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DCCMS in final stages of developing its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan through nationwide consultations

June 28, 2025

* Intensive consultations were held from May 19-30, 2025 that included stakeholder engagement as a crucial component of the plan’s development * This is contained in 2nd edition of Zanyengo e-Newsletter; https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/publications/the-zanyengo-e-newsletter-2nd-edition/ * DCCMS’ publication that highlights key activities, milestones, and collaborations to advance public weather services and climate resilience efforts By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) is in the final stages of developing its Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, to serve as a…

Catholic Bishops add more deeply concerns over increasing instances of political violence in the country

June 27, 2025

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* While the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops is neutral in matters of party politics, we remind all Catholics and people of goodwill — whatever their individual political views — to be united in our commitment to our Saviour Jesus Christ and His teachings on the primacy of the commandment of love * As the DPP wastes energy to engage diplomatic missions long after they have already done so on Thursday’s political violence in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi…

Any Police or MDF officer on duty yesterday who failed in their duties during the demonstrations should face the appropriate disciplinary procedures—CCAP’s Church & Society

June 27, 2025

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* Calls for swift action by the Malawi Police Service to apprehend and bring to justice those who are responsible for the acts of violence that have been observed yesterday and in recent months * A review of procedures and conduct by the Malawi Defence Force and Malawi Police Service to ensure their conduct at demonstrations is in line with their constitutional mandate By Duncan Mlanjira The departments of the Church & Society for the Synods of Malawi’s Church of…

Road Safety Alert Foundation embarks on kabaza customers safety awareness campaign

June 27, 2025

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* The numbers of innocent kabaza customers — either getting injured or dying on our roads — are quite depressing * We have, therefore, rolled off this campaign to sensitise them on their safety so that they can make well informed choices and decisions before they take on any ride By Jamal Jamal, Correspondent Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF) has embarked on a campaign to raise awareness on safety for kabaza customers in the country’s major towns and cities….

Airtel contends that vandalism of its infrastructure ‘is no longer just a telecommunications problem; it’s a national security concern’

June 27, 2025

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* A toll-free hotline 460 for anonymous reporting and is exploring additional community outreach efforts to raise awareness * Airtel pledges to reward any credible leads that can help identify perpetrators of its infrastructure vandalism in order to bring them to book By Duncan Mlanjira Over the past few months, Airtel Malawi Plc has experienced a concerning increase in coordinated vandalism incidents targeting its underground and overhead fiber cables, a vital backbone supporting voice, data, and digital services for…

‘I was sickened to see the violence against peaceful demonstrators by a group of armed assailants yesterday’—US Embassy Charge d’Affaires

June 27, 2025

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* A fundamental duty of government is to ensure that citizens can freely exercise their rights under the Constitution * As Head of Mission jointly call on the State to uphold the rule of law, protect the people of Malawi and conduct an investigation into any incidents of violence By Duncan Mlanjira The Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Malawi has reacted to the brutal violence that took place yesterday in full view of the Malawi Police Service and the…

AACC calls for more prayers ‘as Malawi is turning into undemocratic and unsafe for its citizens’—accountability champion Rev. Maulidi

June 27, 2025

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* As AACC, we would like to ask Malawians to pray to the Almighty God for a better Malawi come September * The State should have by now issued a public address to update the nation of the action being done to address yesterday’s violence going forward By Duncan Mlanjira In reaction to yesterday’s brutal political violence perpetrated on “innocent demonstrators” in Lilongwe in full view of the Malawi Police officers and members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF),…

All matches of WAfCON 2024 to be broadcast live on DStv’s and GOtv’s SuperSport channels

June 27, 2025

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* Africa’s biggest women’s football showdown is here – live, loud, and unmissable From July 5-26, 2025 taking place in Morocco * South Africa enters as defending champions, lifting their first-ever title in 2022 with a 2–1 win over hosts Morocco * Along with South Africa as Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) representatives are Zambia and Botswana By Duncan Mlanjira SuperSport on DStv and GOtv has secured live broadcasting rights for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 —…

Public identifies two of panga-wielding perpetrators of yesterday’s violence in Lilongwe

June 27, 2025

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* One identified as Nerson, a civilian dressed in military regalia in full view of police and MDF — yet just banned by Minister of Homeland Security the previous day * A suspected firearm has been detected on his trousers’ back pocket, yet possession of guns in public gatherings ahead of September 16 elections is banned by electoral law * The swift coordination using of expensive cars generates suspicion that they are funded by high ranking individuals By Duncan…

Government signs financing agreement with World Bank’s IDA for the US$350m grant to support Mpatamanga hydropower storage project

June 27, 2025

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* The 300MW added capacity will fuel industries, create thousands of jobs, stabilise power supply in rural areas * And unlock Malawi’s potential as a regional energy exporter through the Southern African Power Pool—Energy Minister Matola By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda has hailed the World Bank for the US$350m grant to support Mpatamanga hydropower storage project that seeks to increase power generation capacity with an addition of 300 megawatts (MW) of power…