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Spatial Patterns and Overlap of Sedimentary and Rhizosphere Microbiomes of the Seagrass Zostera capensis
1 Introduction Seagrasses are a polyphyletic group of flowering plants fully adapted to marine environments, inhabiting intertidal and subtidal zones of estuarine and coastal habitats on all continents except Antarctica (Les et al. 1997; Short et al. 2016; UNEP-WCMC and Short 2021). Throughout their distribution, seagrasses are highly productive ecosystem engineers that modify surrounding sediments and water currents, providing a wide range of ecosystem services (Nordlund et al. 2016).
Selective Production of Hydrocarbons (C5+) from CO2 Hydrogenation: Exploring Clusters and Machine Learning
Kinetics, Catalysis, and Reaction EngineeringFebruary 14, 2026 * Olga K.
Ex-situ mariculture can support the restoration of the endangered seagrass Zostera capensis
Abstract Seagrass meadows face ongoing declines and are increasingly targeted for restoration. Traditional in-situ restoration techniques involve trade-offs between restoration success and donor meadow impacts. To overcome these challenges, we provide the first assessment of ex-situ mariculture of the endangered seagrass Zostera capensis to support its restoration in South Africa.
Govt committed to offer accessible and equitable education
By Andrew Ndhlovu Deputy Minister of Education Hon. Nancy Chaola Mdooko says government will do the best to make sure that all secondary schools in the country have boarding facilities for girls to protect them from bad things. She was speaking on Monday at Linthipe in Dedza, when she was inspecting construction of classroom blocks and hostels at Dzenza and Linthipe Community Day Secondary Schools.
WNRCRT in fight against plastic pollution
By Andrew Ndhlovu The Lilongwe based Wildlife and Natural Resources Conservation and Rehabilitation Trust (WNRCRT), a Cooperation Circle of United Religious Initiatives led the youth over the weekend in a market clean-up campaign at Chigwirizano market. The exercise was part of the annual commemoration for the World Environment Day which falls on 5th June, and this this year’s was observed under the theme “Beating plastic pollution”.
Insight into Adsorptive Desulfurization by Zeolites: A Machine Learning Exploration
Adsorptive desulfurization (ADS) of hydrocarbon fuels using zeolite-based adsorbents holds great promise due to the mild conditions required to remove sulfur, thus addressing the energy and environmental concerns. However, screening of the ever-increasing number of potential ADS zeolites for adsorptive capacity is increasingly intractable. Furthermore, there is no consensus on the parameters with a dominating influence; hence, adsorbent synthesis design has remained an art.
LCC demolishes curios market; relocates traders along Chilambula Road
Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has demolished the Lilongwe Curios Market which was located near Area 3 Post Office along Kamuzu Procession Road, to pave way for the construction of a four-lane road. In an interview, Lilongwe Curios Market Secretary, James Subili, said the expansion of the road has forced them to relocate to a place along Chilambula Road as a temporary place as LCC looks for a suitable place.
Malawi Govt Gets Tough With Covid-19 Measures As Fears Grips Over Rising Cases
The Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19 has said government will now enforce a requirement that no one is seen in public space without a face mask on and Malawi police will enforce the restrictions on opening and closing times for pubs as well as public gatherings and transport service to observe the carrying capacity that had been put in place.
Malawi: Mbakuwaku Presidential Candidate Hails MEC for Fair Process - Malawi Fresh Polls
Mbakuwaku Movement for Development (MMD) Peter Kuwani, one of the contestants in fresh presidential election, has hailed Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for ably organizing the fresh presidential polls. Kuwani voting on Tuesday's fresh presidential polls in which he is the candidate Addressing the media after casting his vote at Matimba Centre in Mchinji Central Constituency, the MMD leader said he was confident that the elections will be free and fair only if it ends as it has started.
Malawi: Deported Malawians Arrive From South Africa
Lilongwe — 145 Malawians who were recently deported from South Africa arrived in the country on Friday through Kamuzu International Airport (KIA). Ministry of Health Principal Secretary Dr. Dan Namarika and the members of the Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19 welcomed the deportees upon arrical at KIA. Addressing the media Dr Namarika said that they have welcomed the deported Malawians as this is their home.
Malawi: Govt Acquires 200 Motorcycles for Malawi Police Service
By Andrew Ndhlovu Lilongwe — Government has bought 200 motorcycles to be distributed to various police formations across the country to enhance operations through improved mobility. Minister of Homeland Security Nicholas Dausi disclosed this in Parliament on Tuesday when he was responding to Susan Dossi, a Member of Parliament for Chikwawa West who asked the minister to consider renovating Chapananga Police.
