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Sports Council commits to provide full support for Queens’ Netball World Cup preps

May 5, 2023

* The pending Netball World Cup is huge event where we need to be making our history * And this is the right time we can make them achieve that by giving them proper support for their preparations Victor Singano Jnr Malawi National Council of Sports Board chairperson, Sunduzwayo Madise takes cognizance that Malawi Queens face a lot of challenges but they’re capable of producing good results — only that not enough is committed to support and give them motivation….

President Chakwera vows to uphold press freedom

May 3, 2023

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| International, National, News

* Freedom of expression and freedom of the press is not just a right * It is a sacred responsibility we must take seriously, because the promotion and protection of all other rights depends on it By Susan Hara & Sarah Munthali, MANA At the commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday, President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged that his administration will continue to promote and protect freedom of expression as a driver for all human rights. Chakwera…

HRDC reiterates call for legislative and constitutional reforms to eliminate ‘unreasonable age barriers to political participation’

May 3, 2023

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| National, News, Politics

Chakwera (68) was 65 when he ousted Peter Mutharika * Disputes media reports that indicated HRDC would oppose Peter Mutharika’s presidential election candidacy in 2025 * HRDC is not opposed to anyone seeking to stand in the next election so long as their quest for election is within the law * Currently, the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi only prescribes 35 years as the minimum age * But is silent on the maximum age limit for presidential hopefuls…

Government to engage stakeholders on workers plight—Chakwera

May 2, 2023

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| Business, National, News

* I am therefore directing the Minister of Labour to resurrect regular meetings of the tripartite labour advisory committee with immediate effect * After MCTU asked government to adjust upwards workers minimum wage to match the rising cost of living By Stanley Nkhondoyachepa, MANA At the commemoration of this year’s Labour Day held at Masintha on Monday in Lilongwe, President Lazarus Chakwera says his government will engage stakeholders in finding solutions to the issues and concerns raised by workers…

AGCOM-supported ACADES impresses World Bank

May 2, 2023

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

* This is a community founded initiative that is taking advantage of a small seed funding * To create more value in form of more productivity, more products, more livelihoods and a very ambitious business plan By Susan Hara, MANA The success story of ACADES — an agricultural producer organisation that received financial support from the Agricultural Commercialisation (AGCOM) — has impressed a visiting World Bank delegation, led by Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde. AGCOM is funded by…

Wanderers maintain lead in 2023 TNM Super League title race; With 2022 champs closely 2 points behind

May 1, 2023

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* Bullets and Silver Strikers have 7 points — after they drew 1-1 against each in their opening match * The Bullets are second having been separated from the Bankers through goal difference By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers beat visiting Ekwendeni Hammers 2-1 on Saturday to maintain their two points lead over 2022 champions Nyasa Big Bullets and Lilongwe giants Silver Strikers. The Nomads have nine points picked from three wins in the past three weeks, while Bullets and…

National Addressing System project kick-starts in Central Region

May 1, 2023

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* The current national budget allocated funds for the exercise with an expectation to have all works completed within the financial year * We need to make people in our communities be well aware of this project and its benefits for it to be a success By Nellie Kapatuka, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says government has allocated funds to implement the National Addressing System project in Central Region districts during the 2023/24 financial year. This was disclosed…

Tributes pour in for one of Malawi’s finest goalkeepers, Boniface Maganga

May 1, 2023

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| Malawi's Sports Legends, News, Sports

* He did us an honor and patriotic he was to his country—Robert Bright Salijeni * We thank God for the gift Boniface had which leaves us with so many good memories—Kondwanie Chirembo * We can only celebrate him; Hamba kahle sekuru—Utonga Mungo * An historic figure in the annals of soccer in Malawi—John Leonard Mitchell By Duncan Mlanjira When fans reminisce of the crème de la crème of Malawi football, the first call is the era of legends…

CFTC encourages companies to develop compliance policies for early detection to address danger areas

May 1, 2023

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| Business, Law Enforcement, National, News

* The consequences of failing to comply with competition and consumer protection law are serious * They include fines, imprisonment for up to five years, civil actions by third parties and reputation damage By Duncan Mlanjira The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) Executive Director, Lloyds Vincent Nkhoma said they are never happy to investigate and order fines against businesses that have flouted regulations — thus he has encouraged companies to develop compliance policies. A statement from CFTC quotes…

Minister Zikhale Ng’oma makes U-turn on revocation of Ichocho licence; Calls owner to disciplinary hearing

April 30, 2023

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Minister Zikhale Ng’oma * This follows a petition made by Forum for National Development that asked Zikhale Ng’oma to reverse his decision * Saying it was unfair and pushes a section of the public into poverty By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, who made unilateral decision to revoke licence for Ichocho Power Security last week, has backtracked and has since asked owner of the company, Yassin Suwedi to a disciplinary hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 2….