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NICO Holdings Group MD Kumwenda and three others honoured for long service

January 6, 2021

Chanje (centre) flanked by Kumwenda (right), Hara, Chiundira and Konsekonse By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Holdings Group Managing Director, Vizenge Kumwenda and three other members of staff, Chifundo Chiundira; Germstone Konsekonse and Masugzo Hara, have been awarded for long service and exemplary dedication to the organization’s ideals in serving the public well. Vizenge, who is also Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) Board chairperson, has served the NICO Group for 15 years while Chiundira (Group Operations Executive) has worked for the Group…

It’s like we are visitors to our own country by renewing National IDs—opines the public

January 5, 2021

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* Hot public debate as National ID cards issued in 2016 started expiring from January 1 * Renewal process to be done 30 days before expiry * Renewal fee at K2,500 as over 3 million IDs expiring in 2021 By Duncan Mlanjira All national identity cards that were issued in 2006 have began expiring from January 1, 2021 and the National Registration Bureau (NRB) is asking the public to start the renewal process — preferably 30 days before its…

Malawi Union of the Blind pleads for speedy amendment of Malawi Copyright Law to incorporate Marrakesh Treaty on the Braille

January 5, 2021

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* As MUB commemorates ‘World Braille Day’ * Bill submitted to Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare in 2019 * MUB got a confirmation that Bill was submitted to the Ministry of Justice on January 31, 2020 * Also pleads with Government for duty exemption on their needy equipment * ‘Braille is a key to economic empowerment of the blind’ By Chipambano Mbewe & Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB), while congratulating the government of Malawi…

Civil Service jump six steps to take over leadership of TNM Super League log table

January 4, 2021

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* Tie with second-placed Red Lions on 14 points * Last week’s leaders Mafco pushed to 4th place * Silver Strikers maintain their third place * Champions Bullets 8th, Wanderers 10th By Duncan Mlanjira Civil Service FC returned to base in Lilongwe from the dreaded North with full six points to push themselves six steps up the ladder and claim leadership of the TNM Super League log table with 14 points. Civil Service, who tie at 14 points with…

Three COVID-19 new deaths registered, 132 new cases bringing number of active cases at 750

January 3, 2021

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* 93 of the new cases are imported infections identified at Mwanza border * 29 cases are currently admitted in four hospitals * The disease has and is still causing havoc across the globe disrupting people’s lives By Duncan Mlanjira A situation report released today, January 3 indicates Malawi in the past 24 hours, Malawi has registered three new COVID-19 related deaths, 132 new cases and five new recoveries. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths at…

Husband in Dowa kills man he caught having sex with his wife

January 3, 2021

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Maravi Express A husband in Dowa is in police custody after he allegedly murdered 24-year-old Yakonia Weston James, whom he allegedly caught red-handed having sexual intercourse with his wife. A report from Dowa Police public relations officer (PRO) Sub-Inspector Gladson M’bumpha, identifies the husband as Andrew Makanjira (45) from Mbalame 1 Village in Traditional Authority Mkukula in the district. Sub-Inspector M’bumpha’s report says the husband confessed to have killed James, alleging that he found him having sex with his…

Ministry of Education announces 2021 academic calendar from Monday, Jan. 4; Fresh MSCE exams start Tuesday

January 3, 2021

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* All laid down COVID-19 preventive guidelines shall be followed * Ministry to closely monitor all institutions and advise of any changes * Investigations results of the the leaked MSCE exams still not out By Duncan Mlanjira The 2021 academic calendar begins on Monday, January 4 and ends on October 8, 2021 while the Malawi Schools Certificate of Education (MSCE) exams, that were called off in the midst of the exams after discovery of its leakage, will roll off…

Central Region reigns supreme in CHESSAM National championship

January 3, 2021

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Priyasha (left) and Chinthere with CHESSAM president Namangale * CM Alfred Chimthere clinches title in men’s section * Under-14 starlet Priyasha Shriyan triumphs in ladies’ * CM George Mwale takes third place in men’s * CM Chiletso Chipanga saves SRCL by coming third * CHESSAM Championship richly highlighted in Kenya By Duncan Mlanjira Candidate Master (CM) Alfred Chinthere clinched the 2020 Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) National Championship title and was joined by fellow Central Region League representative, CM…

Tropical Cyclone Chalane no longer a threat to Malawi

January 2, 2021

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The anticipated Cyclone Chalane * It has since transformed into an ordinary low pressure system in Zimbabwe * However, its continues to strengthen Inter Tropical Convergence Zone and Congo air mass over southern Africa. * Thereby enhancing rainfall that can eventually cause flooding in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services says the Tropical Cyclone Chalane, that was developing in the Indian Ocean, is no longer a threat to Malawi as it died down…

When the world unites to end violence against women, Africa needs to join the fight

January 2, 2021

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By Joy Yesufu, Leadership (Abuja) Violence against women and girls is a global human rights challenge which must be fought to a standstill. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the frontlines showed that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, have escalated. The trend is described as shadow pandemic growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis, which calls for global collective efforts to eradicate it. As COVID-19 cases continue to strain…