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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director for Africa Abebe Selassie has assured President Peter Mutharika’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led-government that the organisation will support Malawi in bailing out on numerous crises including forex.
Selassie told the news conference after meeting Mutharika at Mtunthama State Lodge in the Capital Lilongwe that IMF will embrace Malawi’s local grown policies that advance economic recovery.
He assured Mutharika’s Government that IMF will not impose economic policies but rather able to understand on workable strategies to help local people in improving livelihoods.
He was responding to Mutharika’s appeal that Malawi needs immediate resources to secure critical imports as the country faces a delayed farming season and recurring fuel queues.
The Malawi leader called for urgent support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help Malawi confront what he described as an “extremely difficult” economic crisis marked by shortages of food, fertilizer, fuel and foreign exchange.
“Help us with forex to address food, fuel, fertilizer purchase for good of our people’s welfare.
“You help other countries with huge finances. But, we are just asking for a little, the rest will square ourselves,” Mutharika appealed to IMF’s Africa Chief Selassie.
Echoing the same, Finance Minister, Joseph Mwanamvekha said the Malawi government simply wants the IMF program back.
Mwanamvekha expressed optimism that IMF will support Malawi’s economic recovery strategies.
The Minister disclosed that IMF will meet donors pool in Malawi for support.
The meeting provided an opportunity for Selassie to appreciate President Mutharika’s vision for the country, particularly how his administration plans to address the current economic challenges Malawi is facing.
The discussions also focused on identifying areas in which the IMF can provide support to complement government efforts.
The IMF Director, Selassie told the press after the meeting that his visit to Malawi and the meeting with Mutharika, signifies the commitment that the Bretton institution has to assist Malawi with the crises.
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As Tatiana Schlossberg underwent stem cell treatment for her terminal cancer battle, her siblings leapt into action to help.
“My sister had turned out to be a match and would donate her stem cells,” Tatiana, 35, wrote in a New Yorker essay published Saturday, November 22, referring to older sister Rose Schlossberg. “My brother [Jack Schlossberg] was a half-match, but he still asked every doctor if maybe a half-match was better, just in case.”
The Schlossberg siblings are the three children of Caroline Kennedy — the daughter of the late John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onaissis — and Edwin Schlossberg.
Tatiana discovered that she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2024 shortly after giving birth to her second child. (Tatiana and husband George Moran welcomed a son in 2022 and a daughter in 2024.)
Caroline Kennedy’s Daughter Tatiana, 35, Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer
After consulting her physicians, Tatiana learned that she had a rare mutation in her blood cells and was subsequently given a year to live.
“I could not be cured by a standard course of treatment. I would need a few months, at least, of chemotherapy, which would aim to reduce the number of blast cells in my bone marrow,” she explained in her “A Battle With My Blood” essay for The New Yorker. “Then, I would need a bone-marrow transplant, which could cure me. After the transplant, I would probably need more chemotherapy, on a regular basis, to try to prevent the cancer from returning.”
Tatiana also underwent a couple of clinical trials, in addition to the stem cell treatment using Rose’s donation.
“My sister held her arms straight for hours as the doctors drained blood from one, scooped out and froze her stem cells, and pumped the blood back in the other,” Tatiana recalled of Rose’s procedure. “The cells smelled like canned tomato soup. When the transfusion began, I sneezed twelve times and threw up.”
She added, “Then I waited — for my blood counts to recover, for my sister’s cells to heal and change my body. We wondered if I would get her banana allergy or her personality. My hair started to fall out and I wore scarves to cover my head, remembering, vainly, each time I tied one on, how great my hair used to be.”
While Tatiana was hospitalized, with Moran by her side, her other relatives helped babysit their children.
“My parents and my brother and sister, too, have been raising my children and sitting in my various hospital rooms almost every day for the last year and a half,” Tatiana wrote. “They have held my hand unflinchingly while I have suffered, trying not to show their pain and sadness in order to protect me from it. This has been a great gift, even though I feel their pain every day.”
Tatiana Schlossberg’s Brother Jack Breaks Silence On Sister’s Terminal Cancer
She continued, “Now I have added a new tragedy to her life, to our family’s life, and there’s nothing I can do to stop it.”
After Tatiana’s essay was published, her family has been in her corner. Jack, 32, even reposted links to the article via his Instagram, while cousin Maria Shriver also offered her support.
“Tatiana is a beautiful writer, journalist, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. This piece is about what she has been going through for the last year and a half,” Shriver, 70, wrote via her Instagram, specifically responding to the New Yorker story. “It’s an ode to all the doctors and nurses who toil on the frontlines of humanity. It’s so many things, but best to read it yourself, and be blown away by one woman’s life story. And let it be a reminder to be grateful for the life you are living today, right now, this very minute.”
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-An anonymous lecturer at the Malawi School of Government (MSG) has raised serious concerns over the current management and operations of the institution.
The lecturer, who has served at MSG for over eight years, spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the claims.
According to the source, the current MSG management was appointed by the previous MCP administration and appears to be undermining government programs, including initiatives under President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s agenda.
