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Natural Resources Minister Chomanika calls for decisive action to protect the environment

June 6, 2025

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* Business persons should adopt sustainable practices; communities to champion conservation initiatives; * Educators to instil environmental awareness in the youth, and every citizen to make conscious choices that minimise environmental footprint By Austine Kananji, MANA Minister of Natural Resources & Climate Change, Owen Chomanika urges Malawians to take a decisive action and shared responsibility and work together to protect natural heritage. Chomanika said this yesterday during the joint commemoration of the 2025 International Day for Biological Biodiversity &…

Jappie Mhango granted bail after being arrested by the ACB over corruption allegations

June 4, 2025

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* He has been charged with two counts of abuse of office and giving false information to the Anti-Corruption Bureau * Contrary to section 25B (1) and giving false information to the Bureau contrary to section 14 (1) of the Corrupt Practices Act By Augustus Nkhwazi, MANA Principal Resident Magistrate Court in Mzuzu yesterday granted bail to former Cabinet Minister, who was arrested on Monday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) over abuse of office. In his bail ruling, Chief…

Motorist in Mangochi fined K860,000 for drunk-driving; suspended from driving for 60 days

June 4, 2025

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* He lost control of his vehicle due to overspeeding and hit a pedal cyclist who was carrying a female police officer as passenger * The motorist Victor Mulusu fled the scene but was later apprehended by members of the community Maravi Express Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has convicted and ordered Victor Mulusu, 37, to pay a fine of K860,000 for violating road traffic regulations, contrary to Sections 126(4)(a), 124(a), 124(b), and 128(2)(a) of the Road Traffic Act….

Malawians asked to be in ‘harmony with Nature by ending plastic pollution for sustainable development’

June 3, 2025

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* The theme for this year’s joint commemorate of World Environment Day and International Day for Biological Diversity * It reflects Malawi’s urgent call to tackle the growing threats of plastic pollution and biodiversity loss * Following the ban on the use of thin plastics, Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is strengthening the regulations and penalties to deter manufacturing companies By Nellie Nyirenda & Lesnat Kenan, MANA Be in ‘Harmony with Nature: end plastic pollution for sustainable development is…

ACB arrests former Cabinet Minister Jappie Mhango over corruption allegations

June 2, 2025

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* Misused his public office for the advantage of Cuthbert Mhango and 11 others when he arbitrarily authorised the sale of houses * Belonging to the Ministry of Transport & Public Works at under-valued prices of MK2.95 million leading to loss of Government revenue Maravi Express The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) announces that it has arrested former Minister of Transport & Public Works, Jappie Mhango today, June 2 on allegations that in 2016 an 2017, as a Cabinet Minister “misused…

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 —…

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:…

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…

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…

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…