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Armour Battalion crowned 2024 MDF Drill champions
BY DANIEL NAMWINI SALIMA-(MaraviPost)-For the first time in the history of Malawi Defence Force (MDF) drill competitions, Armour Battalion formerly known as Support battalion from Mvera in Dowa district has on Friday scooped first position in this year’s competition. The event took place at Malawi Armed Forces College in Salima from May 2 to 3, 2024. In his remarks, Commanding Officer for the winning unit, Lieutenant Cornel Kisa Kadaluka thanked the parade team for the win.
Armour Battalion donates food to Mvera communities
By Daniel Namwini DOWA-(MaraviPost)-Armour Battalion which was formerly known as Combat Support Battalion (Mvera Army) has donated assorted items worth MK1.2 million to more than 50 communities. Armour battalion on Friday donated to their surrounding villages including Chiwere, Mphanda, Msikiti, Kaula, Ngodzi, and Mangulenje, Traditional Authority (TA) Chiwere in Mvera, Dowa district.
Malawi: 2 Lilongwe Ministers Open Newly Constructed Bridge Worth K79.8 Million
Communities around Traditional Authority (TA) Kalumba in Lilongwe will benefit with the newly constructed concrete bridge worth K79.8 million from Roads Authority. The newly constructed bridge in the district connects Lilongwe Central Constituency whose Member of Parliaments is Lobin Lowe and Msozi North constituency of Sosten Gwengwe - both Cabinet ministers.
Malawi: Government to Transform Tourism Msme's
Lilongwe — Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife has said they will transform the tourism Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME's) to compete on both the domestic and international markets. Minister Responsible, Dr. Michael Usi made the remarks on Monday at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe during the launch of the five-day inaugural training session on capacity building and skills development for MSME's in the tourism sector.
Malawi: Pastor Jailed 14-Years for Sexual Assault On Girl, 12
Lilongwe Magistrate Court has convicted and sentenced a Christian pastor Harrison Dickson Nkhoma, 59, to 14 years imprisonment with hard labour (IHL) for defiling a 12- year-old girl. According to Spokesperson for Lingadzi Police Station in Lilongwe, Salome Zgambo, the court heard through police prosecutor, Sergeant Sautso Kamoto that the convict is a pastor of a Pentecostal church in Kauma, Lilongwe where the victim was worshipping.
Malawi: Seven Suspects Arrested for Robbery Involving Motor Vehicles
Lilongwe — Central Region Police through Anti Motor Vehicle Theft Unit in Lilongwe have arrested seven suspects for hijacking motor vehicles from tax drivers who were operating in some parts of the region. Speaking with Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Tuesday, the police spokesperson for the region, Inspector Alfred Chimthere said in the recent past months, there have been a spate of car robberies within the city.
Malawi: Government Receives Top-Up Financial Support From EU
Lilongwe — The Ministry of Finance has signed additional Financing Agreements (FAs) with the European Union (EU) towards supporting two programmes namely Social Support for Resilience and AFIKEPO Nutrition Programmes.
Malawi Loses Over K12 Billion Annually to Replace Damaged Currency
Lilongwe — Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has said a tendency of folding and placing banknotes in wet places by different users in the country has contributed to the loss of the currency worth over K12 billion annually. Spokesperson for Central West Region Police, Inspector Alfred Chimthere revealed the development to Malawi News Agency, saying the police together with the Reserve Bank organised a day-long workshop to sensitise the citizenry on the care of the country's currency.
Malawi loses over MK12 bn annually to replace damaged currency
By Daniel Namwini Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has said a tendency of folding and placing banknotes in wet places by different users in the country has contributed to the loss of the currency worth over MK12 billion annually. Spokesperson for Central West Region Police, Alfred Chimthere revealed the development to Malawi News Agency (MANA), saying the police together with the Reserve Bank organised a day-long workshop to sensitise the citizenry on the care of the country’s currency.
