Msilikali SACCO donates kidney and liver testing equipment for its own MDF health services

Brigadier General Dr. Kingsley Magomero receives the symbolic cheque from Msilikali SACCO * MDF was incurring huge costs to bring over such equipment from the headquarters in Lilongwe * They also donated 1,000 Mibawa trees last month to the MDF towards its 2023 tree planting initiative Maravi Express Msilikali SACCO, the Malawi Defence Force’s Savings and Credit Cooperative, has donated Chemistry Analyser equipment used for kidney and liver testing worth K5.8 million for its own Malawi Military Health Services,…

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MPs, DPP, UDF, CSOs in solidarity condemning interdiction of Martha Chizuma

* It is only the President who has such legal authority and powers under Section 6 (3) of the Corrupt Practices Act—DPP * Chizuma’s criminal charges are purely a cobweb of political dealings aimed at suffocating the fight against corruption—UDF * Chakwera given up to this Monday to withdraw the interdiction or risk nationwide demonstrations—CSOs By Duncan Mlanjira Opposition parties, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP); United Democratic Front (UDF), individual Members of Parliament (MPs) and the civil society organisation…

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Will Gautam Adani’s ‘largest con conglomerate in history’ impact Tanzania adversely?

Embattled business tycoon Gautam Adani (left), who is close friends to Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui India’s dubious industrialist Gautam Adani, who was the third richest billionare in the world until last week, has come down to number 11 on the richest list after the Hindenburg Research came out with a damning report exposing Adani’s alleged ‘largest con conglomerate’ in business history. Gautam Adani has his feet firmly placed on the African continent with…

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Judicial officer Soka Banda likens Limbe Police boss to legendary former tough cop Mapulanga

Gladson Chipumphula loudly applauded * That type of policing is probably no longer possible. The population has swelled * The Mapulanga way has been overtaken by events — sophistry. CCTV cameras have replaced Mapulanga * Limbe Police now has Chipumphula. Another proper policeman as officer in charge * Those of us who have been connected to Limbe from childhood can see the effects of his works By Duncan Mlanjira Since Deputy Commissioner, Gladson Chipumphula was entrusted to manage Limbe…

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Airtel Malawi describes Airtel Top 8’s 5-year sponsorship as success and aims for more standard football development

The champions, Mighty Wanderers * Since we started sponsoring the competition 5 years ago, the trophy has been producing a new champion every year * Except Silver Strikers, who managed to win it twice. This tells us that indeed the competition has brought a good fight * It is our target to experience such every year and make sure football standard is growing By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Airtel Malawi — the official sponsors of the much sought for…

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Minister Abida Mia commend BWB’s strides in combating cholera outbreak

Mia being appraised of progress made * Opened all the disconnected kiosks and schools taps who were owing Blantyre Water Board in bill arrears * The mutual overdraft arrangement will assist people in low density areas in accessing safe and clean water By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Minister of Water & Sanitation, Abida Mia has expressed satisfaction with measures put in place by Blantyre Water Board (BWB) which are aimed at combating cholera outbreak in the city. On Thursday,…

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Public describe as ‘honourable’ Dimba’s decision to resign from Legal Affairs Committee over ‘futile fight against corruption’

Dimba says he takes the responsibility for failing Malawi * You deserve to be called Honourable Dimba—Peter James Chitambe * Could this be the first of its kind in the history of the nation?—Patrick Chinyangah * One of citizens working beyond political party interest and money by serving interest of the nation—Elia Hawkins Phiri By Duncan Mlanjira Many members of the public have applauded the decision by legislator Peter Dimba’s decision to resign as chairperson of Legal Affairs Committee…

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Precious Medical International reaches out to over 1,000 households with chlorine by engaging primary school pupils in Ndirande

* Inculcates on the young minds the culture of keeping hygienic all the time to avoid contracting cholera and other waterborne diseases * And to be the beacon of raising positive awareness on preventive measures within their families to combat the cholera outbreak By Duncan Mlanjira In its response to the national call for the concerted efforts to fight against continuous spread of cholera outbreak, Precious Medical International has donated 1,075 bottles of chlorine to pupils at Chitsime Primary…

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Warrant of arrest issued on former DPP Kayuni over corruption allegations

Kayuni was relieved of his duties as Director of Public Prosecution last month * Alleged to have directed Sky Links Travel to change their destination on air tickets * From being Vienna, Austria to South Africa costing the Malawi Government a lot of money for personal use * They also used allowances they received for use of their assignment to Vienna for personal use on their trip to Johannesburg By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe Senior Magistrate Court has granted the…

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MCP legislator Peter Dimba resigns as chairperson of Legal Affairs Committee over ‘futile fight against corruption’

Dimba: In December he also disclosed divisions in the MCP-led government * As its leader for the past 18 months, I take responsibility for failing Malawi in this regard * This follows the interdiction of Martha Chizuma as ACB Director General By Duncan Mlanjira The furore that is surrounding Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General, Martha Chizuma continues to rage on and earning a lot of reactive developments — one being the resignation of chairperson of Legal Affairs Committee in…

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