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Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango implores on Malawians to mobilise themselves in fight against corruption to protect President Mutharika’s inauguration message against the vice

March 25, 2026

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Chifipa Mhango, the revered chief economist * Malawi’s case of cartel type of corruption has reached a level of genocide against its people that trusted democracy as a tool to prosperity and inclusion in 1992 * The message of his Excellency the President Arthur Peter Mutharika on his inauguration should be protected for generations to come * This is a fight that deserves a nation and electorate support, across political affiliation, for we only have one country By Duncan…

Impact of vandalism on electricity infrastructure not just affecting ESCOM alone but across Southern African region

March 25, 2026

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Chief Secretary Justin Saidi * Ministers responsible for energy in these countries are prioritising strategies to combat vandalism both at national and regional levels through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) framework—Chief Secretary Justin Saidi * When opening the SAPP Executive Committee meeting that has brought together regional power utilities, policymakers and energy experts to strengthen cooperation in the power sector * SAPP is a cooperation of the national electricity companies in Southern Africa under the auspices of the…

TNM Plc responds to Parliamentary Committee led by MP Silvester Ayuba James pressing for roll over of unused data bundles

March 24, 2026

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* The rollover feature previously limited to monthly packages but now it will be introduced for smaller bundles to allow customers to carry forward unused data into new subscriptions By Duncan Mlanjira After chairperson of Parliamentary Committee of Commissions, Statutory Corporations & State Enterprises announced that at an interface meeting he led with Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) where, among others, they pressed for rolling over of unused data bundles, TNM Plc has swiftly moved to roll out the…

Engineer William Kaipa brings to ESCOM a worth of technical authority to position it for long-term sustainability

March 24, 2026

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* His appointment reflects a strategic alignment of global expertise with national priorities, particularly as Malawi advances toward its MW2063 development agenda * Given the complexity and immediacy of ESCOM’s operational challenges, the Board considered it imperative to secure a leader capable of delivering results from day one, into the future By Duncan Mlanjira Effective April 1, 2026, William Kaipa, a distinguished professional engineer with over 37 years of experience spanning infrastructure, energy and resources, takes up the position…

Woman on court bail arrested for stealing a baby commits same offence within 3 months

March 23, 2026

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Suspect Aisha Mary Wilson * The suspect and victim were once neighbours in Mangochi Township before the victim got married and relocated to her home village in Katema area * It is alleged that the suspect continued monitoring the victim from a distance until she eventually gave birth in November last year By Duncan Mlanjira Aisha Mary Wilson, who is on court bail after been arrested for stealing a baby in January this year, has been arrested by Mangochi…

Malawians should examine the Amaryllis Hotel deal carefully—concerned citizen

March 22, 2026

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Amaryllis Hotel * Malawians should push for a deep dive forensic investigation that is fully independent to follow all payments both locally and internationally * This will expose the entire operation of this saga. The beneficiaries, influencers and enablers are from both MCP regime and DPP regime By Duncan Mlanjira A concerned citizen contends that Malawians should carefully examine the purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPT), saying there is need to “push…

Illovo Sugar Malawi acts swiftly to build a vital pedestrian passage at washed away bridge between Bereu and Nchalo in Lower Shire

March 21, 2026

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* The M1 Road to Nsanje was cut off at Sekeni after its bridge’s culverts were washed away by heavy waterfall from incessant rains in the past week * Illovo Sugar’s Nchalo Estate swiftly reacted by building a pedestrian Bailey bridge which residents profoundly applauded for By Duncan Mlanjira Within 24 hours after a bridge at Sekeni along the M1 Road to Nsanje was washed away due the incessant rains in the past week that has cut off motor…

ESAMI reaffirms ties with Malawi Parliament

March 21, 2026

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* Parliament is very important to ESAMI — it is a key partner in the democratisation process and public accountability * We appreciate the partnership through the staff trained at ESAMI and the support we receive from the Parliament of Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Dr Peter Kiuluku, Director General of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) — the Pan-African management development centre owned by 10 eastern and southern African countries — paid a courtesy call on the…

Information Minister Namalomba attests to that ESCOM laying solid internet connectivity highway through its Optic Fibre Communications department

March 20, 2026

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* The over 7,000km of fibre across ESCOM’s power supply lines is towards making Malawi an inclusive digitally connected nation * Which is President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s agenda as contained in his State of the Nation Address in Parliament * Directing that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) should embrace digital technology to ensure that Malawi’s economy is driven by digital technologies By Duncan Mlanjira After his visit to appreciate progress of technological services being undertaken by ESCOM Limited…

A reflection on Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee oversight

March 20, 2026

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* Shortcomings from PAC’s inquiry seating yesterday point to a broader need for capacity strengthening within parliamentary committees Analysis by Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist, Don Consultancy Group The effectiveness of parliamentary oversight rests not only on institutional authority, but on the quality of engagement between Members of Parliament (MPs) and those called to account. Yesterday’s sitting of Malawi’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), in its interaction with witness, Prince Kapondamgaga (former Chief of Staff to ex-President Dr Lazarus Chakwera), unfortunately…