Malawi: Lumbadzi Police Records Increase in Crime and Road Accidents
Lilongwe, September 26, 2020 Officer-in-Charge for Lumbadzi Police Station, Khetase Yiwombe has said they have registered increased rates of criminal and road accident cases since January to June 2020. She disclosed this on Friday at the station during the end of 16-days of Customer Care and Professional Code of Ethics meetings aimed to remind Police Officers to uphold and restore public trust that has faded out in Central West Region.
Theme for 2020 World Tourism Day is ‘Tourism and Rural Development’
By Daniel Namwini, MANA Malawi will join the rest of the world to commemorate World Tourism Day on September 27, whose is theme ‘Tourism and Rural Development’, that focuses on tourist attractions, accommodation, catering facilities and services for local communities’ tourism development.
Malawi: Journalists Asked to Inspire School Children
Lilongwe — Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati has requested young female and male journalists working in various Media institutions in the country to motivate school children in the country. The Minister made the remarks on Wednesday during the Ministerial Stakeholders Stock taking meeting at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Minister Kaliati Asks Malawi Journalists to Inspire Students
Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati has requested young female and male journalists working in various media institutions in the country to motivate school children in the country. The Minister made the remarks on Wednesday during the Ministerial Stakeholders Stock taking meeting at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
Malawi: UN to Protect Survivors of Sexual Violence in Malawi
Lilongwe — United Nations has expressed its commitment to protecting survivors of sexual violence particularly against women and girls in the country. (UN) Ad Interim Resident Coordinator, Benoit Thiry disclosed the development through a Press Statement made available on Monday to Malawi News Agency (Mana). "The UN reiterates its commitment to continue supporting the government and people of Malawi to uphold human rights," he said.
Malawi: NGO Committed to Conserve the Environment
Lilongwe — Lilongwe based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) called Save the Future Foundation has said it was committed to conserving environment through Kamtoletole Project. Executive Director of the Organization, Maloto Chinkombero has disclosed the development on Saturday during the launch of the Project in Area 22, Lilongwe.
Malawi: Unicef Donates 90 Smart Phones to Local Govt Ministry
Lilongwe — MANA United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has donated 90 smart phones and chargers to Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development to be used for receiving feedback from the community on issues regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on Monday during the donation of the gadgets worth K30 million in Lilongwe, Chief Community Development Officer of the organisation, Matteo Frontini said the gadgets are loaded with bundles and COVID-19 responses.
Malawi: Government Received K2 Billion Grant From Japan to Fight Against Covid-19
Lilongwe — Malawi has received a grant of JPY300 million (approximately K2 billion) from the Government of Japan to assist in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Speaking at the grant signing ceremony in Lilongwe on Monday, Japanese Ambassador to Malawi Iwakiri Satoshi said the grant will assist Malawi Government to procure medical equipment.
Malawi: Nigerian Drug Dealer Jailed to Four Months
Lilongwe — Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate's court has sentenced a Nigerian national to four months Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) but suspended to two years for illegally possessing cocaine drugs. Lingadzi Police Spokesperson, Salomy Zgambo said the convict, Jude Okwuchukwu, 40, was found guilty on Wednesday for illegal possession of drugs contrary to Regulation 14 of the Dangerous drugs as read with Section 19 (1) of the Dangerous drugs Act.
Malawi: Nigerian Drug Dealer Jailed in Malawi - Given Four Months Sentence
Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate's court has sentenced a Nigerian national to four months Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) but suspended to two years for illegally possessing cocaine drugs. Jailed for drug dealing Lingadzi Police Spokesperson, Salomy Zgambo said the convict, Jude Okwuchukwu, 40, was found guilty on Wednesday for illegal possession of drugs contrary to Regulation 14 of the Dangerous drugs as read with Section 19 (1) of the Dangerous drugs Act.
Malawi: Inadequate PPE Affect Health Workers in Lilongwe
Lilongwe — Senior Nursing Officer for Area 25 clinic in Lilongwe, Dziwenji Mboma said inadequate of Person Protective Equipments (PPEs) affects their everyday work performance. She said this on Wednesday when Bwaila Media Club (BMC) in conjunction with Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) donates hand washing buckets and basins to pregnant and lactating mothers at their hospital. "We have inadequate PPE such as disposable gloves, masks, aprons, and gumboots among others in our store room," Mboma said.