The lecturer alleged that the Director General (DG) was appointed without following a competitive recruitment process, in contravention of the MSG Act.
It is believed that the DG’s appointment was influenced by her husband, a pastor with strong ties to the former “pastor president,” raising concerns about her impartiality.
The seven directors currently serving at MSG were reportedly chosen based on connections to the DG, the former SPC Zamba, and MCP leadership, rather than merit.
For instance, one Head of Department, an Assemblies of God pastor with an agricultural background, was appointed to lead the Business and Management Department despite lacking relevant qualifications.
The lecturer claims this director has a history of dishonesty and misleadingly represents himself as a “PhD Fellow,” although he has not completed such studies.
When MCP assumed power, several experienced and competent MSG staff members were removed, according to the source.
This was allegedly done through a controversial “Placement Exercise,” which the lecturer says was designed to eliminate individuals perceived as DPP sympathizers.
Positions were reportedly given to candidates aligned with the DG and MCP, even if they failed interviews or lacked qualifications, while qualified staff were ignored.
Among those displaced were the former Acting Executive Director, Mr. Sikelo, and his capable team, who had previously run the institution efficiently without government subvention.
Currently, MSG receives government funding but is described as “top-heavy,” with eight directors earning substantial salaries and benefits despite limited output.
Meanwhile, junior staff reportedly continue to face significant challenges, including low pay and minimal support.
The anonymous lecturer also noted that most of the government subvention is spent on vehicles, travel allowances, and other perks for the DG and directors.
While the DG claims credit for clearing pension arrears, the lecturer argues that these achievements were the work of previous management.
The source called for a comprehensive review of all MSG recruitments since the restructuring, including the Placement Exercise.
Financial and staffing audits, similar to those conducted at NEEF, were recommended to restore accountability.
The lecturer expressed concern that capable professionals were displaced for political reasons, while individuals brought in by the MCP administration continue to benefit.
The situation at MSG highlights the urgent need for corrective action to ensure that government training institutions serve national interests rather than partisan agendas.
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The French Navy has formally denied recent claims made by some Pakistani media outlets regarding the purported statements of a French officer on regional air engagements.
Reports had suggested that Captain Yvan Launay confirmed Pakistan’s air superiority and the downing of Indian Rafale jets, a claim that quickly circulated online.
In a statement, the French Navy clarified that Captain Launay never made any such remarks.
The Navy emphasized that Captain Launay’s role is purely technical and he did not comment on operational aerial engagements or the capabilities of foreign systems, including Chinese aircraft.
The clarification comes amid heightened tensions in the South Asian region, where misinformation and speculative reports can rapidly influence public perception.
Officials noted that attributing statements to military personnel without verification can create diplomatic misunderstandings and undermine regional stability.
The French Navy’s statement reinforces the importance of relying on verified sources when reporting on sensitive defense matters.
Captain Launay himself has remained neutral, focusing on technical expertise rather than operational or strategic assessments of foreign air forces.
This development serves as a reminder of the need for caution in media reporting on military affairs, especially in conflict-prone regions.
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MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-Humanitarian assistance in Mangochi has reignited discussions on long-term food security, as communities in Makawa under Senior Chief Mponda continue to grapple with hunger.
This follows the latest intervention by the Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF), which reached 1,500 people with maize flour.
During the handover ceremony, Agriculture Minister Roza Fatch Mbilizi said the donation reflects the urgent need for stronger partnerships to address the country’s worsening food crisis.
She stressed that Malawi cannot rely on relief distribution alone and must invest in systems that help communities withstand recurring droughts.
Mbilizi noted that with over four million Malawians facing hunger, government efforts through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) remain critical.
However, she called on development partners to complement these efforts with programmes that also empower farmers with modern farming tools and technologies.
The minister emphasised that repeated food shortages highlight deeper structural challenges in the agricultural sector.
She urged organisations working in disaster response to integrate resilience building initiatives such as irrigation support, seed distribution and climate smart agriculture.
FGRF spokesperson Ibrahim Omar Mataya said the foundation understands these long-term needs and is exploring ways to expand its support beyond emergency food distribution.
The current maize flour donation, worth K20 million, is expected to be followed by six months of additional assistance.
Mataya revealed that FGRF is considering incorporating soy flour and cooking oil to improve nutrition, especially among children and elderly people who are most affected during periods of scarcity.
Community members, while appreciative, echoed concerns about their inability to produce enough food due to last year’s crop failure. Many farms yielded almost nothing after prolonged dry spells destroyed maize fields before harvesting time.
For elderly beneficiaries like 65-year-old Jafali Naphwata, the relief brings temporary comfort, but his fears linger as the next farming season approaches without adequate seed or fertilizer.
He appealed to government and well wishers to support farmers with inputs to avoid another cycle of hunger.
Traditional leaders in the area also expressed the need for coordinated interventions that go beyond short-term handouts.
They believe empowering communities with farming resources would reduce dependency on emergency aid over time.
The donation has therefore sparked broader conversations about how Mangochi and the country at large can shift from crisis-driven responses to sustainable food systems that can withstand climate shocks.
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