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Batatawala threatens Nation Publications liable of criminal charges if angry public attacks him in mob justice

March 8, 2022

* Articles can instigate public anger against him and could also result in violent mob action * Can lead to loss of business for Batatawal’s companies impacting on his constitutional right to economic activity By Duncan Mlanjira Karim Abdul Batatawala, one of the suspects being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in the landmark corruption charges, has demanded a public apology from the Nation Publications over its newspaper and online articles that Batatawala deems to have portrayed him in…

Only students who do not have fees balances to be welcomed as MUST reopens March 29

March 8, 2022

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MUST Campus at Goliati in Thyolo * Parents and guardians who are not sure of the eligibility of their wards are advised to confirm with the University * Through email: registry@must.ac.mw or phone: +265 1 478 400 * The end of semester examinations will be administered from Tuesday, March 29, 2022, to Monday, April 11, 2022 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), which management was forced to close last month after its students held some…

20-year-old student nurse authors a book that attempts to change the misconceptions of nursing in Malawi

March 7, 2022

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The book auspiciously launched on Saturday * She has a passion for God and spreading the Gospel through writing and teaching God’s word By Duncan Mlanjira Thandizo Auspicious Mlenga, a 20-year-old 3rd year nursing student at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) — formerly know as Kamuzu College of Nursing — has authored a book that attempts to reveal the true identity of the profession. The book — ‘As I Care; Re-discovering the Place of God in Nursing’ —…

Government signs MoU with MUST as commitment in developing technologies for industrialization

March 7, 2022

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Minister Katsonga and MUST Vice-Chancellor Malata signing the MoU By Victor Singano Jnr. Minister of Trade and Industry, Mark Katsonga Phiri says Malawi Government through his ministry is committed in working together with local institutions of higher learning for them not work in isolation in advancing science, technology and innovation. The Minister said this at Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) on Friday during the signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University and Ministry of…

The State was extremely sloppy in the case of Ntcheu man who viciously assaulted a minor—lawyer Khumbo Bonzoe Soko

March 7, 2022

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The ghastly scene that appalled the public * The State never conducted proper investigations and committed amateurish mistakes * One is tempted to believe that they took it for granted that they had it in the bag—Soko * This boy has been let down yet again by adults that just couldn’t stand up for him—Pulimuheya * A whole village watched his torture like a movie and not a single one of them stood up to the bully * The…

Catholic Bishops call for “a workable system of justice for all” in the wake of rampant corruption

March 6, 2022

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The Judiciary * 1992 Pastoral Letter drew attention to one important arm of Government — the Judiciary which is responsible for the administration of justice * They bemoaned how justice seemed to be aborted by administering selectively to the advantaged and powerful in society * There are unfortunately some whose actions, decisions and judgements threaten to tarnish the image of the judicial system * The Judiciary must always remember that it has a key role to play in the…

Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter proposes Parliament to enact a constitutional framework for coalition governments

March 6, 2022

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Chakwera of MCP and Chilima of UTM campaigning as Tonse Alliance * The country is engulfed in endless political bickering, especially among the political groups that comprise the Tonse Alliance * There is urgent need for the alliance partners to draw up joint programmes of action for the remainder of the government term * There is need to create a management framework for the Alliance to bring cohesion and direction in the political space By Duncan Mlanjira In their…

Catholic Bishops join calls to have OPC removed in parastatals as ex-officio board member

March 6, 2022

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Secretary to the President & Cabinet (SPC) Zanga-Zanga Chikhosi * Parastatals must operate with total independence and be accountable to Malawians * Continued pressure and interference by the OPC in the operations of parastatals is a clear demonstration of impunity * The politics of appeasement and patronage have continued, pretty much like in previous regimes * This is particularly true in the appointments of Chief Executive Officers to various parastatals By Duncan Mlanjira Catholic Bishops of the Episcopal Conference…

Catholic Bishops dissect the 1992 Pastoral Letter authored 30 years ago entitled ‘Living Our Faith’

March 6, 2022

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The current leadership of the Catholic Church * The 1992 Pastoral Letter encouraged democracy, the rule of law, participatory government, transparency, accountability and the fight against corruption * The Church as part of its mission is called to comment on and participate in matters that affect human beings * Are we any different and any better today as regards this caution? No. We are not. We are even worse * What is claimed to be a developmental agenda in…

Humanitarian partners seek $29.4m to assist Malawians hardest hit by Tropical Storm Ana

March 5, 2022

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Status of a village in Chikwawa after the floods * To provide vital assistance in the next three months to 542,000 people * Affected areas include Chikwawa, Nsanje, Phalombe, Mulanje, Chiradzulu and Balaka * Where an estimated 680,000 people are in need of life-saving and life-sustaining humanitarian assistance and protection By Duncan Mlanjira In support of Malawi Government and its local charitable and corporate organisations’ response to Tropical Storm Ana, the country’s humanitarian partners have launched a ‘flash appeal’…