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Fundraising midwife is off to MalawiA LOTHIANS midwife who has raised tens of thousands of pounds for a hospital in Malawi is to spend six months there setting it up.
Source : Topix.net | 06-Jan-2009 14:07
Malawi: Kassim Kalukwete, 'I Do Not Have Maize At Home'
Kassim Kalukwete, a subsistence farmer in his 60s in the lakeshore district of Mangochi in southern Malawi said his family and many others in his village, Kungumbe, do not have food.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Jan-2009 18:11
MALAWI: Kassim Kalukwete, "I do not have maize at home"
LILONGWE Monday, January 05, 2009 (IRIN) - Kassim Kalukwete, a subsistence farmer in his 60s in the lakeshore district of Mangochi in southern Malawi said his family and many others in his village, Kungumbe, do not have food.
Source : irinnews.org | 05-Jan-2009 16:19
Bebe Zuena split rumours
The word on the grapevine is the celebrity couple Bebe Cool and Zuena Kirema are having a rough patch.
Source : Topix.net | 04-Jan-2009 19:50
Malawian president: China-Malawi friendship mutually beneficial
Malawian President Bingu Wa Mutharika highly praised the one-year-old diplomatic relations between Malawi and China, which he said have developed very well and are mutually beneficial.
Source : Topix.net | 02-Jan-2009 19:35
Uganda's export value hits $2.4b
By Cyprian Musoke and Fortunate Ahimbisibwe LAST year, Uganda exported more goods and services than the previous one.
Source : Topix.net | 02-Jan-2009 07:08
Cholera outbreak kills 11 in Malawi-health official
A cholera outbreak in Malawi's main commercial city has killed at least 11 people, a senior health official said on Wednesday.
Source : Topix.net | 31-Dec-2008 15:38
Uganda: World Bank Halts Distribution of Free Energy-Saving Bulbs
THE World Bank has halted distribution of the remaining 240,000 energy-saving bulbs worth sh1.2b, raising concern over its development policies towards poor countries like Uganda.
Source : Topix.net | 31-Dec-2008 08:57
Rare Court Victory for Uganda Gays
The past year has seen a steady wave of state-sanctioned , anti-gay hysteria in Uganda .
Source : Topix.net | 30-Dec-2008 23:10
Why is Country's Former President Still Popular?
Opinion polls have already predicted that Malawi?s former president Bakili Muluzi who is a presidential candidate for the opposition United Democratic Front will bounce into power in 2009 general elections by beating the incumbent leader Bingu wa Mutharika.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 13:44
UDF Should Hold Primaries
Political party primary elections are not the easiest or the smoothest of processes, particularly when a nation follows the competitive multiparty system of government.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 13:27
Malawi: Poor Legislation Exposes Women to HIV
Women in Malawi continue to be exposed to the risk of HIV infection as the country does not have laws criminalizing social or cultural practices that negatively impinge their rights basing on their sex.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 13:19
New Nomination Fees a Threat to Democracy - MDU
OPPOSITION Malawi Democratic Union (MDU) says the newly hiked nomination fees for both presidential and parliamentary candidates are a threat to democracy.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 13:14
Supporters of Presidential Aide Promise to Vote for the Opposition
If President Bingu wa Mutharika?s presidential aide Nicholas Dausi will not contest as an independent candidate in Mwanza Central Constituency, his diehard supporters will vote for an opposition United Democratic Front candidate.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 13:10
Former Minister Predicts Opposition UDF Victory
Prominent Lilongwe based business magnet cum politician Iqbar Omar has predicted United Democratic Front (UDF) victory in next year?s general elections.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 13:06
President Rapes the Constitution in Daylight
Analysts have said that apart from using arrests to entrench his alleged dictatorship, the violation of the Malawi Constitution is another tell-tale sign that President Bingu wa Mutharika is steering the country to autocracy.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 12:59
Political Arrests Punctuate President?s Leadership
Is President Bingu wa Mutharika a dictator or a democrat? This is a question which bothers many people when they are discussing political issues in Malawi.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 12:54
Country's Leader Revolves Into a Dictator
Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika?s continued persecution of his opponents through politically-motivated arrests coupled with his sustained violation of the Malawi Constitution is a demonstration that he is revolving into a failed and insecure dictator, analysts have said.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 12:02
Malawi: Silver Strikers on the Brink
Silver Strikers FC are the 2008 Malawi soccer kings after their closest rivals, Bullets FC, lost to Tiger FC, effectively giving the capital city giants a clear chance to claim the title.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 11:26
Malawi: President Medals - For Aiding Hunger or Food Security?
