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Monitoring of fake news and misinformation is now a mandatory function for global communication regulators—MACRA

January 15, 2025

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* This follows the intention to award a contract to a Ghanaian IT firm to supply and integrated system to track misinformation and disinformation trends — at a cost of over US$1.5 million * This is a normal regulatory system that a number of the regulators do use — the system does Trend Analysis. * It compiles reports on trends; it doesn’t stop or pinpoint who is doing misinformation — it’s an analysis tool on trends * There is…

Vandals on the rampage in Lilongwe destroying beautiful road infrastructure

January 14, 2025

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* The public incredulous of these “enemies of progress” who should be found and prosecuted * Koma kadziko aka. Is this sabotage or what? Like seriously, anthu sakufuna zabwino (is it that the citizenry don’t want good things?) By Duncan Mlanjira When the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) met President Lazarus Chakwera yesterday to express economic and governance challenges the country is facing, they conveyed their appreciation that Lilongwe’s road network “has been transformed”, adding that “the quality of the…

Police arrest businessman Cecil Malunga for assaulting Mighty Wanderers CEO Pangani Ndovie

January 13, 2025

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Cicel Malunga * Ndovie was assaulted as he slowly drove past long queues for fuel at Green Corner Puma filling station * He was pulled out of the car and beaten, prompting Ndovie to run away and report to police By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Blantyre have arrested businessman, Cecil Malunga (45), on allegations that he assaulted Mighty Wanderers Ltd Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pangani Ndovie along Chikwawa road from Mpemba as he was driving towards Blantyre City on the…

Government asked to bring to book culprits involved in negligence and poor decision-making as highlighted in plane crash report by Commission of Inquiry

January 13, 2025

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Representatives of the CSOs (left-right) Madalitso Banda, Caesar Kondowe, Samuel Aaron and Unandi Banda * To prevent future tragedies and improve safety standards, we urge the Government of Malawi to take corrective action * This includes addressing the identified shortcomings in institutions such as the MDF, the Civil Aviation Authority and the Ministry of Homeland Security By Duncan Mlanjira Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Network is asking the government to take corrective action over some levels of negligence and poor…

MDF, Police condemn tendency of inciting political violence

January 9, 2025

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* The tendency of inciting political violence has the potential of plunging the country into chaos as the country gets closer to the General Elections * We call upon all citizens to desist from being used by some political parties, CSOs and individuals in acts of political violence By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and Malawi Police Service have strongly and unequivocally condemned some political parties, civil society organisations (CSOs) and individuals for inciting political violence…

Woman arrested in Mangochi for severing off ex-husband’s finger in fit of jealousy rage

January 9, 2025

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* After been married for 11 months the couple separated on December 30, 2024, after the wife was caught with another man * Following the breakup, she returned to her previous work as a sex worker at Makawa * On the evening of January 1, Paulo reportedly found her ex-husband, 48-year-old Wilson Matumbo, mingling with other women Maravi Express Police in Mangochi have arrested 26-year-old Chrissy Paulo for allegedly severing her ex-husband’s baby finger (Pinky) on his left hand…

Sameer Suleman granted bail after a night at Blantyre Police cell

January 7, 2025

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* According to the warrant of arrest circulating on social media indicated that Suleman committed a libel offence * Which is contrary to Section 200 as read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, Cap 7:01 of the Laws of Malawi * It says between the month of December 2024 and January 2025, Suleman posted a statement on social media platform “that is defamatory” to Chimwendo Banda, Malondera and Zikhale Ng’oma By Duncan Mlanjira Member of Parliament for Blantyre City…

3 elderly women in Mangochi caught shoplifting gallons of motor vehicle oil from Chipiku Stores

January 3, 2025

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* Dressed in oversized clothing, they tried to conceal between their thighs and in their bras * A shop attendant became suspicious after noticing their unusual walking patterns Maravi Express Though they included various groceries in an attempt to shoplift from Chipiku Stores in Mangochi, the largest haul that three elderly women wanted to steal were three 5-liter gallons of motor vehicle oil, which they tried to conceal between their thighs and in their bras. Mangochi Police Station’s public…

Malawi Institute of Architects’ raises red flags that newly-appointed Director of Buildings “does not meet requisite qualifications for this critical role”

December 30, 2024

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* The Ministry of Transport & Public Works has broken the professional relationship between the Institute and the Board of Architects & Quantity Surveyors * By appointing a person who is neither a registered architect nor a registered quantity surveyor * This connection is essential for maintaining the integrity and standards of the buildings subsector and the construction industry at large By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Institute of Architects has established that newly-appointed Director of Buildings for the Ministry of…

Man arrested in Mangochi after firing his guns in police presence and fled

December 28, 2024

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Kefas Peter Kanyama and the firearms illegally found in his possession * When confronted, Kanyama allegedly threatened to locate and shoot a traffic officer, who was not present at the time * The two firearms recovered of which Kanyama failed to produce valid documents of possession Maravi Express Police in Mangochi have arrested 51-year-old Kefas Peter Kanyama, who fled a scene after firing his guns in the air at a police and Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) checkpoint on December…