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Motorist in Mangochi fined K860,000 for drunk-driving; suspended from driving for 60 days

June 4, 2025

* He lost control of his vehicle due to overspeeding and hit a pedal cyclist who was carrying a female police officer as passenger * The motorist Victor Mulusu fled the scene but was later apprehended by members of the community Maravi Express Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has convicted and ordered Victor Mulusu, 37, to pay a fine of K860,000 for violating road traffic regulations, contrary to Sections 126(4)(a), 124(a), 124(b), and 128(2)(a) of the Road Traffic Act….

Former director of communication in Vice-President Saulos Chilima’s office appointed as ESCOM’s new chief public relations officer

June 4, 2025

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* To lead ESCOM’s internal and external communication programmes aimed at strengthening relationships with various stakeholders and understanding of the corporation’s mission and activities * He is a seasoned communications & media expert with over 10 years of experience gained from working in dynamic and challenging environments By Duncan Mlanjira Pilirani Phiri, who served as director of communication in Vice-President office from late Saulos Chilima to Michael Usi, has been appointed as new chief public relations & communications officer…

Flames assistant coach feels they have assembled a very good squad to take themselves to the COSAFA Cup 2025 semifinals

June 4, 2025

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* It’s very unfortunate that we have been participating in the COSAFA Cup since 1997 but we haven’t won it * We are going there to compete and try to bring the cup home—Mponda ahead of opening match against Lesotho tomorrow, June 5 * Matches to be broadcast on SABC, SuperSport, and streamed live on FIFA+ as hosts South Africa open the floor against neighbours, Mozambique this afternoon By Duncan Mlanjira Flames assistant coach Peter Mponda feels the technical…

Mwera winds to generate high and potentially dangerous water waves over Malawi lake bodies

June 3, 2025

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* Avoid sailing on the lakes, especially in small boats, during this period and that fishers should postpone fishing trips until conditions improve * Secure boats and equipment near the shoreline to prevent damage; swimming and recreational activities on lakes should be suspended By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) is alerting people along Lake Malawi and other water bodies — especially fishermen — that from Thursday evening, June, a strong southeasterly air mass…

Illovo Sugar Malawi’s K400m investment into MUST Endowment Fund grows to an impressive MK841m as of March 31, 2025

June 3, 2025

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* Projects it to reach approximately MK1.4 billion by March 2026 as Illovo completes its five year investment with K100 million * The Endowment Fund was launched in 2021 with a clear but ambitious goal — to ensure that no bright student is forced to abandon their studies simply because they can’t afford tuition or accommodation * We wanted to build something sustainable, something that would support students not just this year or next, but for generations to come…

Organising committee for MBC’s Entertainers of the Year Awards expanded with inclusion of experienced local entertainment industry veterans

June 3, 2025

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Award winning Malawian film producer, Shemu Joyah * Including award-winning film producer Charles Shemu Joyah; renowned entertainment journalists, Nation Publications’ Brian Itai; Times Group Sam Banda Junior * As well as multi-award winning journalist, Peter Kanjere; music promoter Taps Bandawe and celebrated dramatist Charles Mphoka * Ceremony now be hosted in February every year from December with this year’s edition expected to be held on February 28 By Victor Singano Jnr The organising committee for MBC’s Entertainers of the…

CAF president Patrice Motsepe being positioned as South Africa’s ANC presidential candidate at its pivotal 2027 national conference

June 3, 2025

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* Behind closed doors, a coalition of politicians, business leaders and professionals is mobilising a meticulously organised campaign * The reforms he introduced at CAF saw its financial standing, governance and competitiveness improve to become number three in continental confederations of FIFA * These credentials set Motsepe apart from other candidates — and besides, Motsepe does not enter a race if he is not going to win * His rise to the CAF presidency as a Southern Africa candidate…

Malawians asked to be in ‘harmony with Nature by ending plastic pollution for sustainable development’

June 3, 2025

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* The theme for this year’s joint commemorate of World Environment Day and International Day for Biological Diversity * It reflects Malawi’s urgent call to tackle the growing threats of plastic pollution and biodiversity loss * Following the ban on the use of thin plastics, Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is strengthening the regulations and penalties to deter manufacturing companies By Nellie Nyirenda & Lesnat Kenan, MANA Be in ‘Harmony with Nature: end plastic pollution for sustainable development is…

Dissemination of fake news not only misleads the public but also undermines confidence of electoral process—MEC

June 3, 2025

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* As MEC disputes as fake report of chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja resigning ahead of the September 16 * The chairperson remains fully committed to her role and continues to discharge her duties in line with her constitutional mandate By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is imploring on Malawians not to disseminate fake news on social media of September 13 general elections process saying, this “not only misleads the public but also undermines confidence of electoral process and…

The public should expect windy, cloudy and chilly conditions with patches of fog and rain drizzle from Thursday, June 5

June 2, 2025

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* Mwera winds will also blow over Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies due to the influence of a cool and moist southeasterly air mass * This weather will start to weaken over southern and central areas by Sunday, June 8 By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Department (DCCMS) indicates that from Thursday, June 5, the public should “expect windy, cloudy and chilly conditions with patches of fog and rain drizzle”. “Mwera winds will…