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HRDC cancels planned demos but puts Chakwera’s administration on probation with strict conditions

December 4, 2022

Chakwera given fresher demands * That the fuel crisis will not re-emerge; * That there shall be transparency in the recruitment of the new NOCMA CEO; * President Chakwera should address the serious allegations made against his SPC * But also, the SPC should step aside to pave way for investigations; * That Government will impose restrictions on non-essential travel for all ministers and civil servants until the country’s economy stabilises By Duncan Mlanjira Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC),…

CFTC to spice up 2022 World Competition Day commemoration through live panel discussion

December 3, 2022

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* Panelists from CFTC, CCC, MCCCI and National Bank of Malawi under the theme ‘Competition Policy andMisuse of Market Power’ * In Malawi, misuse of market power is not only a threat to competition but also a danger to consumer welfare * CFTC has established that some enterprises with market power have been misusing it through a number of conducts By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s business community and consumers will commemorate the 2022 World Competition Day (WCD) on Monday, December…

CAMA faults Ministers of Finance, Tourism, Education, Health, Local Government and RBM Governor as Chakwera’s “weakest link” in reviving the economy

November 30, 2022

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Finance Minister Sosten Gwengwe signing an agreement which Malawians have widely criticised * These are key Ministries that can drive your vision and deliver your Hi-5 Agenda * Unfortunately, over time, these key Ministries and institutions are struggling and suffering from poor leadership * The Cabinet has failed as can be evidenced by the current poor quality of service delivery from various Government departments By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) contends that President Lazarus Chakwera needs the…

Malawi secures momentous US$6.85 billion from Belgium’s BRIDGIN Foundation

November 28, 2022

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Prof. Tanko Mouhamadou hands over the signed agreement to Finance Minister, Sosten Gwengwe * To construct M’mbelwa University to build the nation’s capacity in the production and management of animal resources * To increase our electricity generation capacity to 1000MW * To build 25-story twin towers at Capital Hill to house modern offices for Government * To build new cities and construction of a Medical City in Chileka, Blantyre, with satellites in Lilongwe and Mzuzu * To move the…

CCAP’s Rev. Maulidi amplifies the outcry and scorn and against corruption that is eroding Malawi

November 28, 2022

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* He impressed university students that they will soon be leaders in the corporate world, all arms of government and in the private sector * Hence the need for them to utilise every chance and bring about change * By ensuring the promotion of accountability and transparency at all levels By Duncan Mlanjira Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), Rev. Baxton Maulidi — who is the All African Conference of Churches Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador — has reached…

Minister Mtambo for economic revolution

November 28, 2022

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* During a public lecture titled ‘road to Malawi’s economic recovery: is the current state a problem of our own making?’ * That unpacked a number of causes to the stagnant low economic status which Malawi is facing * And provided yet a good number of solutions that would help Malawi to recover economically By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Minister of National Unity, Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo has said the country needs economic and industrial revolution in its quest of…

SAfD demands Zamba’s resignation as SPC over Buluma’s fiasco; Or Chakwera should fire her

November 27, 2022

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SPC Colleen Zamba * For displaying significant and colossal disregard to the law, due diligence and proper procedure * In applying herself and the weight of her office in the manner she handled Buluma’s dismissal * Accuses Zamba of recklessness in the way she handled a determination by the Ombudsman * That nullified Buluma from holding the position of acting CEO at NOCMA * Alleging that Zamba “anarchically responded to the Ombudsman with a letter instead of taking recourse…

Another national power shutdown

November 26, 2022

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Maravi Express Electricity Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says they experienced a system shutdown on Saturday morning at 11:44hrs resulting in loss of power supply countrywide. While the power supply company was yet to establish the cause of the system shutdown, says “efforts are being made to restore power supply at the earliest possible time”. “We will keep you updated of any developments,” said a statement that has been widely circulated to media houses as as 12:00hrs. “We urge our…

Chilima charged by the ACB of corruptly pocketing US$280,000 from Zuneth Sattar

November 25, 2022

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Chilima arriving at the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court * Being a reward to assist Xaviar Limited and Malachitte FZE to be awarded contracts by Malawi Government * They are companies connected to Sattar who is also on the radar of the British authorities over the same cases * We have waited for eternity for him to be taken to court so that he can plead—Chisa Mbele * It was unhealthy to keep the man guessing. He is not…

Ndirande compost fertilizer manufacturers take waste disposal campaign to another level; Senior citizens join voluntary hands-on trash clearing

November 25, 2022

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Busy at work along road to Ndirande Mountain close to Malawi Housing Corporation neighbourhood * In line with the National Clean-up Day which President Lazarus Chakwera launched in 2020 * Under the theme: ‘A Clean Environment: My right, My Responsibility’ but went into hibernation due to the CoVID-19 * The Clean-up was initiated to promoting both organised and individual clean up events and volunteering to keep the outdoors clean * Careless waste disposal in Ndirande of great concern on…