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Malawi needs strong political will supported by merit-based appointment approach to effectively addressing structural challenges of the economy—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango
June 25, 2025
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Chifipa Mhango * Malawi is at a crossroad in which the choice is either a path towards continued destruction or economic prosperity * To which the electorate has a key decision to make in the coming September 16 general elections By Duncan Mlanjira Leaders that will take over the Malawi government administration after the September 16, 2025 elections are being advised that to effectively address the structural challenges facing the country’s economy, it will need “a strong political will…

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Homeland Security Ministry prohibits the public from wearing security entities’ regalia
June 25, 2025
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A man arrested recently in Limbe impersonating as MDF soldiers and fleecing people of over K500,000 * Minister Ching’oma stresses that the unauthorised sell or use of security entities regalia poses significant security risks * It also undermines the integrity of security in Malawi as other people with ill intentions will take advantage of the situation to commit violent crime By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Homeland Affairs maintains that the law prohibits any person who is not serving…

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Bullets reclaim top spot of TNM Super League 2025 after beating Moyale 3-0 this afternoon
June 25, 2025
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* Defending champions Silver Strikers rise up from 8th position to 5th following 3-1 triumph over Karonga United * As Chitipa United condemn table anchors Songwe United to their 9th loss in their debut appearance having only recorded one from 10 matches By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets, who were displaced from the top of the TNM Super League 2025 by Mighty Wanderers last Sunday, have reclaimed their leadership after beating Moyale FC 3-0 this afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium….

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Zomba District Council fails to enforce complete closure of Mpondabwino Bridge made in December
June 25, 2025
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* Malawi Engineering Institution’s recent assessment recommended it remains closed until remedial works are undertaken as it is not fit for use * This is in consideration of the safety of the public, who were using the bridge during MEI’s inspection in May * The City Council has chosen to mislead the general public by claiming that the Malawi Engineers Institute have not yet released their final report * Yet stakeholders, Zomba CSOs Network have copy of the report…

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Airtel Malawi offers rewards as incentive to the public to report on vandals of its fibre cable infrastructure
June 25, 2025
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* Let’s stand together to protect the lifeline that connects us all. It’s your network, your Airtel, your Faya — lets keeping it burning, let’s keep it safe By Duncan Mlanjira As vandalism of its fibre cable infrastructure continues to disrupt Airtel Malawi Plc on monthly basis, the country’s leading mobile phone, internet and mobile money service provider is pledging to reward any credible leads that can help identify the perpetrators to bring them to book. A public statement…

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Zomba CSOs ask President Chakwera to order MDF to establish permanent security camps on Zomba Mountain forest reserve
June 25, 2025
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* In order to protect it from “the free-for-all destruction” of its wood products by unlicensed timber harvesters * Gangs openly carry logs from the forest to areas like Chikanda, Mpondabwino and places beyond Zomba city and district * Sadly, it is this kind of environmental destruction that threatens water sources like Mulunguzi Dam, which is at its lowest level this year, and increases the risk of climate disasters By Duncan Mlanjira The continued “free-for-all destruction” of Zomba Mountain…

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Zomba CSOs Network calls on ACB to investigate possible theft and corruption over substandard construction of Mpondabwino Bridge over Likangala River
June 25, 2025
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* Constructed in 2021 at a cost of MK200 million, the bridge has been reduced to a death trap due to glaring structural failures * The defects are not only a technical failure but also a clear reflection of gross negligence, weak oversight, and possible corruption on the part of duty bearers for the project * This is a life-line for struggling small-scale businesses due to expensive transport of goods and services as a result of the broken bridge…

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Rev. Maulidi agrees with US envoy’s assertion of Malawi foot-dragging in prosecution of corruption cases linked to Sattar
June 24, 2025
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Sattar at the centre of it all * The Supreme Court of Appeal should have allowed the ACB to go through the evidence that the NCA gathered for it to determine whether they hold water or not as opposed to just throwing it away outright By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice, Transparency & Accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi is in agreement with the observation made by US Embassy Chief of Mission, Amy…

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Intriguing Week 6 as 2nd-placed Red Lions date 3rd-placed Ntaja United in tight title race for NBS Bank NDL
June 24, 2025
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* Ntaja United moved to 3rd position from 6th after beating Jenda United 1-0 while Red Lions maintained their 2nd place beating FOMO FC 2-0 * As Mchinji Villa move from relegation zone’s 11th place to 9th after 1-1 draw with Chintheche United * The log table currently still being led by Mitundu Baptist — but sharing on 12 points with Red Lions By Duncan Mlanjira Week 6 of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) 2025 brings another…

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Ceasefire collapses as Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire; vows to ‘respond forcefully’
June 24, 2025
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Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz * Trump worked furiously behind-the-scenes to try to broker a peace deal to end the Israel-Iran conflict hours after Iran launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar By SkyNews, BBC News & CNN A ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict has collapsed within a few hours of it being announced — with Israel saying it is launching strikes on Tehran, while accusing Iran of breaching the agreement. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz…

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