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Public identifies two of panga-wielding perpetrators of yesterday’s violence in Lilongwe

June 27, 2025

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* One identified as Nerson, a civilian dressed in military regalia in full view of police and MDF — yet just banned by Minister of Homeland Security the previous day * A suspected firearm has been detected on his trousers’ back pocket, yet possession of guns in public gatherings ahead of September 16 elections is banned by electoral law * The swift coordination using of expensive cars generates suspicion that they are funded by high ranking individuals By Duncan…

Government signs financing agreement with World Bank’s IDA for the US$350m grant to support Mpatamanga hydropower storage project

June 27, 2025

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* The 300MW added capacity will fuel industries, create thousands of jobs, stabilise power supply in rural areas * And unlock Malawi’s potential as a regional energy exporter through the Southern African Power Pool—Energy Minister Matola By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda has hailed the World Bank for the US$350m grant to support Mpatamanga hydropower storage project that seeks to increase power generation capacity with an addition of 300 megawatts (MW) of power…

MLS calls for immediate dismissal of Minister of Homeland Security and Malawi Police IG over failure to act on perpetrators of Thursday’s political violence

June 27, 2025

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* Demonstrations organised by the Citizens for Credible Elections in various parts of the country today, the 26th day of June, 2025, were marred by violence * Perpetrated by a group of panga-wielding individuals — leaving some of the organisers and participants injured and/or maimed * Written reports, photographs, and video footage confirm that these barbaric acts occurred in full view of the state security agents – namely the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force By Duncan…

National Division League side Namitete Zitha date former TNM Super League side TN Stars in first preliminary round of FDH Bank Cup 2025

June 26, 2025

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* As Mchinji Villa face another elite league participants Extreme FC, whose winners date winners of Namitete Zitha v TN Stars in second round * FOMO FC are away to Mwanza Stars as Bangwe United also travel to meet Nchima United for the Southern Region first preliminary round * Baka City are away against Chirambo FC in the North as Red Lions will await for winners between Changalume Barracks v MMF Marine in Eastern Region By Duncan Mlanjira The…

Malawi secures full membership in African Telecommunications Union

June 26, 2025

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Daud Suleman (2nd right) and his delegation in Nairobi, Kenya * The move elevates Malawi’s participation in continental information and communication technology (ICT) policymaking and governance * This ratification reflects Malawi’s recognition of the critical role telecommunications play in economic and social development By Khumbo Kumaliza, MANA Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to regional information and communication technology (ICT) development by officially submitting its Instrument of Ratification to the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Constitution and Convention, transitioning from observer…

8 arrested over Chisiyo Police unit vandalism and theft

June 26, 2025

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The suspects that have been arrested found with the police unit’s door frames * The arrests were made during an intelligence-driven police raid last Thursday night at Zumkutu-bypass * Where the law enforcement officers also recovered two wooden door frames stolen from the vandalised police unit By Japonicah Jabu, MANA Eight men were arrested in Lilongwe on Tuesday on suspicion of being involved in the vandalism of p Chisiyo Police Unit where two vehicles were torch and some police…

Mwanza Kabaza operators pledge sanity on road use following signing cooperation MoU with Mwanza District Council

June 26, 2025

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Mwanza District Council officials, the police and motorcycle taxi operators leaders in group photo after signing MoU.— Picture by Cassandra Mangulama, MANA * But while all efforts are being done to reign kabazas in, traffic police mostly don’t stop them on the public roads to check whether they have all the requirement to ply along public roads * Even when quite visible that they are using unregistered motorcycles — most them not road-worthy — the traffic police ignore their…

KUHeS, Blantyre DHO, Seed Global Health amplifying importance of hospital delivery for safe motherhood

June 26, 2025

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* Celebrated under the theme; ‘Midwives at the Heart of Respectful and Family-Centred Maternity Care’ * Limbe Health Centre described as a ‘centre of excellence’ in as far as robust provision for reproductive health service is concerned By Duncan Mlanjira Communities of Blantyre District are being sensitised of the importance of expectant mothers to patronise health centres for their child delivery as a means to promote and enhance safe motherhood. The campaign is part of a health outreach programme…

AUSC Region 5 RASA accolade ‘is not just for me, it’s for the whole country and to all my fans out there’—Tabitha Chawinga

June 26, 2025

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* I am very thankful to the President of Malawi and the Sports Council because of the effort they made to make this come home * Tabitha was not available during the awards gala night in Harare due to club commitments but was represented by Malawi delegation led by Sports Minister Mkandawire By Dan Mhango, MANA Malawi’s celebrated women soccer player, Tabitha TC11 Chawinga, has been officially presented the Sportswoman of the Year accolade she attained at the African…

ESCOM appeals for support to combat vandalism of its infrastructure

June 26, 2025

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* Worrisome increase in the theft of sophisticated ESCOM components, including transformers, copper wire and conductor lines * An alarming trend that has led to power disruptions, compromising public safety and diminishing the quality of service provided to consumers By Nyandema Mhango, MANA Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has called on people in the country to join forces in the fight against the rampant vandalism of electricity infrastructure, which has become a significant challenge for the company’s operations….