Malawi: DPP Shadow MP Promises to Build Health Centre in Area 24
By Andrew Ndhlovu Lilongwe — Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) aspiring candidate for Lilongwe City South West, Scholastica Chidyaonga has promised people of Area24 and Ngwenya that she will construct a Health Centre and Secondary School once elected as a parliamentarian for the area on May 21. Speaking on Sunday at Tsabango School, Chidyaonga said the area has been lagging behind in development hence she has come to develop it.
Malawi: Chakwera Will Not Shield JB On Jet Gate
By Andrew Ndhlovu and Ireen Kayira Lilongwe — Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Presidential candidate, Dr Lazarus Chakwera says if voted into power on May 21, 2019, he will not shield former President Joyce Banda if she has any cases to answer, including selling of the Presidential Jet during her reign. Chakwera was responding to a question at a press briefing in Lilongwe Monday on whether he would shield Banda should he become State President after May 21, 2019 elections.
Malawi: Mzinda Sacco Introduces School Fees Loan Scheme
By Andrew Ndhlovu Mzinda Savings and Credit Cooperative (Sacco) Society Limited has introduced a school fees loan scheme to ease pressure on parents and guardians. Mzinda Sacco is a licensed institution established in 1996 and has 19 member organizations aimed at uplifting individual members' socio-economic status.
Malawi: Govt Puts Measures to Minimize Chances of Ebola Outbreak in the Country
By Andrew Ndhlovu and Jackson Soko Lilongwe — Government says it has put in place appropriate measures to reduce the chances of fury Ebola Virus spreading into the country. Minister of Health and Population, Atupele Muluzi, was speaking in Parliament on Friday in his response to a supplementary question that was posed by Dowa North Member of Parliament, Enos Chitatanga who wanted to find out how prepared government is to block Ebola in the country.
Malawi: Muluzi Opens 6 New Modern Surgical Theatres At KCH - 'Malawi Govt to Take Good Care of Its People'
By Andrew Ndhlovu -ManaMinistry of Health and Population on Monday opened six newly constructed operating theaters at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) worth K 2.8 billion from Norwegian Church Aid (NCA). Speaking during the opening ceremony in Lilongwe, Minister of Health and Population, Atupele Muluzi said that the new theaters are a sign of how government is committed to deliver good health services to its citizens in the country.
Malawi: Unicef Promoting Right to Food
By Andrew NdhlovuLilongwe — As one way of celebrating South African first black president, Nelson Mandela's Day, UNICEF and South Africa in collaboration with Malawi Government on Wednesday used the event to promote the 'right to food' in the country. Speaking at Mzumazi Village in Lilongwe to mark Nelson Mandela's 100 years, Chief of Nutrition at UNICEF Malawi, Sangita Jacob Duggal said malnutrition remains a challenge and a major contributor to preventable child deaths in the country.
Malawi: Tourism, Key to Economic Growth
By Andrew NdhlovuLilongwe — Member of Parliament for Balaka Central East has said travel and tourism is one of the fastest growing industries which can help to boost the country's economy. Aufi Mpaweni said this on Wednesday in parliament in his reaction to the State-of-the-Nation Address by State President Arthur Peter Mutharika. He said government should take tourism as a priority sector that can be used as a vehicle for economic growth and poverty alleviation.
Malawi:Tourism, Key to Economic Growth
Lilongwe — Member of Parliament for Balaka Central East has said travel and tourism is one of the fastest growing industries which can help to boost the country’s economy. Aufi Mpaweni said this on Wednesday in parliament in his reaction to the State-of-the-Nation Address by State President Arthur Peter Mutharika. He said government should take tourism as a priority sector that can be used as a vehicle for economic growth and poverty alleviation.
Malawi: Ombudsman to Launch Communication Strategy
By Andrew NdhlovuLilongwe — In the drive for quality service delivery the Office of Ombudsman engaged various stakeholders to help in sharpening their draft communication strategy as one way of increasing their visibility to the public. However the office of the Ombudsman is set to launch its communication strategy on August 25, 2017 at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Bwaila Lions Club Launches Girls Remain in School Initiative
By Andrew NdhlovuLilongwe — Lion Chisomo Gunda inducts First Lady Getrude Mutharika into Bwaila Lions club on Saturday in Lilongwe - Pic by govati Nyirenda Bwaila Lions Club on Saturday rolled out a K14.7 million project named Girls remain in school initiative.
