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New Britain High Commissioner pledges continue support to Malawi

August 6, 2022

High Commissioner Ritchie inspecting a Guard of Honour * There is a need to work together to strengthen Malawi’s economy * Focus on micro economic stability and working with the IMF and World Bank * I would really love to focus on encouraging greater private sector growth because that is the best way to grow the economy By Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA After presenting her letters of letters of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on…

Bright Msaka reaffirms intention to contest for DPP presidency

August 6, 2022

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Msaka, former Cabinet Minister * Wants to bring the party back to its glory come the 2025 national presidential election * Pledges to continue with development plans it had prior to being wrestled of the national presidency in the 2020 fresh presidential election * In sharp contrast to calls from the DPP inner circle that wants incumbent DPP president, Peter Mutharika to stand again as party leader to contest for the national presidency By Duncan Mlanjira Vice-president of the…

KUHeS edges closer to manufacturing own medicines

August 6, 2022

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* As a country, we cannot only rely on medicines and medical supplies from abroad * It is a matter of national security to ensure that we are self-sufficient in the supply of medicines and medical supplies By Monica Tambala, MANA Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), in partnership with Rephaiah — a research-focused pharmaceutical company from Iceland — has risen to cooperate in establishing a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Malawi. Recently, the two institutions held their first…

Mzuzu family pleads for public support towards raising US$12,000 for 8-months old daughter’s urgent surgery in India for her life-threatening illness

August 6, 2022

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Beautiful Tatiana * Born on December 22, 2021 Tatiana has not yet started sitting but she is gaining weight * She needs the surgery before she turns one year old while the condition is still reversible * Bank details are National Bank of Malawi, acc No. 1311597 and Standard Bank, acc No. 9100002921828 * Mobile money accounts are TNM Mpamba (0888725083) and Airtel Money (0999183668) By Duncan Mlanjira Mzuzu Central Hospital has referred 8-months old Tatiana Mhone for specialized…

Public sneers at K53 downward adjustment of petrol

August 5, 2022

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* 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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* 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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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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* 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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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…