Homeland Security Minister Mukhito emphasises on repercussions of mob justice as some victims could be innocent

* When people take matters into their own hands, they can destroy important evidence and make it difficult for police to do their work * If there is a problem, people should seek justice through established channels such as the police and chiefs By George Mponda, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Minister of Homeland Security, Peter Mukhito has called on people in Karonga District — and Malawi as a whole to desist from mob justice and allow law enforcement agencies…

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Mozambique-Malawi 400KV power interconnection fully completed; Awaits tariff discussions

* As construction works on Mozambican side gets completed following Malawi finalising its part in February 2025 as targeted * The line between the two countries was energised on August 8 during which 5MW of electricity was imported from Mozambique By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Energy has announced that construction works of the transmission line for the Mozambique-Malawi (MOMA) 400KV power interconnection has been fully completed. In a statement from Secretary for Energy, Elvis Thodi, issued on August…

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14-year-old boy whose disappearance caused his family to vandalise Chilipa Police Unit found alive and safe

* Left home on his own accord without notifying his mother who reported him missing at Mangochi Police Station * The mother accused 38-year-old resident Shaibu Zangwa of being connected to her son’s disappearance * And when his life was threatened, the police subsequently detained Zangwa for his safety which infuriated the boy’s family By Duncan Mlanjira A 14-year-old boy, Alli Nuru, whose disappearance a few weeks ago led to his relatives destroying Chilipa Police Unit in Mangochi following…

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Pedestrians strongly advised to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads

* As five die and 12 injured in Mangochi after being hit by a speeding motor vehicle whose driver lost control of * It hit a group of people who were dancing in celebration of traditional initiation ritual (chinamwali) while occupying both sides of the road By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Mangochi have strongly advised members of the public to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads as this poses a serious danger…

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Government promoting alternative building materials such cement blocks to phase out use of fire-burnt bricks

* As Malawi loses over 25,757 hectares of forest annually with degradation rate standing at 0.77%, and deforestation at 0.66% * Where wood remains necessary, brick makers should be encouraged to obtain it from legally managed rather than customary woodlands or other unauthorised areas By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Ministry of Natural Resources indicates that Malawi loses an estimated 25,757 hectares of forest annually through human activities, with 14,192 hectares degraded and 11,565 hectares permanently deforested. In…

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Water from SVTP canal expected to start flowing to Kambadwe and Mwanaalilenji cooperative farm blocks in October

* As the Component 1 of SVTP Phase II continues to advance with temporary conveyance structure (intake area) at 85% and expected to be completed in September 2026 * Marking a major milestone that will enable farmers to begin irrigating their fields while water treatment and supply works is at 95% complete to be managed by Southern Region Water Board By Duncan Mlanjira Progress of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP) is at an advanced stage with water from…

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President Mutharika pledges to address financial challenges faced by Malawi Human Rights Commission

Mutharika and the outgoing Commissioners at the farewell meeting  * Acknowledged the important work the outgoing Commissioners have accomplished over the past three years * Including protecting the human rights of women, children, and the elderly, as well as advancing access to information By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika has committed to protecting human rights in the country by, among others, pledging to address financial challenges faced by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). According to a report…

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Blantyre Water Board CEO Yeremia Chihana suspended pending inquiry into allegations of misconduct

* Includes authoring a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Treasury, copied to the World Bank and the European Union falsely representing the Board of Directors seeking funds for an institutional modernisation programme * Purported appointment of an acting director of finance without the knowledge and approval of the Board * Obtaining of a K500 million overdraft facility from First Capital Bank on July 23, 2026 without the knowledge and/or approval of the Board of Directors By Duncan…

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SMEs and agricultural cooperatives applauded for value-added products with potential for regional and international markets

* Looking at the packaging, grading, and overall organisation, and the standard, is outstanding * Malawi is now well-positioned to engage in cross-border trade with diverse products—Ministry of Trade By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) The Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism has commended small & medium enterprises (SMEs) and agricultural cooperatives participating in the 22nd National Agriculture Fair, for producing quality value-added products with potential for regional and international markets. Through Component 3 of the Southern…

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SFFRFM targets better input access with one-stop centres across the country

* Designed to support smallholder farmers’ access to inputs by providing a variety of farming essentials under one roof * Currently we have 55 retail shops across Malawi, and our aim is to ensure that we have agro-farm inputs in all these shops throughout the year By Pempho Nkhoma, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Smallholder Farmers Fertiliser Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) has disclosed plans to roll out a one-stop centre initiative aimed at improving access to agricultural inputs to…

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