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Wednesday, 31 January 2018
BBC ex-China editor speaks of pay 'insult' http://ift.tt/2nnnTnI
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Mana: The Light of Youth Creative Organisation (LYCO) says it will rebrand the National Schools Youth Arts Festival (NASFEST) as a way of putting Malawi on the map. Drama festival is part of freedom of expression whereby the voice of people is heard especially young people who are voiceless in the society. NASFEST is an annual youth festival organized by LYCO a Lilongwe based youth registered organization.
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MEDIA STATEMENT GOVERNMENT NOTES THE ANNOUNCEMENT BY MULTICHOICE Government notes the announcement made by Multichoice to remove Africa News Network 7 channel from the DSTV bouquet when the contract expires in August 2018. As previously stated, Communications Minister Kubayi-Ngubane reiterates that government will not get involved on contractual matters between two private parties. “I wish to express my disappointment that the viewers of DSTV will not have access to the diversity of voices that ANN7 has also contributed to the country’s media landscape. However there is a lesson to be learned going forward in that, as government we need to look at how our current policies are structured in relation to increasing diversity of media ownership” said Minister Kubayi-Ngubane. On the same note, government is pleased on the progressive move by Multichoice to find a new black owned news channel to represent majority of people in South Africa. “It is imperative to ensure that there is diversity of media ownership bringing new and fresh perspective to the people of South Africa” said Minister Kubayi-Ngubane
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Mana: The judiciary says it is has digitalized 40 per cent of all legal cases tried in the country’s courts. The case management system is an ongoing innovation being implemented by the judiciary to bring efficiency in the administration of cases with a view to improve service delivery. It was introduced in 2016. Speaking in an interview with Malawi News Agency on Wednesday, Project Coordinator for Case Management System, Justice Dunstan Mwaungulu said with the program, they have so far digitalized 40 per cent of cases tried since 1998. Mwaungulu said currently, all the high court registries in Zomba, Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu are connected to the system. He added that the public could now easily access legal information, especially on the status of their case, name of the judge as well as time of their court case. “The system is good and the progress is remarkable. We are able to replace much of the hardware and the public are able to access legal information. “In terms of the overall output we are at 40 per cent,” he said Justice Mwaungulu however observed that there was inadequate use of the system by judges and lawyers. “We are very much aware that any system involves a cultural shift and this has not spared the legal fraternity, especially judges and lawyers who try at any cost to avoid the ICT. “The law and practice make it compulsory for supreme and high court to use ICT for case management. As such, in a couple of weeks we will begin intensifying sensitization exercise on the importance of digitized case management system so that they adopt and use it on daily basis,” said Justice Mwaungulu. Microsoft accredited the system and has an alert messaging tool that allows anyone involved in the case process to be alerted either on the phone or on computer for the incoming task anywhere they might be once their gadget is connected to internet, according to the project coordinator.
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Kenya TV stations to remain off-air after Odinga 'inauguration'
The government says it is conducting an investigation after the opposition leader's "inauguration".
Formula 1: 'Grid girls' will not be used at races this season
'Grid girls' will no longer be used by Formula 1 from the start of the 2018 World Championship season.
Tariq Ramadan: French police question Muslim scholar over rape claims
Oxford University's Tariq Ramadan is taken into custody in Paris following allegations by two women.
BBC ex-China editor speaks of pay 'insult'
The presenter says the way the BBC is treating senior female staff is "damaging its credibility".
Driver arrested for damaging ancient Nazca site in Peru
The Nazca archaeological zone is UNESCO World protected.
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Formula 1: 'Grid girls' will not be used at races this season http://ift.tt/2DYbsbF
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Turkey court releases Amnesty head Taner Kilic http://ift.tt/2DZU85U
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Catalonia's Puigdemont denies giving up after 'defeat' texts http://ift.tt/2nnAsPU
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Nasca Lines: Driver arrested for damaging ancient in Peru http://ift.tt/2GABtw6
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'Facebook murder' case: Family of Ohio man sue social media site http://ift.tt/2Guo4p7
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Fujifilm to take over Xerox as photocopier demand drops http://ift.tt/2rTOsFQ
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Flight with 85 plumbers stricken by broken loo http://ift.tt/2ns2dWT
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Taner Kilic: Turkish court releases Amnesty head
Taner Kilic was detained in June on terrorism charges, in a case described by Amnesty as "baseless".
Killer whale says 'hello'
A killer whale is taught to mimic words such as "hello" and "bye bye" in a scientific experiment.
Catalonia's Puigdemont denies giving up after 'defeat' texts
The Catalan ex-leader said Madrid had "won" in text messages, but now insists he will "keep going".
'Facebook murder' case: Family of Ohio man sue social media site
Robert Godwin's family take legal action after footage of his death was broadcast on the site.
Fujifilm to take over Xerox as photocopier demand drops
Fujifilm to takeover Xerox and cut 10,000 jobs in 'increasingly severe' market conditions.
Meghan Markle's TV boyfriend leaves show
The new trailer for Suits is revealed along with news Patrick J Adams is to leave the show.
Flight with 85 plumbers stricken by broken loo
Despite its plumber passengers, the Norwegian aircraft was forced to turn due to broken toilets.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal sign Borussia Dortmund striker for club record £56m
Arsenal sign Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund for a club record £56m.
Six Nations 2018: Chris Harris and Ali Price start for Scotland against Wales
Newcastle Falcons centre Chris Harris will make his first Scotland start for the Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.
Paris officials investigate suspected anti-Semitic attack on schoolboy http://ift.tt/2DQghEv
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Vatican defends itself after Hong Kong cardinal says it is 'selling out' to Beijing http://ift.tt/2GxI22k
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Seville orange heist: Stolen fruit spills from cars http://ift.tt/2DQRRGX
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal sign Borussia Dortmund striker for club record £56m http://ift.tt/2rS8a4J
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Burns Strider case: Clinton says she should have fired adviser
Hillary Clinton had been criticised for not sacking Burns Strider over harassment claims.
