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Michael Usi failing to replicate good governance that he strongly advocated for in the past through his ‘Manganya’ role

December 30, 2024

* Your ‘Manganya’ role was/is very educative and influential to the nation of Malawi, and the role played by ‘Mai aSikono’ was very exemplary in an advisory approach * It is that which may be missing in your Vice-President role in guiding you on issues of good governance * As the former comedy actor is strongly advised against dramatisation of the office of the Vice-President * In an open letter by Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango…

Malawi Institute of Architects’ raises red flags that newly-appointed Director of Buildings “does not meet requisite qualifications for this critical role”

December 30, 2024

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* The Ministry of Transport & Public Works has broken the professional relationship between the Institute and the Board of Architects & Quantity Surveyors * By appointing a person who is neither a registered architect nor a registered quantity surveyor * This connection is essential for maintaining the integrity and standards of the buildings subsector and the construction industry at large By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Institute of Architects has established that newly-appointed Director of Buildings for the Ministry of…

Tremendous strides made by Southern Region Water Board since 2020

December 29, 2024

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* Revenue increase from K8.3 billion in December 2020 to K17.1 billion in December 2024; number of customers to 90,000 from 57,000 * While Blantyre Water Board is phasing out prepaid meters, SRWB is increasing from 4,500 in December 2020 to staggering 21,000 by December 2024 * Construction of water bottling plant is in final phases and expected to be commissioned by March 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has made tremendous strides in four years,…

All GOtv customers to enjoy access to every channel from tomorrow till Sunday, no matter their current package

December 26, 2024

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* Whether they are on GOtv Lite or GOtv Value, the world of GOtv Supa+ is open to every customer for 72 hours, at no extra cost * At GOtv, we understand that the holidays are about spending time with loved ones * And we’re here to deliver stories that bring families together and spark moments of joy that will be cherished even more in the new year By Duncan Mlanjira From tomorrow till Sunday, December 27-29, all GOtv…

Forex controls recipe for economic disaster

December 24, 2024

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Government wants to take over control of commercial banks’ customers assets in FCDAs * Foreign currency-denominated accounts (FCDAs) play a critical role in facilitating the country’s terms of trade with international markets and in settlement services * Assets held in FCDAs constitute the national accounts and are part of the tools used in critical assessments such as the country’s foreign currency risk rating, balance of payment tests, and the financial soundness of any country in international trade deals Analysis…

‘Electricity is truly is the lifeblood of development as attested to by economic transformation of Chisi Islanders’—Energy Minister Matola

December 24, 2024

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* As our boat approached the island, I couldn’t help but reflect on how this remote paradise had long lived in darkness * What awaited us was more than just a project launch — it was a moment of transformation that would forever change the lives of this island community By Duncan Mlanjira In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Malawi, the Ministry of Energy yesterday officially commissioned a 46.2kWp solar energy plant at Chisi Island, situated in…

Courts seem not to be in sync with revised stiffer fines on offences on plunder of national forest reserve products

December 23, 2024

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* Rampant deforestation offences still attract court fines as low as K50,000 to K200,000 * Prompting offenders to establish group savings banks to assist each other during court cases * In 2020, the amended Forest Act went missing after the National Assembly passed it in 2019 before it reached the President to ascent to * Meanwhile, T/A Mposa in Machinga has assisted in the arrest of fellow chiefs, for being in complicit to illegal logging of trees within Chikala…

The Gambia plans out ambitious and bold steps to cut plastic pollution work

December 22, 2024

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A waste-picker collects plastic rubbish at Bakoteh dump, Serekunda, the largest landfill site in The Gambia * Despite the failure of international plans to cut plastics pollution, the Gambia is redoubling its efforts * In October, the country released a bold roadmap to eliminate plastic over the next decade — The National Action Plan * A strategy designed with the UK organisation Common Seas that aims to target the entire lifecycle of plastics to reduce plastic waste by 86%…

Ashraful Aid providing reflector vests for Kabaza operators to be visible on public roads

December 20, 2024

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* Since they started their operations in the city streets of the country, Kabaza operators have earned more negatives over their behaviour on public roads * That include using unregistered motorcycles — most them not road-worthy and not using safety helmets * Also failure to observe traffic rules and above all operating at night without headlights or reflector lights By Duncan Mlanjira Ashraful Aid, an international humanitarian organisation headquartered in South Africa, is set to distribute reflector vests for…

Malawi far from being mentioned in powering Africa’s tourism surge

December 19, 2024

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* As Travelandtourworld.com highlights strides made by top tourism hotspots of Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Namibia, Mauritania, Madagascar including Malawi’s neighbouring Zimbabwe * In its yesterday’s edition December 18, 2024, highlighting the nations mentioned are leveraging their unique cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and world-renowned wildlife to attract millions of international visitors * The CoVID-19 pandemic may have caused significant setbacks, but these countries are now witnessing record-breaking growth * This revival highlights Africa’s potential as a premier global tourist…