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Public describe as ‘honourable’ Dimba’s decision to resign from Legal Affairs Committee over ‘futile fight against corruption’

February 3, 2023

Dimba says he takes the responsibility for failing Malawi * You deserve to be called Honourable Dimba—Peter James Chitambe * Could this be the first of its kind in the history of the nation?—Patrick Chinyangah * One of citizens working beyond political party interest and money by serving interest of the nation—Elia Hawkins Phiri By Duncan Mlanjira Many members of the public have applauded the decision by legislator Peter Dimba’s decision to resign as chairperson of Legal Affairs Committee…

Precious Medical International reaches out to over 1,000 households with chlorine by engaging primary school pupils in Ndirande

February 2, 2023

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| Education, Health, News

* Inculcates on the young minds the culture of keeping hygienic all the time to avoid contracting cholera and other waterborne diseases * And to be the beacon of raising positive awareness on preventive measures within their families to combat the cholera outbreak By Duncan Mlanjira In its response to the national call for the concerted efforts to fight against continuous spread of cholera outbreak, Precious Medical International has donated 1,075 bottles of chlorine to pupils at Chitsime Primary…

Warrant of arrest issued on former DPP Kayuni over corruption allegations

February 2, 2023

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Kayuni was relieved of his duties as Director of Public Prosecution last month * Alleged to have directed Sky Links Travel to change their destination on air tickets * From being Vienna, Austria to South Africa costing the Malawi Government a lot of money for personal use * They also used allowances they received for use of their assignment to Vienna for personal use on their trip to Johannesburg By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe Senior Magistrate Court has granted the…

MCP legislator Peter Dimba resigns as chairperson of Legal Affairs Committee over ‘futile fight against corruption’

February 2, 2023

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| Law Enforcement, National, News, Politics

Dimba: In December he also disclosed divisions in the MCP-led government * As its leader for the past 18 months, I take responsibility for failing Malawi in this regard * This follows the interdiction of Martha Chizuma as ACB Director General By Duncan Mlanjira The furore that is surrounding Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General, Martha Chizuma continues to rage on and earning a lot of reactive developments — one being the resignation of chairperson of Legal Affairs Committee in…

Chizuma interdicted over the controversial leaked audio due to two counts she is due to answer in court

February 1, 2023

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Martha Chizuma, the leaked audio keeps haunting * The allegations constitute serious misconduct of a public officer and an ACB official in terms of section 49B of the Corrupt Practices (Amendment) Act 2004 * While in interdiction, you shall cease to exercise any powers and functions in the Public Service * And you shall not leave Malawi without written permission from the office By Duncan Mlanjira The government has interdicted the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General, Martha Chizuma following…

Gospel enthusiasts gladly welcome melodious album ‘Monga Ndili’ by Lorna Chewere

February 1, 2023

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| Entertainment, News, Religion

* The 10-track album has professionally been recorded and produced by renowned performing artist, Collen Ali * Who inspired the new solo gospel artist after hearing her sing at his True Tone Studio in Mpemba * Ali single handedly did the instrumentals while backing vocals were complemented by Memory Kanthiti By Duncan Mlanjira New gospel album ‘Monga Ndili’ (Just as I am) by Lorna Chewere is enjoying plenty requests by gospel music enthusiasts on local radio airwaves as its…

CFTC fines 3 companies on unfair trading practices; one asked to refund K1.975m to a consumer

February 1, 2023

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Joko Electric supplied faulty transformer Maravi Express The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined a total of K1.5 million on three companies for committing different offences unfair trading practices — that included one company being ordered to refund K1.975 million to a consumer. A press statement from acting Executive Director, Apoche Itimu says CFTC held a meeting in Lilongwe on December 12, 2022, where considered and adjudicated a total of 57 cases — which included 51 being…

Epilepsy awareness association to walk 315kms from Blantyre to Lilongwe to raise funds to support people living with epilepsy

February 1, 2023

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* Ahead of International Epilepsy Day to be commemorated in Ntchisi on February 13 * We are training people with epilepsy on how to be economically empowered * By supporting them in their different business and farming By Petro Mkandawire, MANA National Epilepsy Association of Malawi (NEAM) will on Saturday, February 4 embark on a a 315km walk from Blantyre to Lilongwe with the aim of raising awareness on the disease, end stigma towards it and to raise fund…

Malawian arrested for illegal health practice in Zambia

February 1, 2023

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* Since 2021, Macson Phiri had been using his rented one roomed house located * He arrived in Zambia in 2018 after leaving a job as an assistant at health facility in Malawi * He claimed to possess a dual citizenship of Malawi and Zambia but could not produce documentation to support the claims * Claimed to have undergone a one-year 6 months diploma training in medication but could not produce documentation By Duncan Mlanjira Health Professions Council of…

A group of youths lodge complaint to ACB to probe recruitment of prison warders

February 1, 2023

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Past new recruits during pass out parade By Duncan Mlanjira Through their lawyers, Mackenzie & Patricks Associates, a youth grouping known as League for Change, has sent a complaint to the Anti-Corruption Bureau asking to probe what they suspect to be irregular recruitment of prison wardens. Dated January 30 and received by ACB on January 31, the lawyers indicate that the League for Change represents “the interests of youths across the country — a majority of whom are unemployed”….