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Competition and Fair Trading Act set to bite harder for its perpetual offenders as fines attract up to 10% of gross annual turnover

September 3, 2024

* It has taken 26 years for the CFTA to be reviewed after it became a trend by big businesses to continue breaking the competitive and fair trading law * But the old law (CFTA, 1998) was repealed and enacted to pave way for the new law (CFTA, 2024), which became operational on July 1, 2024 Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Big businesses and traders opted to become perpetual offenders of unfair trading practices because the punishment fine of K500,000,…

DPP rejects fuel price increase that was proposed by its own MPs in the Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources

August 29, 2024

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* The Committee’s chairperson is Werani Chilenga, legislator for the DPP itself and has four other DPP members * Including the Party’s publicity secretary, Shadric Namalomba who issued the petition against fuel price hike By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is rejecting the proposal for Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to consider adjusting upwards prices of fuel, which was submitted by Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources & Climate Change whose chairperson is Werani Chilenga, legislator for the…

‘In all 3 Pillars of MW2063 vision, sustainable water resources remain a prerequisite’

August 27, 2024

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* Sustainable water resources for all is achievable only if stakeholders such as editors and media managers regard water as life * The significance of the media in any set up cannot be overstressed, as they are a peg on which success or failure of any institution hangs By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Memory Chatonda, MANA The MW2063, the country’s long-term development blueprint, hinges on three Pillars of Urbanisation, Industrialisation and Agriculture Productivity & Commercialisation — and in…

Though overall number of road accidents has decreased, motorcycle accidents are on the rise—Police

August 27, 2024

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* Kabaza operators often just learn the basics, get on the road and pose a danger to themselves and other road users * As Police further urge all road users to adhere to traffic laws and regulations to reduce high rates of road accidents By Mwai Likhomo, MANA In the first six of last year, 2,627 road accidents were recorded of which 466 involved motorcycle taxi operators (Kabazas) while from January to June this year, 2,024 accidents were recorded,…

Kabaza operators will be required to be licensed after proper training on use of public roads

August 25, 2024

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Principal road transport officer, Charles Maluwa * And to be registered on MalTIS so that they get numbers, trained and be given licenses at affordable prices * As the Directorate launches district road safety committee to help beef up human capital challenges in enforcement of road traffic issues at district level By Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA Motor bike taxi operators, commonly known as Kabaza, will be required to undergo proper training on use of public roads before being licensed and…

Two men sentenced to 7 years for being found guilty of vandalising ESCOM assets

August 22, 2024

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* They were arrested last month on July 14 at Zalewa police checkpoint * As they attempted to transport stolen ESCOM copper cables they vandalised in Mwanza and Ntcheu Maravi Express In order to deter the continued vandalism of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), two men from Balaka District, Patrick Malikebu (34) and Lonjezo Magaleta (27), have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment with hard labour Zalewa Magistrate Court for being found guilty of the malpractice. They were…

Fishermen continue to defy constant warnings against illegal fishing gear

August 17, 2024

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* As Fisheries Department, Nkhata Bay District Council, Ripple Africa burn over 200 illegal fishing gear that was confiscated * We have a lot of illegal fishing gears on the lake Malawi that are not acceptable within the framework of Fisheries Act * Fishers who are still resisting to change warned that the law shall keep taking its course By Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA Despite constant awareness and warnings against using illegal fishing gear, fishermen on Malawi lake waters continue…

Lilongwe City Council on serious campaign in enforcing bylaws

August 14, 2024

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* As it collaborates with Malawi Defence Force (MDF) to impound and tow away vehicles that have parking fee arrears * Motorists asked to check their parking fee balances by dialing *4555*01# to clear any outstanding balances to avoid inconveniences By Duncan Mlanjira In its campaign to enforce the law, Lilongwe City Council has sent a strong warning to motorists that it will conduct a joint operation with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) to impound and tow away vehicles…

National Construction Industry Council pounces on Chinese-owned construction site over non-compliance

August 14, 2024

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* The probe revealed a litany of violations, including failure to obtain necessary permits * As well as ignoring environmental impact assessments, and exploiting workers By Leonard Masauli, MANA National Construction Industry Council (NCIC) has pounced on a Chinese-owned construction site, over noncompliance orders and breach of laws related to construction. The Chinese national is reportedly constructing warehouse and offices at the site which is along the Bypass road in Lilongwe. However, NCIC said the Chinese national commenced his…

Parliamentary committees endorse MRA’s tax stamp

August 7, 2024

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* As level smuggling of goods shocks two Parliamentary Committees of Public Accounts and of Industry, Trade & Tourism * Smuggling is a huge problem and the only solution to prevent it is by bringing different mechanisms like tax stamps By Tikondane Vega, MANA Public Accounts Committee of Parliament says it fully supports Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) idea to fully use tax stamp as a tool to eliminate goods smuggling into the country. This also follows the observation by…