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Political parties urged to promote tolerance ahead of September elections
June 1, 2025
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* It is possible to conduct political campaigns without violence — leaders should strive to promote coexistence with members of different political parties * As the media are urged to counteract disinformation by disseminating information that is true and factual and to not propagate malice amongst electoral players By Augustus Nkhwazi & George Bulombola, MANA Police in the Northern Region have called upon political party directors of youth to promote tolerance ahead of the September 16 general elections —…

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Minibus fares fund corruption but government isn’t doing enough to stop it
May 30, 2025
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* Passengers are jam-packed in minibuses; drivers of over-capacity minibus corrupt the police to pass their check points * When police officers collect money, we can’t even lift up our phone cameras and make a video and load it up on YouTube or Facebook reels * Minibus touters continue to be a nuisance to passengers at almost all bus stops. You know you are going to Lilongwe and the bus is clearly marked Lilongwe, the touters come, ask you:…

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Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust unite with police to curb deforestation around the iconic tourist attraction mountain
May 29, 2025
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* We will continue to work with the communities, particularly in traditional authorities Njema and Sunganinzeru, to stop the illegal cutting down of trees * We will soon implement a comprehensive project aimed at addressing deforestation in the mountain reserve By Mirriam Bwanali, MANA Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust (MMCT), in collaboration with Mulanje Police Station, have strengthened collaboration between the law enforcers, community-based policing structures and other key stakeholders in addressing deforestation around Mulanje Mountain. At a meeting held…

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Sugar distribution trucks to be escorted by trade officials and police officers to prevent illicit stockpiling
May 28, 2025
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* Government not responding to sugar scarcity crisis with punitive measures—Trade Minister Mumba * We are restructuring the entire value chain to make it more accountable, inclusive and transparent By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba has announced comprehensive reform plans to overhaul Malawi’s sugar industry, aiming to address persistent shortages, stabilise prices and promote local participation in distribution. The reforms include prioritising local empowerment in sugar distribution, enforcing price regulation through a proposed Essential…

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Reclaiming our neighborhoods: A deep concern over residential houses turned into university students hostels
May 28, 2025
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* Imagine a family raising a 16-year-old girl right next to a boys’ hostel. Or consider the reverse: a girls’ hostel adjacent to a single bachelor’s home * These scenarios have become common in areas like Chitawira, and they pose real risks to the safety, dignity, and moral foundation of our communities Analysis by Chepe Gattüso Kazembe Malawi is on an inspiring path of educational progress. Each year, we see more and more of our young people enrolling in…

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Standard Bank supports Malawi’s Constitutional discourse with K10 million sponsorship
May 27, 2025
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MLS president Davis Njobvu receiving the sponsorship from Standard Bank’s Head of Client Coverage, Ewen Hiwa * We are delighted to support the Malawi Law Society and UNIMA for their initiative to create a platform for dialogue on the Constitution in these critical moments * We believe that our contribution will help facilitate meaningful discussions and contribute to the country’s progress Maravi Express In line with its purpose to drive national growth, Standard Bank Plc has contributed K10 million…

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Police IG “candidly acknowledges” presence of ‘invisible actors’ who influence violence from behind the scenes using youths
May 26, 2025
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* As she reiterates the police’s commitment to neutralise such influences where possible ahead of September 16 General Elections * Establishes an Electoral Security that includes MEC and other security institutions — MDF, Malawi Prison Service and Immigration Department By Duncan Mlanjira In its summary of the 6th All-Inclusive Stakeholders Conference convened by the quasi-religious group, Public Affairs Committee (PAC) on May 20-21 at Sunbird Mount Soche in Blantyre, the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Services (MPS), Merlyne…

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Images of Crayfish smuggled into country by Zambians that was seen for first time by Malawiians arouse hot debate on social media
May 24, 2025
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* Court has since convicted the Zambians for illegally bringing into Malawi without government authorisation the live crayfish commonly referred to as lobsters * Authorities need to be vigilant — this can be an act of terrorism where they may have had intentions to throw them in our lake to destroy the good fishes we have * Let them be investigated, maybe a similar act was already done — we need high intel. These appear to be a big…

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Chikwawa DC Nardin Kamba applauded for good governance for reigning in fraudulent claims of allowances by his staff
May 24, 2025
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DC Kamba being awarded the Longtime Committed Service Award’.—Picture by Leah Mabulasa, MANA * Kudos to Chikwawa DC for this warning — let those who continue this face the law * This behaviour is common — most people have been condemning police for use of personal vehicles on duty on our roads By Duncan Mlanjira The honour of ‘Longtime Committed Service Award’, which Chikwawa District Commissioner (DC), Nardin Jackman Bauleni Kamba was bestowed on Thursday by the Malawi Local…

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MultiChoice partners COSOMA in launching long-term initiative to combat piracy in protection of the creative economy
May 23, 2025
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* Completes intensive anti-piracy training and enforcement action in Lilongwe facilitated by Malawi Police Service and Ministry of Justice * The capacity-building initiative bore immediate fruit as on Wednesday, May 21, an enforcement operation raided an illegal internet streaming operation * Two suspects were arrested, and several hundred pieces of pirate streaming equipment were seized By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Africa, in collaboration with the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA), have successfully completed the first-ever anti-piracy training and enforcement operation…

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