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Author: Duncan Mlanjira

Chakwera felt not intimidated for anticipated “hostile reception” ahead of his SONA on Friday
February 19, 2023
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* As a former member of this House, I have friends and colleagues on both sides of the political divide * And some of them warned me that my reception in this Chamber today may be hostile * However, I have come today without anxiety, not only because it is required of me to be here by Section 89 of our Republic’s Constitution * But also because the time I spent as a Member of this House persuades me…

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Dadaz Chess Academy, Satguru Travel engage Dowa’s Manondo School in tree planting exercise
February 19, 2023
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Namangale and her entourage poses with their hosts * The children were taught the importance of planting trees and were appraised of the increasing rate of deforestation * Their participation means they are part of the solution to the dangers of deforestation, which include climate change * They also donated school gifts and played a friendly chess match after the exercise — as part of bonding the two sets of children By Alfred Chimthere Dadaz Chess Academy — founded…

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Chisomo Nyemba elected new president for Women Lawyers Association
February 19, 2023
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* Promises to utilize in promoting and protecting of human rights of women and children * Matamando Chiweza is her vice-president whereas Yankho Mwandidya is the new secretary By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent  Women Lawyers Association of Malawi (WLA) has ushered in a new executive committee in the next 2 years to be led by Chisomo Nyemba as its new president. At the elective annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday through virtual, Matamando Chiweza was trusted with the position…

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Persistent rains taking huge toll on ESCOM in clearing consistent faults
February 19, 2023
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Response to fault report in deep Chirimba area * Accompanied with torrential winds, the rains have led to system shutdown at ESCOM * As some of its transmission and distribution lines were brought down * Resulting in an increase in number of faults on the supply system By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has transferred to Blantyre some of its fault clearing staff who were stationed in other districts that are not experiencing persistent rains which…

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Zodiak to broadcast a live debate between SULOM presidential election contestants Somba Banda and Fleetwood Haiya
February 19, 2023
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The two-horse race between Haiya and Somba Banda * It’s the first-of-its-kind in as far as football leadership elections is concerned * An opportunity for contestants to sell their ideas and institutions to increase visibility on all platforms of ZBS By Duncan Mlanjira Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) has planned a presidential debate on football leadership elections on Thursday, February 23 to feature incumbent Tiya Somba Banda and vice-president of Nyasa Big Bullets, Fleetwood Haiya — ahead of February 25…

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Opposition MPs’ protest of wearing ‘beautifully’ tailored rags receives public backlash
February 17, 2023
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* There are better ways of protesting against wrong policies and be on the side of the poor * Rather than using ‘allowances’ to show you can afford throwing away tax payers money—Wati Mkandawire * Before going there ku Parliament ko, did they visit their constituencies to ask the people’s needs—Victoria Kapakasa Kanyenda * Politicians are mere attention seekers who can do anything just to win our hearts—Waddington Msowoya By Duncan Mlanjira Members of Parliament (MPs) have received a…

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Prolonged load shedding scheduled for Sunday
February 17, 2023
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Nkula Hydro Power Station  * EGENCO to undertake maintenance works at Nkula A and B Power Stations from 06:00hrs-17:00hrs * We will have only 130MW available to supply essential loads, including central referral hospitals and water boards By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) alerts the public that it will implement prolonged loadshedding on Sunday, February 19, due to a further reduction in power supply. The power supply deficit on this day is due to maintenance works…

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MRA has made tremendous progress as it clocks 23 years in service
February 16, 2023
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* During the 2022 third quarter, MRA missed the target by approximately K4 billion * As they anticipated to collect over K396 billion but only managed to collect K391 billion, representing 96% * The under-collection can be attributed to several factors, among them, shortage of power supply that impacted local production * And shortage of fuel that the country experienced during that quarter that also affected businesses “However, this still is a huge achievement looking at where we are…

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Security to be beefed up in Dowa through extra police units
February 16, 2023
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Mponela Police Station Officer-in-Charge speaking at the launch of construction  * People cannot work if they live in constant fear of their lives or theft—Traditional Authority Chakhaza * If we are to demand meaningful participation of our people in community or national developmental activities * Then we must make sure people’s lives and property are safe By Sylvester Kumwenda, MANA Communities in Dowa have welcomed plans by the District Council to construct four police units, saying this will help…

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Karonga District Hospital has no working X-ray machine against 150 patients that require its service on a fortnight
February 16, 2023
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The X-ray for the hospital * According to the radiographer, it is a minor problem but needs an expert to have it repaired—District Council spokesperson * The problem has been reported to the authorities at the Ministry of Health for assistance By Grace Kaonga, MANA Karonga District Hospital’s only available X-ray machine is nonfunctional having developed a fault two weeks ago — a development which is forcing management to refer patients requiring its services to other health facilities. On…

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