Malawi: Student Jailed for Defiling Girls
Lilongwe — The Lilongwe First Grade Magistrate Court on Wednesday sentenced a form one student at Mitundu Secondary School to 10 years in prison for defiling two girls aged seven and 11. The convict, Connex Mpira, aged 18, was found guilty of two counts of defilement. The court heard through State Prosecutor, Sub-Inspector Leonard Chabwera that the student defiled the victims on May 15 this year in a house of one of the victim's parents.
Malawi: Government to Complete Access to Information Law
Lilongwe — Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communication Technology, Mark Botomani said government remains committed to ensuring that the Access to Information Law is operational. The Minister revealed the development on Sunday through a Press statement on World Press Freedom day commemoration under theme "Journalism without fear and favour" made available to Malawi News Agency (Mana).
Malawi: 'Now Is Time to Step Up' - UTM-MCP Alliance Urge Youth to Register and Vote in Malawi New Poll
UTM Party and its alliance partner Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have asked the youth in the country who have reached the age of 18 and above, to register so that they can vote for a president of their choice during the forthcoming fresh presidential election. The two political parties made the appeal after the official signing ceremony of their alliance agreement at Kamuzu Institute of Sports on Thursday. UTM and MCP have made an alliance together with other opposition parties.
Malawi: Mutharika to Announce New Bloated Cabinet - 'Malawi Economy Sound to Sustain 30 Ministers'
New ministers are expected to be announced as President Peter Mutharika freshens his Cabinet - a break away from lean team - in an attempt to convince voters that his administrations has the energy, ideas and talent for government.
Malawi: Police Arrest Two Men for Robbery and Violence
Lilongwe — Lingadzi Police Station during the just ended week arrested Peter Nyasulu 29, and Charles Maiden whose other particulars are not yet known, for breaking into a store room and stealing assorted items, which is contrary to section 131 (1) of the Penal Code. Speaking with Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Saturday in Lilongwe, Lingadzi Police Spokesperson, Salomy Chibwana Zgambo, said the suspects were arrested on Friday following a tip off from well-wishers.
Malawi: Government to Recruit Council Staff
Lilongwe — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri says his ministry will recruit qualified staff in various positions to simplify and improve service delivery in the local councils. The minister disclosed the development on Wednesday during media briefing on progress of the Game-Changer Initiative the ministry started last year in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Donor Money Start to Pour in - EU Gives Malawi K18 Billion Grant
Just after Malawi has passed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) test, the European Union (EU) has given Malawi K18 billion grant on Monday, November 25 2019 to support its Public Finance Management reforms dubbed 'Chuma cha Dziko' Programme.
Malawi: Legumes for Strong Business and Nutrition
A value chain analysis conducted in Malawi by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) identified legumes to have strong business case with greatest potential for nutrition and gender benefits with best opportunity for innovation. Mphande , LDT official (Centre) and Mpaluko (3rd from right). Pic by Daniel Namwini-Mana Chairperson for value chain, Vincent Amon Mpaluku made the remarks on Monday during a media briefing in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Animal Rights Body Creates Action Group to Ease Rabies Cases
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA) has created action groups to conduct free rabies vaccination in the city to curb prevalence of rabies cases and speculations. A dog gets a rabies vaccination .-photo by Daniel Namwini, Mana LSPCA rabies programmes manager Edson Chiweta Membership of the groups include city council representatives, chiefs and health surveillance assistants.
