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Standard Bank supports Malawi’s Constitutional discourse with K10 million sponsorship

May 27, 2025

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Mangochi woman jailed 3-years IHL for stealing sister’s property worth K12m

May 23, 2025

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The convict, Cecilia Liotcha * Police prosecutor dismissed Cecilia Liotcha’s plea for leniency, stating that her conduct was a complete betrayal of her sister’s trust * Instead of safeguarding her sister’s property, she chose to abuse the responsibility entrusted to her * Her actions were not only criminal but also a serious breach of the trust placed to her by her sister — hence pleaded for a stiffer penalty By Duncan Mlanjira If not your sibling, whom can you…

Through its 1,000 volunteers, Road Safety Alert Foundation is making significant strides in reducing road accidents involving school children

May 22, 2025

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* Boosted with an investment of 40 bicycles from the World Bicycle Relief to facilitate crossing of school children on M1 Road * A huge boost and timely gesture as the volunteers have been walking long distances to reach their stations By Jamal Jamal, Correspondent Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF), an organisation that works to promote road safety in the country, has received a huge boost of a donation of 40 bicycles from the World Bicycle Relief to facilitate…

ACB, NICE engage anti-corruption champion leaders on general elections preparations

May 22, 2025

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* To educate voters to resist receiving handouts from politicians vying for various elective positions * Also encouraged them to mobilise communities to attend political meetings held by various parties, that would enable them to make informed decisions * Let the electorate refrain from receiving all forms of bribery and hand-outs which might have regretable consequences By Alice Ndunya, MANA The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in partnership with the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust engaged anti-corruption champion leaders…

Blantyre City Mayor expresses reservations over MACRA using National IDs for SIM card registration; Asks if exercise be postponed till after elections

May 21, 2025

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Councillor Joseph Makwinja * I am afraid this will create a lot of speculations in the public. People are already speculating a lot on use of machines in the elections * This is despite the majority of MACRA’s stakeholders including Mzuzu City Mayor embracing the initiative By Evance Chisiano, MANA & edited by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Blantyre City Mayor, Councillor Joseph Makwinja has expressed his reservations over Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) using National IDs for SIM card…

CFTC registers 194 cases relating to unfair trading practices between January-March 2025

May 15, 2025

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CFTC PRO Innocent Helema * The most common violation is alleged excessive pricing with 48 complaints, seconded by excluding liability with 27 complaints * The increase in the number of cases is an indication that the public trusts the CFTC and that their understanding of competition and consumer protection is improving By Duncan Mlanjira Following public awareness for people to report on unfair trade practices, the Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has registered 194 cases relating to unfair…