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CSOs satisfied with implementation of NEEF Fertilizer Loan, increased levels of transparency and accountability - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

Local civil society organizations (CSOs) dedicated to the good governance have expressed satisfaction with the level of transparency and accountability with which the management and staff of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) are implementing the Fertilizer Loan Programme. The Government of Malawi initiated NEEF loans to foster economic empowerment and inclusion. However, there have […]

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Impact of COVID-19 on democracy in Africa [Interview with Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh]
As Africa battles COVID-19 experts believe the pandemic will have an impact on elections and democracy in various African
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Benin, Ivory Coast withdraw declarations from Africa rights
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Source: The East African
Uganda: Naked Protest - How Ordinary Citizens Reveal Truth to Repressive Regimes
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
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Zimbabwe: Nestle's Big Plans for Zimbabwe
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Source: allAfrica.com
Zimbabwe: Hundreds of Returnees Flee COVID-19 Quarantine in Malawi and Zimbabwe
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Coronavirus in Africa: 233,836 cases; 6,261 deaths; 107,013 recoveries
There are now more than over 220,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
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Malawi: Obassanjo Says Africa Must Not Fail Malawi Again in Fresh Elections
- Chakwera (r) with Obasanjo and Mills showing 'Democracy Works' Malawi vice president Saulos Chilima (r) is seen here with Obasanjo and Lesotho's Finance Minister Dr Morketsi Majoro at the Olusegun Obasanjo library in Nigeria
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Coronavirus in Africa: 242,969 cases; 6,524 deaths; 110,735 recoveries
There are now more than over 220,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
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Malawi: State Drops Charges Against 4 Suspected Reserve Bank of Malawi Fraud
The State has dropped criminal charges against four central bankers suspected to have connived with former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) manager, Charles Ezra July Mchakulu and three others, to steal K340 million from the central
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Source: allAfrica.com
Zambia
Zambia zăm´bēə [key], officially Republic of Zambia, republic (2005 est. pop. 11,262,000), 290,584 sq mi (752,614 sq km), central Africa. It borders on Congo (Kinshasa) in the north, on Tanzania in the northeast, on Malawi and Mozambique in the east, on Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia in the
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The word mfecane is derived from Xhosa terms: ukufaca to become thin from hunger and fetcani starving intruders. In Zulu, the word means crushing. Mfecane refers to a period of political disruption and population migration in Southern Africa which occurred during the 1820s and 1830s. It is also
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Coronavirus in Africa: 259,111 cases; 7,016 deaths; 118,748 recoveries
There are now more than over 220,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
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Southern Africa: SADC Meets to Assesses COVID-19 Impact
Luanda — Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers will meet this Wednesday via video conference to assess the impact of the covid-19 in the
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Botswana coronavirus: capital Gaborone declared high-risk area, 'quarantined'
A statement issued by Dr. Kereng Masupu, coordinator of the presidential task force on COVID-19 read: “Following the confirmed COVID-19 case of a truck driver who came into Gaborone through the Tiokweng border on Sunday 09 May
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Coronavirus in Africa: 129,452 cases; 3,792 deaths; 53,400 recoveries
There are now more than over 100,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
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Mozambique
Mozambique mō˝zəmbēk´ [key], officially Republic of Mozambique, republic (2005 est. pop. 19,407,000), 302,659 sq mi (784,090 sq km), SE Africa. It borders on the Indian Ocean in the east; on South Africa and Swaziland in the south; on Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi in the west; and on Tanzania in
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Southern African Independence Explained By Country
Southern African Independence Explained By Country
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Rwanda: What Civil Society, Genocide Survivors Think of Kabuga's Arrest
After 26 years on the run, on May 16, French authorities revealed that genocide architect Felicien Kabuga had been arrested in
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Source: allAfrica.com
Joyce Banda
Born: 4/12/1950 Malemia, ZombaHer Excellency Dr Joyce Hilda Banda is a Malawian politician who was the President of Malawi from 7 April 2012 to 31 May 2014. She is the founder and leader of the Peoples Party, created in 2011Business / Schooling: Awards / Achievements:
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Law enforcement van torched while officers pursue cable thieves in Cape Town
Three suspects have been arrested for cable theft and allegedly setting a law enforcement vehicle on fire in Uitsig, Cape Town, on
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Source: https://www.news24.com
Virus drives Malawi tobacco farmers to the brink
During his 15 years as a Malawian tobacco farmer, Boniface Namate has had to overcome many difficulties growing the plant that is the country's biggest export
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Source: The East African
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COVID-19: WHO warns of virus acceleration in Africa
Major African stats: June 11 at 7:00
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Zimbabwe: Lockdown - Old People's Home Falls On Hard Times As Benefactors Disappear
Mutare: A local Old People's home located is struggling to make ends meet during the lockdown period as donor support has dried
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Source: allAfrica.com
Chakwera wins Malawi vote
Malawi's opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera won last week's presidential election re-run with 58.57 per cent of the vote, the electoral commission said
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Source: The East African
Inside Uganda’s proposed 'scientific election' | Analysis
The electoral commission last week told the nation to prepare for an unusual election where campaigning will be done digitally, as the destabilizing effects of the coronavirus
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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Africa - COVID-19 Jeopardises Gains Made Towards Protecting Women and Girls From Violence
The passing of laws to end child marriage resulted in blocking thousands of child marriages and enabling second chance education for
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Africa: 20 Million Use COVID-19 WhatsApp Line - Focus on Health Workers is Next
Johannesburg — Months after successfully launching COVID-19 Connect in South Africa and the World Organisation's global HealthAlert on WhatsApp, Praekelt.org is planning to launch a similar service for health workers in South
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Source: allAfrica.com
Zimbabwe: Govt Seizes Returnees' Passports to Deter Escape From Quarantine
Zimbabwe is withholding travel documents for thousands of returning nationals, following reports that some have escaped from isolation
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Malawi: Africa Must Not Fail Malawi Again - Olusegun Obasanjo
The African Union election observer mission reported that "the elections took place in a peaceful, transparent and orderly manner, and thus met national, regional, continental and international standards for democratic
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Source: allAfrica.com

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