Labour Minister Dimba discovers some serious work violations at Kaziwiziwi Coal Mine in Rumphi

A miner captured at work without gloves, face masks and other proper protective clothing * There are challenges to personal protective equipment. Most of the miners we met did not have proper gumboots, gloves and masks to protect them from coal dust, which can cause tuberculosis. * Some are sharing gumboots which is unacceptable. We also discovered that they do not provide for resting time By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA On a tour Kaziwiziwi Coal Mine in Rumphi District to…

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DPP orders re-run of primaries for Mulanje West Constituency that was riddled with undemocratic processes

John Saini lost to Yusuf Nthenda in the controversial 2019 Parliamentary elections by just 659 votes — 8,885 for Nthenda and 8,226 for Saini * The controversial primaries were won by incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Yusuf Nthenda, but the other shadow aspirants describing the process as characterising fraud, favouritism and intimidation, among many other misconduct and irregularities * Shadow MPs Memory Kachisa, Gerrard Chiunda, Glaciano Kolove, Lawrence Muhamba and journalist John Saini penned a petition to the Regional…

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Chilly Chiperoni weather expected back from tomorrow, May 22

Table and map showing the forecasted Mwera winds and their level of severity (level 6) * Due to Mwera winds which are expected to start blowing on Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies with a speed of more than 50km/h * The winds are expected to cause high-water waves of more than 2m in height and expected to subside by Sunday, May 25 By Duncan Mlanjira The chilly Chiperoni weather which most parts of Malawi experienced over a…

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Blantyre City Mayor expresses reservations over MACRA using National IDs for SIM card registration; Asks if exercise be postponed till after elections

Councillor Joseph Makwinja * I am afraid this will create a lot of speculations in the public. People are already speculating a lot on use of machines in the elections * This is despite the majority of MACRA’s stakeholders including Mzuzu City Mayor embracing the initiative By Evance Chisiano, MANA & edited by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Blantyre City Mayor, Councillor Joseph Makwinja has expressed his reservations over Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) using National IDs for SIM card…

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Mass promotion of teachers set to improve service delivery in Chikwawa—District Commissioner Kamba

* This mass promotion is a sign that government is truly committed to uplifting the welfare of our teachers— DC Kamba * We are truly grateful for this — the promotion gives us renewed energy to serve our learners with commitment—teacher Memory Phiri By Macmolex Chirwa, MANA Chikwawa District Commissioner (DC), Nardin Kamba has applauded government for promoting 900 primary school teachers in Chikwawa, saying the initiative will boost morale in the education sector and improve service delivery in…

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Payment and collection of nomination papers for September 16 Tripartite Elections begins on June 10

* Candidates will be required to pay the non-refundable nomination fees, through a dedicated bank account, before collecting nomination forms at respective district council offices for MPs and Councillors. * Nomination forms for Presidential candidates will be collected from the Malawi Electoral Commission head office By Duncan Mlanjira In the electoral calendar covering events up to September 16 General Elections, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) highlights for the interest of aspiring candidates that payment and collection of nomination papers for…

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Those with damaged or lost their voter registration certificates assured of replacement free of charge in voters register inspection exercise

* As the second phase of voter inspection exercise commences for three days from tomorrow till Friday (May 20-23) * Covering Rumphi, Nkhata Bay, Likoma, Kasungu, Kasungu Municipality, Dowa, Mchinji, Ntcheu, Zomba and Zomba City, Blantyre and Blantyre City, Thyolo and Luchenza Municipality By Duncan Mlanjira In announcing the second phase voters register inspection exercise, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is assuring those who lost or had their voter registration certificates damaged, will be replaced free of charge at voters register inspection centres. A statement…

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Compliance of  labour rights laws enhances socio-economic growth—Minister Peter Dimba

* I urge all workers to seek help where labour rights are violated. Our social economic development cannot be achieved if working conditions are not conducive * Examples are lack of job security, receiving wages below the recommended rate, over staying without salary increment and compensation not received from injuries sustained at work By Santos Zefania, MANA Minister of  Labour, Peter Dimba has urged employers from different companies and organisations to promote conducive working environment by respecting labour laws,…

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Profound topics on agenda to be presented by distinguished speakers at the ICT Expo 2025 on June 5-6

* All under theme; ‘Accelerating Malawi’s Digital Economy: Innovation, Inclusion and Sustainable Growth’ that reflects national commitment to fast-tracking digital transformation * Theme focus areas include innovation to embrace emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, IoT, and FinTech. * Inclusion to ensure universal access to digital tools and Sustainable Growth to drive resilient economic development through smart tech adoption By Duncan Mlanjira All under the theme; ‘Accelerating Malawi’s Digital Economy: Innovation, Inclusion and Sustainable Growth’, the six distinguished speakers…

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ICTAM encourages the public to grace 2025 ICT Expo from June 4-6 as it is not just for IT experts

ICTAM president Clarence Gama * It is directly aligned with the Malawi Digital Economy Strategy (2021–2026), a blueprint that guides us in building a digitally empowered nation * As ICTAM, our role is to convene industry, government, development partners, academia, and the public in shaping a future-ready digital Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira The Information & Communication Technology Association of Malawi (ICTAM) has encourage the public to grace 2025 ICT Expo from June 4-6 at at Bingu International Convention Centre…

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