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A 2-year-old baby, his mother and a cyclist killed in road accident after being hit by an overspeeding vehicle

March 6, 2025

Extensive damage to the vehicle involved in the accident * Vehicle was being driven by laboratory technician at Ntcheu District Hospital, who was arrested for reckless driving * Mangochi Police urge all road users to adhere to traffic regulations and exercise caution to prevent similar road accidents Maravi Express A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of a 2-year-old baby boy, his 25-year-old mother and a cyclist (40), after the bicycle they were riding on got hit by…

MACRA Director General Daud Suleman emphasises need for responsible and responsive engagement on social media

March 4, 2025

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* It is crucial that we start dealing with this issue now, otherwise it is negatively affecting us all * We have responsibility per law to take a leading role in creating stronger digital Malawi which protects its citizens—Suleman * As MACRA engaged with civil society organizations (CSOs) on digital laws and data protection By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Evance Chisiano, MANA At an engagement with civil society organisations (CSOs) on digital laws and data protection, Malawi Communications…

Success in sexual and reproductive health and rights advocacy requires strong partnerships among CSOs, policymakers and communities

March 2, 2025

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* Through strategic engagement, advocates can leverage legal frameworks to push for policy reforms and improved access to SRHR services * And by using the manual, they reaffirm their dedication to advancing reproductive rights and ensuring legal protections for all * Let’s take action, raise awareness, and drive impactful change — Nyale Institute for Sexual & Reproductive Health Governance By Duncan Mlanjira Nyale Institute for Sexual & Reproductive Health Governance emphasises that the success in sexual and reproductive health…

NGO Nyale Institute enhances CSOs’ understanding of legal frameworks governing sexual and reproductive health and rights by unveiling Advocasy Manual

March 2, 2025

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* Many CSOs and other stakeholders struggle to navigate SRHR-related laws and policies, limiting their ability to advocate effectively * The workshop equipped the participants with the legal knowledge and practical tools needed to strengthen advocacy efforts to improve program implementation * The Advocasy Manual emphasises the significance of the Gender Equality Act (2013) which explicitly guarantees SRHR under Malawi’s legal framework By Duncan Mlanjira Taking cognizance that many civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders struggle to navigate…

Public waiting to see if High Court’s order stopping CFTC not to force Bakers Pride and Kingmeal from increasing prices of bread will effectively applying on other companies also slapped with interim orders

February 25, 2025

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* Consumers side with companies’ decisions to raise prices of their products as the goverment is failing to control high prices of raw materials * If they want they should subsidise the price of bread because the Minister of Trade said the government has found a strategy to stop the price hikes By Duncan Mlanjira The public waiting to see if the ruling by the High Court in Blantyre — overturning an interim order obtained by the Competition &…

Volunteer scouts for Michiru Mountain Nature Sanctuary gradually helping towards restoration of the last indigenous forest in Blantyre

February 24, 2025

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* Active patrols reduced number of forest products poachers from 1,000+ to controllable levels * Destroyed over 300 charcoal producing kilns; arrested over 98 poachers, 54 of which were successfully prosecuted * Scouts need support from public for protective hiking gear such as shoes, uniform as well as refreshments and water * Together, we need to save the future of Michiru Forest for it remain a sanctuary and natural reserve for all—CEPA Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira A mission of…

Chinese-owned company ordered to shut down operations in violation of thin plastics ban

February 23, 2025

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* MEPA was on an inspection exercise on several plastic manufacturing companies in Lilongwe * While some manufacturers were found compliant, others were flagged for irregularities * MEPA has issued stop orders to the non-compliant companies, warning that production must remain halted until all standards are met By Donald Zimba, MANA Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), which has intensified its enforcement of the ban on thin plastics, found a Chinese-owned company, Qing Dao Industries in violation of the ban…

Trade Ministry, CFTC warn against not displaying prices of goods on shop shelves

February 18, 2025

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* Reminds it is a violation of the Competition and Fair-Trading Act (CFTA) under Section 51(n) * Violation of the CFTA may be sanctioned by, among others, a fine of up to 10% of total gross annual By Duncan Mlanjira Due to the escalation of the country’s inflation, most traders are increasing prices of most basic household commodities while at the same time not displaying the prices on their shops’ shoves. Thus having take note of the upsurge…

Aggrieved Malawian demands K300 million compensation from Immigration Department for being issued passport that led to his deportation in Israel

February 13, 2025

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* Thengo was told by the Israeli Immigration officers that his passport was ‘fake’ as it could not read in their system * Consequently, he was denied entry into the State of Israel on account of the fake passport issued by the Immigration Department By Duncan Mlanjira Stevens Prince Thengo has sued the Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services, demanding K300 million compensation for breach of statutory duty, false imprisonment, humiliation, mental anguish and reimbursement of expenses. According to a…

AACC anti-corruption ambassador in Malawi Rev. Maulidi reiterates call for government to protect corruption whistleblowers like lawyer Kamangila

February 12, 2025

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* As Justice Kenan Manda vs Alexious Kamangila defamation mediation case started today in judge’s chamber * Kamangila was supposed to be protected right from the beginning in whatever way as a whistleblower to corruption By Duncan Mlanjira As the mediation of the defamation case between High Court Judge, Justice Kenan Manda and private practice lawyer, Alexious Kamangila got underway today, All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) economic justice & accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi maintains the call…