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Mulanje conservation clubs in strong drive to restore Mulanje Mountain’s Cedar tree

January 6, 2021

The national pride * Over 20,000 cedar trees planted since 2017 * Mulanje Cedar is a national pride By Sam Majamanda, MANA Environmental conservation clubs around Mulanje Mountain are set to create a thick forest reserve of the Mulanje Cedar (Widdringtonia Whytei) on Mulanje Mountain by the end of 2024 to grow and restore the cedar plantation. The clubs, that are operating on voluntary basis, started raising cedar nurseries and planting trees seedlings in some parts of the mountain…

China blocks WHO’s COVID-19 inspection mission

January 6, 2021

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WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has criticised China * A team of scientists were already on their way to China By Euronews, AP China has failed to grant permission for international inspectors to visit Wuhan as part of a study into the origins of the deadly coronavirus, according to World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Speaking on Tuesday, Dr Tedros said that a number of the team of scientists were already on their way to the Chinese city where…

MRA unveils ‘Kuiphula ndi Lisiti Langa’ promotion

January 6, 2021

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By Memory Chatonda, MANA Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has unveiled ‘Kuiphula ndi Lisiti Langa’ campaign from January to March this year to encourage consumers to demand Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) receipts for every transaction made to enhance collection of Value Added Tax (VAT). At the launch of the campaign at Msonkho House in Blantyre on Tuesday, MRA Deputy Commissioner General, Henry Ngutwa said tax collecting body believes that consumers are the best inspectors in Malawi in enforcing the compliance…

Africans can advocate for COVID-19 vaccine equity themselves

January 6, 2021

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Opinion by Ifeanyi M. Nsofor, allAfrica.com Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available, the richest countries in the world have effectively bought them up. African leaders have let them. As an African, I am disappointed at these leaders who have become so dependent on rich western nations to fund every aspect of healthcare delivery on the continent that they are willing to sit by and wait for the vaccines that can save African lives. Africans, it is time to take…

Heritage Buffs to hold Kite Festival in south Indian city of Hyderabad mid-January

January 6, 2021

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The kites to be used * Patriotic fervour keeps Chinese kites, thread away! * The Chinese thread is particularly harmful to flying birds By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui The Heritage Buffs of south Indian city of Hyderabad met over a sumptuous breakfast hosted by eminent historian Dr. Mohammed Safiullah on a pleasant wintery morning. The functional group decided to hold Hyderabad Heritage Kite Festival in the middle of January under the guidance of Ruby Television Editor Syed Inam ur…

Embattled DPP secretary general Jeffrey back in business

January 6, 2021

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DPP Secretary General, Gelzeder Jeffrey * Announces that Mutharika to retire soon as party president * Encourages party leaders to attract as many people as possible * To announce soon the dates of the next National Convention * “Any registered member is welcome to contest for an NGC position, including that of the party president” By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary General, Gelzeder Jeffrey, who have been reinstated by the court to the position from which…

NICO Holdings Group MD Kumwenda and three others honoured for long service

January 6, 2021

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Chanje (centre) flanked by Kumwenda (right), Hara, Chiundira and Konsekonse By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Holdings Group Managing Director, Vizenge Kumwenda and three other members of staff, Chifundo Chiundira; Germstone Konsekonse and Masugzo Hara, have been awarded for long service and exemplary dedication to the organization’s ideals in serving the public well. Vizenge, who is also Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) Board chairperson, has served the NICO Group for 15 years while Chiundira (Group Operations Executive) has worked for the Group…

It’s like we are visitors to our own country by renewing National IDs—opines the public

January 5, 2021

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* Hot public debate as National ID cards issued in 2016 started expiring from January 1 * Renewal process to be done 30 days before expiry * Renewal fee at K2,500 as over 3 million IDs expiring in 2021 By Duncan Mlanjira All national identity cards that were issued in 2006 have began expiring from January 1, 2021 and the National Registration Bureau (NRB) is asking the public to start the renewal process — preferably 30 days before its…

Malawi Union of the Blind pleads for speedy amendment of Malawi Copyright Law to incorporate Marrakesh Treaty on the Braille

January 5, 2021

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* As MUB commemorates ‘World Braille Day’ * Bill submitted to Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare in 2019 * MUB got a confirmation that Bill was submitted to the Ministry of Justice on January 31, 2020 * Also pleads with Government for duty exemption on their needy equipment * ‘Braille is a key to economic empowerment of the blind’ By Chipambano Mbewe & Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB), while congratulating the government of Malawi…

Civil Service jump six steps to take over leadership of TNM Super League log table

January 4, 2021

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* Tie with second-placed Red Lions on 14 points * Last week’s leaders Mafco pushed to 4th place * Silver Strikers maintain their third place * Champions Bullets 8th, Wanderers 10th By Duncan Mlanjira Civil Service FC returned to base in Lilongwe from the dreaded North with full six points to push themselves six steps up the ladder and claim leadership of the TNM Super League log table with 14 points. Civil Service, who tie at 14 points with…