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BWB’s stakeholders Water Users Associations abusing management of water kiosks in low income areas

January 19, 2023

Deputy Minister Bande leads by example that cholera prevention is through hygiene such as handwashing * Many kiosks managed by Water Users Associations (WUA), are not functional * Because of poor management, vandalism and theft of meters as well as low water supply pressure By Duncan Mlanjira Water & Sanitation Deputy Minister, John Bande has advised Blantyre Water Board (BWB) to take stronger action over abuse of management of water kiosks in the district’s low income areas for maximum…

Fired DPP Kayuni confessed to Chakwera of his deep regret for his unsound judgment that led to arrest of ACB’s Chizuma

January 19, 2023

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Kayuni replaced by Masauko Edwin Chamkakala * To prevent him from using a public office to settle a personal injury, I have removed Dr. Kayuni from office with immediate effect * And I thank him for his many years of service and I have directed that he be replaced by Masauko Edwin Chamkakala as the new DPP By Duncan Mlanjira The report from the Commission of Inquiry — which President Chakwera constituted to probe circumstances that led to the…

President Chakwera stands by his decision made a year ago by refuseing to bow down to calls to fire Chizuma

January 19, 2023

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Martha Chizuma * I want to make this clear today: I stand by my decision to not fire Ms. Chizuma a year ago * And I stand by my choice of her as my champion against corruption today * I have never said that this means that no one else is allowed to bring a case against her for their own injuries, because that would be unconstitutional By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera still considers Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director…

Suspected thief of K6.5m at Gateway Mall arrested after being captured on CCTV; K2.174m recovered

January 19, 2023

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The suspect Fradrick Nyamula * The CCTV footage went viral on social media showing Nyamula continuously surveying the vehicle * After he parked his Honda Fit next to the X-Trail * He tried to open the passenger door but was unsuccessful * His accomplice circled around the car park before parking a vehicle away from the X-Trail By Natasha Muthete, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Lilongwe Police Station has arrested Fradrick Nyamula, 39, who was caught on CCTV…

Malawi Healthcare Support UK to focus on mental health in 2023

January 19, 2023

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* We would like to play a part in alleviating the suicide problems, which are associated with mental illnesses * Over the years, MAHECAS has delivered assistance in healthcare in different forms By Duncan Mlanjira As the country is registering an increase in suicides incidences associated with various economic and social issues, Malawi Healthcare Support UK (MAHECAS) intends to focus more on mental health as its main theme for 2023. A statement from the charity organisation, managed by Malawians…

President Chakwera penned to call for national referendum on adoption of federal system of governance

January 19, 2023

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* If that is not yet possible, we shall take a radical approach to ensure that progress is made towards a referendum * Millions of Malawians go in favour of system change as a solution to the many challenges Malawi faces * Malawians are honest people, they can’t be blamed to have put wrong people in the driving seat all along as they did with you By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s Federalism Institute — in liaison with other federalism stakeholders…

Religious beliefs of not seeking medical care suspected of sabotaging efforts to contain the cholera outbreak

December 27, 2022

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The cholera situation report for December 26 * The faith community implored to encourage their members to seek medical care immediately if anyone has signs and symptoms of cholera * 16 related deaths are from Lilongwe (6); Blantyre (6); Dowa (2) and Machinga (1) * Lilongwe highest in new cases on Boxing Day at 69) followed by Blantyre (50) and Mangochi (47) * Since the onset, 15,317 cases recorded with 486 deaths — at case fatality rate at 3.7%…

National taskforce on cholera impressed with Mangochi community prevention interventions

December 25, 2022

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The community volunteers of Mkali Village * Mkali Village people are containing cholera starting from guarding the lake and for banning the use of lake water for domestic use * People along the lakeshore encouraged to emulate Mkali Village initiative to contain the cholera.p outbreak By Evance Chisiano & Hanleck Mkumba, MANA A local committee in Mangochi formed a voluntary Lake Malawi beach guard and patrol team to stop the use of the lake for domestic purposes as a…

Chakwera for sustainable fuel technologies as he inaugurates Forestry Season

December 25, 2022

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* My government will continue to promote use of petroleum gas and other sustainable use of renewable energy * Every Malawian home must make a switch to cleaner way of cooking * Industries should also switch from wood burning to efficient and clean technologies * People must accept responsibility over destruction and depletion of forests that leads to effects of climate change By Evance Chisiano, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has called upon Malawians to adopt sustainable fuel efficiency technologies…

Late Dennis Kambalame was a gentleman whose life portrayed everything to learn from in this world—Chilima

December 23, 2022

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Chilima’s moment in honour of late Kambalame * I came to know the late Kambalame in the 1980s and we became friends although he was older than me * His commitment to the Catholic Church was unmatched and one lesson which all of us should learn from him is that adversity must bring us closer to God By Chilungamo Missi, MANA Vice-President, Saulos Klaus Chilima joined Malawians in mourning former general manager for state-run Petroleum Control Commission (PCC), Dennis…