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Survival rate of over 50m trees planted last season at 65%—Minister of Natural Resources & Climate Change
February 27, 2022
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President Chakwera handing over tree planting materials to youths * As Chakwera launches Malawi Green Corps Project in Dowa * The President appeals to Malawians to take the initiative of replenishing the environment as their sacred and civic duty * Malawi Green Corps lays the foundation of a sustainable and green recovery of the country * It also provides thousands of the much-needed jobs for the youth and addresses unemployment for many By Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA Minister of Natural…

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Chikadya resigns as MERA chairperson after his Board was accused of incompetence in recruitment of CEO Henry Kachaje
February 27, 2022
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Times Group MD Leonnard Chikadya * Faults the OPC as been searching for good reasons to remove the MERA Board because of its professional manner * In which the MERA Board has handled various strategic matters in the interests of protecting the economic and social welfare of Malawians * As provided for in MERA’s mandate as a Regulator of Energy services in Malawi * I have invested a significant amount of effort to build my professional career for many…

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DoDMA shifts blame on DCs for alleged accusations of selective distribution of relief aid for flood victims in Balaka
February 27, 2022
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Food and non-food relief distribution by Gift of the Givers in Phalula on Thursday * Only one area Phimbi is being concentrated on despite official reports of plenty others in Balaka South * Gift of the Givers indicate that they only go to areas which DoDMA suggests for them * But DoDMA denies it saying they do not dictate where well-wishers can reach out to or whom to give * But only offer information on where reports of needs…

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BWB to construct new water intake 4kms from Walkers Ferry at the Shire River
February 25, 2022
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Mia visits site of the proposed new intake * As Water & Sanitation Minister, Abida Mia commends the Board for efforts in improving water supply * I want to encourage Blantyre Water Board to maximize usage of the Mudi Dam to increase water supply system * The Board will set up a solar power generation plant as it spends up to K1.2 billion every month to pay ESCOM By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Blantyre Water Board (BWB) chairperson, George Nnesa…

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Norwegian Minister, IFAD President to visit Malawi in wake of storms to discuss climate resilience and hunger
February 25, 2022
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Norwegian Minister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim * Malawian farmers are still reeling from Tropical Cyclone Ana and other storms that followed * They are expected to meet President Chakwera; Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Finance * Extreme weather events have increased globally and have recently wreaked destruction in Malawi * And it is the small-scale farmers who are feeling the brunt of it — Houngbo By Duncan Mlanjira Norway’s Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim — in the…

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Ministry astounded by self-appointment of Kasungu Municipal Council CEO Kazanga
February 25, 2022
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As of December CEO was Fanny Msimuko (seated, 2nd right) * It is the Ministry of Local Government that has powers to appoint a person to serve in the position of CEO, DC including acting appointments * Given today Friday to explain who appointed her and to stop acting as CEO immediately By Duncan Mlanjira In a surprise and bizarre turn of events, the Ministry of Local Government has been in the dark but has come to know that…

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Joshua Chisa Mbele applies to hold legal demonstrations against corruption suspect Ashok for suing ACB’s Director General
February 25, 2022
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Corruption suspect Ashok attracts negative attention on himself * To march from Simama Hotel to Ashok’s house in Area 9 via Lilongwe Town Hall and Maula * He is suing her personal capacity, on matters arising from the very case in which Ashok is being sought to be prosecuted * Malawians are fed up with the impunity, arrogance and sense of unfounded supremacy * Akatidziwe. Ifenso timudziwe. Munthu uyu awadziwe aMalawi amene atopa ndi Katangale By Duncan Mlanjira corruption…

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Malawians in British military applaud compatriot top martial artist in UK Armed Forces as he attains his Kukkiwon 5th Dan Black Belt in World Taekwondo
February 25, 2022
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Major General Eldon Millar, MBE presented the award to Guba * Outstanding performane indeed for this highly talented, committed and dedicated athlete—MUMCo chairperson Kantiki * Malawians should be proud of this son of our nation. Thank you * Ranked highest ranked athlete in UK Armed Forces’ world taekwondo team * As well as for Malawi taekwondo team which he has represented several times By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian UK-based taekwondo expert, Sergeant Yamikani Guba — who is with the British…

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Rainbow Paints invests K18m to refurbish Limbe Police Station’s facade and inside offices
February 24, 2022
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The refurbished facade * Its original coat upon commissioning in 2009 had completely been washed off * Sometimes harsh working conditions can demotivate even the most dedicated officer * It is now adding beauty to Limbe and dignifies face of the whole of Blantyre City * Rainbow Paints said found it fitting to assist because they have plied their trade in Limbe for the past 32 years By Duncan Mlanjira Limbe Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OiC), Deputy Commissioner Gladson Chipumphula…

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HRDC offers total support for ACB’s Chizuma as she faces lawsuit from corruption suspect Ashok
February 23, 2022
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Iron Lady Martha Chizuma * Assures of its continued support as she faces obstruction after obstruction in her quest to fight corruption * HRDC rallied support for Chizuma when she was initially rejected by Parliament * “Because we had faith in her capabilities having excelled in her previous job as the country’s public protector, the Ombudsman” By Duncan Mlanjira Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has urged Malawians to guard against any threats that will impede Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director…

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