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Retired civil servants to seek Court intervention or conduct non-stop vigils at Capital Hill from September 2 until all pension gratuities are duly paid

July 31, 2025

The association’s chairperson, Nellie Mkhumba and publicity secretary, Ben Mitochi * As Government is withholding their pension benefits which is greatly affecting the retired civil servants’ economic livelihoods * They are failing to access the most basic medical care now that they are old and prone to various type of sicknesses and in desperate need of life-saving medication * Fail to feed their families more especially now that the country is facing acute food shortage and they can’t be…

Mangochi motorist fined K720,000 for causing excessive noise, suspended from driving for one year

July 24, 2025

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* He deliberately modified his vehicle’s exhaust system to produce gunshot-like sounds that terrified community members * In mitigation, he apologised to the police and the community, asked for leniency, and expressed remorse for his reckless actions By Duncan Mlanjira Allie John, who deliberately modified his vehicle’s exhaust system to produce gunshot-like sounds that terrified Mangochi community members, has been convicted by Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has convicted and ordered to pay a total fine of K720,000 and…

Complaint cases of gender-based violence by male survivors increasing

July 22, 2025

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* Police in Mangochi have welcomed the significant and positive shift, as more men are now finding the courage to report GBV cases * Bi-annual statistics, between January and June 2025, Mangochi’s victim support unit registered 39 compared to 22 cases during the same period in 2024 * This increase reflects growing awareness and confidence among men to speak out, despite long-standing cultural beliefs that discourage them Maravi Express Complaints of gender-based violence (GBV) cases by male survivors are…

MEC reminder: It’s an offence to prevent or interrupt public political campaign rallies

July 20, 2025

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* Malawi Police and other security agencies urged to upheld their important role which is central to the credibility of elections * Presence of security officers at electoral events — including for the ruling political party or the opposition or independents — reassures the public and contributes to an atmosphere of peace and order * In any electoral contest, the acceptance of results — particularly by those who may not emerge victorious — is more likely if the election…

Eng. Vitumbiko Mumba bemoans lack of code of ethics in construction industry

July 19, 2025

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* Other professionals such as lawyers, medical doctors and accountants that face disciplinary action for unethical conduct * But the construction professionals do not get punishment for their poor workmanship and other professional malpractices in the industry By Pempho Nkhoma, MANA Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, has bemoaned and attributed Malawi’s poor quality infrastructure to the construction industry’s lack of a code of ethics, emphasising the need for professionals in the sector to adopt set of principles…

Police seize over 1,200 litres of fuel transported without permit in Karonga

July 18, 2025

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* Few days after a petrol explosion in Mangochi claimed two lives of a 45-year-old woman and her 13-year-old son and leaving her 20-year-old daughter severely burned * We urge all transporters to adhere to regulations governing the handling and transportation of fuel and other flammable substances * The law will take its course on those found in violation of such regulation—Karonga Police spokesperson Margret Msiska By George Mponda, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Police in Karonga have…

Mulli Brothers Limited fined heavily by CFTC for denying customer access to scrap metal bought at K36 million

July 17, 2025

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Nkhoma (2nd left) flanked by Commissioners Edward Joshua and Kizito Pheleni and PRO Innocent Helema * Order to refund Haswell Shonga MK2.41 within 30 days and for Mulli Brothers to pay a monetary penalty of 1% of their gross annual turnover to the CFTC * For engaging in unconscionable conduct, contrary to Section 51 (g) of the Competition and Fair Trading Act * Also ordered to submit audited financial statements for the immediate past financial year for assessment of…

CFTC approves TNM Plc’s e-ticketing system for TNM Super League matches

July 16, 2025

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* On conditions that it should be rolled out alongside physical tickets for a period of six months from the date of the determination * Within one year the system should be opened to other financial/payment service providers to ensure interoperability * The concerned parties should conduct awareness campaigns to educate football clubs, supporters and gate managers on the provision of e-ticketing solution By Duncan Mlanjira After through assessment of the impact of the exclusive dealing arrangement proposed by…

DPP, UTM and five other individuals granted judicial review of implementation of electronic management system for September 16 elections

July 15, 2025

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* They cite Sections 76 (1) and (2) (d) and (e) of the Constitution; 8 (1) (i) and (m) of the Electoral Commission Act, Cap 2:03 of the Laws of Malawi; * And Sections 83 (1), 92, 93 and 95 (1) and (2) of the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act, 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court has granted a judicial review to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), UTM Party and five other individuals against the decision…

‘The silence of CSOs from protecting public interest and holding leaders accountable is not neutrality but complicity’—economic analyst Dr. Kadyampakeni

July 14, 2025

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Outgoing EU Ambassador to Malawi, Rune Skinnebach expressed disappointment over low levels of fighting corruption * President Chakwera’s promise of transformation, accountability and servant leadership has failed on every front * Where is the mobilisation of citizens to demand explanation from the President who was supported by Malawians because of his rhetoric to fight corruption? By Duncan Mlanjira When development partners openly declare that President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration has failed miserably in the fight against corruption, the statement was…