Rev. Maulidi agrees with US envoy’s assertion of Malawi foot-dragging in prosecution of corruption cases linked to Sattar

Sattar at the centre of it all * The Supreme Court of Appeal should have allowed the ACB to go through the evidence that the NCA gathered for it to determine whether they hold water or not as opposed to just throwing it away outright By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice, Transparency & Accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi is in agreement with the observation made by US Embassy Chief of Mission, Amy…

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MEC calls for tight security ahead of September 16 General Elections

* Every security agent carries a constitutional mandate, a legal and moral responsibility to serve, protect, and defend the people of Malawi * We must build joint operational frameworks, shared communication protocols, and unified command structures where necessary * Let us ensure that Malawi’s 2025 General Election will be remembered not just as a successful election, but as a moment when our institutions worked together to deliver peace, stability, and national pride By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)…

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Possession of guns at election campaign rallies prohibited by law

* Contained in the published Gazette of the Code of Conduct for Electoral Campaign for political parties, candidates and their followers found on; https://mec.org.mw/publications/ * This being a regulation, it is enforceable, and the law has given the Commission powers to mete out fines for violations By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the September 16 General Elections, which is 85 days remaining as of today, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) alerts that the Code of Conduct published in the Gazette…

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Women Lawyers Association empowers students through legal clinics

A Gumbo CDSS student participating during panel discussion * Mostly people focus on the physical form of violence not knowing that there is also emotional violence * As well as economical violence and we hope legal clinics like these will help them get more insight By Winfrida Kamwana, MANA AT a student legal clinic that was held at Gumba Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Mchinji, Women Lawyers Association (WLA) said it is dedicated in bringing positive change in…

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Malawians football stewards now more prepared to enhance stadium security and safety measures after CAF Safety & Security training in Lilongwe

Okello (2nd from left seated), Kuyera (centre) and the 40 participants that received certificates * They have been given more time on game ticketing, crowd control management and against overcapacity stadiums * We are quite sure they will implement what we went through with them—CAF Safety & Security Instructor, Dixon Okello By Duncan Mlanjira Confederation of African Football (CAF) Safety & Security Instructor, Dixon Okello has declared that the country’s football stewards are now more prepared to enhance stadium…

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Inua Advocasy concerned by manner Malawi Immigration deported Congolese asylum seekers in Karonga 

* While recognising that Malawi has consistently opened its borders and hearts to those in need (asylum seekers), offering safety where others have turned away * As it joins the commemoration of World Refugee Day under the theme; ‘Solidarity with Refugees’ — which calls for urgent action to strengthen inclusive, resilient health systems that leave no one behind  By Duncan Mlanjira On the commemoration of World Refugee Day, Inua Advocacy hails Malawi that though under-resourced, the country “has consistently…

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Angry mob vandalise newly-built Chisiyo police unit in Lilongwe

* They were demanding the release of a suspect so that they deal with him, but at that time, the police had already sent the suspect to Lilongwe police * This made the angry community to start vandalising the police unit. Currently, no arrest has been made By Andrew Mkonda, MANA Angry villagers from Chisiyo in Lilongwe, mostly motorcycle taxi (Kabaza) operators have vandalised newly-built Chisiyo Police unit and burnt two vehicles that were apprehended by the traffic police…

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FAM hosting 3-day CAF Safety & Security training to strategise for creation of safe and welcoming environment at football stadia

* The primary objective of this workshop is to standardise safety and security procedures across our football ecosystem * And enhance the capabilities of our personnel tasked with delivering secure matchday operations * The initiative also reinforces FAM’s continued focus on enhancing the fan experience at matches, which is a core element of the modern football environment By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is hosting a high-level three-day CAF Safety & Security training session in Lilongwe to…

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Police warn pastors against making electoral prophesies

* When pastors make prophesies about election results, you create problems for us and this must be avoided — we must all work towards ensuring that there is peace * We plead with chiefs and candidates to tell their people and party supporters about the importance of peace in elections By Wanangwa Tembo, MANA Malawi Police Service (MPS) has warned faith leaders against making prophesies about the September 16 General Election outcome, saying the practice is one of the…

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One arrested for gruesome murder of 5-year-old boy in Mangochi

* Suspect Botomani Martin admitted to committing the crime alongside five accomplices who remain at large * He further claimed that they were hired by a man from Mozambique who allegedly seeks to become a traditional chief and intended to use the boy for ritual purposes Maravi Express Police in Namwera, Mangochi District, have arrested 19-year-old Botomani Martin in connection with the brutal and gruesome murder of 5-year-old Brian Alabi from Mkwesa Village, Traditional Authority (T/A) Bwananyambi. A report…

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