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Integrating mental health and climate change to serve communities
The Nation Malawi
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August 10, 2025
Mental health, which encompasses physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being, is an enabler of effective living in society. Mental health well-being does not only contribute to healthier and happy life, but also productivity. A human...
Family obstruction undermines national legacy: Edgar Lungu’s burial must honor Zambia’s dignity
The Maravi Post
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August 9, 2025
The recent move by the family of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to challenge the Pretoria High Court’s ruling on his funeral and burial arrangements is not only disappointing but deeply troubling. Their urgent appeal to override a...
The Lungu family’s shameful appeal undermines a nation’s legacy
The Maravi Post
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August 9, 2025
The family of the late Edgar Lungu has shown a staggering display of selfishness and shortsightedness by challenging a court ruling that honors not only their loved one but the entire Zambian nation. Their urgent application to the South African...
Malawi Higher Education Minister Dr Kabwila pushes for Africa’s EdTech adoption
The Maravi Post
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July 22, 2025
By Gift Chiponde NAIROBI-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Higher Education Dr. Jessie Kabwila, delivered an inspiring keynote address at the African EdTech 2030 Vision and Plan Forum, urging African countries to take the lead in shaping their own digital...
Banfana geared for tough CHAN opener
OFM
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It’s South Africa’s first appearance at the CHAN tournament since 2013, when it was hosted at home with matches in Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and Polokwane. Bafana find themselves in a tough Group C at the East African tournament. It will be crucial...
Nigeria Sees Growth In Creative Industry As Sector Contributes Over $7bn To Economy
Leadership
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August 10, 2025
Nigeria is gradually experiencing growth in the creative industry which is now recognised globally. According to Donna McGowan, Country Director, British Council Nigeria, ‘Nigeria’s creative industry contributes over $7 billion to the economy,...
Islamophobia watchdog role given to Prevent critic
Unherd
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July 23, 2025
A new organization established by a charity that claims the Prevent anti-extremism strategy “actively harms Muslims” has been awarded a £2.5 million Government contract to monitor Islamophobia. The newly formed British Muslim Trust will be funded...
Malawi Bureau of Standards urges business to be competitive
The Times Group Malawi
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July 23, 2025
The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has called on businesses to embrace innovation, sustainability, and quality assurance to remain competitive in both local and regional markets. Speaking in Blantyre on Monday during a Product Certification...
Youth Urged to Embrace Entrepreneurial Culture
Nyasa Times
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July 29, 2025
The National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) has called on the country’s youth to adopt a strong culture of entrepreneurship, saying doing so is key to improving their livelihoods and transforming the national economy amid rising unemployment....
Netanyahu’s Gaza plan: Escalation or solution?
The Maravi Post
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August 9, 2025
GAZA-(MaraviPost)-In a dramatic escalation of the nearly two-year war on Gaza, Israel’s security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to “defeat Hamas.” The plan, which authorizes the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to...
Critical examination of Jehovah’s Witness Church: A call for social responsibility, community engagement
The Maravi Post
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July 27, 2025
The Jehovah’s Witness Church, known for its distinctive beliefs and practices, has long been a subject of scrutiny and debate. While the organization is recognized for its commitment to evangelism and the dissemination of its religious literature,...
Malawi court praised for decision declaring crime of defamation unconstitutional
JURIST
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July 22, 2025
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) praised the High Court of Malawi’s unanimous decision on Monday, which decriminalized the former crime of defamation. CPJ spokesperson, Muthoki Mumo, said: Malawi’s Constitutional Court has taken a...
Lilongwe City Council Unveils Bold Policies on Climate and Waste Management
Nyasa Times
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July 22, 2025
In a significant move toward building a cleaner and more climate-resilient capital, the Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has launched new community by-laws aimed at strengthening waste management and reducing the impact of climate-related disasters....
Guam exemption sought from a federal visa bond pilot program
The Guam Daily Post
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On Aug. 20, the U.S. Department of State is set to launch a pilot program requiring certain B-1 and B-2 visa applicants to post a $15,000 refundable bond. The program according to Sen. Jesse Lujan, could have negative impacts on Guam's efforts to...
Malawi remembers July 20 slain protesters
The Times Group Malawi
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July 21, 2025
Sunday, Malawians commemorated 14 years since the killing of 21 unarmed civilians during the July 20, 2011 demonstrations. The people were demonstrating against economic hardship and poor governance during Bingu wa Mutharika’s regime. This year’s...
Malawi’s U-5 children at risk over Polio vaccine shortage
The Maravi Post
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July 19, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi is currently experiencing a temporary shortage of the Polio vaccine, raising concerns among parents and guardians as the country continues efforts to eliminate the disease. Confirming the development in an interview...
Umthetho is not political—M’mbelwa
The Nation Malawi
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August 9, 2025
Inkosi Ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V on Saturday took a swipe at companies that refuse to support Umthetho Cultural Festival on the premise that it is ‘political’. M’mbelwa, speaking at this year’s festival at Hora in Mzimba, acknowledged and thanked...
Advancing gender responsive land governance and women’s land tenure security
Capital
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July 27, 2025
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is convening a high-level regional workshop to advance gender-responsive land governance across the continent. As part of the multi-country initiative on Gender-Responsive Land Governance in...
Zimbabwe fails to immunise 34,000 children every year
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 27, 2025
Zimbabwe is falling behind in its efforts to fully immunise every child, with approximately 34,000 children going without basic vaccinations each year, exposing them to life-threatening diseases. This concerning figure is highlighted in the latest...
US suspends routine visa applications for Zimbabweans
The South African
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August 10, 2025
The United States has suspended all routine visa services for Zimbabwean citizens, effective Friday, citing concerns with the Government of Zimbabwe. In a statement, the US State Department said the measure is temporary and aims to address issues...