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DRTSS gives traffic offenders up to March 12 to clear their outstanding offence tickets

February 13, 2026

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* A significant number of motorists and transport operators have outstanding traffic offence tickets that have remained unsettled for over three years * Going forward, any motorist issued with a traffic offence ticket will be required to settle the fine within 21 days as provided for under the Road Traffic Act By Duncan Mlanjira The Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS) has giving motorists and transport operators up to March 12, 2026 to clear their outstanding offence…

Jurisprudence, or the wisdom to pause; On courts, remedies and institutional learning

February 12, 2026

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* Much of the public discussion has centred on legality. Was the regulator, the Reserve Bank, wrong? Was the court right to say so? * On that question, there is little mystery. Authority must answer to law. A court that affirms this is merely performing one of its most important democratic functions Analysis by By Dr. Ken Lipenga on Supreme Court judgement on Finance Bank issue I have always been drawn to words before I am drawn to arguments….

Malawi Law Society faults Supreme Court of Appeal on delayed pace of justice delivery

February 12, 2026

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* The 12-year period to conclude the appeal by Finance Bank of Malawi Limited voluntary liquidation is matter of serious concern * Calls upon the President to expedite the appointment of the Judicial Service Commission and the Parliamentary Public Appointments Committee to appoint the Independent Complaints Commission of the Judiciary By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has faulted the Supreme Court of Appeal on the delayed pace of justice delivery citing the case of the appeal by…

Tropical Cyclone Gezani still less likely to affect weather conditions over Malawi

February 11, 2026

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Current position of Tropical Cyclone Gezani and its forecasted track * As it made landfall over Madagascar last night and continues to track toward the west coast of Madagascar * And entered into the Mozambique Channel, where it is expected to reorganise, intensify and track southwestward towards Mozambique coast By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) assures the public that at present and in the next 24 hours, Tropical Cyclone Gezani that is located…

First K2.04 million residential rental income not taxable

February 11, 2026

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* Expenses incurred in management of property and payment of provisional tax to be refunded upon being included in annual tax return * Employees renting residential properties are not allowed to withhold tax when making payments to landlords By Duncan Mlanjira The residential rental income has a waiver of K2.04 million as taxable income and and that all expenses that are incurred in the management of the properties, including payment of provisional rental income tax, shall be refunded…

Police warns the public from touching or tampering with materials suspected to be explosives

February 9, 2026

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One of rounds of the ammunition that has been recovered by Mangochi Police * After a round of ammunition blew up in a Mangochi resident’s hands yesterday as he struck it with a screwdriver * He reportedly picked up three rounds of ammunition from Malombe area near the African Parks Forest By Duncan Mlanjira Mangochi Police is warning its residents, and all members of the Malawi public from touching or tampering with materials suspected to be explosives after a…

Tropical storm Gezani on Indian Ocean not impacting on Malawi weather as it is considerably far east of Madagascar

February 9, 2026

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* The system is forecasted to continue moving westwards and is expected to make landfall over Madagascar around Tuesday afternoon (February 10) By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) assures the public that the Tropical storm named Gezani that is located on the Indian Ocean is not impacting on Malawi weather as it is considerably far east of Madagascar. The DCCMS reported on Saturday that a tropical depression was developing far east of Madagascar…

Diaspora bonds require trust, not appeals

February 8, 2026

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* Many Malawians living abroad work long hours, make sacrifices, and support families and communities through remittances * They are not detached observers; they are already deeply invested in the country’s survival * When they hesitate to channel more of their savings through official programs, it is not because they lack love for home — it is because they are doing a rational assessment of risk versus return Analysis by Dr. James Kadyampakeni, economist expert Governments like to speak…

Though in mourning, the Kabunduli Kanyenda Clan forced to correct misinformation surrounding late Esau Kanyenda’s funeral

February 7, 2026

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* We would like to assure the public that there is no rift amongst our clan, Clementina and Esau’s children * We plead with social media influencers to be empathetic and truthful when commenting on the passing or our beloved son By Duncan Mlanjira The Kabunduli Kanyenda Clan “whole-heartedly” applaud the public for their support and prayers following the passing of their beloved son, legendary Malawi international football star, Esau Kanyenda on December 2 last year in the United…

Motorists cautioned on removal of hazardous tree along Masauko Chipembere Highway tomorrow from 09h00

February 7, 2026

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The section of the Chipembere Highway before Ginnery Corner Mall * Road users to use this section with caution by observing road signs and slowing down as required between the scheduled hours * As articulated vehicles and trucks of over 15 tonnes are banned from entering, moving within or parking in residential or commercial areas of the city * Except where the area is so designated or the Council has issued a permit in respect thereof as per Local…