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Incident of motorist who deliberately rammed over 3 traffic police officers triggers hot debate on social media

May 17, 2022

The car in question that was used to seriously injure the traffic police officers * People censure those that insinuate the police officers must have provoked the driver * Majority plead for the driver to be given stiff punishment as they commiserate with the officers as just doing their job * The 3 traffic police officers were rushed to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre By Duncan Mlanjira People have taken to social media to censure others that insinuate…

CAMA contends that prices of cooking oil will remain high despite government’s intervention to order recommended reduced prices

May 17, 2022

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* The forced recommended reduce prices are not a true reflection of what is happening on the ground * Key raw materials are currently in short supply as a result CoVID-19 and the war in Ukraine and Russia * The question is, for how long can you mantain these prices when you are a net importer and you have a weak currency? * These prices are misleading because they are unsustainable By Duncan Mlanjira Despite the Ministry of Trade…

Kamuzu and football development

May 15, 2022

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* Politics aside, Kamuzu laid a solid foundation for football development in Malawi * During his administration, Malawi football recorded some significant progress Analysis by David Kanyenda This weekend, the national imagination has centred around the figure of Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda whose name is inseparable from Malawi’s history. General consensus derived from multiple historical sources reveal that Kamuzu was a deeply complex character with several strengths and weaknesses. Let me, however, focus on football only. Kamuzu himself watched…

CAMA demands reduction of electricity tariff following termination of diesel power generation contract between ESCOM and Aggreko

May 14, 2022

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The Aggreko diesel power generation at ESCOM Power Station at Makata Industrial Area * ESCOM should take off the 3-4% tariff which was effected to cover for the supplement diesel power generation * Consumers expect a MERA that is transparent and accountable to consumers and that is proactive * When and where any changes in supply and price have taken place whether upwards or downwards, MERA shoul pass on the changes to consumers immediately By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply…

National Planning Commission to recognize champions for the MW2063

May 13, 2022

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* We celebrate such Malawians and hope others can be inspired and take ownership in the implementation of our country’s vision * The list of the Champions identified so far, comprising some unsung heroes, will soon be made public *No civil servant nor Member of Parliament nor Cabinet Minister has been bestowed with the Champion title * Since they are all by default supposed to champion implementation of the country’s long-term development vision By Duncan Mlanjira National Planning Commission…

IHB dares “ill-intentioned” people to report to ACB to probe the “unfounded” allegations leveled against it on fuel transportation

May 13, 2022

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* If these allegations are true then it’s criminal offense worth to be investigated by the authorities * Facts are that NOCMA has completely excluded IHB as its contracted transporters and have taken in 4 associations * The concern should not be which Malawian is hauling but rather why are foreign trucks still in use when other Malawians’ are parked By Duncan Mlanjira International Haulage Brokers (IHB) emphasizes that it operates within the confines of regulations as set by…

CDH Investment Bank donates K3.5m towards the promotion of free community health among children

May 13, 2022

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CDH Investment Bank’s CEO Ahadzi (left) presenting the donation * CDH value the partnership as well as teamwork which exists between the Bank and Beit Cure * Hence the need to support and celebrate together the 20 years partnership of Beit Trust and Cure Hospital By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent CDH Investment Bank, which is celebrating 10 years of its existence, donated K3.5 million to Beit Cure International Hospital in Blantyre towards the promotion of free community health among…

UK-based Malawian doctor Bern Nyang’wa hailed for leading a “kinder” TB treatment breakthrough

May 13, 2022

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Dr. Nyang’wa while on duty in Walikale, North Kivu, DRC * It has convinced the World Health Organization to update its TB treatment guidance * Patients were being subjected to lengthy, ineffective and grueling treatment that disrupted their lives * About half a million people fall sick each year with drug-resistant tuberculosis—MSF * Many of them from low income countries—thus WHO setting conditions to global pharmaceutical giants to lower its prices By Duncan Mlanjira UK-based Malawian doctor, Bern Thomas Nyang’wa…

MUST, MIM sign Academic Cooperation MoU to enhance delivery of quality education services

May 13, 2022

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Sikelo Phiri and Prof Address Malata after signing the agreement * The two institutions will focus on sharing ideas on three crucial areas * Such as teaching, research as well as advisory services and consultancies * With the aim of enhancing their educational programs to be in line with the MW2063 agenda By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for Academic…

Former star player Chiza Nyirongo takes people down memory lane reminiscing of MDC United

May 9, 2022

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Chiza Nyirongo (left) and the great Soccer Saints * Fans fondly remember Frank Pilato Sinalo; Clifton Msiya; Kingsley Maulidi; Davies Wansambo; Daniel Dzinkambani; John Dzimbili and many other stars * Fantastic group of players! Well-sponsored team some greedy and lousy politicians finished off both the Corporation and its team! By Duncan Mlanjira One football club that contributed great stars for the national team of yesteryears is MDC United — the Soccer Saints that disbanded when its sponsors Malawi…