Analysts and starving people have started condemning international organisations for bestowing upon President Bingu wa Mutharika with awards in recognition of his personal support and determination to end hunger.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 09:38
100 children go missing in one month
More than 100 children were reported missing in November across the country and some of them might have been murdered in ritualistic sacrifices, the police has said.
Source : Topix.net | 29-Dec-2008 12:42
Jack makes 1k for Malawi with calendars
FORMER First Minister Jack McConnell has raised more than A 1000 for a hospital in Malawi by selling charity calendars in a corridor at Holyrood.
Source : Topix.net | 27-Dec-2008 12:25
Top 30 Daily Ratings December 22 2008
Tuesday, 23 December 2008, 9:28 am Article: Scoop Daily Ratings Further in the emails sent by Rob Gilchrist to the police counter-terrorism units, was an email sent on 30/07/2005, containing naked photographs ...
Source : Topix.net | 26-Dec-2008 13:36
MP Lukwago pleads with Parliament to save Nakivubo Blue School
Kampala Central MP Erias Lukwago has asked Parliament to block the impending demolition of Nakivubo Blue Primary School.
Source : Topix.net | 24-Dec-2008 13:22
Southern Africa: Malawi/Zambia - Food Crisis Looming in Early 2009
Zambia and Malawi may face a food crisis in early 2009, a regional food security study has warned, as Zambia announced it was importing maize as a pre-emptive measure.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Dec-2008 14:54
MALAWI/ZAMBIA: Food crisis looming in early 2009
JOHANNESBURG Tuesday, December 23, 2008 (IRIN) - Zambia and Malawi may face a food crisis in early 2009, a regional food security study has warned, as Zambia announced it was importing maize as a pre-emptive measure.
Source : irinnews.org | 23-Dec-2008 13:10
AFRICA: New hope for malaria vaccine
DAKAR Monday, December 22, 2008 (IRIN) - The world?s most clinically advanced malaria vaccine trials have given new hope in the fight against the disease, which in sub-Saharan Africa kills a child every 30 seconds.
Source : irinnews.org | 23-Dec-2008 11:55
Malawi/South Africa: Phiri Checks on SA-Based Players
Malawi's Flames coach Kinnah Phiri has been in South Africa since Thursday last week monitoring the performance of his players in the National First Division and the Absa Premiership.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Dec-2008 11:30
Saving Malawi's naval lifeline
One of Malawi's most popular passenger ships, MV Ilala is facing an uncertain future.
Source : Topix.net | 22-Dec-2008 13:05
Background Note: Malawi
Geography Area: 118,484 sq. km. ; land the size of Pennsylvania, with a lake the size of Vermont.
Source : Topix.net | 22-Dec-2008 03:01
Fighting poverty with beads
BeadforLife volunteer Erika Nyhus sorts and bundles bead bracelets at the organizationa TMs shop in Boulder on Friday.
Source : Topix.net | 21-Dec-2008 12:27
MALAWI: Matthias Kalima, "Ambulance drivers risk contracting the virus in the line of duty"
BALAKA, Friday, December 19, 2008 (IRIN) - Matthias Kalima, 43, is an ambulance driver and there is no respite during the festive season.
