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Malawi’s arbiter leaves mark in UK events
The Times Group Malawi
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June 29, 2025
ON THE BIG STAGE—MkumbwaMalawi’s international arbiter Gilton Mkumbwa made a mark at the 2025 Fide World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in London, United Kingdom where he was one of the two African arbiters out of 20 officials. Mphatso...
The Evolution of Red Cross, Red Crescent: A legacy of Humanitarianism, modern training Initiatives in Malawi
The Maravi Post
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July 3, 2025
The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement stands as one of the most significant humanitarian organizations in the world, embodying the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and humanity. Its origins trace back to the mid-19th century, when a Swiss...
High-Profile Wildlife Trafficking Case Tests Malawi’s Conservation Commitment
The Good Men Project - California
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July 4, 2025
By Madalitso Wills Kateta In 2021, Malawian authorities arrested and sentenced Chinese national Lin Yunhua, a key figure in an international wildlife trafficking syndicate, to 14 years in prison for possession of pangolin scales, rhino horns and...
Gangata’s Postponed Demos Set to Shake Lilongwe After MSCE Exams
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Central Region Vice-President Alfred Gangata has confirmed that the anti-violence demonstrations he was set to lead this Friday in Lilongwe will now take place immediately after students finish writing their...
The Green Revolution in a Bottle: Paramount Holdings Unveils Game-Changing Nano Fertilizer in Malawi
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
In a nation grappling with economic headwinds and a persistent shortage of foreign exchange, a silent revolution is brewing in the agricultural heartland. Paramount Holdings, a prominent player in Malawi’s business landscape, recently showcased...
Malawi’s reputation tarnished as governance expert condemns Lilongwe violence
Malawi 24
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June 28, 2025
Malawi’s reputation has been tarnished following violent attacks on peaceful protesters in Lilongwe on Thursday, prompting strong condemnation from governance experts and the international community. Good governance expert George Chaima has...
Chakwera inaugurates Malawi’s first National Cancer Centre
The Maravi Post
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July 2, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday, June 2, 2025 inaugurated the first and new state of the art National Cancer Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in the capital Lilongwe. The facility which has been co-funded by...
Mutharika not invited to independence day, says he cannot feast while Malawians suffer
Malawi 24
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July 3, 2025
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) President Peter Mutharika says he was not invited to this year’s 6th July Independence Day celebrations, and insists he would not have attended even if invited, arguing he cannot “feast with MCP” while Malawians...
Canadian musician who led 'simple life' gets 15 years for smuggling 12.2 kg of heroin
Kingston This Week
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News World His sentencing was delayed by two years 'due to the backlog of demands' for enhanced pre-sentence reports from social workers A Canadian musician who smuggled 12.2 kilos of heroin into Canada has been sentenced to...
History Made: Chakwera Commissions Malawi’s First National Cancer Centre in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
Malawi has taken a historic step in the fight against cancer. On Monday morning, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera officially commissioned the country’s first-ever National Cancer Centre, a modern, state-of-the-art facility built in the...
Cosoma to disburse over K1bn in blank media levy
The Times Group Malawi
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July 3, 2025
Copyright Society of Malawi (Cosoma) will distribute K1 billion worth royalties for blank media levy for the period April 2024 to March 2025. The development comes barely a week after some artists lamented delays in the distribution of royalties....
Pedals of change: Cyclists ride 540km to spark hope in Malawi
The Nation Malawi
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July 3, 2025
A group of cyclists from four countries pedaled more than 540 kilometres through the districts of Zomba, Machinga, and Mangochi where they planted seeds of change in communities they passed through. This was Ride to Transform (R2T) 2025, a...
VP Usi’s Candid Call in Spain: Rethinking Global Financing for Malawi’s Future
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
Vice President Michael Biswick Usi has finalized high-impact diplomatic and policy engagement at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain. Leading a high-level delegation on behalf of President Lazarus...
Malawians Slam ESCOM as Impersonator Steps Up to Fix Long-Ignored Fault
Face of Malawi
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June 27, 2025
Published on June 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM by Evance Kapito 247 words • approx. 2 min read Malawians have taken to social media to express growing frustration over the poor service delivery by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM),...
Bungwe la Red Cross Malawi lapeleka Maphunziro apadera kwa atolankhani mu mzinda wa Blantyre
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
Bungwe la Red Cross Malawi lomwe limaona ndi kuyendetsa za chitetezo ,ufulu ndi thandizo la anthu launikira atolankha pa zomwe anthu amayenera kutsata mu nthawi ya zipwilikiti za nkhondo kuti iwo pamodzi ndi anthuwa molingana ndi lamulo la m’maiko...
Lumbadzi Anti-Political Violence Committee formed to prevent electoral violence in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
In their pursuit for a non-violence September 16, 2025, General Elections, stakeholders in Lilongwe City Lumbadzi Constituency have agreed to form an ‘Anti-Political Violence Committee’ to prevent and mitigate political violence. The stakeholders...
RBM Applauded for Championing Women-Led Businesses in Malawi
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is winning praise for leading the charge in supporting women-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with a growing list of initiatives designed to boost access to credit and financial literacy. Audrey...
Plan International Malawi Boosts Girls’ Education with New Hostel in Nkhata-Bay
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
Plan International Malawi is stepping up efforts to keep the girl child in school, urging communities to prioritise girls’ education despite the many challenges they face. In a bold stride towards this goal, the organisation on Wednesday handed...
‘FCB revolutionized banking industry in Malawi’ – Anadkat
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
First Capital Bank (FCB) Chairman and Founder, Hitesh Anadkat has blown his own trumpet describing the Bank as the champion of banking revolution in the country. Anadkat (2nd right) giving a gift to Mafuta Mwale (middle) flanked by the Anadkats...
Malawi Liverpool Trains Journalists in Health Research Reporting
Face of Malawi
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June 26, 2025
Published on June 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM by Lisa Bandawe 165 words • approx. 1 min read The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome (MLW) Research Programme has stated that one of the biggest challenges in health reporting is the lack of trust between journalists...