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Magic of farm technology
On Wednesday afternoon in December, Rose Mponda wiped her forehead as she stood at the foot of a hill in the Thyolo escarpments. Below her, lies Nkhate Irrigation Scheme in Chikhwawa. Mponda is worried...
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I am struck by the condescending view that teen pregnancy and parenthood are a normal reality of our times and that rather than condemn these young people, development and social service institutions...
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Nyamalikiti survives Body, Mind and Soul onslaught
The meeting was well timed, the performers perfectly plucked out of the pack and the venue just right for their pensive minds craving thoughtful works of art. On Friday, the country’s flagship poet...
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Adrian stars in Sunbird search
A new star is born. His name is Adrian Kwelepeta. After months of gruelling performances, the public decided that the 22-year-old be crowned the Sunbird Search for a Star winner on Saturday night at...
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MC fumbles at Sprite finale
For others, it was their moment to shine, express themselves and live to remember, but for Lilongwe-based up-and-coming rapper Young Ice, it was a sad moment as he failed to master his lyrics, forcing...
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Pika Manondo denied bail, to stay 50 days in custody
The High Court sitting in Lilongwe has denied bail to one of the suspects in former Malawi budget director shooting Pika Manondo on the grounds that he is a flight risk. The court has ordered Manondo...
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Kunkuyu launches campaign in Tembo’s constituency
Tourism, Wildlife and Culture Minister Moses Kunkuyu on Sunday launched a parliamentary seat campaign in John Tembo’s Dedza South Constituency by donating an ambulance to the constituents. The move...
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Nepotism destroying Malawi—Chisi
Umodzi Party (UP) president Professor John Chisi has said nepotism is stifling development in the country. Chisi made the remarks at a rally he addressed at Chimwalira Primary School in Traditional...
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Maneb delays French examiners’ payment
At least 29 French examiners in the 2013 Junior Certificate of Education examinations have expressed concern about delayed payment of allowances by the Malawi National Examination Board (Maneb) The...
View ArticleHealth sector should improve management of finances, records
It is rather embarrassing for us to be admonished by the Norwegian Ambassador to improve the management of finances in both central and district hospitals. Inasmuch as we are grateful that Norwegian...
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Pact graduates 870 students
Pact College on Saturday held a graduation ceremony where 874 students from different fields graduated. About 120 attended the ceremony, while 754 graduated in absentia. Among the graduating group were...
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Uganda, Ghana join Malawi festive season
Two foreign artists, Anecho Edward aka Blazy of Uganda and Ghanaian Afro-pop star Derrick Abbey Thompson popularly known as Jaytomson, have confirmed their coming into the country for a series of music...
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Sports Council demands calendar of events
The Sports Council has demanded calendar of events from all its affiliated associations to help them fulfil their assignments properly when funds permit. The affiliates include Netball Association of...
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Daughters Band get resounding reception
Malawi’s first ever all female band, the Daughters Band wowed patrons with their expertise not only on singing but handling of instruments. The band is an initiative of Music Crossroads Malawi to...
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Congoma boss toVoice Mhone in NIC
Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi (Congoma) board chairperson Voice Mhone has turned down his appointment to the National Integrity Committee (NIC) saying his plate is full. Malawi...
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Gender activists petition Judiciary
The Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) Gender Coordinating Network (NGO-GCN) on Tuesday petitioned the Judiciary, faulting magistrate courts for meting out lenient sentences on cases involving...
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Malawi set to fill vacancies in health sector
Malawi Government has pledged to train more health workers to improve health service delivery in the country. Deputy Minister of Health Chikumbutso Hiwa made the pledge in Lilongwe recently when he...
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Stakeholders reject proposed 58 % Escom tariff hike
The Consumer Association of Malawi (Cama) and the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) overwhelmingly rejected a 58 percent electricity tariff hike the Electricity Supply...
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Kabwila wins MCP primary
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary and Chancellor College lecturer Jessie Kabwila has won primary elections, beating two other contestants to become the party candidate for Salima North...
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Goodal announces DPP comeback, endorsed DPP candidate
Former Malawi finance minister Dr Goodal Gondwe has bounced back into active politics and has since been endorsed as Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate for Mzimba North Constituency for the...
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