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MACRA gazettes regulations to protect consumers from counterfeit electronic ICT products

November 20, 2024

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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…

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

November 19, 2024

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* 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…

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

November 19, 2024

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* 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,…

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

November 16, 2024

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* 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…

Six arrested over vandalism of 16 ESCOM transformers in Lilongwe

November 15, 2024

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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…

Former Presidents Bakili Muluzi, Joyce Banda and Peter Mutharika describe violence against peaceful protesters as “outrageous assault on democracy”

November 15, 2024

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* The Inspector General of Police must launch an immediate investigation, arrest, and prosecute all perpetrators of the violence — there is ample video evidence to initiate swift action * President Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) must categorically condemn this violence, distance themselves from it, and reassure the citizens that such acts will not be tolerated again By Duncan Mlanjira In a joint statement, former Malawi Presidents, Dr. Bakili Muluzi, Dr. Joyce Banda and Prof. Arthur Peter…

Deafening silence on the part of Government over acts of violence against opposition protesters—AACC economic justice champion, Rev. Maulidi

November 14, 2024

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* The violence is not just unwelcome development, but hostile and distressing as the country is preparing for the 2025 tripartite elections * The government, through the right authority agencies, such as the police, should have been quick to respond to the violence by condemning it and having the culprits brought to book By Duncan Mlanjira All-Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) economic justice & accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi has added more to the distress of yesterday’s…

CCAP-Blantyre Synod condemns police’s failure to provide security to peaceful demonstrators in Lilongwe

November 14, 2024

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* A call for the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service to intervene as a matter of urgency, if Malawians are to return their trust on the police service * Guided by our mandate which is ‘to champion, promote and consolidate democratic governance, human rights and peaceful coexistence’ and our calling to a holistic Ministry * We have noted with concern the increased tensions amongst political party members as the nation prepares for general elections next year, 2025…

Mchinji police officers arrested for theft from an exhibit vehicle

November 10, 2024

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* The 2-tonner vehicle, white in colour whose registration number plate is DZ4062, is an exhibit of other offences pending court proceedings Maravi Express Four Mchinji Police Station officers have been arrested for stealing from a motor vehicle its spare-tyre, wheel spanner and two side-view mirrors which was parked behind the station’s parking cage. A report from Mchinji Police Station says the 2-tonner vehicle, white in colour whose registration number plate is DZ4062, is an exhibit of other offences…

CFTC’s leading complaints relate to traders not honouring guarantees & warranties and exclusion of liability

November 9, 2024

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* Traders must provide for guarantees and warranties of, at least, six months on all long term consumer products * According to the Competition and Fair Trading Act and the Consumer Protection Act By Duncan Mlanjira Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has disclosed that 10% of the annual total complaints which it receives, which is about 40 complaints per year, relating to not honouring guarantees & warranties and exclusion of liability. CFTC public relations officer, Innocent Helema, says…