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Ministry of Higher Education flushing out fake academic qualification papers

March 29, 2025

* NCHE mandated to carry out an audit in order to shut down and prosecute owners or managers found operating without the authority of the Government as stipulated in the National Council for Higher Education Act No. 15 of 2011 * These counterfeit credentials are a threat to the integrity of education as they undermine the value of legitimate qualifications, deceive employers and put individuals and the society at risk * All recognised institutions found not complying with the…

Lawsuit filed against IFAW seeking compensation for victims of elephant translocation from Liwonde to Kasungu national parks

March 29, 2025

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* Defendants are IFAW UK, IFAW Malawi and IFAW Zambia being spearheaded by UK human rights-focused law firm, Leigh Day * “As we have reported previously, the landscape around Kasungu has been transformed into one of fear and loathing for some of the world’s poorest people”—UK’s Daily Maverick * “Small-scale farmers have faced the almost daily terror of elephant attacks since the pachyderms were moved from Liwonde National Park in southern Malawi to Kasungu” * “Despite the glaring fact…

Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta second on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025 with 2,221 votes

March 29, 2025

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* 667 votes behind leading Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang at 2,887 votes and 14 ahead Dinah Elizabeth Mukiri of Uganda at 2,106 * The voting platform still open for the public through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote whose nomination deadline is set for April 15, 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira As of 11h00 this morning, Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Triza Magreta was second on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025 with 2,221…

Man fined K800,000 for illegal possession 520 litres of fuel

March 28, 2025

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* Steven Ajasi was intercepted at police checkpoint along Bakili Muluzi Highway while transporting the petrol in drums and jerrycans towards Chiponde border with Mozambique * First Grade Magistrate Roy Kakutu ordered that the confiscated 520 litres of petrol be forfeited to the Malawi Government Maravi Express Mangochi First Grade Magistrate’s Court has convicted and fined 45-year-old Steven Ajasi K800,000 for possessing 520 litres of petrol without a valid permit. A report by Mangochi Police Station’s public relations officer,…

South Africa coach named strong squad in prospects of the international friendly with Malawi Scorchers

March 28, 2025

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Previous encounter between Malawi and South Africa during the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2023 at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria * As preparation for their defence of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) but the friendly hangs in the balance due to the hosts having some logistical challenges * However, the Scorchers will proceed with their training camp to prepare for the WAfCON 2026 qualifier against Angola in October By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa national women’s football team, Banyana…

‘Lending institutions have a high threshold for access to house mortgage funding far beyond the reach of most rural Malawians—Lands Minister Gumba

March 28, 2025

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* Pledged to touch base with the Ministry of Finance to see how government could assist in the fringe benefit tax that is charged on housing schemes and loans offered by employers to their employees * Also called for collaborative efforts from other stakeholders to emulate what Illovo Sugar Malawi and CRS are doing in narrowing the gap in housing demand in the rural communities By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Lands, Deus Gumba observes that the major challenge in…

Illovo Sugar partners CRS in prototype designing of affordable and durable houses in Chikwawa

March 28, 2025

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* The thriving homes and communities project was aimed to pilot innovative designs, materials and construction techniques * With the intent to demonstrate durable and resilient housing that meets Malawi national housing standards based on Safer House Construction Guidelines By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc’s Thriving Community Foundation, in partnership with international NGO, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Ministry of Lands collaborated to design affordable and durable houses, which have been successfully tested and built as prototype demonstrations…

AACC Economic Justice & Accountability champion Rev. Maulidi joins stakeholders’ call to MEC for total transparency and accountability to address all electoral gaps

March 28, 2025

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Rev. Baxton Maulidi * A cross section of stakeholders have been asking for their involvement for total transparency and accountability to address all electoral gaps together but little has been done * For this reason, it will be difficult to stop speculations and government will not manage to silence or arrest those Malawians that are yearning to know the truth of what is happening in the electoral process By Duncan Mlanjira Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod’s…

Sapitwa 4-Season 3 raises K13.368m as gross revenue; Over 9,500 fans attended the pre-season tournament

March 26, 2025

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* Nyasa Big Bullets won the tournament in their first appearance since it was initiated in 2023 by beating Ekhaya FC 1-0 in the final on Sunday * After beating Lilongwe-based Creck Sporting Club with the same margin the previous day in the semifinals By Duncan Mlanjira The two-day Sapitwa 4-Season 3 at Mulanje Park, which was won by Nyasa Big Bullets on Sunday, attracted a huge patronage of over 9,500 fans and raised gross revenue of K13.368 million….

Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta nominated for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025

March 25, 2025

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* The Women Achievers Africa Country Reps are more than just representatives — they are change-makers and community builders * Their efforts in advancing women’s leadership, economic empowerment, addressing gender inequalities and gender based violence deserve to be recognised and celebrated By Duncan Mlanjira Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Triza Magreta has been nominated for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025, a recognition dedicated to celebrating the outstanding contributions of Women Achievers…