MACRA amplifying child online protection by engaging school teachers as trainer of trainers

* Young minds in schools are now conversant with computer and smartphone usage — thus they are very vulnerable to online threats * The trainer of trainers workshop in Blantyre covered topics such as ‘school rules & child online protection’, ‘online safety’ and ‘data protection’ By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is enhancing cybersecurity by training school teachers to be trainers of child online protection, taking cognizance that the young minds in schools are now conversant with…

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Malawi Department of Immigration to receive first-ever marine patrol vessel from Japan

* Immigration Patrol Vessel 001 (IPV) is part of the marine project designed to curb irregular migration along Malawi’s lakeshore ports of entry * It will also enhance efforts to combat human trafficking, smuggling, and other transnational crimes By Maryam Ibrahim, MANA The Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services is set to strengthen marine security with the arrival of its first-ever immigration patrol vessel, courtesy of the Government of Japan. The historic handover ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow, August…

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MACRA joining forces with universities to train skilled cybersecurity professionals

The ICT students that MACRA is reaching out at MUST * Launches cyber drills through which university staff and students will be better prepared to effectively handle real-world cybersecurity threats * In order to build a competent and cyber-resilient generation ready to defend the nation’s digital assets as they transition into the workforce By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is partnering with universities to train skilled cybersecurity professionals by launching cyber drills, through which staff and students…

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Nyasa Big Bullets pledges to work closely with police to investigate and identify those responsible for violence and hooliganism after yesterday’s 3-3 draw with Karonga United

* As a club built on the values of sportsmanship, perseverance, professionalism, and fair play, we unequivocally denounce such behaviour * Football must always be the winner, regardless of the result. There is no justification for damaging property or threatening players and team officials * As SULOM is also investigating the matter and further urges the team’s “leadership to take appropriate remedial measures” By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets FC has issued a statement strongly condemning the acts of…

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Some judges elevated from High Court to Supreme Court leave cases without proper handovers

* A case that was commenced over 25 years ago and was already heard by the High Court but it cannot proceed because the judge that heard the matter retired some five years ago * Delays in concluding trials mean that remandees stay too long on remand and in the worst cases, people have been on remand for over five years * For such people, their right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty is practically taken away as…

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No one submitted any evidence to MHRC’s enquiry on alleged corruption practices leveled against High Court Judge Ken Manda or the Judiciary in general

* Parliament was also asked to furnish MHRC with more information on the matter but the enquiry did not receive any response * Despite that it was the Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee that requested the MHRC to act on the corruption allegations against Justice Manda and the Judiciary By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has submitted its report on the enquiry into corruption allegations levelled against High Court Judge, Ken Manda and the Judiciary in general…

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Mangochi Police arrest motorist for illegal possession of 550 litres of petrol

* Police officers found three drums and one jerrican inAlfred Alli Malinga’s car containing liquid petroleum and failed to produce documentation authorising possession or transportation of the fuel By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Masuku, Mangochi have arrested 27-year-old, Alfred Alli Malinga from Chiwuja Village, Traditional Authority Kawinga in Machinga for illegal possession of 550 litres of petrol without a valid permit. Mangochi Police public relations officer, lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi reports that the suspect was intercepted last night (August…

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Parliament passes Presidential, Parliamentary, Local Government elections Amendment Bill

* The amendment of the Bill will assist citizens to vote elsewhere after being deployed by their respective workplaces on the polling day * The current legal framework limits voting strictly to the centre where the voter registered By Lesnat Kenan & Mervis Mwale, MANA Parliament has passed the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Amendment Bill (Bill No. 23 of 2025) which aims to allow polling staff, security personnel, journalists and party representatives to vote at the stations…

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Interested parties and stakeholders have two more days to submit views to CFTC on the effect of acquisition of Shoprite on the market

* As regards to competition, consumer welfare and the economy in general By Duncan Mlanjira Interested parties and stakeholders have two days left to meet the deadline of August 7 set by Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) to submit views on the proposed acquisition of assets of business from Shoprite Trading Limited to Karson Investment Trust. A public notice was issued on August 1, 2025 by CFTC Chief Executive Officer, Lloyds Vincent Nkhoma detailing that it received the…

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19-year-old arrested for brutal murder of his 3-year-old cousin

The suspect who has confessed to sexual assault and murder * Her body was discovered in one of the toilets within the compound, with visible bloodstains around her mouth * Postmortem results confirmed that the child had been sexually assaulted before being murdered * The cause of death was determined to be strangulation due to a twisted neck Maravi Express Police in Koche, Mangochi, have arrested 19-year-old Amin Jameson, in connection with the brutal murder of his 3-year-old cousin,…

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