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Contribution to the Public Service Systems Review Taskforce

March 7, 2021

Cedrick Ngalande On March 2, 2021, the Public Service Systems Review Taskforce invited the general public to submit views, proposals and comments on the review of government allowances, procurement and employment contracts. I encourage all citizens, especially civil servants, to participate fully in this review process. Below is my contribution to the taskforce: ——————————————————————————————— TO: The Public Service Systems Review Taskforce, reviewtaskforce@ovp.gov.mw SUBMISSION CATEGORY: System of Procurement PROBLEM: A significant fraction of corruption comes in the form of contracts…

Ombudsman orders former MEC chairperson Ansah and Attorney General Kaphale to refund over K3m used to host SA lawyers

March 6, 2021

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Former MEC chairperson Jane Ansah * This follows her office’s investigations on allegations of abuse of power and other acts of maladministration * The foreign lawyers were to be hired to represent MEC in the 2019 Constitutional Court presidential election case * Ansah and Kaphale abused their powers and breaching procurement laws in connection with the South African lawyers * Former PPDA chairperson ordered to reimburse K8.7 million in allowances between November 2018 and June 2020 By Duncan Mlanjira…

FINCA Malawi launches ‘Dabo Dabo Promotion’

March 6, 2021

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Maravi Express In an effort aimed at supporting customer’s financial goals, the country’s leading microfinance institution FINCA Malawi Limited has launched’Dabo Dabo Promotion’ — whose main target is to promote customers’ savings culture and financial health. The promotion is to entice customers to maintain their fixed deposit customers to stand a chance of winning a share of cash prizes amounting to K2.3 million and other lucrative interest rates. Speaking during the launch which was held at FINCA Limited’s head…

Young Malawian group of Landrover Defender cars enthusiasts donate COVID-19 face masks to remote Thyolo community

March 6, 2021

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Presenting the donation to one of the beneficiaries Maravi Express A group of young Malawians — who passionately own Landrover Defender cars — have formed a club with an aim of promoting tourism and charitable activities in remote and deserted areas of Malawi where only cars such as Landrovers can reach. In celebrating Martyrs Day on Wednesday, the Malawi Landrover Defenders Club members visited Zoa community in Thyolo, which is one of the most deserted but having potential for…

Jacaranda School learners help plant Jacaranda trees along Chileka-Magalasi Road

March 5, 2021

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Posing before one of the Jacaranda trees planted * The kids enjoyed the exercise and a nice bus ride all the way from their base in Chugumula * This inculcates a good culture of tree planting amongst kids which will be enriched as they grow up * Some of the trees were planted by car selling vendors stationed just after Nyambadwe People’s supermarket By Duncan Mlanjira After seen an alert by private seedlings developer, Mapopa William Banda inviting the…

Mthunzi Funeral Services launches tree nursery programme

March 3, 2021

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The launch of the tree seedling nursery planting season * Set to distribute 12,000 tree seedlings for free to communities surrounding Blantyre District * Our business also use trees for making caskets — therefore we thought it wise to take part in afforestation drive * Calls the public to intensify proper monitoring mechanisms to achieve a good tree survival rate By Mayamiko Phiri & Steven Godfrey Mkweteza, contributors Old Mutual Malawi plc — in partnership with its subsidiary company,…

National Planning Commission to roll out community awareness of Vision 2063

March 3, 2021

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The vision is to have mechanized agriculture * Vision 2063 to propel the country towards achieving economic independence, inclusive wealth creation * As well as self-reliance and a high quality of life for all citizens of the country * It was developed through an inclusive and participatory multi-stakeholder consultative process * Promoting the Vision 2063 aims at initiating a sustainable culture to create Malawians own wealth desires By Solister Mogha, MANA National Planning Commission (NPC) is set to roll…

Independent aspirant Ruth Chatata receives overwhelming support for Lilongwe Msinja South Constituency by-election

March 2, 2021

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The flier that’s trending on social media * She is receiving massive blessings urging her to really go for it * I am so happy for you mkazi. You can do that. You have all it takes—Angie Chimaliro Banda * I personally know Ruth as a very humble person and a person full of ideas—Joy Bandawe * This is really girl power — all the best Chatata, sky is the limit for you—Lecee Washington By Duncan Mlanjira Just soon…

Bunny Wailer, reggae luminary and last Wailers member, dies

March 2, 2021

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The baritone singer’s birth name is Neville Livingston * He formed The Wailers in 1963 with late superstars Bob Marley and Peter Tosh * Bunny was a good, conscious Jamaican brethren—Jamaica politician Peter Phillips * Undoubtedly Bunny Wailer will always be remembered for his sterling contribution to the music industry and Jamaica’s culture * While Wailer toured the world, he was more at home in Jamaica’s mountains. * He enjoyed farming while writing and recording songs on his label,…

Mixed reaction on DPP MPs Parliament sitting boycott over Fiscal Police investigations on Mulanje Council’s CDF funds

March 2, 2021

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Mulanje Bale MP Victor Musowa under spotlight * DPP suspects it’s to do with Mulanje Bale MP Musowa’s stand on government to address teachers’ strike * CDF investigations are being done in a number of local councils, says Leader of the House * Timing very wrong but well clarified but we need a strong opposition, not a childish one * If Musowa really is clean in his defence of poor children there is nothing to fear By Duncan Mlanjira…