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Gladys Nthenda

  • Malawi’s renowned Paediatrician Mwansambo takes private practice role

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    Dr. Charles Mwansambo is no stranger to Malawi’s public health sector having served as Secretary for Health and retired in 2023 following a distinguished public service career. He also served as Consultant Paediatrician and Head of Department at the Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe until August 2010 when he moved to the Ministry of Health…

  • Lilongwe Family Health Clinic opens for paediatric, general services

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    Situated in Lilongwe’s Area 47 is the new Lilongwe Family Health Clinic offering paediatric specialist services, general medical consultations for all ages, and a laboratory for different types of diagnostics. Its Directors are Dr. Charles Mwansambo, a renowned UK trained paediatrician with vast experienced having worked for a long time in the public health service…

  • IFAD funded project promotes market driven research

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    The Sustainable Agriculture Production Programme (SAPP) II has underscored the need for research which responds to farmer’s needs such as availability of markets for them to sell their produce. SAPP II National Programme Coordinator Rex Baluwa said the research will also ensure that both producers and buyers are satisfied with the quality of crops that…

  • More than 200 Agriculture technologies ready for adoption

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    Ministry of Agriculture says the country has more than 200 agricultural technologies available for adoption awaiting to be implemented by as many farmers as possible. Controller of Extension and Technical services Dr. Alfred Mwenifumbo disclosed this during an Agriculture field day in Dowa. He indicated that the Department of Agriculture Research at Chitedze Research Station…

  • IFAD advocates appropriate farmer technologies & financing to boost agric. sector

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    International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says there is need to ensure that farmers are provided with the appropriate and required technologies in line with the soil type together with financing for the agriculture sector to thrive. IFAD Representative in Malawi Bernadette Mukonyora made the remarks during an Agriculture filed day at Chisepo Mega Demonstration…

  • Approximately 89% farmers harvested early to prevent theft

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    Approximately 89 percent of surveyed farmers particularly in urban areas of Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Zomba harvested early primarily to prevent theft of their crops. Premature maize harvesting (PMH) has become an increasingly common and recurring practice among smallholder farmers, and is driven by food insecurity, theft, economic pressures and climate variability. This is contained…

  • Former ACB Director Martha Chizuma lands a World Bank job

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    As news of the appointment of Malawi’s former Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director Martha Chizuma at the World Bank spreads, social media has been flooded with messages of support, with many Malawians expressing pride in her achievement. Chizuma’s appointment as Senior Integrity and Risk Specialist for East and Southern Africa at World Bank’s Headquarters in Washington…

  • About 4,145 new cervical cancer cases diagnosed annually in Malawi

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    According to 2020 estimations, about 4,145 new cervical cancer cases are diagnosed with about 2,905 deaths both occurring annually in Malawi in relation to the disease. This was disclosed by Dr. Mtisunge Chang’ombe, an obstetrician and gynecologist during a Sip and Connect Ladies Morning Coffee organized by the Lilongwe Pentecostal Church Women’s Ministry. She indicated…

  • CSOs faulted for promoting gender-blind disaster risk financing

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    The civil society in Malawi has been involved in Climate Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (CDRFI) advocacy since the inception of the InsuResilience Multi-Actor-Partnerships (MAPs) Project in 2020. However, according to a concept note by the Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC), it has been evident that there is a general lack of, or…

  • DPP rips apart 2025-26 Budget

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    The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has described Malawi’s economy as in a state of collapse as it touts what it says is a return to proven leadership and rallying people to electing a DPP government this September. In his reaction to the budget document, DPP’s Thyolo Central Member of Parliament Ben Phiri says the 2025-2026…

  • Bushiri’s given 30 days to allow High Court make ruling on bail extradition

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    The Chief Resident Magistrates Court in Lilongwe has suspended its ruling for 30 days in a case which it earlier ruled that Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and wife Mary should be under custody awaiting their extradition to South Africa to face charges leveled against them. High Court Judge Madalitso Chimwaza was delivering the ruling as Chief…

  • PICC clocks 15 years of God’s grace & faithfulness

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    As Pentecost International Christian Church (PICC) celebrated 15 years of existence, its Overseer Pastor Esau Banda has cautioned its members against complacency but to rather take it as a time for greater commitment and sacrifice. He made the call during a Mega Sunday Service marking PICC’s Anniversary at its Headquarters in Lilongwe. Pastor Banda said…

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