Parliament engages public on proposed abolition of death penalty

* The Committee would like to specifically hear from members of the general public who have a vested interest * Such as individuals whose relations were murdered or whose relations were convicted of murder and sentenced to death * Or individuals whose death sentence were commuted to a number of years and were subsequently released from custody By Caroline Nyekanyeka The Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament will from next week engage the public on the proposed abolition of the…

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Additional constituency proposed for Balaka

MEC chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale * We have added Ngwangwa Constituency, which covers the town * The town was falling under two constituencies with so many eligible voters By Mary Makhiringa, MANA Balaka District is being proposed to have an additional political constituency to make it five following the ongoing constituency and ward boundary review exercise being undertaken by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Speaking on Thursday in Balaka MEC chairperson, Justice Chifundo Kachale, said this was done after considering…

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New twist to case between Kalindo and the lady he is suing for defamation; She also sued him last year

Bon Kalindo * She alleged in September last year that Kalindo borrowed a total of K2.23 million in 2019 By Duncan Mlanjira The lady, Dorrah Samson that Bon Kalindo has sued demanding K50 million compensation over alleged defamation, also sued the comedian-turned politician last year over unpaid loans he took from her. A letter of summons that Maravi Express has in possession, indicates that prior to 2019 general elections, Kalindo approached Samson and on several occasions borrowed a total…

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UK High Commissioner Dr Bisika’s top priorities in line with Malawi foreign policy, diaspora engagement policy and MW2063

Dr. Bisika presented his letters of credence to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on March 3 * He plans to focus on development diplomacy, which is essentially trade facilitation and investment promotion * As well as tourism repositioning, financial and technical assistance * He unveils this through the Diplomat Magazine — a leading foreign affairs publication * That provokes intelligent discussion from the heart of the diplomatic community By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr…

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FAM waits with bated breath as CAF inspects Bingu Stadium ahead of 2023 Côte d’Ivoire AFCON qualifiers

CAF stadium inspector Ivan Lengwe Mumba (left) * Inspection looks promising and chances of passing the test are high—general secretary Alfred Gunda * Marinica names provisional squad of local based players to go into camp Monday By Duncan Mlanjira Bingu National Stadium, which twice failed inspection standards of both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers last year, is again being inspected ahead of the next month’s 2023 Côte d’Ivoire Africa Cup of…

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CFTC refers to ACB case of sole number plate importation involving Movesa granted by MBS and Road Traffic

* MBS and Road Traffic fined K500,000 for engaging in anti- competitive conduct * Ordered to cease and desist from engaging in anticompetitive conducts in enforcement of standards * Regarding the importation of blank number plates in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has referred to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate if there was any corruption involved from the case in which the two government agencies were found guilty of anticompetitive conducts on the…

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MultiChoice introduces door-to-door sales of GOtv and DStv decoders

The MultiChoice Direct Sales Force team Maravi Express In an effort to increase accessibility to digital television and further provide customers with a world of choice, MultiChoice Malawi has introduced a Direct Sales Force (DSF) who will engage in door-to-door sales of GOtv and DStv decoders. The service on offer from the DSF will include assistance with subscription activations and customers education on the DStv and GOtv digital self-service options — such as *470# USSD code, MyDStv app and…

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Kalindo sues WhatsApp group admin demanding K50m compensation over alleged defamation

Aggrieved Bon Kalindo * Dollah Samson alleged created two groups  ‘Winiko Mbava’ and ‘Citizens Voice’ and added Winiko as member * She allegedly added him back after he had exited the groups * Your conduct shows that you have clear intentions to injure the reputation of our client By Duncan Mlanjira Public comedian-turned politician, Bon Kalindo has sued Dollah Samson, a WhatsApp groups admin demanding K50 million compensation over alleged defamation. Kalindo has also demanded an apology on the…

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Mukuru strikes naming rights deal with Mighty Wanderers FC

* Mighty Mukuru Wanderers FC set to be sister club with English Premier League side Crystal Palace * As Africa’s leading financial services provider becomes a shirt sleeve sponsor of Crystal Palace for 2022/23 season By Duncan Mlanjira Africa’s leading financial services provider, Mukuru has unveiled new sponsorship deals, that includes a shirt sleeve sponsorship of English Premier League side, Crystal Palace for the 2022/23 season and a naming rights with Malawi’s TNM Super League side, Mighty Wanderers. The…

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Public takes notice of quite a good number of tinted cars on the roads without registration number plates

* Mostly believed to be used by State House staff, Judges, Ministers, MPs, Police * One can easily transport any contraband. Police will salute and open checkpoints for you — no questions asked By Duncan Mlanjira The public has taken note with concern that there are a number of big posh cars with tinted windows and plying on the roads of Malawi without displaying their registration number plates. While the police, at official and impromptu checkpoints stop any car…

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