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President Chakwera grants duration extension of the mandate of Chilima’s plane crash Commission of Inquiry to submit report on December 14, 2024

November 26, 2024

* As it completes its third phase of inquiry in the Southern Region from November 15-16, 2024 * And to complete its fourth phase in the Central Region today, November 26 in Lilongwe where it has sat since November 18 By Duncan Mlanjira Considering the magnitude of the evidence gathered from 120 witnesses as of November 22, the Commission of Inquiry into circumstances that led to the tragic plane that killed Vice-President Lazarus Chakwera and eight others, requested President…

NRB pledges to facilitate national ID processing for Phase III of voter registration

November 26, 2024

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* But falls short of addressing concerns raised over failure of some eligible voters to register due to absence of ID processing for Phase II * As highlighted by Youth for Action Campaign, one of the 116 accredited CSOs registered by MEC to conduct civic and voter education for the September 2025 General Elections By Duncan Mlanjira The National Registration Bureau (NRB) has assures the public that national identity (ID) registration centres will be opened in all of the Phase…

‘Failure to condemn and address current political violence reinforces public perception that government agencies are accomplices to the acts of savagery and barbarism’

November 26, 2024

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* The silence and inaction is unfortunate and sends out wrong signals to perpetrators of violence that they are above the law and that criminal acts will go unsanctioned * Malawi Police urged to bring to book the militia-like violent disruptors of lawful assemblies of citizens who gather to exercise their democratic right to peaceful demonstration By Duncan Mlanjira Just as other stakeholders have observed, Political Science Association (PSA) also takes note that “the emerging pattern of the violent…

CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s Church & Society programme calls upon all stakeholders to intensify awareness campaigns during 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2024

November 25, 2024

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* According to research, violence against women and girls is the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world * 2020 research survey by Unicef revealed that 42% of women in Malawi have experienced physical violence from a partner at some point in their lives By Duncan Mlanjira Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod, through the Church and Society programme, calls upon all stakeholders to intensify awareness campaigns during 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based…

Malawi Law Society concerned by President Chakwera’s “silence” over the emerging political violence the country is experiencing

November 25, 2024

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* Calls on the President to observe section 88 of the Constitution to uphold peace and unity * Why should people be denied their right to demonstrate just because President Chakwera has a public event?—Leader of Opposition George Chaponda By Duncan Mlanjira Concerned with the continuing of political violence that resurfaced today in Lilongwe, Malawi Law Society (MLS) has issued a statement of concerned that condemns President Lazarus Chakwera’s “silence” over the emerging political violence the country is experiencing….

Up next for Mighty Wanderers Castel Challenge Cup 2024 are winners between Bangwe All Stars and FOMO FC

November 25, 2024

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* After booking their place in the quarterfinals yesterday alongside MMF Marine; both through post-match penalties * With the TNM Super League 2024 title almost beyond reach, the Nomads can only concentrate on the Castel Challenge Cup 2024 * A title they badly need after ending trophy-less in the 2023 season, which were all scooped by Nyasa Big Bullets By Duncan Mlanjira After sailing past Creck Sporting Club yesterday, through post-match penalties 4-0 after a 1-1 draw in 90…

Mukuru teams up with CADECOM to deliver aid to 4,520 households in Malawi

November 25, 2024

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* Through enterprise payments platform (EPP); a secure, efficient, safe and cost-effective solution for collections and bulk payments * EPP is transforming humanitarian aid disbursements in remote areas across Africa, including Malawi * Accountability is key in ensuring that the timely distribution of funds is met to allow families to recover quickly and address their basic needs By Mthokosizi Dube Top regional financial services provider, Mukuru has teamed up with faith-based not-for-profit organisation, Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM)…

Interesting fight for Airtel Top 8 2025 between 6 teams

November 25, 2024

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* Already secured are leaders Silver Strikers at 58 points followed by 2nd-placed Mighty Wanderers at 53 * As well as 3rd-placed Nyasa Big Bullets (45); Mzuzu City Hammers (4th/44) and Civil Service United (5th/42) By Duncan Mlanjira The TNM Super League 2024 seems to be heading to the Capital City unless leaders Silver Strikers fail to win their four remaining assignments, but there is an interesting aspect of the last games in the fight for qualification into the…

Scorchers’ Sabina Thom’s and Chimwemwe Madise’s TP Mazembe win CAF Women’s Champions League 2024

November 24, 2024

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* The DRC side were crowned the new champions of Africa for the first time – wiping away tears of their 2022 group stage exit * With the crowd backing the hosts, Mazembe showed great resilience and courage in taking the match to the former champions Maravi Express TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which Malawi Scorchers forward Sabina Thom and Chimwemwe Madise play for, were crowned champions of the CAF Women’s Champions League 2024…

Ahead of demonstrations tomorrow, Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango pleads for peaceful protests

November 24, 2024

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Kunkuyu in Ndirande inspecting the township’s economic challenges before violence erupted * As he sympathises with Information Minister following Kunkuyu’s unfortunate incident in Ndirande where his car convoy was stoned * Violence in a country has economic consequences and the Minister of Homeland security has a role to play to stop violence through effective police service By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango, who is director of economic research & strategy for South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group, has written to…