Daily Archives: Jan 2, 2025

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Cabinet reshuffle: Experts question impact amid economic & political crisis

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The reshuffle, seen by many as politically strategic, has failed to inspire confidence in its capacity to address Malawi’s urgent issues. With the cabinet’s size expanded and questions about ministerial competencies, the reshuffle has added to public dissatisfaction over governance and fiscal responsibility.

Kasungu’s K839 million hospital project completed

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Construction of the K839 million paying clinic at Kasungu District Hospital has completed, raising hope for improved healthcare service delivery in the district.

Former Moyale Barracks Captain, Andrew Simkonda, passes away at 38

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The football fraternity in the country is mourning the loss of former Moyale Barracks captain, Andrew Simkonda, who passed away at the age of 38.

Cabinet insensitive to Gender Law, doesn’t make economic sense- Gender NGO, PAC

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Following the changes to the Cabinet on Wednesday, NGO- Gender Coordination Network (GCN) says with about 35 percent of women in the newly reconstituted...

2024, a mixed bag for media freedom – MISA Malawi

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Media watchdog MISA Malawi has described 2024 as a year marred by violence, intimidation, and misuse of cybersecurity laws to suppress critical voices, despite notable strides in media freedom and access to information.

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“We will not be relegated,” vows Nyambose as Songwe Border Utd struggles in debut season

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With grit, strategy, and a bit of reinforcement, Nyambose believes Songwe Border United will remain in the Super League beyond this season.

MACODA on new Disability Act awareness

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The Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) held a disability rights clinic in Machinga to raise public awareness about the newly enacted Persons with Disabilities Act of 2024, aiming to promote inclusion, equality, and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities across social, economic, and political sectors. The campaign addressed widespread ignorance in communities about disability rights, which contributes to marginalisation and abuse.

Tabitha Chawinga receives RASA Award at Bingu National Stadium

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Minister Uchizi Mkandawire honoured Tabitha Chawinga with the RASA award at Bingu National Stadium, calling it a historic milestone for Malawi’s sports. Chawinga dedicated the award to the nation and urged young athletes to represent Malawi proudly, as the country prepares to send a record 165 athletes to the upcoming AUSC Region 5 Youth Games.

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Minister calls for scaling up youth led ecosystem restoration

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Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change Dr Owen Chomanika, has called for the mainstreaming and upscaling of youth led ecosystem restoration programmes as a strategy for climate adaptation, job creation, and green economic transformation.

Lilongwe DHO worried over increased Mpox cases

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Lilongwe District Health Office has expressed worry over increased cases of Mpox in the district attributing it to lack of knowledge and information about the disease.

Community immunisation campaign gets mobility support

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Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has distributed bicycles to mother care groups in Kasungu District to help the community-led volunteer structures with mobility as they drum up mobilisation for immunisation.

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