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CFTC warns that the festive season has potential to be accompanied by widespread violation of consumer rights

December 19, 2025

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* Thus warns all traders against engaging in unfair trading practices with the intention to exploit consumers * As CAMA calls on all consumers to be vigilant and assertive when making any plans to spend the scarce resources available * This is the time than ever before we need to be extra careful on the market, exercise prudent judgment on any purchases, and manage your scarce resources wisely By Duncan Mlanjira As Christmas and New Year festive season is…

CFTC uncovers Simama shop in Dedza withholding 3,000 bales of Illovo Malawi sugar

December 12, 2025

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* Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism has since sealed the shop after being alerted by CFTC * CFTC has thus taken a keen interest to uncover and address any business malpractices that may have the potential to distort competition and erode consumer welfare in this market * The Commission, therefore, encourages the general public to be alert and report any suspected business malpractices surrounding sugar and any other products or services By Duncan Mlanjira Following a tip,…

The CCAP stands in solidarity with CSOs’ and governance experts’ red flags raised against establishing CDF in the Constitution

December 6, 2025

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* Agrees with the observation that it was amended without due process and that it erodes governance principles * We add our voice to theirs in condemning this move, which we view as a detriment to our constitutional democracy * We, therefore, call upon all relevant institutions and leaders to reflect on the profound implications of this constitutional amendment * Prioritise robust, inclusive, and transparent processes in all matters of national governance and uphold the sanctity of the Constitution…

Illovo Sugar Malawi supports Limbe Police Station with 25 brand new tyres for its patrol vehicles

November 29, 2025

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* 5 Land Cruisers each to be refitted with four brand new tyres and one spare to ensure the essential patrol vehicles remain fully operational in the noble task of safeguarding the people * The support is Illovo’s response to Limbe Police Station’s request after highlighting significant resource constraints they face * In fulfilling their operational requirements, with the need for tyres being just one among many pressing necessities By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has supported Limbe…

Police investigating property looting at Kamuzu Palace including police shepherd dogs

November 27, 2025

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* As it dispels rumours circulating on social media alleging the arrest of the 6th President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera * The Police obtained a search warrant in pursuing evidence by suspect Godfrey Jalale that the police dogs are kept at Chakwera’s residence By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Police Service has issued a statement dispelling rumours circulating on social media alleging the arrest of the 6th President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, clarifying that they are only investigating property looting…

Police IG office’s silence on reasons for invasion of Chakwera’s residence raises more questions if indeed the issue is about missing State dogs

November 26, 2025

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Former President Lazarus Chakwera * There’s a lot of economic vandalism the MCP administration committed, which could result in big court cases, but dogs? No — don’t distract the nation * Apolisi 20 galu m’modzi? Don’t misuse national resources like that. Go after them for real cases, not jokes By Duncan Mlanjira It has been reported that around 13hrs this afternoon, about 80 Malawi Police officers invaded former President Lazarus Chakwera’s Area 6 residence in Lilongwe in search of…

Problem crocodile killings in Likoma improve safety and reassure tourists

November 26, 2025

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* Four crocodiles were tracked and shot dead on the night of Monday, November 24 while the 5th was taken down on Tuesday, November 25 * The problem reptiles were tracked and eliminated in Nkhwazi, Madimba and Chinyanya areas, where recent sightings and attacks had been reported By Kennedy Minjale and Ireen Mseteka, MANA Likoma District Council has confirmed the killing of five problem wildlife crocodiles that had been threatening communities and tourists along the lakeshore in recent weeks….

MEC rolls out campaign on elimination of violence against women in daily reminders throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

November 26, 2025

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* Together, we stand for justice, safety, and respect for all persons—MEC chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * A society free from violence is within our reach when we choose justice over silence, respect over discrimination, and compassion over indifference By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, yesterday joined the world to amplify the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women — with a message that the Commission “stands firmly in…

Sexual Reproductive Justice Network calls for enforcement of High Court ruling affirming safe abortion rights for sexual violence minors

November 25, 2025

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* The ruling acknowledges the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare and reproductive rights for girls, particularly for those who fall victim to sexual violence * It is a step towards ensuring that victims of rape, incest, and defilement can access safe and legal abortion services as a vital component of their healthcare By Duncan Mlanjira As part of the commemoration of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Reproductive Justice Network (SEJUN) is calling on the Malawi…

MEC concludes handing over September 16, 2025 General Election polling records to Parliament

November 25, 2025

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Commissioner Richard Chapweteka handing over the polling documents to Deputy Clerk of Parliament, Joseph Manzi * With emphasis on the need for Parliament to retain void votes even at the expiry of preservation period of polling documents * The intention is to use the void votes to draw lessons from in the quest to significantly reduce the number of void votes in subsequent elections and that every vote should count * They will also be used to civic educate…