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Trump warns Iran of ‘BIG PRICE’ for attacks, sends 750 more troops to Mideast

January 2, 2020

By The Times of Israel The US flew a rapid response team of Marines into Baghdad to reinforce its embassy on Tuesday after a mob of pro-Iranian demonstrators stormed the compound, setting fires and chanting “Death to America!” Angered by US air strikes that killed two dozen fighters, hundreds of protesters spilled through checkpoints in the high-security Green Zone, demanding the ouster of US troops from Iraq and voicing loyalty to a powerful Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani of…

Zambia approves marijuana exports to boost economy

January 2, 2020

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By Chris Mfula, Reuters Zambia has legalized the production and export of cannabis for economic and medicinal purposes becoming the latest country to shift its position on the drug to give its finances a boost. The approval for the export of cannabis was granted at a special cabinet meeting on December 4, government’s chief spokesperson Dora Siliya said in a statement. It was not clear from the statement if the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in Zambia…

Indian man dedicates 17 years of his life to grow 300-acre forest by himself

January 1, 2020

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By News18.com Amid the struggle to strike a balance between urbanisation and saving the environment as forests are quickly depleting leading to global warming, Moirangthem Loiya from Manipur, India turned a barren land into a 300-acre lush green forest all by himself. Moirangthem, 45, replanted a 300-acre Punshilok forest in Langol hill-range for 17 years. “Today, the forest area covers 300 acres. 250 species of plants and 25 species of bamboo grow here and it’s home to a…

New Year message from President Professor Arthur Mutharika

January 1, 2020

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“Fellow Malawians, It is the end of year again, and the beginning of another year. We have every reason to thank God our creator for being with us. Personally, I have every reason to thank God for his grace. I ask all Malawians to join me in thanking God for giving us life, caring for us and providing for our country. Many times we are so negative minded that we focus on problems, and ignore what God has…

Grand graduation ceremony held for healthcare professionals in majestic Muscat

December 31, 2019

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By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui Muscat – the majestic capital city of the Sultanate of Oman came alive with a grand graduation ceremony of students belonging to the Ministry of Health’s Oman College of Health Sciences (OCHS) and the Higher Institute of Health Specialties (HIHS) on a pleasant wintery evening. Secretary-General of the Education Council, His Excellency Dr. Said bin Hamad Al Rubaie, was the guest of honour. In his admirable address, Prof. Mustafa Fahmi Mohammed, Dean, Oman…

Cyclone Idai classfied as one of 10 disasters that changed the world

December 31, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Cyclone Idai that devastated Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe leaving 1,300 people killed in March 2019, has been classified as one of the 10 disasters that changed the world. In Malawi alone, the heavy rains and flooding that was linked to the Cyclone Idai killed 60 people, displaced nearly 87,000 people and affected around 870,000 persons. According to direct relief.org, the cyclone, rated as Category 3 storm necessitated life-saving humanitarian interventions in 15 affected districts…

SA-based Malawian to have a career guidance talk in software development

December 31, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Kenneth Fukizi, a South Africa-based software engineer, solutions architect and consultant with more than 14 years of experience is set to hold a workshop on January 24 in Lilongwe where he shall push forward coding as a tool to reduce unemployment. And he is also expected to introduce a community of upcoming software developers, which will be used as a platform to build up and equip competent software developers for Malawi and Africa. He targets youngsters,…

Former Nkhotakota Central MP Stambuli inspires fellow village folks to tree planting

December 31, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira As part of tree planting season activities, former Member of Parliament for Nkhotakota Central, Clement Stambuli inspired the culture of tree planting amongst his fellow village folks surrounding his farm in Mchinji District on Saturday. The ex-Minister of Information during the UDF-led government, demonstrated to them how to plant forest, fruit trees and bananas and distributed 2,000 seedlings for free for them to plant in there respective homes. “I am looking at reaching a target…

Government hails China-Malawi partnership in agriculture sector

December 30, 2019

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Minister of Agriculture,Irrigation and Water Development Kondwani Nankhumwa has expressed government’s delight in the way the People’s Republic of China is committed in supporting Malawi in its efforts to achieve a hunger free nation. Nankhumwa was speaking in Chiradzulu on Monday, December 30 when he presided over the handing over ceremony of a solar powered irrigation and maize milling facility at Mikolongwe Veterinary farm in the district. The facility, which has been established by a Chinese company Hebei Pingle…

Three die in Harare after drinking fake smuggled Jameson whiskey

December 30, 2019

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By iHarare.com Cheap knock-off whiskey brands which have become a hit with among many imbibers in Harare, Zimbabwe are reported to have recently claimed three lives. This comes after earlier reports published by iHarare that warned people that the fake brands which have flooded the Zimbabwe market could cause infertility as well as damage to the liver and brain. Investigations conducted by online publication Zimmorningpost have revealed that at least 3 people have died from suspected alcohol poisoning…