attaining UN SDG number 7–Energy Minister Matola

August 3, 2022

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Matola (far left) was a co-panelist at the 4th Tanzania Energy Congress currently underway in Dar es Salam, Tanzania * The Minister’s session was entitled ‘Improving Africa’s Economy Through Energy Sector Market Development Expansion’ * We need to review archaic laws and policies in order to improve Africa’s economy through energy sector market development expansion Maravi Express In order to achieve goal number 7 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG), which advocates for sustainable energy for…

Lots of prizes up for grabs at Sunday’s joint Daliso Chaponda and Imran Yusuf stand-up comedy at Amaryllis Hotel

August 3, 2022

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* Another show is scheduled for Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on August 13 in a trio featuring Salvado from Uganda * He began his comedy career in 2001 while he was in Canada and to hone his craft, he focused on stand-up clubs and open mic nights * In 2018, he launched a BBC Radio 4 series ‘Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere’ By Duncan Mlanjira England-based stand-up comedian, Daliso Chaponda is set to mesmerize Malawians in a…

Counseling crucial in mental health and ART adherence challenges

August 2, 2022

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* There is need to train more in HIV testing services, counselling and psychotherapy challenges * Since partnering with the DMI St John the Baptist University, progress has been made to improve training courses curriculum By Steven Mkweteza, Correspondent Escalating cases of suicide and defaults on anti-retroviral treatment (ART) can be reduced if the country has adequate and well trained counsellors, says Ticia Counselling Centre and DMI St. Johns the Baptist University. Speaking in Blantyre when her institution held…

24th Luc’s Library commissioned at Chimwankhunda Primary School

August 2, 2022

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* Stocked with 1,500 of reading books sorted according to the reading levels of the children * The Luc’s Library initiative is reaching out to over 57,000 children in Blantyre and beyond * Done in collaboration with various donors for Jacaranda Foundation outreach programs By Duncan Mlanjira Four months after opening the 23rd Luc’s Library at Namiwawa Primary School in Blantyre, Jacaranda School of Orphans executive director, Luc Deschamps has added another notch of inculcating the reading culture amongst…