Pedestrians strongly advised to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads

* As five die and 12 injured in Mangochi after being hit by a speeding motor vehicle whose driver lost control of * It hit a group of people who were dancing in celebration of traditional initiation ritual (chinamwali) while occupying both sides of the road By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Mangochi have strongly advised members of the public to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads as this poses a serious danger…

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President Mutharika pledges to address financial challenges faced by Malawi Human Rights Commission

Mutharika and the outgoing Commissioners at the farewell meeting  * Acknowledged the important work the outgoing Commissioners have accomplished over the past three years * Including protecting the human rights of women, children, and the elderly, as well as advancing access to information By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika has committed to protecting human rights in the country by, among others, pledging to address financial challenges faced by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). According to a report…

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Homeland Security Minister Mukhito implores on people of Nchalo report on thieves and vandals of Illovo’s sugarcanes and equipment

* Let us be our brother’s keeper. When company property is stolen or destroyed, it is not only Illovo that loses * The community also loses opportunities for jobs, business, social investment and development * And when the company performs well and makes profits, those benefits can return to the community through employment and local opportunities By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Homeland Security, Peter Mukhito has pleaded with communities surrounding Illovo Sugar Malawi’s Nchalo Estate to safeguard the company’s…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi invests MK2 billion towards construction of state-of-the-art Nchalo police station

Illovo Managing Director Ronald Ngwira and Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito laying the foundation stone * At Illovo, we see ourselves as more than a business. We are part of the communities in which we operate * We live here, we work here, and our success is closely linked to the wellbeing of the people around us By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi is investing MK2 billion towards construction of state-of-the-art Nchalo police station in order to enhance response…

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Lilongwe City Council cracks down on illegal mobile-money kiosks

* The exercise is not targeting any particular mobile-money operator but all structures without the required planning or Council approval * The Council considers factors such as whether a kiosk is on a road reserve, pavement, drainage corridor or public open space * As well as whether it obstructs pedestrian or vehicular movement By Khumbo Msambala Salanje, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Lilongwe City Council has confirmed that it is taking action against illegal mobile-money kiosks and other unauthorised structures…

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Justice Jabbar Alide elected president of Magistrates and Judges Association of Malawi

* His Worship Kondani Chinangwa is vice-president; His Honour Montfort Misunje secretary general, Her Worship Linda Chiwanda vice-secretary general; and His Honour Clemence Chamwenda treasurer general * I am looking forward to discharging my responsibilities diligently and transparently, and shall remain accountable to the MAJAM membership in line with its mandate By Duncan Mlanjira Justice Jabbar Alide — the country’s prominent judge serving in the Commercial Division of the High Court of Malawi — has been elected president of Magistrates…

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MRA’s Kalondola tax stamp system to enhance tax compliance, boost domestic revenue mobilisation and help curb illicit trade expands

* Installed at 14 sites involving 22 manufacturing machines across the country, including Castel, Chibuku, Rab Processors, and Coca-Cola, among others * This will improve monitoring of excisable products and strengthen revenue collection with some manufacturers recording revenue growth of up to 100%, while others of about 200% By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) emphasises that its Kalondola Excise Tax Stamp System is set to enhance tax compliance, boost domestic revenue mobilisation and help…

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Speaker Sameer Suleman outraged over suspected irregularities at Kangankude rare earth mine in Balaka

* We are not going to allow our minerals to be stolen anymore — we would rather keep them, sizimaola (minerals don’t get rotten) * No one can come from Australia just to get get something here that is useless * As he ordered Minister of Mining to suspend mining activities and directed Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources to review the Australian company’s licence By Duncan Mlanjira Speaker of Parliament, Sameer Suleman yesterday expressed his outrage over suspected irregularities…

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Payments made to foreign artists for performances and related engagements in Malawi subject to tax

* In accordance with the Taxation Act under Section 11 unless specifically exempted under the provisions of the Act * Announced jointly by MRA, Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA), Malawi Censorship Board and Musicians Union of Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Payments made to foreign artists for performances and related engagements in Malawi are subject to tax in accordance with the Taxation Act. In a joint statement from Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) and the…

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Lawyer Noel Chalamanda appointed visiting professor at China’s Foreign Commercial Law Research Centre

* A specialised academic and consultative unit operating under the umbrella of the Shanxi Provincial Professors Association * I am deeply honoured. Every milestone is a reminder that learning, service, and excellence open doors beyond borders By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s prominent private practice lawyer and corporate governance expert, Noel Chalamanda, has been appointed as a visiting professor at the Foreign Commercial Law Research Centre of the Shanxi Provincial Professors Association in China. Making the announcement on his LinkedIn profile,…

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