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Malawi targets to eliminate trachoma by 2020
It was business as usual at Zimbabwe border posts yesterday despite threats by several groups, including the International Crossborder Traders Association (ICTA), to shut down all commercial...
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TUM worried by delays in allowances for invigilators
Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) has threatened not to render invigilation services next year if teachers will not be given allowances in advance. Speaking to Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Thursday, TUM...
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Party finances under spotlight
With more than 10 years elapsing without a clear direction on the K1.7 billion corruption case involving former president Bakili Muluzi, some experts have argued that the absence of a robust political...
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Chief Justice refers anti-gay case to High Court
Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda has referred back to the High Court the discontinued Ken Msonda anti-gay case where he was requested to determine certification whether the matter should be handled as a...
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Urbanisation puts pressure on housing
Malawi’s urbanisation rate at 3.8 percent remains one of the least urbanised in the region, but the challenge is to meet housing demand and provision of basic services, African Development Bank (AfDB)...
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Kukoma Diamonds breaks player transfer record
Kukoma Diamonds have broken domestic netball player transfer record with the signing of defender Anabel Phiri from Mzuzu-based Lameck Queens at K600 000 ($822). The 24-year-old has become the most...
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Govt lacks strategic direction on fiscal policy—Experts
Government’s lack of strategic fiscal policy direction and discipline, its inconsistencies such as constant reversing of its spending cuts and other fiscal measures meant to bring some balance to...
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Cotton output down 33%, industry threatened
Output for cotton, one of the country’s major foreign exchange earners, has dropped by a third to 15 000 metric tonnes (MT) relative to last year largely due to dry spell. The drop comes at a time the...
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Govt policy instability draws criticism
Economic commentators have criticised government as lacking strategic direction over fiscal policy inconsistencies which have seen the Executive reversing expenditure controls by curving in to...
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Govt dared on agriculture transformation
Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has been faulted for lacking commitment in implementation of various agriculture programmes which have been described as costly and frustrating...
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Magistrate suspended for allegedly soliciting bribes
The Judiciary has suspended Zomba-third grade Magistrate Maxford Gandali for allegedly demanding money from court users. The magistrate’s indefinite suspension follows several verbal and written...
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Water shortage in Lilongwe hits industry—MCCCI
Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has decried the effect of water shortage, particularly in the Central Region, saying many businesses are being affected. MCCCI...
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Investors offered BB majority shares, Supporters to own 49%, Nyasa welcomes...
Nyasa Big Bullets FC will offer potential investors, including their sponsors Nyasa Manufacturing Company (NMC), a majority stake of 51 percent while supporters will take the remaining 49 percent in...
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BB say signing-on fees from Nyasa is a loan
Nyasa Big Bullets FC has said the K42 million offered by their sponsors Nyasa Manufacturing Company (NMC) to settle the players’ signing-on fees, will be in a form of a loan o the club. The club’s...
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Sipho Makhabane jets in August 24
Gospel music lovers can turn the hourglasses on. The sands of time can start dropping as the date for the arrival of South African singer Sipho Makhabane has been set. It is August 24. Makhabane’s...
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Martse disappoints fans in Karonga
Lilongwe-based urban artist Martse on Sunday disappointed urban music lovers in Karonga after failing to turn up for a show slated for Blue Beach Hall. Martse—real name Martin Nkhata—is famous for his...
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Twaya Sanudi’s ‘rescue’ campaign raises K460 000
A fundraising campaign to bring back home veteran actor ‘Baba’ Twaya Sanudi, reported to be living a miserable life in South Africa, has raised £495 (about K472 000) in a space of a week. The campaign...
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‘I can see again after 15 years’
Fresh cotton wool was visible in Lydia Zefeniya’s eyes when she emerged from St Andrew’s Anglican Hospital in Kasungu. For almost 20 years, the 78-year-old was one of numerous Malawians who shun eye...
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President Peter Mutharika’s order for the University of Malawi (Unima) Council to re-open Chancellor College, closed two weeks ago following heavy protests by students opposed to the recent fees hike,...
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‘Govt not committed to decentralisation’
There are mixed views on whether government should prioritise Constituency Development Fund (CDF) or District Development Fund (DDF). Members of Parliament (MPs) have been agitating for elimination of...
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