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Arthur Chipenda assumed leadership at Malawi Broadcasting Corporation headquarters in Blantyre this afternoon after government officials suspended George Kasakula from the director general position. Information ministry principal secretary Baldwin Chiyamwaka told employees to embrace...

Drivers hired by the Malawi Electoral Commission protested at Blantyre offices over unpaid wages from the September election. Samuel Malembo said officials promised 1.2 million kwacha per worker, but he received only 720,000 kwacha, with the remainder outstanding. Some colleagues got nothing...

Drip irrigation transformed farming families in northern Malawi's Mzimba district, where drought left fields barren and water scarce. Norwegian Church Aid and DanChurchAid provided equipment through Royal Norwegian Embassy funding that helped the Kaluwa family earn 262,000 kwacha from tomatoes...

A dairy cooperative in Dowa district generates 2.6 million kwacha monthly through organized milk production. Mbalame Group operates under Chibvala EPA in Traditional Authority Mkukula with 290 farmers managing 252 cattle acquired through grants and existing stock. Chairman Pretorius Msonthi...

Anglican Bishop William Mchombo called for renewed dedication from medical staff at St Luke's Hospital in Malosa. The leader addressed workers at the October 16 celebrations, stating that complaints indicate a decline in patient attention at health facilities. He blamed mobile phone distractions...

Former Information Minister Moses Kalongashawa Kunkuyu told Malawi Congress Party supporters the organization will regain authority after reflecting on electoral defeats. The campaign director spoke on Zodiak Television on Tuesday night and said established networks across the nation kept MCP as...

Malawian President Peter Mutharika banned raw mineral exports and promised arrests for violations. He announced the policy on Tuesday at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre while swearing in two cabinet members and a second vice president. The leader said graphite and rutile deposits could produce over...

Zimbabwe accelerated fertilizer and seed delivery through the Presidential Input Scheme as the summer planting period approaches. The government's fertilizer industry revival strategy has enabled indigenous producer Reignbold to manufacture compound D fertilizer with daily output reaching 2,000...

Masvingo Province opened its first Tourism and Culture Festival to boost visitor interest and display regional traditions. The three-day gathering brings together hospitality operators, merchants, performers, and college students on a platform that merges artistic expression with historical...

Myanmar's prime minister directed cabinet officials on Wednesday to boost crop yields and prepare for upcoming elections at a government meeting in Nay Pyi Taw. U Nyo Saw instructed ministers to expand agricultural research, develop quality cotton strains, and encourage farmers to cultivate...

Myanmar officials met with a Russian regional delegation in the capital on Wednesday to explore expanded cooperation across multiple sectors. Deputy ministers from various agencies discussed potential partnerships in tourism, agriculture, health care, and education with Anna Sergeyevna Vinnikova...

A Yangon cabinet member spoke to nursing students about mentorship and patient care on Wednesday afternoon. Transport Minister U Kyaw Kyaw Soe addressed pupils at the University of Nursing in Lanmadaw Township after the deputy rector opened the session. He advised future health workers to...

Myanmar's energy minister met with Chinese oil executives in Beijing to discuss offshore exploration partnerships and pipeline projects. Union Minister U Ko Ko Lwin traveled to China on Monday and Tuesday for talks with leaders from state petroleum companies about developing natural gas fields...

Myanmar's military enrolled 607 additional students on Thursday at a northern Shan State school after troops secured Hsipaw Township through security operations. Soldiers worked with police and firefighters to clean Basic Education High School No. 3 and the local hospital. The Education Ministry...

Myanmar's Shwedagon Pagoda will host its 37th annual robe-weaving contest and religious ceremonies on November 3 and 4, according to trustee U Bo Thin. Devotees will circle the ancient shrine at 6 p.m. before nine teams compete to create ceremonial garments at the southwest corner. Winners will...

Myanmar's military leader urged education graduates to promote national unity and prepare citizens for the upcoming elections. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing addressed 14,514 teachers from the University for the Development of National Races at a Nay Pyi Taw convention center on Wednesday. He...

A train loaded with construction materials reached Mandalay on Wednesday morning to support earthquake relief efforts across central Myanmar. The shipment carried 553 tons of high-strength steel bars and 14,000 metal roofing panels weighing 65 tons from Yangon under orders from the National...

Myanmar fire officials began specialized training for 30 personnel on Monday at a Nay Pyi Taw station to prepare crews for emerging challenges. Director-General U Myat Thu said the four-week program aims to balance workforce strength with modern equipment and digital systems used by...

Myanmar military commands launched their 18th round of civilian conscription training on Wednesday with ceremonies attended by regional leaders and defense officials. The Nay Pyi Taw Council chair, state chief ministers, and base commanders watched as new recruits received cash payments and...

China purchased more than one million tons of Myanmar rice between April and September, making it the top buyer for the six-month period. Indonesia ranked second with 267,882 tons, while the Philippines bought 211,464 tons and Belgium imported 192,055 tons. Myanmar earned $408 million from...