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Southern Region Chess League identifies 48 as its national team qualification representatives

May 3, 2022

* Winners of the national finals will then represent Malawi at the Africa Youth Chess Championship in Zambia * There was some very good performance from the youngsters, showing that the future of Malawi chess is very promising * Which will be enhanced through participation at the Africa Youth Chess Championship in Zambia By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the national qualifiers to select the national team, the Southern Region Chess League (SRCL) has identified 48 players — 24 boys…

The grandeur that is Ntchisi Rain Forest Reserve; The country’s tourism treasure that is so hidden and not known by many Malawians

May 3, 2022

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* It is one of the last remaining indigenous rain forests in Africa that offers the pureness of nature * It is a luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall * It is complemented by Ntchisi Forest Lodge that offers food from local farmers to reduce CO2-emissions By Chigomezgo Nyirenda Not many Malawians know of the existence of one of the last remaining and grandeur indigenous rain forests in Africa —…

Most important provisions of Roads Authority Act are honoured more in breach than in compliance—Board of Inquiry

May 3, 2022

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Area 18 Interchange * Contractor ZCCC was under investigation for the bad execution of the Karonga-Songwe road but they were given Mzimba-Mzalangwe-Ezondweni road * Mota Engil was found to have issued exorbitant claims on the Area 18 Interchange * It was then given Mzimba Street project under questionable circumstances from China Civil * Initially won the contract in the same way that they got the Area 18 contract from China Civil 2017 By Duncan Mlanjira The summary of findings,…

Minister of Transport & Public Works dissolves Roads Authority Board following results of an inquiry that unearthed numerous shortcomings

May 3, 2022

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Former Board member Dr. Boniface Dulani * Red flags on poor governance issues were raised by Board Member Dr. Dulani in November last year * The Board of Inquiry led by lawyer Raphael Mhone was mandated to inquire into the competence of the Board * The Ministry wanted to inquire was whether the Board failed to observe or perform any of the duties or obligations * Conferred by the Act or any written law and performance of any Act…

Public praises MUST student who helps his parents sell farm produce to meet his academic needs

May 2, 2022

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* His name is Salim Chanesa. For those who may wish to talk to or support Salim, his number is +265 999 017 062 * May the Lord smile at this young man and bless all his endeavours—Dawn Gowa Nyasulu * We’re on track on mindset change, especially for some young people—Charles Kabena * Remarkable! He will grow up to become a responsible citizen. Best wishes to him—senior citizen Chris-Tofa Kapanga By Duncan Mlanjira A post on Facebook by…

Mixed reaction over arrest of nurse for insulting President Chakwera through a WhatsApp group

May 2, 2022

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The conversation was made on this forum * Charged with cyber harassment contrary to Section 86 of the Eletronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act of 201 * Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression * But it is incumbent upon everyone to behave responsibly and respect other people’s rights * The language as used on the Whtsaapp group shouldn’t have been used by a 39-year-old * Surely we can criticise but we should be reasonable and…

CAMA accuses government of transferring responsibility to “helpless consumers” on calls for immediate reduction of cooking oil

May 2, 2022

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* Minister of Trade issues a final warning to all perpetrators that drastic action will be taken against to all traders that are not abiding by the gazetted notice * While at the same time encouraging the public to report with immediate effect all the suppliers that have not yet reduced the prices * What I find disturbing is the unwillingness by the Ministry of Trade to provide the right market prices—John Kapito By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of…

DPP emphasizes calls to have its President APM seek another presidential term

May 1, 2022

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The Blue Saturday @ Mgona rally in Lilongwe * DPP members at Saturday’s Mgona mass rally in Lilongwe endorse APM to stand again as Head of State * APM has unfulfilled agenda to uplift the country’s failing economic situation * What he warned Malawians during the 2020 campaign that voting for MCP will lead to economic disaster has been vindicated * Anyone wishing to contest for the 2025 presidential race should quit DPP and form own party By Duncan…

Castel adjusts upwards prices of selected beer, alcomix, squash and carbonated soft drinks

April 30, 2022

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Maravi Express With effect from Sunday, May 1, Castel Malawi has made a major price adjustments of its products since 4 years ago, by increasing prices of selected beer products, its alcomix products and carbonated soft drinks. In a statement, Castel said they would have loved to maintain the current prices but had to make the adjustments “due to global inflation in the operating environment”. “We are compelled to take this decision due to increase in production and distribution…

EGENCO swiftly restores 19.1MW at Tedzani IV that was switched off the national power grid for maintenance works

April 30, 2022

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Minister Matola and EGENCO management after touring inside Tedzani IV * The maintenance works for Tedzani IV were necessitated as effects of Tropical Cyclone Ana * Rock boulders went into its water exit channel (tailrace) * The works coincided with a one-year anniversary of the machine’s commissioning * It enabled project consultants to carry out contractual machine inspection and warranty repairs By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has commended Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) engineers and its consultants…