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AACC economic justice & accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Maulidi contends the faith community is also corrupt at AU conference on corruption in Arusha

November 8, 2024

| International, Law Enforcement, News, Religion

* The church is supposed to provide a prophetic voice by teaching its followers on issues of corruption * But, unfortunately, it is the same church or any other faith community that is is propelling corruption * I don’t know the reason why — maybe because it is to do with issues of moral decay which is all over Africa or maybe issues of poverty By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) economic justice & accountability champion…

Malawi elected chair of 5th Bureau of the AU specialised technical committee on education sector

November 8, 2024

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| Education, International, News

* Congratulations, Malawi, may God grant our leaders wisdom and foresight as they work to transform Africa’s education landscape * And strengthen African education systems in response to the goals of Africa’s Agenda 2063 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi has been elected African Union (AU) 5th Bureau as the chair for the its specialised technical committee on education, science, technology & innovation (ESTI) for the period 2024-2026, representing the southern African region. The decision was made at AU 5th Bureau’s…

The public to be involved in voting for best sports personalities in Malawi Sport Awards 2024

November 7, 2024

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| News, Sports

Kuyeri flanked by fellow Board member Helene Mpinganjira-Tasosa and Sports Council director, Limbani Matola * Members of the public are the ones who appreciate how the sportsmen and women have entertained them * The Awards Gala night venue has also been shifted from the traditional Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe * To Sunbird Nkopola in lakeshore district of Mangochi to be held on February 28, 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira The system of voting for this year’s Malawi…

Airtel Top 8’s outdoor marketing campaign wins award at IMM 2024 conference as Simply Black Malawi is honoured with ‘Advertising Agency of the Year’

November 7, 2024

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| Business, News, Sports

* The honours affirm Simply Black’s focus on delivering effective campaigns that elevate client brands * And align with the agency’s commitment to industry growth and community empowerment By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc has been awarded Best Commercial of the Year-Outdoor of the Year for its innovation for the Airtel Top 8 football championship. The commercial worked with Simply Black Media Malawi, also saw the advertising agency, a specialist pan-African media strategy and creative agency based in Lilongwe,…

NGORA reiterates that registration is to protect NGOs from being involved or targeted by risk activities

November 7, 2024

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| Business, Law Enforcement, National, News

NGORA Chief Executive Officer, Edward Chileka-Banda * As the regulator appeals to the NGOs to comply with the law of getting a registration certificate * The directive is a follow up to the public notice and several communications that NGORA has been making By Pickson Chipeso & Pempho Kantayeni (MANA) Non-Governmental Organisation Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has reminded NGOs to observe laws and have themselves registered, saying operating without a registration certificate is illegal. Speaking yesterday at a press briefing…

Malawi’s taekwondo master Yamikani Guba awarded ‘Dan Player of the Year 2024’ by British Army Taekwondo Association

November 7, 2024

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| News, Sports

* Guba, a Sergeant of British Army’s 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, has won many medals this year that include 5 gold medals * Over the past few years, I have achieved significant success in my Dan belt grade fighting category * I have held the 5th Dan grade since 2021, which I earned through hard work and resilience in all my taekwondo endeavors By Duncan Mlanjira UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba has been awarded ‘Dan Player of the…

Interim coach Pasuwa alongside assistants Mponda and Mwansa include striker Gabadinho in Flames squad for the ceremonial AfCON 2025 qualifiers

November 6, 2024

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Kalisto Pasuwa and Peter Mponda * The local based players are expected to regroup in Lilongwe over the weekend and leave for Côte d’Ivoire * While the foreign based players will travel direct to Abidjan from their respective bases By Duncan Mlanjira Alongside his assistant coaches, Peter Mponda and Prichard Mwansa, Malawi Flames’ interim head coach Kalisto Pasuwa has named his 25-man squad for the last ceremonial Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2025 qualifiers against Burundi and Burkina Faso…

Rev. Maulidi set for his session of ‘state of play on whistleblower and witness protection mechanism’ at the AU Advisory Board against Corruption conference in Arusha

November 6, 2024

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| International, Law Enforcement, News, Religion

* His panel discussion session tomorrow is; ‘State of Play on Whistleblower and Witness Protection Mechanism: Perspectives of Civil Society Organisation’ * It will highlight the experiences and perspectives of CSOs and media leaders regarding the obstacles encountered by African whistleblowers * And to discuss best practices around whistleblowing as well recommendations for overcoming these obstacles and promoting a culture of whistleblowing and accountability By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice Accountability Champion in Malawi,…

Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets only to meet in the final of Castel Challenge Cup 2024

November 6, 2024

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| News, Sports

* If the defending champions Bullets beat Changalume Barracks in the Round of 32, they will meet Hilltop FC for Round of 16 * While Wanderers have been drawn against fellow TNM Super League side, Creck Sporting Club By Duncan Mlanjira The Castel Challenge Cup 2024 Round of 16 draw — that also determined pairing for the quarterfinals and the semifinals — has been concluded in which Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets are set to meet each other…

‘The economy mattered the most in voter decision in the USA and leadership abilities to manage it’—Chifipa Mhango

November 6, 2024

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| Business, International, News, Politics

* The rising cost of living as reflected in inflation rate, has been a number one item being portrayed in electoral process polls, and the results seem to point to that element strongly * This is a key message that countries such as Malawi, that are heading towards elections in 2025, should reflect on; no leadership can survive through excuses on issues or management of the econony By Duncan Mlanjira The election results in the United States of America…