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Uganda to unveil new injectable HIV treatment in 2021

March 4, 2020

By Tonny Abet, The Monitor Uganda Aids Commission Director General, Dr Nelson Musoba, has said clinical trials on new injectable HIV treatment is being finalised and government will unveil it next year. Officiating at the commemoration of Zero Discrimination Day in Kampala on Sunday, Musoba said the treatment will reduce the problem stigma and discrimination present to Uganda’s ambition of ending HIV prevalence as a major public health threat by 2030. “Research is in advanced stages on the injectable…

Uganda risks losing up to US$218.3m in export revenue due to desert locusts invasion

March 4, 2020

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By Ronald Musoke, The Independent Uganda risks losing up to US$218.3 million in export revenue if the desert locusts are not halted in the coming weeks, according to the agriculture ministry. East Africa’s third largest economy earns billions of shillings from maize, cotton, coffee, fruits, vegetables and simsim exports. In 2018, Uganda earned US$106.8 million in maize exports, followed with cotton (US$44.3 million), fruits and vegetables (US$40.6 million) and simsim (US$26.6 million). Agriculture minister Vincent Ssempijja said Uganda is…

IOC closely monitoring Coronavirus situation ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics

March 4, 2020

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Maravi Express International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked all its national associations’ athletes to continue preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games following fears of the deadly Coronavirus that has hard-hit China and most parts of the Eastern world. A press statement from the IOC Executive Board says a joint task force was created in mid-February, involving the IOC, Tokyo 2020 organisers, the government of Japan and the World Health Organization (WHO) in monitoring the situation on the ground….

MEC approves 6 candidates, rejects two for Liwawadzi Ward by election

March 3, 2020

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Maravi Express After receiving eight nomination papers from aspiring candidates on February 10 for Liwawadzi Ward in Balaka North Constituency, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has approved six and rejected two. The rejected two are Abraham Makhaula and Master Fundi. Makhaula, who wished to contest as a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate, was rejected because he presented in adequate nominators — 9 instead of 10 and had no political party endorsement. Fundi was to contest for the United Democratic…

Gabadinho denied twice by excellent saves as Kaizer Chiefs edge Pirates to open seven-point lead

March 3, 2020

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SuperSport.com Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi was on top form to inspire his team to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates in an Absa Premiership match at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday. The victory moved the Amakhosi seven points clear atop the league standings, while the Buccaneers remain third after seeing their six-game winning streak in the league come to an abrupt end. The Nigeria international pulled off a great save to deny the…

Waste management still a huge challenge in Lilongwe

March 3, 2020

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By Tione Andsen, MANA Lilongwe City Council came under spotlight for not having proper waste management planning for the City for the past years. It used to collect garbage within the City way back the 1980’s when Council members were efficient and effective in delivering their service but the absence of those members for a long period of time rendered some services to crumble for good and one of them is garbage collection. An Area 49 Resident, Aubrey…

Mangochi chiefs impress on councillors to contribute towards education bursary

March 3, 2020

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By Maxwell Kudzala, MANA Mangochi District Councilors have been inspired by their traditional chiefs to contribute towards education bursary and have agreed to part away with K5,000 from their monthly honoraria to help needy students attain secondary education. The decision was made on Monday during a full Council meeting when chairperson for Education Committee, Councillor Martin Milanzi proposed establishment of a bursary scheme to support learners who fail to enroll in secondary due to poverty. He noted that…

Castel Malawi to retrench more staff; Further 200 targeted

March 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Castel Malawi Limited has informed its members of staff that it will implement its third phase of retrenchment by March 25 and the information gathered is that the exercise targets 200 employees. The second phase that affected almost every department also targeted 200 employees and sources within Castel say the actual number the company wants to get rid of is 600. A short memo dated February 28 signed by Director of Human Resources Naomi Nyirenda, just…

Today’s insurance customer has become very complex owing to digital transformation — IT expert Mtumbuka

March 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Information and technology expert, Matthews Mtumbuka says the modern insurance customer has become very complex, owing to the digital transformation and that they have several insurance options to choose from as the digital age has made the customer’s access to information so easy. Mtumbuka said this when he presided as the guest of honour at this year’s Institute of Insurance in Malawi (IIM) annual Charter Dinner held at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre where he said…

General Alliance’s Malaicha is new Malawi Insurance Institute executive council president

March 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Chartered insurer, Masautso Malaicha, who has 25 years working experience in general insurance and currently working as underwriting manager at General Alliance Insurance Company, was voted in as the new Institute of Insurance in Malawi (IIM) and was unveiled on Saturday during the Institute’s annual Charter Dinner at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre. Malaicha served as vice-president to outgoing president Maclonex Mwase, who works for Britam insurance company as Country Sales Manager, and will be deputized…