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Chakwera spits fire; Withholds Chilima from any delegated duties, fires IG, suspends State Residences’ Chief of Staff

June 21, 2022

Saulos Chilima under scrutiny * The Vice-President’s office is unique in that the Constitution does not provide for his suspension or removal from it by the President * And that he holds that office by the will of Malawian voters, which Chakwera respects, this is “the best” he could “do for now” * IG George Kainja, who was found by the ACB to have been recorded through telephone conversations with Sattar * Allegedly discussing procurement deals and kickbacks —…

KUHeS raises over K8m for financially disadvantaged students

June 21, 2022

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* The students-led initiative targets to raise a total of K26 million throughout the planned activities over the year * We would like to support at least 80 students with accommodation and 10 students with upkeep and tuition fees By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza, Correspondent Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) has realised over PK8.0 million from the corporate world and well wishers in a fundraising event organised in Blantyre to raise funds for the underprivileged students. The university is…

Malawi’s National Parks & Wildlife to translocate 250 elephants and 485 other animals from Liwonde to Kasungu national parks

June 21, 2022

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Elephants thriving in Liwonde National Park * Second largest elephant population translocation after 520 elephants moved from Liwonde in 2016-17 * Done in liaison with collaborative partners including African Parks and International Fund for Animal Welfare * Part of a national conservation initiative to maintain healthy habitats in Malawi national parks * To establish viable elephant populations and ensure the prosperity of local communities around the parks By Duncan Mlanjira In conjunction with collaborative partners — that include African…

Blockbuster movie channel Studio Universal to feature best Hollywood movies on GOtv Supa

June 21, 2022

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* GOtv Supa also has Honey, WWE, TL Novelas, Novela Magic, Rok, Kix Channel * As well as Zambezi Magic, National Geographic and Boomerang Maravi Express Malawian subscribers of GOtv Supa are in a for a treat starting from today, Tuesday, June 21 as its channel 18 will be featuring the best Hollywood movies made available through blockbuster movie channel, Studio Universal. A statement from MultiChoice Malawi says Studio Universal brings the ultimate cinema experience into viewers’ homes with…

Our Queens Our Pride Trust fundraing towards the Queens satisfactory participation of 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

June 20, 2022

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* To procure essential training needs of the Queens that include training uniforms, socks; warm jackets and others * You know how much I love netball and especially the Queens — they make me literally dance with pride and joy whenever they win a game * Our Queens Our Pride Trust was formed to raise awareness of the game and to fundraise for the Queens By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian of goodwill, who created a trust under the name ‘Our…

Malawi’s communication license holders owe MACRA K9.4 billion; Some debt dating back to 2021

June 20, 2022

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MACRA Director General Daud Suleman addressing the media * Currently there are 12 license holders — in broadcasting; telecommunication; postal and courier services * Who risk having their licences revoked if they do not meet the deadline they gave themselves to pay their arrears * Topping the list are players in the telecommunication, who owe MACRA over K8.2 billion * With over K800 million by broadcasters and K377 million by the postal and courier service providers By Duncan Mlanjira…

Malawians appalled at the revelation of sabotage of ESCOM national power grid lines

June 20, 2022

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ESCOM CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda addressing the media on Sunday * 100 megawatts of power went off the national grid on Sunday night * Which prompted the utility service provider to execute an emergency load shedding outside its scheduled programme By Duncan Mlanjira Malawians took to social media to react over the news that some unscrupulous people are vandalising national power grid lines for Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), which prompted the utility service provider to execute an emergency…

Members of NICO Life’s Tilinanu Funeral Cover stand chance of winning a full year of free premiums

June 20, 2022

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* Five winners will be determined from a draw held after three months * Tilinanu Funeral Cover is an affordable individual cover that pays up to K1 million in the case of death * In an effort aimed at minimising challenges that arises during the grieving period By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Life has launched a promotion that will see members of its Tilinanu Funeral Cover winning a full year of not paying premiums. Launched in 2019, Tilinanu Funeral Cover…

NGO supports national DEFT Poetry Festival scheduled for July 30

June 19, 2022

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* The Festival uplifts budding poets as well as development of arts in the country * The donation will go along the way in making the smooth preparations for the event to be successful By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza, Correspondent A local non-governmental organization, Centre for Sports, Culture and Arts (CESCA), has committed a financial contribution of K2 million towards the second edition of the national DEFT Poetry Festival scheduled for July 30 this year at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre….

Public suspects that saboteurs of ESCOM power lines could be disgruntled former fired staff

June 19, 2022

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* Immediately after the blackout, which the public thought was the load shedding exercise * Such kind of vandalism of 66kV overhead line can only be done by an expert * The conductors that ESCOM says were vandalized were left behind because they were of no use to an individual By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says it is investigating the actual cause of the system shutdown failure that resulted in loss of nationwide power loss…