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Police CCTV cameras set to be live for Blantyre CBD in 3 weeks time; As CDHIB invests K2m towards its completion

December 11, 2023

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CDHIB’s Ivy Kwatiwani presents the cheque to Superintendent Jackson Silungwe * Building owners in various hot crime spots have been engaged where they are mounting the cameras * Starts with 14 cameras around hot crime spots but aims to procure more than 50 cameras * CDHIB is committed to supporting partnerships and investing in initiatives that provide national development agenda By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Police has assured the public that the closed circuit TV (CCTV) camera system it has…

DPP must foster unity, we need a strong and robust opposition in a democracy—Joshua Chisa Mbele

December 9, 2023

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| National, News, Politics

* What is happening is nothing but intimidation, harassment and abuse of authority within party structures * Unfortunately, the DPP faction that is threatening Jeffrey cannot do anything as implied herein * Can the other faction declare sources of their funding. For the sake of transparency, show us your bank balance. Tidziwe nawo By Duncan Mlanjira Political and social issues commentator, Joshua Chisa Mbele has described the in-house leadership conflict in the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as political implosion….

Warning of heatwave over Southern Region from tomorrow

December 8, 2023

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* Heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke are a significant concern * Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, even if they don’t feel thirsty * Seek indoor shelter — preferably in air-conditioned buildings, or use fans to cool down By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services is alerting the public to expect prolonged period of hot and uncomfortable weather that will persist in most parts of the Southern Region to…

Doctors play a critical role in overall growth of Malawi—TNM

December 8, 2023

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Jonazi (right) hands over the assistance to SMD member, Dr. Parth Patel * TNM puts keen interest in issues that bind our communities together and uphold wellness of Malawians * Doctors are integral in the provision of excellent healthcare services that cut across every individual By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT services provider, TNM Plc, believes that medical doctors play a critical role in the overall growth of Malawi and commits itself towards sustaining the positive…

Remote Lipunga Primary School in Mchinji a shining example of resilience and success that defies the odds of hard-to-reach area

December 8, 2023

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* Recorded 100% success rate in both 2022 and 2023 academic years of Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations (PSLCE) * What’s more, in 2023, out of 110 learners, 64 secured places in secondary schools and with only 11 teachers Feature by Vincent Khonje, MANA Nestled over 60km from Mchinji Boma; facing challenges of a poor access road network; lacking essential social amenities — Lipunga Primary School is defying all these odds by recording 100% success rate in both 2022…

Southern Region and parts of Central experiencing prolonged dry spell

December 8, 2023

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Rainfall received in the month of October and November presented as a percentage of normal * The dryness is moderate over many places but severe conditions are along the Shire Valley * However, the Northern Region and lakeshore areas are expected to continue experiencing isolated thunderstorms with rain By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services is alerting the general public that the Southern Region and parts of the Centre are experiencing a prolonged dry spell…

Government to act on Salima Sugar corruption saga

December 7, 2023

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* Over US$30 million has been misappropriated by the company through various dubious deals for the past years * The Attorney General’s office is taking swift and decisive action to recover the stolen funds By Sarah Munthali & Gift Chiponde, MANA The Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has assured Malawians that his office is working on recovering over US$30 million and bring to book the perpetrators involved in the Salima Sugar Company Limited corruption. Chakaka Nyirenda said this at…

AFIDEP’s inaugural BUILD project’s leadership programme in integrated PHED rolls out in Malawi in February

December 7, 2023

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* Applications opened on December 1, whose deadline is December 15 * The notification date of acceptance is on January 8 with January 12 as deadline for applicants’ confirmation By Duncan Mlanjira The inaugural training of BUILD project, a five-year global initiative designed to leverage the interconnectedness of population, health, environment and development (PHED) — which is led by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) — will be held for the Southern Africa region in Malawi next year…

SPC Zamba on verge of exiting Capital Hill?

December 7, 2023

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SPC Colleen Zamba * During their interface with the President last week, PAC made several comments, observations and recommendations * On issues of national importance and prioritized the performance of the civil service as one major setback that is derailing socioeconomic growth in the country Maravi Express Concerns raised by quasi-religious body, Public Affairs Committee (PAC), on the untenable nature of the role Secretary to the President & Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba in government affairs, has brought into thought…

Doctors Parth Patel, Adamson Muula, Victor Mwapasa among 10 best medical practitioners honoured with SMD 2023 awards

December 5, 2023

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* We the medical doctors of Malawi are proud of you and thank you for serving the country with your expertise—Society of Medical Doctors By Duncan Mlanjira From a large number of nominees and votes received, Society of Medical Doctors (SMD) has identified 10 best medical practitioners who have been honoured with the Society’s 2023 awards. Dr. Parth Patel, whose full scale healthcare facility, Atlas Medical Center offers advanced and innovative healthcare technology, has been voted as the Best…