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Newly-acquired high performance printer set to produce 3,500 National ID cards per day

April 6, 2024

* To enhance NRB service delivery as its machines were producing about 200 cards a day * To reduce waiting time and respond positively to the negative sentiments towards the NRB By Paul Madisehas, MANA National Registration Bureau (NRB) has acquired a high performance printer which has the capacity to produce 3,500 cards per day, unlike the machines the Bureau was using that was producing about 200 cards a day. This has been made possible with the support from…

Flooding affects livelihood in Mangochi

April 5, 2024

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* Floods have filled most of the houses plus some lodges, disturbing the hospitality industry * The floods have made our village an island, making access to markets, workplaces, schools and maize mills a problem * The only way to travel from our village to access these places is through the boat which is costing us a lot By Lyte Ali & Shaffie Bakali, MANA Despite rainfall inconsistence in Mangochi this year, families in the district living along Shire…

Gang of unknown criminals on rampage in Zomba; Robs off K24.13m from 3 victims in one night

April 4, 2024

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* Some victims admitted at Zomba District Hospital suffering various injuries * The police said no arrests have made and Investigations are still underway Maravi Express A gang of unknown criminals went on rampage in Zomba during the night of Tuesday, April from about 23:00hrs and robbed off K24.13 million and other valuables from 3 victims at different premises in one night. A crime situation report which we have in possession compiled by the police in Zomba, indicates that…

The law does not recognise the Vice-President as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the MDF

April 4, 2024

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Chilima at the court on Tuesday * The State wondered how Chilima became privy to information about the existence of the type of documents that he was requesting * It is premature for Chilima’s defence in the corruption case to seek some of the disclosures from the State at this stage of the case By Duncan Mlanjira In agreeing with the argument from Malawi Defence Force (MDF) — that some of the documents Vice-President Saulos Chilima is asking to…

Nyasa Rainbow Alliance engages Blantyre journalists on LGBTQI+ rights

April 4, 2024

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* The LGBTQI+ community is still being sidelined, judged as wrong-doers as well as being attacked physically and psychologically * The environment is generally very volatile for LGBTQI+, as well as their advocates * Because there is a lot of negativity that is coming from members of the society By Arnold Namanja, MANA Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA) has asked people in the country to respect rights of members of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI+) community, saying…

Mphwiyo’s residential house in Area 43 forfeited to Government having absconded bail conditions and cannot be traced

April 4, 2024

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* ACB submitted records that show that Mphwiyo last appeared at their office for bail on June 19, 2023 * Efforts to trace him through his sureties were futile as they were ignorant of his whereabouts By Duncan Mlanjira Under section 121 (2) of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Code, the Lilongwe High Court has ordered that former Budget Director, Paul Mphwiyo’s residential house in Area 43 — which was attached as his bail bond in the case in…

Pink eye cases keep rising as over 13,400 have been recorded

April 3, 2024

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* Signs and symptoms include redness of the eyes, itching, watery eyes and pain in the eyes, among others * The disease is self-limiting — it goes on its own without requiring antibiotics within seven to 10 days * Public encouraged to immediately seek medical attention to treat symptoms and reduce suffering By Beatrice Bangula, MANA Statistics from Ministry of Health have revealed that more than 13,400 people in the country have been hit by viral conjunctivitis, also known…

Rise & Shine Private School; Shining example of success story from FDH Graduate Start-ups program

April 3, 2024

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* Our journey began with a significant challenge – just a week before our planned opening in October 2022, we only had two students registered * Despite this, we decided to move forward. The fact that we had put everything in place, including the hiring of teaching staff, a head teacher, and support members, we were ready to face the reality on the ground Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira The business concept of Rise & Shine Primary School in Mulanje…

Parliament set to discuss amendments in Consumer & Fair Trading Bill

April 2, 2024

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* Excessive pricing of products and services has been one of the most prevalent conduct by businesses * Unfortunately, the CFTA does not have provisions specifically prohibiting excessive pricing By Duncan Mlanjira Before the 2024-2025 National Budget sitting of Parliament rises this week, the legislators are expected to discuss the amendments that are contained in the Consumer & Fair Trading (CFT) Bill. Spokesperson for Consumer & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) Innocent Helema says some of the changes in the…

Water for People dresses Mudi Catchment Area with trees

April 1, 2024

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Dwight Kambuku planting his tree * Trees are one of the most important aspects if we are to have clean and sustainable water * When planted in the right place, trees provide multiple benefits to people By Tikondane Vega, MANA Water for People, in collaboration with stakeholders, on Saturday planted trees around Mudi Catchment Area in Blantyre to make it a healthy watershed for Blantyre Water Board (BWB) to increase water levels on its reservoir dam that is earmarked…