Malawi: Bwaila Lions Club Launches 'Girls Remain in School' Initiative
By Andrew NdhlovuBwaila Lions Club on Saturday rolled out a K14.7 million project named Girls remain in school initiative. Speaking at the launch of the project at a dinner dance held at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe, guest of honour First Lady Gertrude Mutharika said the Girls remain in school initiative is a good move to make sure that girls overcome the challenge of failing to complete their education in the country.
Malawi: Govt Launches Mechanism to Protect Women and Children
By Andrew NdhlovuLilongwe — Government on Wednesday launched the Provision of Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA) mechanism which is geared towards protecting women by eliminating elements of sexual violence and abuse against them. PSEA comes at a time when cases of gender-based violence against women in the form of sexual exploitation are on the increase, with one in every five women going through this experience.
Malawi: Silver Title Campaign a Priority - Coach Fazili
By Andrew NdhlovuSilver Strikers Football Club says winning the TNM super league is their key this season as they prepare to open the campaign with Premier bet Wizards on Saturday. Silver FC finished on fourth positions last season which was a promising to young squad which Coach Lovemore Fazili assembled. And the coach is very optimistic this season that his charges will go all the way to win the TNM Super league.
Malawi: Gospel Bids Farewell to Malawi News Agency, Retires
By Andrew NdhlovuThe long serving and renowned journalist for Malawi News Agency (Mana) Gospel Mwalwanda Thursday bid farewell to the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology family having reached his retirement age. It is was a day of mixed reaction, sorrow and joy for staff members from the Department of Information as they finally got separated with one of the greatest Journalist in the country having being together for the past 33years.
Malawi: Veteran Journalist Gospel Mwalwanda Bids Farewell to Mana
By Andrew NdhlovuLilongwe — The long serving and renowned journalist for Malawi News Agency (Mana) Gospel Mwalwanda, Thursday bid farewell to the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology family having reached his retirement age. It is was a day of mixed reaction, sorrow and joy for staff members from the Department of Information as they finally got separated with one of the greatest Journalist in the country having being together for the past 33years.
Malawi: I Want to Lift Flames On FIFA Rankings, Says New Coach
By Andrew NdhlovuLilongwe — The new flames coach Ronny Van Geneugden has promised to lift National Team standing on the FIFA rankings. He was quoted during an interview with MBCTV on Sunday at Chiwembe training ground. Geneugden said the currently FIFA ranking in which Malawi is need to be improved for the better and this could be done if we put much efforts in winning more games. The coach said he wants to build the team to enable it have an identity style of play.
Malawi: Land Laws Key to Agriculture Investment in Malawi - Minister Muluzi
By Andrew Ndhlovu -ManaMinister of Land, Housing and Urban Development Atupele Muluzi has said land laws will increase the impact of agricultural investment and production in the country. Muluzi said this at Capital Hotel in Lilongwe on Friday when he opened a one day inception workshop on mainstreaming of land governance in the National Agricultural Investment Program (NAIP). Muluzi said there is a relationship between land and agriculture as you use land for farming.
Malawi: President Mutharika Hails China for Support to Malawi
By Andrew NdhlovuPresident Prof. Peter Mutharika Thursday hailed the Chinese Government for the financial assistance that has seen the country registering some economic growth. Speaking at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe during China-Africa Relations 60th Anniversary, He said since the establishment of the structural and bilateral relationship between the two countries, Malawi has received tremendous support from the Chinese Government.
Belgium, France pledge to Malawi more developmental projects
Belgium, France pledge to Malawi more developmental projects The new ambassadors for France, and Belgium Tuesday presented their letters of credentials to President Peter Mutharika at the same time promised some developmental projects to be carried out.
Egypt awards academic scholarships to 16 Malawian
Egypt has, through its Embassy in Malawi, awarded Academic Scholarships to 16 candidates who are expected to study various programs in different Egyptian Universities. Maher El-Adawy with candidates awarded the scholarships at Egypt house- pic by courtesy of Egypt Embassy Handing over the scholarships, Egyptian Ambassador to Malawi, Maher El-Adawy said the scholarships were another sign of the brotherly partnerships between the two countries, which would continue in the coming months and years.
ACB court clients at Lilongwe Immigration Office
Anti-corruption Bureau’s (ACB) Corruption prevention officers together with the Department of Immigration and its clients on Thursday held discussions on public awareness program on corruption. Memory Pindani : Talking to clients Ealack Banda: Immigration management invited ACB officials In the discussion, Susan Phiri, corruption prevention officer, told passport applicants that once they pay the required fee, there is no need for them to pay extra money.
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