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Rainbow Paints invests K18m to refurbish Limbe Police Station’s facade and inside offices

February 24, 2022

The refurbished facade * Its original coat upon commissioning in 2009 had completely been washed off * Sometimes harsh working conditions can demotivate even the most dedicated officer * It is now adding beauty to Limbe and dignifies face of the whole of Blantyre City * Rainbow Paints said found it fitting to assist because they have plied their trade in Limbe for the past 32 years By Duncan Mlanjira Limbe Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OiC), Deputy Commissioner Gladson Chipumphula…

HRDC offers total support for ACB’s Chizuma as she faces lawsuit from corruption suspect Ashok

February 23, 2022

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Iron Lady Martha Chizuma * Assures of its continued support as she faces obstruction after obstruction in her quest to fight corruption * HRDC rallied support for Chizuma when she was initially rejected by Parliament * “Because we had faith in her capabilities having excelled in her previous job as the country’s public protector, the Ombudsman” By Duncan Mlanjira Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has urged Malawians to guard against any threats that will impede Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director…

Government fires MERA Board for incompetence in recruitment of its CEO Henry Kachaje

February 23, 2022

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The Board was led by Times Group Managing Director, Leonnard Chikadya * The Board’s removal from office is subject to inquiry and approval by the Public Appointments Committee * In Pursuant to Section 8 of the Energy Regulation Act * Parliamentary Committee asked to approve the removal of the Board after satisfying itself of its incompetence By Duncan Mlanjira Following an inquiry made on February 18 by Parliamentary Public Appointments Committee made to Government as regards to the “poor…

Ken Msonda hustles Malawians to rise against Ashok’s defamation lawsuit against ACB’s Chizuma

February 23, 2022

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ACB Director General Chizuma has been described as an Iron Lady * Sattar, Batawalala, Ashok are just middlemen for Malawians of Asians origin’s mafia syndicate—Msonda * As the corruption suspect’s defamation lawsuit attracts fierce outrage by concerned Malawians * Airtel Money account No. 0995 117 777 opened to support Chizuma’s legal battle for standing up for justice for all the citizenry * She is being sued in her individual capacity and therefore she has to hire a law firm…

Malawi and Botswana extolled for their national development plans

February 23, 2022

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NPC’s Director General Dr. Munthali interacting with acting UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi, Rudolf Schwenk By Tione Andsen, MANA Malawi and Botswana have been singled out as the only countries that have their development agenda which is aligned to Africa Union (AU) Agenda 2063. Director General of National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr. Thomas Munthali disclosed this Tuesday at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel in Lilongwe during the official opening of a four-day Applied Training on Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPRT), saying…

WHO, USA Disease Control Centre applaud Malawi for strong polio surveillance systems

February 23, 2022

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Deputy Health Minister Phale (left) with UN partners during the press conference * As they join the country in strategies put in place to eliminate the disease * Parents urged have their under-15 children to receive routine polio vaccines * To contain further spread of the disease from the lone case that has been identified * Immunization for children should be given a priority in awake of the lone outbreak * Ministry of Health commended for responding favourably when…

A caterer at Pa Zodetsa opens eatery stalls in Blantyre offering sumptuous traditional Nkhonde dish, Mbalagha & Soup

February 23, 2022

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* It’s a healthy dish of just plantains and beef * Others prefer chicken to beef but the name remains mbalagha * This dish is also a household name in East and Western Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Most middle income earning people nowadays prefer healthy traditional food dishes and their huge appetite for it has inspired many caterers to opt providing for such clientele in the cities of Malawi. One popular place that offer such appetizing dishes are the…

Most new CoVID-19 cases, related death and new admissions are people not vaccinated

February 22, 2022

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Today’s situation report * Just 24,828 fully vaccinated since February 1, bringing total at 800,554 people having had their jabs as of today, February 22 * CoVID-19 cases still being registered in the country on a daily basis— presidential taskforce * As of yesterday Monday, 40 patients were in CoVID-19 treatment units across the country * Today Tuesday, 34 active cases are currently hospitalised with Blantyre as highest at 20 By Duncan Mlanjira The presidential taskforce on CoVID-19 continues…

Malawi ready to host AU’s Regional 5 youth games in December

February 22, 2022

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Main venue, Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe * We have managed to meet and engage with the country’s Sports Minister — AUSC Regional 5 games CEO * In his capacity as chairperson for the Council of Sports Ministers to update him on African sports terrain * We are also excited to get Malawi’s political goodwill looking at the decision to finance the hosting of the games By Wisdom Ngwira, MANA The Ministry of Youth & Sports has assured that…

Lilongwe Police recover stolen items; Two arrested for being illegally found with ivory in Mzimba

February 22, 2022

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The suspects and the recovered stolen property By Natasha Muthete & Aliko Munde Lilongwe Police Station has recovered household items and motor vehicle accessories worth over K7 million suspected to have been stolen after the arrest of six suspects in connection to a series of robberies that have been taking place in some parts of the Capital City. The items include two Samsung 55 inch flat screens, one Sumsui 32 inch flat screen, computer monitor, 20 assorted car and…