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Malawi earns first-ever doctor to major in Nuclear Medicine

November 8, 2019

By Duncan Mlanjira Mangochi District Hospital’s Dr. Jeffrey Jooma has made history by becoming the first Malawian Nuclear Medicine, the medical imaging speciality which involves using radioactive substances (radiopharmaceuticals) and special imaging equipment in the diagnosis, staging and treatment of various cancerous and non-cancerous diseases. He attained this rare qualification at the college of nuclear physicians (FCNP) of South Africa, where he is still there pursuing a Master’s in Medicine with the university of Stellenbosch in Cape Town, graduating…

Nyamilandu launches his manifeto for re-election as FAM president

November 7, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Walter Nyamilandu Manda has launched his manifesto on Thursday evening at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre as he seeks to be given another mandate as Football Association of Malawi (FAM) ahead of the elective general assembly scheduled for Mangochi on December 14. “First, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the confidence bestowed upon by the affiliates drawn across the country,” Nyamilandu said. “FAM has thrived over the years because of the profound efforts registered…

Boy Who Harnessed the Wind to give the keynote speech at Centre for Agriculture Transformation’s Science Fair on November 13

November 7, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s agricultural scientific genius, William Kamkwamba, otherwise known throughout the world as ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’, will be the keynote speaker at Malawi’s annual Agricultural Transformation Initiative (ATI) summit scheduled for November 13-14 at Bingu Conference Centre in Lilongwe. According to ATI Country Director, Dr. Candida Nankhumwa, this year’s summit will once again bring together key stakeholders from across the agriculture sector to discuss opportunities for economic diversification in Malawi. “Participants will address…

National Council for Higher Education finally accredit Exploit University Blantyre Campus

November 7, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Exploit University Blantyre Campus has finally been accredited by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) as an official tertiary education institution after meeting an approved percentage of requirements of academic excellence. Exploit University’s management invited the media for a tour of the institution at what was formerly known as MultiCountry opposite the Museum of Malawi for them to appreciate some of the developments done. Marketing Executive Patricia Singini, accompanied by a representative of the Students…

Information Minister Botomani praises Huawei Technologies for empowerment of youths in ICT

November 7, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Seed for the Future, a programme introduced by Chinese mobile phone service provider Huawei Technologies Limited in which it sends Malawian youths to China, is a life changing encounter which introduces the students to the world class information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and hands on experience and skills. This was said by Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology, Mark Botomani at the farewell ceremony of the 4th cohort of the beneficiaries…

PGAMW postpones profession Warm Heart profession golf Tour

November 6, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Professional Golfers Association of Malawi (PGAMW) has postponed the postponed the 2019 Warm Heart profession golf Tour which was scheduled to hosted from November 14-16 at Lilongwe Golf Club. PGAMW president Patridge Shycal confirmed the postponement, saying this was due to circumstances beyond their control. But sources in the golf fraternity told Maravi Express in confidence that this is due to the current political impasse prevailing in the country which most of the stakeholders also…

NBS supports War Veterans through charity golf

November 6, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira In appreciating the great sacrifice of those who served the country during the two World Wars, NBS Bank joined golfers Lilongwe Golf Club for War Veterans where they sponsored a charity tournament organised by the Malawi Defence Force. NBS Bank’s Chief Executive Officer Kwanele Ngwenya said what prompted NBS to come forward and be part of the noble event is that as Malawians it is our responsibility to look out for the welfare of our elderly…

MEC chairperson Jane Ansah declares MCP candidate as winner in the Matenje Ward by-election

November 6, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah, SC has declared Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate, Descent Msatero Chipangula, as the winner in the Matenje Ward by-election in Kasungu North West Constituency that took place on Tuesday, November 5. Ansah congratulated the area’s traditional leaders and supporters of the different political parties for a very peaceful political environment which reigned before and during the by-election in Matenje Ward. “I trust that the…

Sports Council intervenes in weightlifting and body building election wrangles

November 6, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports convened a meeting on Monday (November 5) at its offices at Kamuzu Stadium where it mediated over the election wrangles affecting Weightlifting and Body Building Association of Malawi (WABAM) and its concerned athletes. This development comes following requests from the concerned body builders and weightlifters, who have observed that the WABAM Executive was not adhering to certain constitutional requirements which they believe would render the election process of new WABAM…

Nyamilandu to unveil his manifesto on Thursday for FAM presidency re-election campaign

November 6, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Walter Nyamilandu Manda is set to launch his manifesto on Thursday evening at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre as he seeks to be given another mandate as Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president against his vice-president James Leonard Mwenda. Mwenda already launched his manifesto on October 28 at a colorful ceremony held at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe where amongst other things pledged to get the senior Malawi national football team to qualify for…