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President Chakwera vouches for peaceful leadership

January 16, 2025

* As various political opposition leaders join him to commemorate Rev. John Chilembwe Day at PIM in Chiradzulu * They included leader of Opposition, Joseph Mwanamveka; PDP president, Kondwani Nankhumwa; UTM president, Dalitso Kabambe; Patricia Kaliati and several others By Blackson Mkupatira, MANA In commemorating this year’s John Chilembwe Day yesterday at Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) in Chiradzulu District, President Lazarus Chakwera said it was crucial for Malawians to reflect on the type of leadership which would bring peace…

Ministry of Transport asks all road traffic laws enforcement agencies to take note of shutdown of MalTIS

January 16, 2025

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* The system that provides for driver licences, certificate of fitness (COF), insurance, car plate registration among others * It developed a technical error since January 6, 2025 and nature of the problem requires more time to resolve than earlier estimated By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Traffic Information System (MalTIS) at the Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS) developed a technical error since January 6, 2025, rendering the DRTSS and its agencies to fail provide all services…

Monitoring of fake news and misinformation is now a mandatory function for global communication regulators—MACRA

January 15, 2025

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* This follows the intention to award a contract to a Ghanaian IT firm to supply and integrated system to track misinformation and disinformation trends — at a cost of over US$1.5 million * This is a normal regulatory system that a number of the regulators do use — the system does Trend Analysis. * It compiles reports on trends; it doesn’t stop or pinpoint who is doing misinformation — it’s an analysis tool on trends * There is…

Cyclone Dikeledi expected to indirectly enhance Malawi weather conditions as it moves further away

January 15, 2025

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Possible track of tropical cyclone Dikeledi (courtesy of La Reunion Regional Climate Centre) * Expect cloudy conditions with a pick in rainfall activities over some areas in Malawi, which will be heavy at times * Dikeledi remains in the Mozambique Channel, to the south east of Madagascar at a distance of about 910km from Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) reports that tropical Cyclone Dikeledi is now moving away from the coast…

DPP writes to international bodies alleging that MCP “appears to be dismantling democratic structures and establishing a police state”

January 15, 2025

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* Calls for imposition of sanctions that would compel the MCP-government to return to the principles of democratic governance and the rule of law * “Independent surveys indicate that the MCP is likely to be rejected by the electorate, as they have lost touch with the needs and aspirations of the Malawian people” By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has written a petition to international bodies seeking their “immediate support and intervention regarding the alarming developments in…

Vandals on the rampage in Lilongwe destroying beautiful road infrastructure

January 14, 2025

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* The public incredulous of these “enemies of progress” who should be found and prosecuted * Koma kadziko aka. Is this sabotage or what? Like seriously, anthu sakufuna zabwino (is it that the citizenry don’t want good things?) By Duncan Mlanjira When the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) met President Lazarus Chakwera yesterday to express economic and governance challenges the country is facing, they conveyed their appreciation that Lilongwe’s road network “has been transformed”, adding that “the quality of the…

Limited Flames jerseys now available in selected Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe and Mzuzu outlets

January 14, 2025

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* They are available in selected outlets of Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe and Mzuzu in three premium qualities * Moto Authentic at K75,000; Moto Mid at K50,000 and Moto Standard at K35,000 By Duncan Mlanjira “Celebrate the passion, the pride, and the spirit of Malawi with the exclusive limited edition Moto jersey collection” — entices Football Association of Malawi (FAM) in marketing three premium jerseys for Malawi national football teams. They are available in selected outlets of Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe…

Energy Minister Matola facilitates dedicated computer system for NOCMA’s wet cargo processing at Songwe Border

January 14, 2025

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* As well as Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) border office being equipped with five new computers * Special IT specialists have been deployed on-site to ensure continuous system functionality * The streamlined process enables fuel tanker clearance within 10 minutes during transit on Saturday, January 11 By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, who oversaw the arrival of over 100 fuel tankers at Songwe Border on Saturday — which was procured from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through…

Likelihood of Cyclone Dikeledi reaching Malawi still very remote

January 14, 2025

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Possible track of tropical cyclone Dikeledi (Courtesy of La Reunion Regional Climate Centre) * But from today, it is expected to indirectly enhance cloudy conditions with a pick in rainfall activities over some areas which will be heavy at times * Its centre remains in the Mozambique Channel, near the town of Angoche in Nampula Province at a distance of about 460km from Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Petro Mkandawire, MANA In its update of Cyclone Dikeledi…

Government has laid out a framework for the 2025/26 budget that aims to drive the economy towards stability—Minister of Finance

January 14, 2025

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* The preliminary framework is designed to enhance fiscal consolidation while positively supporting the financial sector * My Ministry is still in discussions with the IMF regarding the possibility of disbursing resources through the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) * Government plans to implement the upcoming budget using revenue generated from taxes and other sources, rather than rely on borrowing By Sheminah Nkhoma, Gift Chiponde & Yewo Munthali, MANA Minister of Finance & Economic Planning, Simplex Chithyola Banda assures the…