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Blue Eagles still ahead 3 weeks running on TNM Super League standings

May 9, 2022

By Duncan Mlanjira At nine games played apiece, Blue Eagles still lead the TNM Super League table three weeks running and separated by two points with runners-up Nyasa Big Bullets — 25 for the cops of Nankhaka and 23 for the People’s Team. Coming third on 17 points from 8 games are Kamuzu Barracks with Tigers FC on 4th with 15 points while Mighty Wanderers are 5th with a meager 13 points from 8 games played. Lilongwe giants Silver…

UNIMA’s Law Enforcement Society plans to hold a symposium to certify importance of the new Bachelor’s Degree programme

May 9, 2022

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The welcome meeting the Society’s executive had with first year cohort * There is a proposal to have a meeting with the Police College Commandant * And also have some international stakeholders like the UNDP and DFID * So that we can discuss the most productive ways to take our program forward By Duncan Mlanjira University of Malawi (UNIMA) Law Enforcement Society — the grouping of students of the Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement Management & Leadership — is…

CAF only temporarily approves Bingu Stadium for match against Ethiopia on May 30

May 9, 2022

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* Bingu Stadium twice failed inspection standards last year for 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers last year * Flames played their matches at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa * Quality stadiums are fundamental for the development and progress of African football—CAF * Hence the regulations and its requirements compliance will be implemented strictly By Duncan Mlanjira There are still some shortfalls which Football Association Malawi (FAM) and government still has to address in order for Bingu National Stadium…

Minister Katsonga-Phiri threatens Illovo of being summoned before Cabinet Committee if sugar supply does not normalize in week’s time

May 8, 2022

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Production in full swing as witnessed by Katsonga-Phiri * He also declared that Illovo should suspend exporting up until domestic supply has normalized * Despite Illovo’s MD Lekani Katandula saying their their priority is the domestic market and only exports the surplus * Plans for the future is to increase production so that after meeting the quota for domestic consumption, they should export more * In line with MW2063 agenda — which highlights that Malawi should become an exporting…

Sugar production in full swing; Illovo assures of normalized stocks within the week

May 8, 2022

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Sugar packaging in full swing as witnessed by Minister Katsonga-Phiri * Production increased than normal for domestic supply up to over 600,000 tonnes as of Thursday and rising * Unscrupulous traders accused of hoarding sugar in order to create commodity scarcity and increase prices * Illovo never sanctioned any price increase as it still remains at K900 with some supermarkets selling at less at K850 * Survey by Illovo Sugar indicates that illegal exportation to neighbouring countries also contributed…

Parliament engages public on proposed abolition of death penalty

May 7, 2022

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* The Committee would like to specifically hear from members of the general public who have a vested interest * Such as individuals whose relations were murdered or whose relations were convicted of murder and sentenced to death * Or individuals whose death sentence were commuted to a number of years and were subsequently released from custody By Caroline Nyekanyeka The Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament will from next week engage the public on the proposed abolition of the…

Additional constituency proposed for Balaka

May 7, 2022

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MEC chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale * We have added Ngwangwa Constituency, which covers the town * The town was falling under two constituencies with so many eligible voters By Mary Makhiringa, MANA Balaka District is being proposed to have an additional political constituency to make it five following the ongoing constituency and ward boundary review exercise being undertaken by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Speaking on Thursday in Balaka MEC chairperson, Justice Chifundo Kachale, said this was done after considering…

New twist to case between Kalindo and the lady he is suing for defamation; She also sued him last year

May 6, 2022

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Bon Kalindo * She alleged in September last year that Kalindo borrowed a total of K2.23 million in 2019 By Duncan Mlanjira The lady, Dorrah Samson that Bon Kalindo has sued demanding K50 million compensation over alleged defamation, also sued the comedian-turned politician last year over unpaid loans he took from her. A letter of summons that Maravi Express has in possession, indicates that prior to 2019 general elections, Kalindo approached Samson and on several occasions borrowed a total…

UK High Commissioner Dr Bisika’s top priorities in line with Malawi foreign policy, diaspora engagement policy and MW2063

May 6, 2022

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Dr. Bisika presented his letters of credence to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on March 3 * He plans to focus on development diplomacy, which is essentially trade facilitation and investment promotion * As well as tourism repositioning, financial and technical assistance * He unveils this through the Diplomat Magazine — a leading foreign affairs publication * That provokes intelligent discussion from the heart of the diplomatic community By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr…

FAM waits with bated breath as CAF inspects Bingu Stadium ahead of 2023 Côte d’Ivoire AFCON qualifiers

May 6, 2022

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CAF stadium inspector Ivan Lengwe Mumba (left) * Inspection looks promising and chances of passing the test are high—general secretary Alfred Gunda * Marinica names provisional squad of local based players to go into camp Monday By Duncan Mlanjira Bingu National Stadium, which twice failed inspection standards of both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers last year, is again being inspected ahead of the next month’s 2023 Côte d’Ivoire Africa Cup of…