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Ethiopia: Manufacturing Crisis To Manufacture Consent
Eritrea Digest
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July 27, 2025
Writing for Horn Review, an Ethiopian thinktank, Ambassador Dina Mufti proposes a solution to the Eritrea-Ethiopia “conundrum” in the form of a “supranational union” modeled on the European Union, with four pillars: economic integration (e.g.,...
Spa Experiences For The Perfect Pamper Session
The Maravi Post
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July 30, 2025
Craving a little “me time”? Whether you’re escaping the hustle of daily life, shaking off travel stress, or in need of a serious reset, Cape Town has just what you need. The city is home to indulgent spas ready to pamper you from head to toe. Here...
IPOR 2025 Pre-Election Survey falls short of expected standards for transparency, rigor in electoral polling: Find out why?
The Maravi Post
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July 30, 2025
By Falles Kamanga BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The release of the IPOR 2025 pre-election survey, just days into campaign season, has generated both interest and concern. While opinion polling plays a legitimate role in democratic processes, the...
Malawi’s great democratic disconnect
The Nation Malawi
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July 26, 2025
The 2018 Population and Housing Census indicates that Malawi’s youth constitute over half of the population. According to the National Youth Policy, youth are defined as individuals between the age of 18 and 35. Chakwera endorsing the manifesto at...
Malawi’s deputy Transport Minister Malondela at South Korea’s Global Aviation Conference
The Maravi Post
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July 25, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works, Baba Steven Malondera, is in South Korea where he is representing the country at the prestigious International Air Transport Cooperation 2025 Conference. The high-level...
I’m 5’3″ — These 17 Petite-Friendly Maxi Dresses Are the Best I’ve Found on Amazon
The Maravi Post
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July 30, 2025
As a gal with a 5’3″ frame, I used to avoid maxi dresses with all of my might. To me, they were a style only reserved for my taller friends who could wear them without tripping. I typically had to offload my maxi dresses to a tailor — or be forced...
Malawi Hosts 4th Africa CDC Meeting for Southern Africa Health Ministers and Key Stakeholders
Nyasa Times
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July 24, 2025
Malawi is hosting the 4th Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) meeting for the Southern Africa Region from July 24 to 25, 2025. The high-level gathering has brought together SADC Health Ministers, key stakeholders, and...
Breaking News: Chakwera Announces Vitumbiko Mumba As His Running mate
Face of Malawi
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July 30, 2025
Published on July 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM by Evance Kapito 115 words • approx. 1 min read Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader and State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has picked Vitumbiko Mumba as his running mate in the upcoming September 16, 2025...
Malawi Women in Water Sector Launch Empowerment Network
Nyasa Times
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July 24, 2025
The Professional Women in Water Sector Network (PROWIWS) has been officially launched to champion the participation of women and girls in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives in Malawi. The launch took place on Wednesday during a...
Malawi, China deepen investment ties in high-level talks
Malawi 24
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July 24, 2025
The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) hosted a high-level strategic meeting with Lu Xu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Malawi, along with a delegation from the Chinese Embassy. Discussions centred on key areas of economic...
Malawi Among Africa’s Most Food Self-Sufficient Nations — New Global Study Reveals
Nyasa Times
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July 24, 2025
Malawi has been ranked among the top 50 most food self-sufficient countries in the world, according to a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature Food in May 2025. The study, which assessed 186 countries based on their ability to feed...
Chiyamwaka hails 5G rollout as key driver of Malawi 2063 vision
Malawi 24
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July 26, 2025
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Digitalisation, Baldwin Chiyamwaka, has described Telekom Networks Malawi’s (TNM) launch of its 5G network as a strategic leap forward in achieving the country’s long-term development...
NBM Plc, Press Trust empower rural Malawi with solar-powered health, education facilities
Malawi 24
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July 26, 2025
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc and Press Trust have intensified their drive to uplift rural communities through clean energy, handing over solar-powered installations at two vital institutions in Mangochi and Balaka districts this week. On...
Mtumbuka drums up support for UTM’s Chiradzulu Nguludi parliamentary aspirant, Touts Kabambe as Malawi’s economic saviour
Capital Radio Malawi
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July 26, 2025
UTM Senior Member, Matthews Mtumbuka, has urged the people of Chiradzulu Nguludi Constituency to vote for Mwayi Lancy Mbewe as their Member of Parliament in the forthcoming 16 September elections. Dr Mtumbuka, who is also UTM’s presidential...
Passport Blues Over! Malawi Resumes Issuance with New High-Security System
Nyasa Times
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July 25, 2025
Malawians can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The government has officially resumed passport processing and issuance services across the country following months of disruption. Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Ching’oma announced Thursday...
Malawi Parliament Dissolved Ahead of September 2025 General Elections
Nyasa Times
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July 23, 2025
Malawi has officially entered the campaign period for the highly anticipated September 16, 2025 Tripartite Elections, following the dissolution of the 2019–2025 Parliament. The announcement was made today by Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt....
IMM launches first-ever Superbrand Awards to recognize Malawi’s leading brands
The Maravi Post
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July 25, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Institute of Marketing in Malawi (IMM) has officially launched the Superbrand Awards a first of its kind, research-based awards program aimed at recognizing outstanding brands in Malawi that consistently outperform their...
Standard Bank Malawi Wins Two Euromoney Awards
Nyasa Times
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July 25, 2025
Standard Bank Malawi has reinforced its market leadership after being named Best Bank and Best Investment Bank at the presitigious Euromoney for Excellence 2025. Madinga In a statement, the bank says, this cemented its leadership in financial...
Avi Is Gone: ‘Snowfall’ Actor Alon Aboutboul Dies Suddenly at 60
Face of Malawi
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July 30, 2025
457 words • approx. 3 min read Alon Aboutboul, one of Israel’s most accomplished and internationally recognized actors, has died at the age of 60 after collapsing on Habonim Beach near Zichron Ya’acov on the morning of July 29, 2025. According to...
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...