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By:Jane Chimchere  February, 28, 2025 Kamuzu Barracks will conduct Inter-company sports activities for millitary spouses on February 28,to March 8,2025 organized by  Millitary Family Support Services (MDFSS). These sporting events provide a vital outlet for spouses of  soldiers,fostering  resilience and unity within Millitary communities. MDFSS spokesperson,Sally Mussa emphasized the importance of such activities,stating" Army Wives play a crucial role in supporting our soldiers ,and  these sports initiatives help them stay physically and mentally strong."  "It is about creating a network of support among millitary families."  The Regimental Sergeant Major(RSM) of Second Malawi Rifles(2MR) Warrant Officer Class One (wo1) Banda, praised the efforts of the significance of their engagement. "Our soldiers perform at their best when they know their  families are thriving ,in sports provide a healthy way for army wives to stay engaged,reliev...

By :Jane Chimchere  February 19, 2025 picture:FAM, president and Scorchers  Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has urged its member associations to take a leading role in conserving environment by planting more trees . Haiya said this on Tuesday when he led the Malawi National Women's Football team in a tree planting exercise along the bypass road between Chinyonga and Kamuzu highway in Blantyre. The FAM president said he thought of leading the tree planting exercise as a way of conserving the environment. Haiya said football is played by the players who leave in communities where they also need nature ,one of which being trees . Blantyre City Mayor, His worship Josephy Makwinja appreciated the gesture by FAM stating that the support will significantly contribute to restoring the environment within the city . Scorchers Captain, Temwa Chawinga applauded president Haiya for the initiative and urged her fellow players and terms to embrace t...

By: Jane Chimchere  February, 20, 2025 picture: flooded road  picture:maize farm destroyed by strong winds. Heavy rains and strong winds swept through area 23,Lilongwe on Wednesday causing widespread power outages, flooding roads,and disrupting transportation across the city. The downpour,which lasted for several hours ,brought down trees and power lines, leaving several neigborhoods in darkness. Motorists and commuters faced delays as key roads, were partially submerged in water According to the Department of Climate change and Meteorological services(DCCMS),the extreme weather was caused by  a low  pressure system moving through region. "We recorded over 90 millimeters of rainfall in just a few hours,accompanied by winds reaching speeds of 60 kilometers per hour." Said DCCMS spokesperson Felix phiri. " We advised residents to remain cautions as more rains are expected in the coming days  Electricity Supply Corporation of Mal...

Photo:Jabesi kadzamila at the hospital.  By: Jane Chimchere  February 17,2025 Jabesi kadzamila and Leah Maulidi's lives were forever changed after devastating Kabaza motorbike accidents. The crashes left them with severe injuries , including broken bones , head trauma , and emotional scars.  As they navigate the long and painful recovery process, Jabesi and Leah faced numerous challenges.  Kadzamila attributed to in ability to pay his medical expenses.  "I am un able to pay my medical bills due to inability to work , because i lost my money during the accidents and am incapacitated." He said . Maulidi concurred with kadzamila and she attributed that "am feeling better now after surgery and my life has siginificantly changed due to the accident, i cannot do my tomato business as before aswel as household chores. " She said.  Despite their obstacles, Jabesi and Leah have shown remarkable resilience .  They had to adapt to new realities , incl...

Photo: Nickson and Kelvin Mvula at their shop  By: Jane Chimchere  February 17,2025 Nickson and Kelvin Mvula are an exception young entrepreneurs , born and raised in Chilinde.  These twin brothers have taken the entrepreneurial scene by storm , leveraging their unique bond to build a successful phone accessories business.  Nickson attributed that "growing up was not easy we face alot of monetary problems , at the same time we were always fascinated by the world of business, we would spend hours discussing ideas , brainstorming solutions to our hardships and learning from our parent's strengths." He said  Kelvin also attributed to their vision  in entrepreneurship saying "our parents helped us in the foundation of our entrepreneurial endeavor.  "We are able to pay our school fees from the business and help our family at large."  Nickson and kelvin Mvula's story serves as a testament to the power of entrepreneurship, perseverance, and f...

By: Jane Chimchere  February 14,2025 picture:Jabesi kadzamira ; survivor  Motorcycle accidents are on the rise, leaving many survivors facing long painful recoveries and fonancial struggles.  "Poor roads conditions, reckless driving and lack of protective gear are key contributors to these crashes". Said Experts. Recent cases, such as that of Jabesi kadzamila and Leah Maulidi,highlight the devastating effects of such accidents. Jabesi kadzamila,a survivor attributed that" i was on my way to attend a funeral at my village in lilongwe Traditional authority Mazengera when i was involved in a motorcycle accident, it happened because the motorcycle had no brakes and it collided with a minibus at kawale". Kadzamila said. " I lost the money i was supposed to help with the funeral arrangements and the medical bills have been overwhelming ".he said. " Iam  in the hospital for two weeks and i will still be here  because, even after surgery , i still...

February 7,2025 The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has disclosed that the country currently holds stock levels of 40,000 metric tonnes in maize . The announcement coincides with the 2024 Malawi  Vulnerability Assessment (MVAC) report,, which predicted that approximately 4.2 million Malawians will face  high levels of acute food insecurity in the country.  In an interview with MIJ FM's Alex Batison, NFRA Executive Director, George Macheka, said  that due to insufficient maize  stock levels , the agency is in  the process of  importing maize from Tanzania.  Macheka disclosed that almost 20,000 metric tonnes will be  imported from Tanzania in two  phases, starting with 95,000 metric to enhance Malawi's food security. 

Picture: Tomato affected by pests and diseases.  February 6 ,2025 A severe shortage of Tomatoes has hit Lilongwe, leaving consumers scrambling to find the staple ingredient and driving prices up by as much as 50%. The scarcity, attributed to a combination of factors including drought, pests and diseases, has affected major markets in Lilongwe.  "We used to sell tomatoes at MK250 each tomato but now we are selling at MK500" said Fostina Kumkwezu, a vendor at Kawale market. "It has been a challenge to find Tomatoes and when we do they are  expensive."said Mary Chirwa a consumer. The Ministry of Agriculture has attributed the shortage to a combination of factors including pests and diseases. "We are working with Farmers to address the challenges they are facing",said Ministry of Agriculture spokes person Priscilla Mateyu. The Executive Director  of Consumers Association of Malawi(CAMA) attributed that "it is increasingly difficult to afford tomatoes....