Zambia Army Commander adds credence to his Malawian counterpart’s assertion of the military’s important role in nation-building

Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele * Challenges faced by the continent are complex and multifaceted, ranging from political instability, armed conflict to economic disparities and social inequities * Addressing the challenges Africa face “requires not just military might, but a robust legal framework that supports peace and security as foundational pillars for development * After MDF Commander, General Valentino Phiri had said defence forces not only protect citizens from external threats but also contribute to peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts and…

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Trio finally caught after multiple sexual defilement of a 15-year-old minor

* In May, James Masiye took her into his house where she spent three days while having sexual intercourse with her * In June, George Magwaya took the same victim into his house where she spent one night being defiled * The minor was also sexually victimised by Mike Kachamba in October 2024 in the same area By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Police in Limbe are keeping in custody, James Masiye (26), George Magwaya (32) and Mike Kachamba (41), for…

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Paramount Chief Kyungu asks NWRA to clearly indicate boundaries between the water bodies and public land

* The problem is that most Malawians misunderstood democracy and they think they can do anything including wanton cutting of trees and cultivating along river banks * I would like to urge the NWRA to properly instruct citizens on how best they can make use of this water By George Mponda, MANA Paramount Chief Kyungu of Karonga has urged National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) to clearly instruct Malawians the boundaries between water bodies and public land. He said this…

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Australian mining company at Kangankunde, Lindian Resources hands over Chanthunya police unit it constructed in Balaka

Lindian Resources CEO Vorster (right) hands over the project to Eastern Region Police Commissioner Barbra Mchenga Tsiga * The police unit is designed to provide a secure environment for both the local community and Lindian’s operations * And aligns with the company’s community engagement plan — that demonstrate its dedication to safety, community development and corporate social responsibility Maravi Express As its contribution towards safety and rural growth in the community it is operating in, Australian mining company at…

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AU Advisory Board against Corruption invites AACC Economic Justice Accountability Champion Rev. Maulidi to its annual African anti-corruption dialogue 

* This comes a week after Rev. Maulidi championed that if the fight against corruption is to be achieved in Malawi, members of the public should be encouraging on corruption whistleblowing — and should be protected * The theme was mooted out as the AU Board has dedicated its work in 2024 to promote the role of whistleblowing in combating corruption By Duncan Mlanjira The African Union (AU) Advisory Board against Corruption has invited All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC)…

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‘Legal practitioners should carry themselves with nobility and integrity at all times’—private law firm DNC Chambers

* As they join calls for immediate and thorough investigations on the allegations of widespread corruption in the legal profession and the Judiciary “The legal profession is built on honour and integrity. Members of the public repose a lot of faith and trust in legal practitioners to represent them professionally, fearlessly but fairly * Every lawyer has a duty to uphold the Code of Ethics and promote respect for the law By Duncan Mlanjira As the country eagerly looks…

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President Chakwera constitutes Commission of Inquiry to investigate circumstances of aircraft crash that killed Chilima

* The President has exercised the powers vested in him under section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 2014 * He has deemed the accident of the Malawi Defence Force aircraft MAF-T03 at Nthungwa in Mzimba to be a matter in the interest and for the welfare of the public By Duncan Mlanjira In accordance of Commissions of Inquiry Act (Cap. 18:01), President Lazarus Chakwera has constituted a commission of inquiry to investigate circumstances that led to the…

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Man jailed for 12 years for stealing electricity aluminium conductor from a businessperson

James Banda during his courtroom appearance yesterday * Police arrested James Banda at Malingunde Trading Centre on October 7 while attempting to sell the aluminium which he had burnt, cut into pieces and stuffed in a sack * He will serve jail for damaging the conductor contrary to section 45 (4) (b) of the Electricity Amendment Act of 2024 * Three years for theft contrary to section 271 as read with section 278 of the Penal Code and 4…

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Patricia Kaliati arrested over charges yet to be announced 

Maravi Express In a media statement, the Malawi Police Service say they have arrested UTM Party secretary general Patricia Kaliati today in Likongwe “suspecting her of conspiring with others to commit a serious offence (felony)”. The statement by MPS public relations officer, Senior Superintendent Peter Kalaya, says they have “evidence which implicated her and two others for the conspiracy” whose “details of the serious offence that she is accused of and individuals she conspired together with will be given…

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AACC’s Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador Rev. Maulidi encourages more corruption whistleblowing and should be protected

Whistleblower Kamangila at the centre of it all * Emphasises that the whistleblowing should be based on goodwill and not due to ill motives * Every member of the society should be a watchdog on each other by reporting to authorities * Through the Anti-Corruption Bureau, the Malawi Police Service and other law enforcement authorities they suspect something which is of corruption in nature By Duncan Mlanjira If the fight against corruption is to be achieved, All-African Conference of…

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