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MEC assures nation of taking leading role in electoral law reform

September 3, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira In accordance with section 8 (1)(m) of the Electoral Commission Act, it is incumbent on on Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) ‘to take measures and to do such other things as are necessary for conducting free and fair elections’. This was said by MEC chairperson, Justice Chifundo Kachale on Thursday during the opening of a two-day Electoral Reforms Review Conference at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, saying MEC is geared to play a leading…

MEC chairperson says electoral processes must be modern and progressive

September 3, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Chifundo Kachale believes that electoral processes must be modern, progressive and match the developments that have taken place over the years. He said this on Thursday during the opening of a two-day Electoral Reforms Review Conference organized by National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. He pointed out that one issue that that wasn’t seen reflected in the conference’s agenda is…

No new COVID-19 related deaths recorded 3 days into September

September 3, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira From the 247 COVID-19 tests that have been done in the past 24 hours of Thursday, the country registered no new COVID-19 related deaths and this has been the trend three days into the month of September. In his situation report, co-chairperson of the presidential taskforce on COVID-19, Dr John Phuka as of Thursday evening, Malawi has registered 14 new cases and 16 new recoveries. From Tuesday to Wednesday, there haven’t been no new COVID-19 related…

MOC empowers stakeholders on harassment, abuse, COVID-19 and doping in sports

September 3, 2020

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By Trust Mtegha Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC), with support from the Olympic Solidarity, organized a six-day symposium to safeguard its athletes, officials and other stakeholders against harassment, abuse, roping and COVID-19. The symposium was jointly organised with International Olympic Committee (IOC) from August 25 to 30 that targeted 34 selected participants from athletes commission, athletes and coaches from various national federations. The safeguarding policy is to help sport to reach its maximum potential and use sport as an effective…

SPARC Systems enhancing homegrown ICT skills training

September 3, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected business operations in most Malawian companies due to lockdown travel restrictions and the information and communications and technology (ICT) industry was not spared as it relied its skills training from developed world. The situation prompted one of Malawi’s top ICT companies, SPARC Systems Limited to innovate its training programmes by conducting virtual online skills trainings to encourage the business world to opt for homegrown skills training life after COVID-19. SPARC…

Absence of MERA Board might affect fuel pricing mechanism

September 3, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The absence of the Board of Directors for Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) can trigger serious fuel pricing upwards as the COVID-19 curve is flattening. This was observed on Monday when Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) and the MERA secretariat engaged the media on the trends that are involved in the fuel pricing mechanism and the role that MERA plays. Using Automatic Pricing Mechanism that involves global fuel pricing trends, MERA’s Liquid Fuels & Gas Pricing…

Dr. Phuka asks general public to travel only when it is essential

September 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In his Wednesday’s situation report, co-chairperson of the presidential taskforce on COVID-19, Dr John Phuka is asking that as the world is opening various economic activities including international travel, there is need to travel only when it is essential. Dr. Phuka cautions the public that COVID-19 is still spreading across the globe and in the case that the members of the public are to travel they should take keen interest to check the COVID-19 requirements for…

WEMAS comes up with first of its kind in health insurance cover that guarantees cash back at end of year

September 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi medical insurance industry has a new and first of its kind scheme that guarantees cash back on underutilized monthly contributions at the end of the year. This is being offered by new kid on the block, Wella Medical Aid Society (WEMAS), that is owned 100% by Wella Holdings Limited and started its operations on 1st April 2020. WEMAS was launched in Zomba on Tuesday and Chief Executive Officer MacDonald Wella said their objective is to…

Nundwe reinstated as MDF commander

September 1, 2020

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By Patricia Kapulula, MANA In a public announcement at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Tuesday, President Lazarus Chakwera has reinstated the fired Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander, General Vincent Nundwe. Chakwera said although the earlier decision was made with constitutional provision but it erred as it was improper to use such powers to dismiss for Nundwe. “General Nundwe has been redoployed as Commander of the MDF with immediate effect to reverse injustice to the military family,” he said. The…

Data suggests steady reduction in COVID-19 new cases and deaths; Improvement continue in recovery rate

September 1, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In his Tuesday’s situation report, co-chairperson of the presidential taskforce on COVID-19, Dr John Phuka said the country’s data suggests that there is steady reduction in the new cases and deaths and improvement continue in the recovery rate. Dr. Phuka said as of Tuesday, September 1, the COVID-19 recovery rate has surpassed the 60% mark. In the past 24 hours, Malawi has registered 10 new cases, 260 new recoveries and no new deaths. All new cases are…