Jacaranda School of Orphans founder expresses deep distress over dilapidated state of Namiwawa Primary School at launch of 23rd Luc’s Library

The well-stocked Namiwawa Primary School Luc’s library * Da Silva attended the school from 1968 when she was nine years old then named Dharap * This used to be a sort of exclusive primary school in Blantyre but it saddens me to see the state it is in * It was founded a long time ago and one would expect it to be far much better than it was * Sadly, the school’s structures are in such a sorry…

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Sports Council reaching out to rural communities through ‘Sport For All’

Sports Council Board chairperson, Sunduzwayo Madise By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent After realizing that most Malawians based in both urban and rural areas don’t take part in sports, Malawi National Council of Sports launched a programme, ‘Sport For All’ to encourage the citizenry the importance of taking part in different sporting disciplines regardless of their age, gender as well as ability. At the introduction of the programme for the Southern Region on Sunday at Thyolo Secondary School — after…

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Blantyre vendors applaud NBM Plc for introducing digital financial services

The vendors association’s chairperson, Martin Matchindu Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent The Association of Vendors in Blantyre has applauded one of the the country’s leading banks, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc for introducing new digital financial customer services which is helping its clients to make transactions in a smooth manner that is improving time management. The vendors disclosed this on Wednesday during a dinner organized by the bank at its Head Offices in Blantyre, where the association’s chairperson, Martin…

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Public expects official apology from AG himself not through MISA Malawi over arrest of journalist Gregory Gondwe

Others demand that the best apology from the AG is to resign from his position * What he ordered the police to do was not a blunder but a planned masterpiece to muzzle the press * MISA Malawi’s duty was to caution him and ask him to issue public apology By Duncan Mlanjira MISA Malawi issued a statement on Wednesday indicating that the Attorney General (AG) Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda has apologised for the arbitrary arrest of journalist Gregory Gondwe and…

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Police used unorthodox tactics in tracking journalist Gregory Gondwe by harassing his sister first

Released on police bail on Tuesday * As Gregory narrates his ordeal in which he reveals that Attorney General had already threatened to arrest him * Police read him his Miranda rights as being arrested but PRO Kadadzera contradicts that he was invited for interviews * What the police have done is a direct attack on media freedom as provided under Section 36 of the Malawi Constitution Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira During an interface meeting with media managers last…

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For the great contributions you made to your nation, all we can do is to remember you with deepest of respect—Chilima on Bingu’s death anniversary

By Duncan Mlanjira On the 10th anniversary of his death, Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima pays a tribute to former President Bingu wa Mutharika, saying the third Head of State taught the nation to believe in themselves and the value in the self consciousness that Malawi is a great nation — “not withstanding the myriad of our tribulations”. “The eventide descended on our nation on that fateful day, ten years yonder; and our hearts have remained compounded and sad at…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc honours all prizes it pledged for the Iponyereninso Kwakuya Ndi Illovo promotion

Katandula hands over the Blue Book and keys to Ngamwani * It is my hope that you continue to support us and ensuring the continued availability of our sugar at recommended retail price * There are many economic factors that are affecting the prices of products not only in the country but the world * However, it is important that we all remain fair in the pricing of product *It is unfortunate that due to competition law regulations we…

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Blantyre City Council swiftly repairs potholes in Chigumula after Jacaranda School for Orphans fixed them up with bricks as community service

Men at work at the site By Duncan Mlanjira A day after learners of Jacaranda School for Orphans temporarily repaired a patch of road leading to Newlands in Chigumula along the road to Thyolo, Blantyre City Council sent workers to the site and properly fixed the spot. The school’s founder and director, Marie da Silva posted the learners’ community service on Facebook last week, saying this patch of the road leading to Newlands was heavily compromised by the potholes…

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Upmarket Feliz Guest House in Lilongwe offers special rates for long stays and group bookings

* Also offers special rates for group bookings and is ideal for guests who like to live in a quiet and peaceful environment * All rooms are self-contained added with hot showers, mini fridges and DSTV with own decoders * Guests coming by coach are provided with transport to the guest house at no extra cost By Caroline Nyekanyeka For frequent travellers to Lilongwe, who stay longer to conclude their businesses and require affordable but elegant and exquisite accommodation,…

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Forum for National Development asks new MERA Board to remove court injunction against Ombudsman

Forum for National Development’s national coordinator, Fryson Chodzi * You have an enormous task to bring back the confidence of the public towards MERA * What the previous board did was wrong and an abuse of office in stopping the Ombudsman * She was carrying out the constitutional mandate in order to protect an individual By Duncan Mlanjira Forum for National Development has asked the new board of the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Board to remove the court…

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