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Government introduces 322 toll-free line to report on corruption among other suspected public resources mismanagement

February 19, 2026

* Accessible through any of the mobile network service providers, through which citizens will be expected to dial 332 and proceed to provide clear details of their concern * Including name of institution, office or individual involved; nature of issues; location and date (where applicable); and any other supporting information By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian citizens have now been accorded the opportunity to play their role in building a transparent and accountable public sector by introducing introducing a 322 toll-free…

Former RBM Governor Mafuta Mwale raised profound financial regulatory red flags on proposed sale of Amaryllis Hotel at exorbitant K148 billion

February 19, 2026

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* Proceeding with the transaction would be inconsistent with sound pension fund management principles and expose members to undue financial risk * From a prudential and regulatory perspective, the proposed transaction is likely to breach investment limits under the Financial Services (Investment Management of Life Insurers and Pension Funds) Directive, 2025 * And result in serious liquidity mismatch and heightened risk warn of regulatory breaches and systemic financial risk that could destabilize the pension sector By Duncan Mlanjira In…

Dr. Parth Patel’s analysis on President Mutharika’s Executive Order against public health careworkers’ interests in private facilities sparks hot debate

February 18, 2026

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The image that goes together with the analysis that was generated using AI tools based on creative prompts and may not be literal representations of real people or places * The principle behind the Presidential Order is clear — public office must not be used for private gain * President Mutharika has taken a bold and courageous step. Corruption in healthcare is not theoretical — it directly affects ordinary Malawians By Duncan Mlanjira An analysis that was published on…

Celebrated journalist Jack McBrams’ article on wildlife-human conflict due to ill-planned elephant translocation earns him prestigious Sub-Saharan African KAS media award 2026

February 17, 2026

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Jack McBrams along with fellow KAS media award 2026 winners * The article; ‘the-elephant-invasion-how-a-historic-elephant- translocation unleashed death, hunger, and heartbreak among Kasungu villagers’, was published by Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) on May 11 * It bowled over the KAS Media Awards 2026 Jury, who described it as: “Real conservation should mean coexistence — not conquest.” By Duncan Mlanjira The article that celebrated journalist Jack McBrams published on Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) that exposed a man-made wildlife-human conflict…

Cyclone Gezani not expected to have any further influence over Malawi weather as its tracking southward into the extratropical Indian Ocean

February 16, 2026

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Forecasted path of Tropical Cyclone Gezani * However, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to persist over most parts of the central region, northern region, and lakeshore areas, due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) By Duncan Mlanjira As Tropical Cyclone Gezani was passing very close to Inhambane along the southern coast of Mozambique, indirectly influencing weather conditions over Malawi over the past two days but now it is not expected to have any further influence…

MACRA training Malawi Police PROs and prosecutors in data protection and cyber security

February 16, 2026

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* Inspector General Luhanga calls on the officers to invest in the new knowledge and skills to be gained in to effectively discharge their duties in the digital era * And to ensure lawful handling of personal data in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2024 By Duncan Mlanjira In its capacity as the designated Data Protection Authority and the national focal point for cyber security in the country, Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is training Malawi Police Service…

Tanzania reaffirms its commitment to deepening bilateral trade and economic cooperation with Malawi

February 16, 2026

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* After the two countries sign a Simplified Trade Regime (STR) Agreement aimed at strengthening cross-border trade and deepening regional integration * Steady growth in trade between the two countries in recent years increased from US$86.5 million in 2021 to US$98.2 million in 2024, representing a 13.5% rise * Tanzania’s exports to Malawi grew from US$64 million to US$77.7 million over the same period, while imports from Malawi declined slightly from US$22.5 million to US$20.5 million By Duncan Mlanjira …

HRDC governing body continues to operate despite adhoc committee’s petition demanding them to stop until AGM is held

February 16, 2026

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Kaiyatsa and his colleagues addressing the media two weeks ago condemning government on arrests of former Cabinet Ministers * Failing to comply in calling for the AGM within the stipulated period, the HRDC national ddhoc committee will have no option but to seek court intervention to protect the integrity, legality, and credibility of the Coalition By Duncan Mlanjira At a press briefing held at Bridge View Hotel in Lilongwe today, February 16, the adhoc committee of the Human Rights…

Only 3 vehicles to be allowed access to Queens Hospital’s mortuary premises to ease congestions

February 15, 2026

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The mortuary at Queens * Number of mourners per family restricted to 20 to observe hospital sanitation and security * The hospital also prohibits holding of full funeral services and singing of religious hymns * While advising religious leaders to stick to just offering prayers before leaving the mortuary premises By Duncan Mlanjira Queens Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre has issued fresh instructions on visits to its mortuary by restricting just three vehicles to be allowed access to the…

President Mutharika’s 2026 SONA; A strategic blueprint for Malawi’s economic renewal and inclusive growth

February 15, 2026

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Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * Under his leadership, Malawi is witnessing a restoration of policy credibility, strategic focus, and development momentum * His international exposure, economic acumen, and decisive governance style are clearly shaping a modern, competitive, and inclusive economy * From macroeconomic stabilisation to industrialisation, from human capital development to digital governance, the SONA provides a strong foundation for sustained growth and resilience * The policy direction articulated in this Address positions Malawi on a credible path towards…