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Minister Kaliati commissions ICT lab at Mpemba Reformatory Centre provided by Blantyre Round Table No. 20

April 26, 2021

Kaliati and Blantyre Round Table chairperson Andrew Lulker commissioning the ICT lab * The donation will undoubtedly enrich the teaching and learning scope of the institution * You have provided these kids with a stimulating environment for reform that will assist them to reform better * The Tablers long-standing 49-year friendship with Mpemba centre that started in 1962 By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Gender and Community Services, Patricia Kaliati on Saturday commissioned the information and communication technology classroom that…

Chinese Embassy disowns Kyungu Bridge wash way as Chinese contractor’s fault

April 26, 2021

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The washed away bridge * Scope of work did not include construction and strengthening of the bridge * Roads Authority asks contractor Zhejiang Communications Group to reinstate the washed away section * This comes amidst the death of three people who died on the night April 21 after their car plunged into a flooded river * They failed to notice that the Kyungu Bridge had been washed away by strong rain water flow By Duncan Mlanjira The People’s Republic…

Aakhirah Team of the UK through Ummah Network distributing food parcels in celebration of Holy month of Ramadhan

April 26, 2021

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Distribution exercise at Mbwana Village (6 Miles) in Zomba * Aakhirah Team also initiated Goat Pass-On program * The first recipients are supposed to donate a goat offspring to the next family * Ummah Network has also facilitated and coordinated food distributions at correctional facilities nationwide By Duncan Mlanjira Ummah Network, a local Malawi based organisation with support from Aakira Team of the UK, is distributing food parcels to Malawian communities during Holy month of Ramadhan. The distribution program…

Dedza Secondary School to celebrate 70th Anniversary on Tuesday, April 27; Bingu, APM, Goodal amongst prominent alumni

April 26, 2021

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* Other prominent politicians alumni include Goodall Gondwe, Brown Chimphamba, Jack Wirima and Justice Redson Kapindu * The alumni have since organised a special Platinum Jubilee Celebration (PJC) event on May 29 * Our Alma Mater has seen a lot of milestones go silently in the past such as the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees By Thabbie Chilongo, PhD One of the earliest government secondary schools in Malawi, Dedza Secondary School, will on Tuesday, April 27 clock 70 years…

NICO Group posts K18.6bln profit after tax; K2.399bln to be shared as dividends

April 25, 2021

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NICO Group Managing Director Vizenge Nyirenda at the press briefing * NICO started off 50 years ago as The National Insurance Company Limited * Incorporated as a composite insurance company in 1970 * Before commencing trading in January 1971 * The first to list on the Malawi Stock Exchange * NICO has played a pivotal role in the development of the capital market By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi’s leading financial service providers, NICO Group is celebrating its 50th Anniversary,…

Fighting Corruption Requires Thinking Outside the Box

April 25, 2021

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By Cedrick Ngalande A week ago, President Chakwera addressed the nation outlining his action following the release of the report, ‘Usage and Accountability of the K6.2 billion CoVID-19 Disbursement’. The report had been commissioned after a public outcry over the missing K6.2 billion CoVID-19 funds. In the address, the President informed the nation that everybody who misused the CoVID-19 funds would be arrested and be made to pay back. He also announced the dismissal of a cabinet minister whose…

The country has lost a finest administrator and political statesman in Malewezi—President Chakwera

April 24, 2021

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* He played a great advisory role to individuals and the nation as a whole * He called upon everyone to be at peace with each other in all circumstances * He was a true representation of common good and public interest at all times By Chimwemwe Njoloma, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Saturday led the nation in paying tribute to former Vice-President, late Justin Malewezi at Likuni Boys Secondary School premises in Lilongwe where Malawians gathered to send…

President Chakwera’s son Nick sues Joshua Chisa Mbele for Facebook statement defamation linking him to plunder of K6.2bln CoVID-19 funds

April 23, 2021

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The post on Facebook by Mbele * Mbele alleged that Mainja demanded to be arrested alongside Nick Chakwera who “conspired in the fraud” * Mbele alleges that the “money went round to President Chakwera which he used to fund MCP campaign in Karonga and other bye-elections” * Malawians want to see if President Chakwera is going to arrest thieves in his own house—Mbele By Duncan Mlanjira Nick Chakwera, son to State President Lazarus Chakwera, has filed a lawsuit at…

MRA, Immigration officers die after their car plunged into a flooded Kyungu River whose bridge got washed away

April 23, 2021

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The washed away Kyungu River Bridge * The three were stationed at Songwe Border but on way back from Karonga Boma failed to notice the washed away bridge * Vice-President Saulos Chilima took time to visit the spot in the company of Paramount Chief Kyungu himself * Chilima is in the North inspecting some development projects at the instructions of President Chakwera * I extend my condolences to the families of the three people who died—Chilima By Duncan Mlanjira…

Veteran journalist Limbani Moya succumbs to CoVID-19 complications; Had just returned from kidney transplant in India

April 22, 2021

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The man every journalist of his generation called ‘Agent Zero’ * I consider myself very privileged to have learned the trade under his wings—Gracian Tukula * A humble, open and generous character who will be sorely missed * I’m deeply saddened by the death of Limbani Moya, with whom I once worked—former MP and cabinet Minister Ken Lipenga * Just a stage in the cycle of life— lawyer Joseph Kamkwasi By Duncan Mlanjira Veteran journalist Limbani Moya, who was…