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Chakwera calls for impartiality into Chilima’s June 10 plane crash investigation as Commission of Inquiry members is sworn in

October 28, 2024

* Urged them to execute their duties with diligence and ignore biasness and political pressure on the matter * Emphasising the importance of scrutinizing the events leading to the plane crash By Eunice Disi Lole, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Monday led the swearing-in of members of the Commission of Inquiry on the June 10 plane crash that killed Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima, former First Lady Shanil Dzimbiri — former wife to former President Bakili Muluzi — and seven…

Association for Women in Media reaches out to Mai Mbambande Elderly Home with relief food

October 27, 2024

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* As women in media, we felt it was important to donate these items to the elderly home, to help them in their daily needs * The elderly people need to be valued, respected and cared for by the society By Sarah Munthali, MANA As part of initiatives being taken to celebrate mothers during the month of October, Association for Women in Media (AWOME) yesterday, assisted Mai Mbambande Elderly Home in Lilongwe with assorted food relief items and soap….

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

October 27, 2024

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* 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…

‘Serious manufacturing can seriously send a nation to the next level as evidenced by Israel’s economic revolution’—economic expert Thomas Ngoma

October 26, 2024

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Malawi’s vision moving at slow pace * Israel GDP stands at US$564 billion with agriculture contributing US$1.1 billion to the total GDP * The concept of Israel’s economic recovery plan (ERP) has elements Malawi can benefit from * Central Banks must never finance government deficit; it is the killer of many economies — avoid it By Duncan Mlanjira Serious manufacturing can really send a nation to the next level as evidenced by Israel’s economic revolution’, contends Thomas Ngoma —…

Some thunderstorms expected on Monday especially over parts of central and northern areas

October 26, 2024

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* The prolonged period of hot and uncomfortable weather (heatwave), will continue to affect most southern areas * Therefore, stay hydrated and cool by drinking plenty of water and to seek shelter by stay in air-conditioned buildings, or use fans to cool down By Duncan Mlanjira In its weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services adds that some thunderstorms are expected on Monday, October 28, especially over parts of central and northern…

Balaka fuel filling stations charging motorists charged extra money to refuel

October 25, 2024

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The situation in Balaka as of this afternoon * They are being asked to pay K10,000 if one wants to refuel full tank and K5,000 if one wants to fuel 20 litres which is against the fuel handling and distribution laws By Mary Makhiringa, MANA Motorists in Balaka have to dig deeper in their pockets as they are being asked to pay extra money to refuel their vehicles, Malawi News Agency (MANA) has established. A survey conducted at Total…

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

October 25, 2024

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* 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…

MERA breaks own rules in Balaka by allowing government entity MEC to fill up using banned jerrycans (zigubu); motorists demand fuel justice

October 25, 2024

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* MERA CEO Henry Kachaje is reported to have personally authorised government vehicles conducting voter registration to use jerrycans (zigubu) * Which MERA itself banned last week in a press statement signed by Kachaje himself Maravi Express As Malawi’s fuel crisis depends, there is commotion and panic at fuel filling stations in Balaka where motorists are frustrated that Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) is breaking its own rules by allowing government entity, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to fill up…

Balaka shines as it tops MEC’s elections registration exercise after day 3 of first phase

October 25, 2024

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Commissioner Kasaira, responsible for three districts of Balaka, Machinga and Neno * Many of the centres have already passed the 500 mark which is not the case in Machinga and Neno * MEC Commissioner Francis Kasaira calls for more effort especially on civic education so that no one is left behind * As MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja expressed satisfaction with the voter registration turnout in Dedza District By Mary Makhiringa & Zenak Matekenya, MANA Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)…

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

October 24, 2024

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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…