Malawi: Finance Minister Mwanamvekha Challenges Parastatals to Make Profits
By Daniel Namwini Minister of Finance,Econmic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha has said it is important for parastatal bodies to sign performance target agreements with government as it assists to monitor if they are making profits or losses. Mwanamvekha at signing ceremony of 2018/19 shareholders letters of expectations He said this during a signing ceremony of 2019/20 shareholder letters of expectations at the Bingu International Conventional Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Minister Needs Parastatals to Make Profits
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — Minister of Finance, Joseph Mwanamvekha has said it is important for parastatal bodies to sign performance target agreements with government as it assists to monitor if they are making profits or losses. He made the remarks on Tuesday during a signing ceremony of 2019/20 shareholder letters of expectations at the Bingu International Conventional Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Five Malawian Girls to Participate in Sports Leadership Camp in America
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — Five Malawian girls will participate in a two-week sports and leadership camp in America from June 29 to July 13, 2019 in a bid to equip them with sports skills. The girls are Melicy Lickson, 15, Memory Kulemeka, 15, and Ireen Khumalo, 15, all from Chigoli-Ascent Soccer Academy and Brenda Nkhoma, 18 and Martha Nkhoma, 18, from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) sponsored Dreams project for girls.
Malawi: Japan Provides K222.6 Million to Fight Against Armyworms
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — Japanese government has contributed K222.6 Million to support fighting against fall and African armyworms. They contributed through project called "Strengthening, monitoring and early warning system for migratory pests of major food crops". Japanese Ambassador to Malawi, Kae Yanagisawa made the contribution on Wednesday during the launch of the project in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Poll Case Survives Dismissal
By Ireen Kayira and Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — pic by Daniel Namwini The election case which is being battled in the Constitutional Court sitting in Lilongwe will proceed after the court on Friday swerved aside Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s petition to dismiss the case.
Malawi: Ministry of Health Calls for More Blood Donation
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — Chief of Health Services for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Charles Mwansambo said their ministry needs more blood donations to reduce shortage of blood in hospital to save lives of people. Mwansambo made the remarks, recently during the commemoration of world blood donor day which was held under the theme 'Safe blood for all' at Kamuzu Institute for Sports in Lilongwe.
Central region chiefs breathe fire against MCP violence
Central region chiefs breathe fire against MCP violence By Daniel Namwini Central Region chiefs have condemned the violence perpetrated by Malawi Congress Party after the announcement of the May 21 2019 presidential results which showed that President Peter Mutharika was the winner. The chiefs said MCP’s violent acts after elections was a clear demonstration that the party does not embrace democratic principles and that it has not changed from its past history.
Malawi: MEC Request Journalists to Work Professional During Election
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has requested journalists in the country to verify electoral information before reporting it to the public with 14 days remaining to poll. MEC Commissioner, Jean Mathanga made the request on Monday during the presiding over of two days Journalists training on Elections Reporting Workshop at Cross roads hotel in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Grace Foundation Donates Sewing Machines to Lilongwe Women
By Daniel Namwini Grace Foundation, a Lilongwe -baser non-governmental Organisation, on Monday donated four sewing machines to each woman from Traditional Authority (TA) Tsabango at Kaphiri in Lilongwe to economicallyempower young women and parents to be self-reliant. Beneficiaries of the sewing machines The beneficiaries are Rhodah Kamuzu, 24, from Ngongola village, Sibongile Kambalame, 22, from Katantha village, Esnart Dickson, 38, from Tumbwe and Joyce Davison from Phwetekele villages.
Malawi: UDF Promises Strong Economic Stability
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — The President of the United Democratic Front (UDF), Atupele Austin Muluzi, who is also the party's torch bearer in the May 21 tripartite elections, has promised robust economic reforms meant to bring stability and grow Malawi's economy when voted into power in the forthcoming elections. Muluzi made the remarks on Sunday during when the UDF launched its manifesto and campaign at the Civo Stadium in Lilongwe.
Malawi: NGO's Promotes Youth Friendly Health Services
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — pic by Daniel Namwini Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the country have urged youth to go and access youth friendly health services in their nearby hospitals for them to live healthy lives. Sexual reproductive health rights Africa Trust (SAT) and Malawi Girl Guides Association (MAGGA) said this recently during interface meeting on "My health, my right" at Bwaila secondary school in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Minister Hands Over 13 Motor Vehicles to District Councils
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha on Wednesday handed over 13 Toyota Hilux motor vehicles to 12 district councils and Ministry of Transport and Public Works in Lilongwe. The beneficiary district councils include Lilongwe, Mchinji, Kasungu, Dedza, Mzimba, Ntchisi, Phalombe, Ntcheu, Chitipa, Zomba, Mulanje and Thyolo.
