Gladys Nthenda
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Number of Malawians studying in US increases by 34.6% in 2023/24 academic yr
According to the 2024 Open Doors report, the number of Malawians studying in the United States increased by 34.6 percent, moving from 373 in the 2022/2023 academic year to 502 in 2023/2024. A press release from the US Embassy in Lilongwe states this follows a 9.1 percent increase the previous year. The jump in the…
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UK speaks on how red tape is derailing business in Malawi
As Malawi and the United Kingdom (UK) partnership officially clocked 60 years, the British Government says setting up businesses in the country would be easier if authorities work on reducing red tape. UK High Commissioner to Malawi Fiona Ritchie made the sentiments during a reception marking King Charles’ official birthday celebrations held on 14th November…
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UK, Malawi’s former Presidents speak on electoral related violence
As preparations to the September 16 General Elections gather momentum, the British Government hopes that the process will be peaceful and conducive for all stakeholders. The United Kingdom (UK) alongside other development partners has supported Malawi’s institutions through a the Basket Fund managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Through this fund, UK High…
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U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator to attend Mw’s Global Fund 52nd Board Meeting
The United States Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong and a U.S. Government Delegation are scheduled to visit the country for the Inaugural Hosting by Malawi of the 52nd Board Meeting of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. In addition to the 10-person’s delegation participation in the Fund Board sessions from…
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African Court on Human & People Rights dismisses Chanthunya’s murder appeal
The African Court on Human and People’s Rights in Arusha Tanzania has dismissed an application filed by murder convict Misozi Chanthunya on his claim that the Respondent State had violated his right to fair trial. Chanthunya alleged that his right to fair trial, namely, the right to be presumed innocent until found guilty, was violated…
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US uplifts potential, talent of Malawian artists
Last year, the US Department of State (DOS) announced the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative which recognised music as a tool for not just artistic expression, but also for entrepreneurship in a creative economy, civic engagement and giving a voice to people from all walks of life In recognition of the talent existing in Malawi, the…
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Mw Climate Justice Caravan against loans, demand subsidies for clean energy products
As the 29th edition of the Conference of Parties (COP) got underway in Baku Azerbaijan on Monday, Malawian youths are demanding subsidies for clean energy products to enable them mitigate the impacts of climate change. The youths took the campaign a step further by cycling all the way from Blantyre on Saturday 9th November and…
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Malawian seed producer gets $100,000 grant
A Malawian seed producer Dr. Grace Malindi is a grant recipient of the US Department of State (DOS) and United States African Development Foundation (USADF) totaling $100,000. This was disclosed during the visit of the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee when she traveled with a delegation of American companies to…