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Advancing gender equality in research
Science and Development Network
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Moroccan envoy reflects on Malawi’s democracy
The Times Group Malawi
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July 30, 2025
By Deogratias Mmana: Moroccan ambassador to Malawi Abdelkader Naji has urged Malawians to demonstrate maturity and ensure free, fair and democratic elections this September. Naji expressed hope that Malawians would conduct themselves in a manner...
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....
VIDEO: South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Movement Operation Dudula Blocks Foreigners From Public Clinic, Demands Proof Of Citizenship
Sahara Reporters
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South Africa’s popular anti-immigrant group, Operation Dudula, has once again sparked public outrage after its members were caught on video blocking access to a government hospital and denying entry to anyone unable to prove South African...
Balancing between African cultural-religious demands and wildlife conservation
FairPlanet
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In the face of the difficulty of stopping wanton exploitation of wildlife resources for cultural and religious purposes, some initiatives are underway through the middle route of balancing between these traditional needs and conservation...
Celebrating a Visionary: Ernest Kaonga Soars Above with Education Innovations
Nyasa Times
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July 29, 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of education in Malawi, one name continues to rise above the clouds — Ernest Kaonga, the trailblazing Managing Director of Maranatha Academy, whose innovative ideas are not just transforming schools, but inspiring a...
Secret virtual night meeting by MCP to destroy vice president Michael Usi exposed
The Maravi Post
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August 13, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a disturbing and brazen display of political sabotage, it has emerged that a clandestine virtual meeting was orchestrated under the direct influence of Richard Chimwendo Banda to coerce President Lazarus Chakwera into a...
Catholic Church moves to Strengthen the Ministry of Exorcism in Malawi
Nyasa Times
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July 29, 2025
In a landmark initiative to strengthen the church’s pastoral care and deepen its spiritual outreach, the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has launched a five-day national training for exorcists. Organized in collaboration with the...
South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Movement, Operation Dudula, Vows To Block Foreign Children From Public Schools
Sahara Reporters
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South African anti-immigrant movement, Operation Dudula, has stirred outrage after its President, Zandile Dabula, openly declared plans to prevent foreign children from accessing public education in the country. Campaign to Target Public Schools...
State Dept: Trump’s “Third Countries” for Immigrants Have Awful Human Rights Records
The Intercept
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July 29, 2025
The United States is building an unprecedented network of deportee dumping grounds, pursuing deals with around a third of the world’s nations to expel immigrants to places where they do not hold citizenship. Once exiled, these third-country...
Ministry shelves plan to ‘police’ private schools
The Nation Malawi
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August 14, 2025
In an apparent reaction to backlash from stakeholders, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has shelved plans to harmonise conditions of service and salary structures for teachers in private schools nationwide. The ministry’s director of...
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...
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...
Loveland Faith Briefs for Aug. 15, 2025: Project Self-Sufficiency mission talk; pregnancy support group
Reporter Herald - Colorado
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August 14, 2025
Presbyterian Women raise $1,500 at Project Self-Sufficiency mission talk Susanne Evans, right presents a Presbyterian Women lifetime honorary award to Fran Brusberg for her voluntary service to church, community and Malawi. (Courtesy photo)...
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,...
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....
Cheetahs have ‘safe space’ in Sievert’s heart
IOL
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Getting more women into conservation is only the first step, keeping them there is the real challenge. A 2019 World Wildlife Fund report titled Life on the Frontline found that in Africa, men made up the overwhelming majority of the wildlife...
Education seminar fills gap of character cultivation
Highway Mail
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July 19, 2025
THE Westmead-based Tzu Chi Foundation – South Africa held an education seminar last week which aimed to fill a gap in the schooling curriculum, which is the cultivation of character. Themed ‘Igniting Hope, Cultivating Character’, the foundation’s...
Malawi government orders schools to sing full national anthem
Malawi 24
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July 18, 2025
All schools in Malawi are now required to sing the full national anthem every verse at assemblies, school functions, and events. This directive from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education follows a presidential order designed to deepen...