A runner from Ethiopia who reached the 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Tokyo Olympics, and narrowly missed the world championship podium last year, has been banned for five years after testing positive for two banned substances.Source: Africanews The post Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping appeared first on The Maravi Post ..read more

By Twink Jones Gadama DURBAN-(MaraviPost)-In a recent legal showdown, South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) faced a setback as it lost a bid to block a new party from utilizing the name and logo of its former armed wing. The governing ANC had contended that uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), led by former President Jacob Zuma, had violated trademark laws. However, the Durban High Court ruled in favor of MK, permitting the use of the name, which holds significant historical and political symbolism as the “Spear of the Nation.” This ruling marks a notable victory for MK as it gears up for the upco ..read more

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Sudanese-British television and radio journalist Zeinab Badawi has announced that her first book, An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Civilization to Independence, is set to be released on 18 April 2024. She revealed the cover of the book on 30 October 2023 and said, ‘For too long Africa’s history has been neglected. I am thrilled to reveal the beautiful cover of my new book, An African History of Africa. I’ve had a great experience writing it and I can’t wait to share it with you all.’ Badawi also announced that the book is available to pre-order now at WHSmit ..read more

After a week of tense internal deliberation and international appeals for calm, Israel struck an air defense system in Iran on Friday, according to Western and Iranian officials. Israel’s airstrike was the latest in an exchange of attacks between the countries. Here is an interview about Iran and Israel with Farnaz Fassihi, the U.N. bureau chief, who covers the shadow war between the countries. What does this attack mean for the conflict between Iran and Israel? I think it marks a new chapter in their yearslong adversarial relationship because, despite fighting each other covertly, and through ..read more

By Twink Jones Gadama BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a significant development aimed at addressing the pressing issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), the Malawian government has recently received a substantial financial boost from the United Kingdom through the Fleming Fund. This support amounts to £3 million, equivalent to approximately MK6.4 billion, and marks the second phase of funding provided by the UK to tackle the challenges posed by AMR in the country. The announcement was made by the British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie, who emphasized the critical nature of combating Anti ..read more

Jewish Tunisians who organize an annual pilgrimage to one of the world’s oldest synagogues are planning a scaled-down event next month, citing concerns about security less than a year after a deadly shooting there shook their community.Source: Africanews The post Tunisian Jews scale back annual pilgrimage to ancient synagogue because of security concerns appeared first on The Maravi Post ..read more

BISSAU, Guinea Bissau, 22 April 2024 /African Media Agency/- N-Soft, the world’s leading revenue mobilization provider, is thrilled to announce a major partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Guinea-Bissau. The governance technology provider will supervise transactional data from across the digital sector, including operators in mobile money, gambling, telecom, and banking, with an eye to expand further. With a history of increasing revenue mobilization by upwards of 30% in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Burundi, and others, N-Soft is poised to comp ..read more

Climate change shocks caused record levels of disruption and misery for millions in Europe in 2023 with widespread flooding and severe heatwaves – a new normal which countries must adapt to as a priority, the UN weather agency said on Monday.  UN Health News The post Heatwave deaths increased across almost all Europe in 2023, says UN weather agency appeared first on The Maravi Post ..read more

The simplified formula of Euvichol-S uses fewer ingredients, is cheaper, and can be made more quickly than the old version. http://video.euronews.com/mp4/med/AF/NW/SU/24/04/19/en/240419_AFNWSU_55338354_55338383_73080_121354_en.mp4 Source: Africanews The post WHO approves new cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases appeared first on The Maravi Post ..read more

By Edwin Mbewe LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The organizers of the Ku Mingoli Bash, Sound Addicts Live, have announced that the upcoming event on August 3, 2024, at Civo Stadium in the capital, Lilongwe, will primarily showcase local artists as part of their efforts to promote local talent. Shadreck Kalukusha, Managing Director of Sound Addicts Live, stated to the Maravipost on Sunday, “This year, we are deliberately not featuring international artists. This signifies a potential trend for Ku Mingoli Bash, as we are committed to promoting Malawian art. We recognize that by insisting on international a ..read more