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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Former star player Chiza Nyirongo arouses nostalgic memories of top class football of the past
August 2, 2022
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Late Popote Chang’ono and late Saulosi Nyakanyaka up against Chiza (10) * As he pays tribute to one great legends late Popote Chang’ono and Saulosi Nyakanyaka * Rest in peace my elders, Popote and Saulosi. You taught me something in life — I am still trying By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent As he delved in his picture archives, former great player, Chiza Nyirongo came across one in action and decided to post it on Facebook with the caption: “This…

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Filmmakers invited to submit authentic productions for Malawian TV series for OneZed channel
August 2, 2022
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* Replicas of ideas and storylines that already exist in OneZed’s content offering will not be accepted * Must be unique, fresh and truly Malawian stories for comedy or drama TV series * That reflects authentic Malawian stories with an outstanding storyline * OneZed is a pan-African channel that caters to the Zambian and Malawian markets but is mostly Zambia-centric By Duncan Mlanjira Through the MultiChoice Expansion Program-Project Pamodzi, which seeks to empower Malawi’s film and TV industry, the…

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CAMA says Government must not attribute scarcity of maize and its high prices to war in Ukraine or CoVID-19
August 2, 2022
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* Must consider reducing the price of maize and ensure that the market has enough stocks during this tough economic period * Prices of maize are already high and consumers are struggling to afford the current market prices * Introducing high prices of maize is declaring war on innocent Malawians who are experiencing one of the worst high cost of living By Duncan Mlanjira Following the decision by the Ministry of Agriculture to increase the price of maize at…

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Rotaract Club in fundraising drive to construct library for Ndirande Primary School
August 1, 2022
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Khumbo Mhone is inducted as president of the club * Targets to raise over K14 million for an eco-friendly library and they have just managed to raise K3 million By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Blantyre-based youth service organization, Rotaract Club — which provides fellowship and professional development as well as undertaking community projects in a bid to improve the society — held induction dinner on Sunday which was also organised to raise funds for the construction of a library…

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High Court throws out Mulli’s application for judicial review on defunct Shire Bus Lines’ bus terminals and workshops
July 31, 2022
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* The countrywide assets were taken over by National Bus Company after it acquired Shire Bus Lines when the government liquidated the company in 2007 * Local councils are now in control of the former Shire Bus Lines properties—Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court in Blantyre has dismissed an application by National Bus Company for a judicial review which the company was challenging ownership claims by the government over bus terminals which business mogul’s…

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UK-based Malawian professional taekwondo athlete Guba wins another gold medal at Interservices Taekwondo Championships
July 31, 2022
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Being congratulated by president of UK Armed Forces Martial Arts Association * This is his 7th medal this year alone — 5 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze * Now looking forward to Ultimate Summer Open Championships and  the British National Championship By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavy weight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba has won the gold medal at the at the Interservices Taekwondo  Championships last week held at HMS Nelson Naval Base in Portsmouth, England — his…

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