‘Failure to condemn and address current political violence reinforces public perception that government agencies are accomplices to the acts of savagery and barbarism’

* The silence and inaction is unfortunate and sends out wrong signals to perpetrators of violence that they are above the law and that criminal acts will go unsanctioned * Malawi Police urged to bring to book the militia-like violent disruptors of lawful assemblies of citizens who gather to exercise their democratic right to peaceful demonstration By Duncan Mlanjira Just as other stakeholders have observed, Political Science Association (PSA) also takes note that “the emerging pattern of the violent…

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CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s Church & Society programme calls upon all stakeholders to intensify awareness campaigns during 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2024

* According to research, violence against women and girls is the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world * 2020 research survey by Unicef revealed that 42% of women in Malawi have experienced physical violence from a partner at some point in their lives By Duncan Mlanjira Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod, through the Church and Society programme, calls upon all stakeholders to intensify awareness campaigns during 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based…

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Malawi Law Society concerned by President Chakwera’s “silence” over the emerging political violence the country is experiencing

* Calls on the President to observe section 88 of the Constitution to uphold peace and unity * Why should people be denied their right to demonstrate just because President Chakwera has a public event?—Leader of Opposition George Chaponda By Duncan Mlanjira Concerned with the continuing of political violence that resurfaced today in Lilongwe, Malawi Law Society (MLS) has issued a statement of concerned that condemns President Lazarus Chakwera’s “silence” over the emerging political violence the country is experiencing….

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Ahead of demonstrations tomorrow, Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango pleads for peaceful protests

Kunkuyu in Ndirande inspecting the township’s economic challenges before violence erupted * As he sympathises with Information Minister following Kunkuyu’s unfortunate incident in Ndirande where his car convoy was stoned * Violence in a country has economic consequences and the Minister of Homeland security has a role to play to stop violence through effective police service By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango, who is director of economic research & strategy for South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group, has written to…

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MERA implores on public to report any illegal fuel trading practices at it effects total ban on sale of petrol using jerry cans and drums

*  To report any illegal fuel trading practices to MERA on 09 9255 8564 or 08 8886 5686 or email: mera@mera.mw * Any fuel service station found, or reported to be selling petrol in jerrycans will have its operating licence suspended immediately By Duncan Mlanjira With immediate effect, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has banned the buying of petrol in jerrycans or drums from any fuel service station across the country until further notice. In a statement MERA…

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MACRA gazettes regulations to protect consumers from counterfeit electronic ICT products

The ICT gadgets to be type-approved before being offered for sale * The Type Approval Regulations, which has been gazetted as part of the Communications Act of 2016 (sections 6(2), 95 and 96) * Which is set to protect consumers from substandard and counterfeit gadgets such as smart mobile phone devices, tablets and laptops * The main stakeholders in the industry were involved in the formulation and development of the regulations and are in sync with the new law…

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Dedza set to host the first ever out-of-chamber Parliament session on Thursday

* As Speaker Gotani Hara launches Parliament Week to strength democracy and public engagement * We believe we cannot effectively represent the people if the people themselves are not engaging and understanding how their representatives works in Parliament By Prisca Promise Mashushu & Zenak Matekenya, MANA Dedza District is set to host the first ever out-of-chamber Parliament session on Thursday, November 21 at Dedza Stadium, as part of the Parliament Week that was officially launched yesterday in Lilongwe. At…

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Malawi’s Inua Advocacy granted observer status with African Union Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

* The approval was made on November 6, 2024 and greatly strengthens Inua Advocacy’s impact and scope in advocating for human rights * Allowing the NGO’s further effective support to vulnerable populations and push for meaningful change across Africa * This achievement opens up valuable new opportunities and strengthens our ability to drive meaningful impact in our human rights work By Duncan Mlanjira Inua Advocacy, the independent civil society organisation that advocates for refugee rights in Malawi and beyond,…

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Kabaza operators strongly advised to get registered first if Blantyre City Council is to recognise their business existence

* Not aware of any Kabaza operator officially registered with the city authority — thus they could not provide a designated parking spaces for unregistered operators * They need to come to us, identify themselves as operators to get registered and they should also be properly trained by the Department of Road Traffic & Safety Services, as we must ensure the safety of all city residents By Alex Mlanga, MANA Motorcycle taxi operators (kabaza) have been strongly advised by…

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Six arrested over vandalism of 16 ESCOM transformers in Lilongwe

Cases of vandalism keeps worrying Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola * They vandalised transformers and stole property at Nkhoma CCAP Mission in July; at Kamphata Trading Centre in August; Mlale Mission in Mitundu; Dzaleka in Dowa and Kunthembwe in Ntchisi — all just last month of October Maravi Express Despite warnings that tampering with Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) assets is an offence which contravenes Electricity Act of 2024 and attracts a 30-year jail term and with no option…

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