Source : irinnews.org | 19-Dec-2008 15:40
Pope's Message to Malawi Ambassador
"The Gospel Confirms and Ennobles Whatever Is True and Good" VATICAN CITY, DEC. 18, 2008 .- Here is the address Benedict XVI delivered today upon receiving in audience Isaac Chikwekwere Lamba, the new ...
Source : Topix.net | 19-Dec-2008 12:10
Adapting To Climate Change In Malawi
Oneworld blog reports , "In response to increased flooding and food insecurity, women in Salima, Malawi are boosting agricultural productivity by sharing resources and knowledge through local farmers' clubs." ...
Source : Topix.net | 19-Dec-2008 03:55
Rwandan - genocide mastermind' gets life
Theoneste Bagosora was convicted of "genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes," said judge Erik Mose at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda .
Source : Topix.net | 18-Dec-2008 19:49
UN sentences Habyarimana
The UN war crimes court for Rwanda today sentenced the brother-in-law of former Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana to 20 years in prison.
Source : Topix.net | 18-Dec-2008 12:43
Malawi: Joy Radio Allowed to Resume Broadcasting
Joy Radio station resumed broadcasting on 16 December 2008, 30 days after the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority revoked its broadcasting license for non-compliance with the Communications Act and its ...
Source : Topix.net | 18-Dec-2008 00:54
Joy Radio Allowed to Resume Broadcasting
Joy Radio station resumed broadcasting on 16 December 2008, 30 days after the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) revoked its broadcasting license for non-compliance with the Communications Act and its licence agreement.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Dec-2008 23:44
Medic held over murder of patient
Kampala A clinical officer and a man claiming to be an operative from the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence, have been detained over murder of a resident of Kakajjo Zone in Old Kampala.
Source : Topix.net | 17-Dec-2008 02:48
Malawi Moves to Limit Charcoal Use
In Malawi, the government and environmental NGOs have joined in an effort to reduce dependency on charcoal for cooking and heating.
Source : Topix.net | 16-Dec-2008 02:42
Zambia: Govt Urges Court to Reject Polls Recount
THE State has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata's petition for a recount of ballots in the last presidential election because it is incompetent and misconceived at law.
Source : Topix.net | 15-Dec-2008 05:43
Godi charged, sent to Luzira
By C. Kiwawulo, H. Ssempogo and C. Businge ARUA Municipality MP Hussein Akbar Godi was yesterday charged with murder at Mukono court and remanded to Luzira Prison.
Source : Topix.net | 13-Dec-2008 05:29
'He Sliced My Arms And Both Had to Be Amputated'
In 2006 Marietta Samuel, 33, a mother of three children, had her arms cut off by her former husband, Herbert Samuel, in an attack fuelled by jealousy: an example of Malawi's widespread violence against women. He was sentenced to a 15-year jail term.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Dec-2008 18:21
MALAWI: "He sliced my arms and both had to be amputated"
DOWA Friday, December 12, 2008 (IRIN) - In 2006 Marietta Samuel, 33, a mother of three children, had her arms cut off by her former husband, Herbert Samuel, in an attack fuelled by jealousy: an example of Malawi's widespread violence against women. He was sentenced to a 15-year jail term
Source : irinnews.org | 12-Dec-2008 15:49
AFRICA: Tell us more ? Children call for sex education
DAKAR Thursday, December 11, 2008 (IRIN) - Children in sub-Saharan Africa want to know more about sex and how to protect themselves from HIV, but taboos surrounding children's sexuality can mean life-saving information is kept from them, according to an international NGO.
Source : irinnews.org | 11-Dec-2008 23:50
Police detain MP over wife's murder
The police yesterday detained Arua Municipality MP Akbar Godi after a four-hour interrogation at the Criminal Investigations Directorate headquarters in Kibuli over the murder of his wife last week.
Source : Topix.net | 11-Dec-2008 16:48