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Supreme Court of Appeal upholds High Court ruling on forfeiture of Paul Mphwiyo’s house

December 6, 2024

* The court below was within the law when it made the order of forfeiture * It invoked the provisions of Section 121 of Criminal Procedure & Evidence Code * Which allows the State to apply for forfeiture of bonded property where there is breach on the conditions of bail By Duncan Mlanjira The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld the decision by the High Court on the forfeiture of fugitive Paul Mphwiyo’s house at Area 43 in Lilongwe, agreeing…

CAMA once more lobbies for MERA to strictly follow the mandate of Automatic Pricing Mechanism on fuel

November 28, 2024

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The Automatic Pricing Mechanism that was being used before * MERA has one of the best mandates and laws in regulating the fuel market by ensuring that consumers are protected * By paying regulated fuel prices and that fuel importers are adequately compensated for their investments for fuel supply continuity By Duncan Mlanjira The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has once more lobbied that Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to strictly follow the mandate of Automatic Pricing Mechanism on fuel…

Kabambe to seek engagement of SADC and AU to facilitate dialogue and promote stability in Malawi

November 26, 2024

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* Malawi is at a crossroads, and the choices made today will determine the future of our democracy * I implore you to take decisive actions to address these challenges. Together, we can build a brighter future for our beloved nation By Duncan Mlanjira In light of the severity of the economic challenges the country is facing — that include fuel shortage; inflation; ailing economy; corruption and violence ahead of the 2025 General Elections — UTM president, Dalitso Kabambe…

President Chakwera grants duration extension of the mandate of Chilima’s plane crash Commission of Inquiry to submit report on December 14, 2024

November 26, 2024

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* As it completes its third phase of inquiry in the Southern Region from November 15-16, 2024 * And to complete its fourth phase in the Central Region today, November 26 in Lilongwe where it has sat since November 18 By Duncan Mlanjira Considering the magnitude of the evidence gathered from 120 witnesses as of November 22, the Commission of Inquiry into circumstances that led to the tragic plane that killed Vice-President Lazarus Chakwera and eight others, requested President…

‘Failure to condemn and address current political violence reinforces public perception that government agencies are accomplices to the acts of savagery and barbarism’

November 26, 2024

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* The silence and inaction is unfortunate and sends out wrong signals to perpetrators of violence that they are above the law and that criminal acts will go unsanctioned * Malawi Police urged to bring to book the militia-like violent disruptors of lawful assemblies of citizens who gather to exercise their democratic right to peaceful demonstration By Duncan Mlanjira Just as other stakeholders have observed, Political Science Association (PSA) also takes note that “the emerging pattern of the violent…

CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s Church & Society programme calls upon all stakeholders to intensify awareness campaigns during 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2024

November 25, 2024

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* According to research, violence against women and girls is the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world * 2020 research survey by Unicef revealed that 42% of women in Malawi have experienced physical violence from a partner at some point in their lives By Duncan Mlanjira Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod, through the Church and Society programme, calls upon all stakeholders to intensify awareness campaigns during 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based…

Malawi Law Society concerned by President Chakwera’s “silence” over the emerging political violence the country is experiencing

November 25, 2024

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* Calls on the President to observe section 88 of the Constitution to uphold peace and unity * Why should people be denied their right to demonstrate just because President Chakwera has a public event?—Leader of Opposition George Chaponda By Duncan Mlanjira Concerned with the continuing of political violence that resurfaced today in Lilongwe, Malawi Law Society (MLS) has issued a statement of concerned that condemns President Lazarus Chakwera’s “silence” over the emerging political violence the country is experiencing….

Ahead of demonstrations tomorrow, Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango pleads for peaceful protests

November 24, 2024

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Kunkuyu in Ndirande inspecting the township’s economic challenges before violence erupted * As he sympathises with Information Minister following Kunkuyu’s unfortunate incident in Ndirande where his car convoy was stoned * Violence in a country has economic consequences and the Minister of Homeland security has a role to play to stop violence through effective police service By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango, who is director of economic research & strategy for South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group, has written to…

MERA implores on public to report any illegal fuel trading practices at it effects total ban on sale of petrol using jerry cans and drums

November 20, 2024

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* To report any illegal fuel trading practices to MERA on 09 9255 8564 or 08 8886 5686 or email: mera@mera.mw * Any fuel service station found, or reported to be selling petrol in jerrycans will have its operating licence suspended immediately By Duncan Mlanjira With immediate effect, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has banned the buying of petrol in jerrycans or drums from any fuel service station across the country until further notice. In a statement MERA…

MACRA gazettes regulations to protect consumers from counterfeit electronic ICT products

November 20, 2024

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The ICT gadgets to be type-approved before being offered for sale * The Type Approval Regulations, which has been gazetted as part of the Communications Act of 2016 (sections 6(2), 95 and 96) * Which is set to protect consumers from substandard and counterfeit gadgets such as smart mobile phone devices, tablets and laptops * The main stakeholders in the industry were involved in the formulation and development of the regulations and are in sync with the new law…