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The Book ‘Mama of the Nation: The Story of Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira’ set for launch

May 2, 2021

* Mama Cecilia is a strong African woman who has worked tirelessly to improve life for women * She can continue to be a positive role model long into the future is her story is told * Female historical figures have often been disregarded or under-appreciated By Duncan Mlanjira The esteem and admiration, coupled with the enigma that Malawians hold on one of their most celebrated citizen, Mama Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, will now be explained better through a book…

Remembering Marc Vivien Foe; Would have turned 46 today May 1

May 1, 2021

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| International Sports, News, Sports

Has a tribute in form of an award, the Prix Marc-Vivien Foe that honors outstanding African players in French Ligue 1 * A minute of silence is respected in every FIFA Confederation Cup final to honour Foe * The Indomitable Lion scored 24 goals for club, and eight goals for Cameroun Maravi Express Cameroun midfielder, Marc Vivien Foe, who died in an unfortunate incident in 2003 during the FIFA Confederations Cup in France, would have turned 46 today. The…

Every work whether lower or not contributes to the development of the country

May 1, 2021

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| Business, National, News

Happy Labour Day in Malawi * There is no state that can be developed without hard working people in different categories By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi joins the rest of the world in commemorating Labour Day, May 1, which was set aside to appreciate people who are working tirelessly in various positions from lower to higher level in developing their families as well as the country. A message from Abel Ikiloni in the Ministry of Information and Civic Education says…

It’s now up to Malawians to fully utilize and support new ACB boss Martha Chizuma; Congratulations pour for right choice for the post

April 30, 2021

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| National, News

Martha Chizuma, from Ombudsman to ACB Director General * Our own bulldozer! Congratulations * What you did as Ombudsman let it continue at ACB * She is the pride of our land and may God give her wisdom and capacity to serve the nation with integrity By Duncan Mlanjira Though her appointment as the new Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General is subject to the approval of Parliamentary Public Appointments Committee, the general public is overly satisfied with the choice…

Her majesty the Queen awards Onjezani Kenani’s ‘CoVID Response Private Citizen’ initiative; Commonwealth Points of Light award

April 30, 2021

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| Health, National, News

Stanley Onjezani Kenani * Fighting CoVID-19 needs every one of us to act, and the efforts of the Citizen’s Initiative should serve as an inspiration to us all * I dedicate the award to each and every one of the Malawians who demonstrated what it means to be Malawian By Duncan Mlanjira Great Britain’s Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has awarded recognised the ‘CoVID Response Private Citizen’ initiative which Malawian Onjezani Kenani rolled out to fundraise towards procurement of medical…

Presidential Taskforce rejects waiver to increase the number of spectators for Blantyre derby between Bullets and Wanderers

April 28, 2021

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| Health, National, News, Sports

Co-chairperson of presidential taskforce on CoVID-19 Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda * The figure of 250 still stands and all responsible officers to ensure that this is adhered to * A call for a collective effort to contain the pandemic by comprehensively following all the preventive measures * The positive cases out of the total past 24 hours translates to a positivity rate of 1.5% * Weekly positivity rate (seven days moving average) is at 2.7% By Duncan Mlanjira The Presidential…

MultiChoice Malawi introduces new local channel Mibawa TV; To be showcasing local programs

April 28, 2021

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| Entertainment, News

* Such as ‘Pamphambano’, ‘Misika pa Malawi’, ‘Phindu Point’ * As Africa’s number one storyteller, we continue to bring more content to our customers * That entertains and resonates with them and will provide with choice in all aspects of our services Maravi Express MultiChoice Malawi has unveiled an exciting content for the year, a new local channel named Mibawa TV — which is set to showcase local programs such as ‘Pamphambano’, ‘Misika pa Malawi’, ‘Phindu Point’ just to…

Chakwera challenges UNIMA to maintain standards

April 28, 2021

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| Education, National, News

Previous graduation ceremony * Former President Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda had a great vision in founding UNIMA * Even now that we are delinking, we must ensure the standards are not compromised * Quality education provides room for a country to unlock doors for its growth By Solister Mogha, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has challenged the University of Malawi (UNIMA) to maintain high standards as it undergoes delinking process. Speaking at Chancellor College during the virtual graduation where only…

MEC Chief Elections Officer Alfandika resigns

April 28, 2021

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| National, News, Politics

Sam Alfandika * He has already proceeded on his accrued annual leave pending the effective operation of the resignation * MEC to meet soon to discuss the relevant modalities for filling the vacancy * Chairperson Kachale confirms retention of embattled Commissioners Mathanga and Kunje following injunction By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), which is currently embroiled in management issues bordering on political disagreements with its stakeholders, has just been hit with the resignation of its Chief Elections Officer,…

There’s general downward trend of CoVID-19 pandemic in Malawi; 38.0% decrease in cases in past week

April 28, 2021

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* The positivity rate for the past week was 2.1%, a decrease from 3.0% in the previous week * A total of 19,335 vaccine doses were administered in the past week * Bringing the total vaccines administered to 277,442 since the official launch on March 11 * Another consignment of vaccines is expected towards the end of May By Duncan Mlanjira During the last weekly reporting period, there was a 38.0% decrease in the number of new CoVID-19 cases…