Malawi: Good Vision Glasses Promotes Optical Care Services
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — As one way of providing visual basic care in the country, a Lilongwe based German Non-profit-organization, Good Vision Glasses opened optical unit shop at Lifestyle pharmacy. Country Director of Good Vision Glasses, Ganizani Malata disclosed this Wednesday to Malawi News Agency (Mana) in Lilongwe that the shop is aimed at providing optical centres for people who are in need of affordable eye services.
Malawi: Grace Foundation Donates to Elderly People
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — Grace Foundation recently donated 10 bags of 50 kilograms of maize and other assorted items worth K250,000 to more than 50 elderly people from Ngongola Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Tsabango in Lilongwe. The organisation made a similar donation comprising clothes, laundry soap and K250 each for milling to 30 elderly people at Sinyala village, TA Masumbankhunda, Malingunde in the district.
Malawi: Police Commissioner Chilase Assures Protection to Persons With Albinism
By Daniel Namwini In a bid to ease abduction and killing of persons with albinism and other criminal cases, police have requested people from Chigodi Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Chakhumbira in Ntcheu to offer land for construction of a police unit. Central Region Commissioner of police, Evalista Chisale made the request on Thursday during a sensitization meeting on the abduction and killing of people with albinism at Chigodi primary school in the district.
Malawi: Police Commissioner Chilase Assures Protection to Persons With Albinism
By Daniel Namwini In a bid to ease abduction and killing of persons with albinism and other criminal cases, police have requested people from Chigodi Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Chakhumbira in Ntcheu to offer land for construction of a police unit. Central Region Commissioner of police, Evalista Chisale made the request on Thursday during a sensitization meeting on the abduction and killing of people with albinism at Chigodi primary school in the district.
Malawi: Police Donates 48 Units of Sunscreen Lotion to People With Albinism
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — Central region police headquarters recently donated 48 units of sunscreen Skin Protection Factor (SPF) 100 ml, lotion to persons with albinism from Traditional Authority (TA) Kalumbu in Lilongwe. The event took place at TA Kalumbu's headquarters in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Police Bemoans Abduction and Killing of Albinos
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — Central Region Police headquarters has bemoaned the abductions and killings of people living with albinisms in the country describing it as malicious act. Regional Community Policing Coordinator, Andrew Bokosi disclosed this to Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Tuesday after sensitization meeting on the killing and abduction of albinos at Chiseka Primary School in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Police Arrest Two Men for Illegal Possession of Ivory
By Daniel Namwini -Mana Malawi Police Service in Nkhotakota has arrested Master Banda, 47 and Philemon Banda, 22, for being found in possession of elephant tusks weighing 26.5 kg without permission. According to Central Region Police spokesperson, Superintendent Nolliettie Chihana-Chimala, police received a tip-off from a well-wisher that the said suspects were in possession of the tusks and that they were offering them for sale.
Malawi: Benga Investment Donates Assorted Items to Police
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — As one way of strengthening the relationship with police, Benga investment on Thursday donated 50 reflective vests and a mobile phone to Lingadzi Police Station in Lilongwe. During the donation at the police station, Benga Investment Managing Director, Eleanor Kwachye said the police did not have adequate reflective vests so the organisation decided to assist them with the garments to reduce the challenge.
Malawi: Ras Kansengwa Embarks On Free Photographic Lessons
By Daniel Namwini Lilongwe — One of the famous freelance photojournalists in the country popularly known as Ras Peter Kansengwa has embarked on free provision of pictorial trainings to people regardless of age, qualification and religion among others. Kansengwa who is based in Lilongwe, disclosed this to Malawi News Agency (Mana) in an interview on Sunday, during his home coming party from India at Botanic garden in the city.
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