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President Chakwera boosts fight against vandalism of ESCOM infrastructure by assent to Electricity (Amendment) Act

June 6, 2024

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* Fines increased for illegal connections and meter tampering to K100 million * Whereas the maximum jail term for such offences is 10 years * The Act covers offences committed by the on ESCOM members of staff, former employees and the public By Peter Kanjere, ESCOM PRO The legal battle against theft, tampering, and vandalism of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited infrastructure has received a big push following President Lazarus Chakwera’s assenting to the Electricity (Amendment)…

Concerns raised over careless of disposal of garbage at Karonga main market

June 6, 2024

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State of affairs at Karonga market * We have been approaching the Council authorities on this issue but our concerns have been falling on deaf ears * The smell is unbearable creating potential environment for break out of diseases such as cholera * The waste attracts flies which eventually land on fresh vegetables, fish and meat By George Mponda, MANA Piles of garbage at Karonga main market of which traders and customers are forced to bear its stench emanating…

Malawi geared towards growing its economy—Chilima

June 6, 2024

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* The central strategy to this vision is our acknowledgment of Malawi’s abundant natural resources * Rich cultural heritage and the vibrant energy of our youthful population comprising 80% of the population By Andrew Mkonda, MANA in Seoul,South Korea Vice-President Saulos Chilima says Malawi aspires to undergo a profound transformation aimed at emerging as an inclusive, prosperous and self-reliant industrialized upper-middle-income nation by the year 2063. Chilima made the sentiments yesterday in Seoul during the Korea-Africa Business Summit which…

Tunisia lead Group H with 9 points; Two ahead of Namibia

June 6, 2024

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* The Carthage Eagles edged past Equatorial Guinea 1-0 while the Brave Warriors draw 1-1 with Liberia * Ahead of Malawi Flames’ encounter against São Tomé e Príncipe this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium Maravi Express Tunisia maintained their perfect start to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in Tunis yesterday, taking the lead of Group H with nine points — two ahead of Namibia who drew 1-1 with Liberia….

Closing of airports and borders as industrial strike is tantamount to mutiny by national security officers

June 6, 2024

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Immigration staff are in conflict with Brigadier General Charles Kalumo (rtd) * Picketing at any apparatus of the Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services is an affront to national security of the Republic of Malawi * Upon arrest and conviction by a court of law, there is a punishment of several years’ imprisonment By Duncan Mlanjira Ministry of Homeland Affairs has warned officers of the Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services that the alleged industrial action of closing airports and borders…

São Tomé are a good team and if not taken with caution they can cause trouble—coach Mabedi

June 5, 2024

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* They have a number of good players but they are a team that concede in most games * Otherwise we are well aware of both their weaknesses and strengths and we are happy with the players’ state of preparedness Maravi Express Malawi Flames’ head coach Patrick Mabedi takes cognizance that the team’s opponents São Tomé e Príncipe — in the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifier tomorrow at Bingu National Stadium — are a good team that if…

Fierce competition as Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers resume

June 5, 2024

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* After a six-month hiatus, the Road to North America 2026 resumes with renewed vigour and determination * The opening rounds provided tantalizing matches with both established powerhouses and emerging forces showcasing their mettle Maravi Express The long-awaited resumption of FIFA World Cup 2026™ African qualifiers is upon us, reigniting the aspirations of African nations to secure their place on the grandest stage of international football. As the continent’s best teams prepare to lock horns from today, June 5 for…

Malawi, Korea sign trade and investment promotion framework

June 5, 2024

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* Korean business investors will be welcomed to Malawi to establish industries in various sectors of the economy * Including agriculture, tourism, and mining in line with Malawi’s vision for economic transformation. By Andrew Mkonda, MANA in Seoul, South Korea The governments of Malawi and Korea have signed a trade and investment promotion framework (TIPF) on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Heads of State Summit. Minister of Trade & Industry, Sosten Gwengwe and his Korean counterpart, Inkyo Cheong signed…

China Railway Signal to build robust electrified railway network in Malawi and operate it to recover what the company invested

June 5, 2024

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* The project will be co-financed by the Chinese company and a sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates * The two entities will form the build-operate-transfer (BOT), which they will run for 30 years * And thereafter or even earlier, the Ministry of Transport & Public Works will take over * The ambitious five-year project will extend the network from Lilongwe to Mbeya in Tanzania as the Northern Region corridor By Duncan Mlanjira The robust electrified railway…

Nyamilandu seeks for brighter future for COSAFA coaches

June 4, 2024

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* Our ambition is to elevate the standards of football in COSAFA to world class standards so that we can be competitive on the global stage * Given the competitive landscape we are faced with, we ought to be realistic by benchmarking ourselves with the best in the world so that we can challenge ourselves to do the extra-ordinary By Duncan Mlanjira In looking ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Africa qualifiers taking place from tomorrow and next…