Paris officials investigate suspected anti-Semitic attack on schoolboy
Officials suspect the boy, who was wearing a skullcap, was the victim of anti-Semitic violence.
Vatican defends itself after Hong Kong cardinal says it is 'selling out' to Beijing
A Hong Kong cardinal had criticised attempts at diplomacy with China's government.
Seville orange heist: Stolen fruit spills from cars
Five people are arrested in Seville after failing to explain where the fruit had come from.
Burns Strider case: Clinton says she should have fired adviser http://ift.tt/2EpHkU8
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Zara's lungi lookalike mocked by Asian internet http://ift.tt/2DNJ4p8
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RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration http://ift.tt/2GwbrKg
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Michy Batshuayi: Borussia Dortmund agree loan deal for Chelsea striker http://ift.tt/2DZhh8C
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James Haskell: England forward to leave Wasps at end of season http://ift.tt/2rRI1CZ
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Mana: Chibuku Product Limited (CPL) has partnered with Mzuzu Prison in promoting irrigation farming through recycling waste water from the brewery to the neighbouring prison’s six-hectare farm. CPL Country Head of Corporate Affairs, Villant Jana, said the company wastes over 60 000 litres of water a day which can be utilized for irrigation. She said the company understands that there is usually shortage of food in the country’s prisons and would like to help in sustainable agriculture so that the inmates are able to feed themselves throughout the year. “We are at planning stage and we are optimistic that it will take shape in the course of this year. They [prison] have a large piece of land which is ideal for irrigation and we will support them to do sustainable farming,” Jana said.
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State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech
The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.
Top-secret Australian files 'left at second-hand shop'
Bureaucrats say they will urgently investigate after the files were found in a second-hand filing cabinet.
The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'
A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.
I'm not a quitter, says UK PM
The PM issues a defiant response to critics, as she begins a trade mission to China.
Post-Brexit intelligence sharing 'essential'
Former intelligence chiefs say UK's security expertise should not be bargaining chip in talks with EU.
Pope to send envoy to investigate Chile sex abuse claims
The Vatican says it has been given new information about allegations of a bishop's alleged cover-up.
Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children
Study suggests children are seeking edgier content on YouTube, their favourite online site.
Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show
A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.
Zara's lungi lookalike mocked by Asian internet
In much of Asia, the lungi has been a staple of male dress for centuries - now you can get one at Zara.
'Forget walking 10,000 steps a day'
Experts say there is a better way to get fit than counting your steps.
Michy Batshuayi: Borussia Dortmund agree loan deal for Chelsea striker
Borussia Dortmund agree a deal to sign Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi on loan for the rest of the season, subject to a medical.
James Haskell: England forward to leave Wasps at end of season
England forward James Haskell will leave Wasps when his contract expires at the end of the season, the club confirms.
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Was this really built in a year? Fact-checking Trump http://ift.tt/2nmYV7Y
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State of the Union: The North Korean defector at Trump's side
North Korean defector Ji Seong-ho waved his crutches to resounding applause when Trump called him up.
Crashed Sydney seaplane route 'inexplicable' http://ift.tt/2BEV1eY
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The make-up artist making designs with dead insects http://ift.tt/2EqbOFs
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Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining? http://ift.tt/2EqeIKC
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'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old' http://ift.tt/2nqZsF4
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The tea boss with a thirst for global domination http://ift.tt/2FxKrc1
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Trump to hail 'new American moment'
The president will say: "There has never been a better time to start living the American dream."
Hawaii false alarm: Officials quit over missile alert
Additionally the employee who sent the warning, who had a record of poor performance, is fired.
The make-up artist making designs with dead insects
Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks.
Why did Kenya's Odinga 'inaugurate' himself?
Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing in" after two disputed elections. We explain.
Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?
As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?
Viewpoint: Bollywood's troubled relationship with women
Film critic Shubhra Gupta shines a spotlight on the history of sexism in Indian films.
'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'
A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education.
The tea boss with a thirst for global domination
How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand.
'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather
The first part of the BBC's series on online conspiracy theories: why some people think chemicals are dropping from the sky.
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Hawaii false alarm: Officials quit over missile alert http://ift.tt/2GwFtNV
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'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather http://ift.tt/2DQkWX9
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Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds
The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.
'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane
United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size.
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Tuesday, 30 January 2018
ColorFab: 3D printer can change colour of objects
MIT is making a new kind of 3D printer that can change the colour of the objects you print.
Swiss university unveils yodelling degree
Students can now learn the alpine art-form at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
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State of the Union: Five things to expect in Trump's speech
The US president is expected to highlight a growing economy as he delivers a key speech.
Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead
The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.
France jogger death: Husband admits killing Alexia Daval
Three months after Alexia Daval's body was found, her husband tells police he killed her by mistake.
Giant hoard of missing mail found in Italian garage
Plastic crates were found stuffed with letters, bills and bank statements dating back eight years.
Croatia national shot dead on South Africa lion hunt
Pero Jelinic was hit by a bullet in unclear circumstances while hunting lions with friends.
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Yemen PM 'holed up' as Aden palace surrounded http://ift.tt/2GxRIdk
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Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes http://ift.tt/2nmwJlL
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Yemen PM 'holed up' as Aden palace surrounded
Separatists fight their way to the presidential compound, reportedly surrounding the prime minister.
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The 17-day ordeal comes to an end after it is confirmed all 12 boys and their coach have been rescued.
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Stoke City are well beaten by newly promoted Wigan Athletic as the winless Championship start goes on for Gary Rowett's Potters.
