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Two jailed for vandalism and theft of ESCOM conductors; As the vice continues to affect ESCOM’s operations

September 12, 2024

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* Eight-year jail term on Manson Simbeye and six years for Patrick Mpepu * The conductors that were stolen and vandalised were meant for a health facility at Mazamba in Mzuzu * The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activities of vandalism through the police or by calling Toll-free number 847 on TNM/Airtel * ESCOM has have a reward system for those who provide information leading to the apprehension of vandals Maravi Express Barely two week after three…

Over 20 homeless households in Mangochi still living at a camp on flood prone areas

September 12, 2024

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* Ahead of an increased level of 475.22 metres above the sea level in Lake Malawi, which is higher by 22m * There are many houses that are waterlogged in these areas which are still inhabitable * While owners of those whose waters have dried up, had no choice but to relocate to their homes By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Bishop Witmos, MANA Ahead of the forecasted increase of water levels along the shores of Lake Malawi and…

RBM refutes rumours of IMF writing Minister of Finance to devalue the Malawi Kwacha

September 11, 2024

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* RBM Governor, Dr. Wilson Banda has since appealed to the general public to desist from creating and circulating false reports * Which bring about unwarranted speculation, panic and uncertainty in the economy Maravi Express The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has refuted a report circulating on social media that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has written the Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs to devalue the Malawi Kwacha by 60%, while assuring the general public that there are…

Two brothers sentenced to sweep Mangochi Court premises for 8 hours a day for 5 days

September 11, 2024

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* The two have since begun serving their sentence, under the supervision of court officials * Initially sentenced the two to 12 months of imprisonment with hard labour but in mitigation they asked for leniency * Stating they had learned their lesson and promised to change their ways Maravi Express Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court on Monday, September 10, convicted and sentenced two brothers, Abdul Chiwaya (20) and William Chiwaya (19) to five days of community service for wounding…

China playing trade and financing dynamics on African countries—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

September 7, 2024

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Heads of States at the China-Africa Summit * In 2023, Chinese imports into Malawi was US$546.12 million — that is the value of Chinese market access into Malawi economy * On the other hand, Malawi exports to China was US$54.43 million, that is Malawi market access value into Chinese economy in 2023 — The net trade is thus in favour of China at US$491.69 million By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa-based Malawian Chief Economist, Chifi Mhango, who is director of economic…

‘Let us stand together in preserving the earth and its beautiful environment’—CCAP’s Rev. Maulidi

September 7, 2024

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Rev. Maulidi at the workshop in Chikwawa * We need all to be aware that the greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it * If all the environment is destroyed, the next thing to be destroyed is our lives By Duncan Mlanjira The African Faith Actors Network for Climate Justice (AFAN-CJ) Malawi Chapter, has emphasised the need for collaborative efforts among all concerned stakeholders in addressing climate change issues. Reverend Baxton Maulidi,…

President Chakwera satisfied with outcomes of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation 2024

September 6, 2024

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* Malawi has enormous potential to generate more energy from solar, wind and geothermal sources * GEIDCO’s expertise could provide Malawi with the alternative sustainable power sources that she need * Energy is critical for Malawi to realise its MW2063 national vision, which is being driven through the ATM strategy Wrap up by Chikondi Chimala, MANA in Beijing, China President Lazarus Chakwera has described the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), as a highly successful summit, saying it has exceeded…

More funds needed to speed up Shire Valley Transformation Programme—Parliamentary Committee

September 6, 2024

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* About 96% of the construction over the 6km stretch is complete, which gives us hope that the project is indeed moving forward * However, the committee also discovered that the project requires significantly more funds to avoid delays * This will ensure it is completed on time, allowing farmers to begin accessing it as planned By Elia Chibwe, MANA The Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture maintains that the Shire Valley Transformation Programme requires significantly more funding to be completed…

MRA upbeat with the rehabilitation of Beira-Marka railway line

September 5, 2024

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* To increase volume of trade between Malawi and Mozambique * While at the same time enhancing revenue collection for MRA By Arnold Namanja, MANA Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has said rehabilitation of the Beira-Marka railway line in Nsanje District is expected to increase volume of trade between Malawi and Mozambique while at the same time enhancing revenue collection for MRA. This was said by MRA Marketing Communications Manager, Wilma Chalulu on Wednesday when the tax collection body took…

ESCOM establishing cause of nation-wide electricity system shutdown

September 4, 2024

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Maravi Express Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) alerts the public that it experienced a system shutdown at 11h42 today September 4 and is “yet to establish the cause of the country-wide loss of the power supply”. “Consequently, most parts of the country do not have electricity supply,” said the public notice from Management. “We have since stepped up our efforts to restore power supply in the shortest time possible. “We regret any inconvenience the system shutdown may cause…