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Sugar production in full swing; Illovo assures of normalized stocks within the week

May 8, 2022

Sugar packaging in full swing as witnessed by Minister Katsonga-Phiri * Production increased than normal for domestic supply up to over 600,000 tonnes as of Thursday and rising * Unscrupulous traders accused of hoarding sugar in order to create commodity scarcity and increase prices * Illovo never sanctioned any price increase as it still remains at K900 with some supermarkets selling at less at K850 * Survey by Illovo Sugar indicates that illegal exportation to neighbouring countries also contributed…

Parliament engages public on proposed abolition of death penalty

May 7, 2022

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* The Committee would like to specifically hear from members of the general public who have a vested interest * Such as individuals whose relations were murdered or whose relations were convicted of murder and sentenced to death * Or individuals whose death sentence were commuted to a number of years and were subsequently released from custody By Caroline Nyekanyeka The Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament will from next week engage the public on the proposed abolition of the…

Additional constituency proposed for Balaka

May 7, 2022

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MEC chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale * We have added Ngwangwa Constituency, which covers the town * The town was falling under two constituencies with so many eligible voters By Mary Makhiringa, MANA Balaka District is being proposed to have an additional political constituency to make it five following the ongoing constituency and ward boundary review exercise being undertaken by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Speaking on Thursday in Balaka MEC chairperson, Justice Chifundo Kachale, said this was done after considering…

New twist to case between Kalindo and the lady he is suing for defamation; She also sued him last year

May 6, 2022

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Bon Kalindo * She alleged in September last year that Kalindo borrowed a total of K2.23 million in 2019 By Duncan Mlanjira The lady, Dorrah Samson that Bon Kalindo has sued demanding K50 million compensation over alleged defamation, also sued the comedian-turned politician last year over unpaid loans he took from her. A letter of summons that Maravi Express has in possession, indicates that prior to 2019 general elections, Kalindo approached Samson and on several occasions borrowed a total…

UK High Commissioner Dr Bisika’s top priorities in line with Malawi foreign policy, diaspora engagement policy and MW2063

May 6, 2022

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Dr. Bisika presented his letters of credence to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on March 3 * He plans to focus on development diplomacy, which is essentially trade facilitation and investment promotion * As well as tourism repositioning, financial and technical assistance * He unveils this through the Diplomat Magazine — a leading foreign affairs publication * That provokes intelligent discussion from the heart of the diplomatic community By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr…

CFTC refers to ACB case of sole number plate importation involving Movesa granted by MBS and Road Traffic

May 5, 2022

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* MBS and Road Traffic fined K500,000 for engaging in anti- competitive conduct * Ordered to cease and desist from engaging in anticompetitive conducts in enforcement of standards * Regarding the importation of blank number plates in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has referred to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate if there was any corruption involved from the case in which the two government agencies were found guilty of anticompetitive conducts on the…

Kalindo sues WhatsApp group admin demanding K50m compensation over alleged defamation

May 5, 2022

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Aggrieved Bon Kalindo * Dollah Samson alleged created two groups ‘Winiko Mbava’ and ‘Citizens Voice’ and added Winiko as member * She allegedly added him back after he had exited the groups * Your conduct shows that you have clear intentions to injure the reputation of our client By Duncan Mlanjira Public comedian-turned politician, Bon Kalindo has sued Dollah Samson, a WhatsApp groups admin demanding K50 million compensation over alleged defamation. Kalindo has also demanded an apology on the…

Public takes notice of quite a good number of tinted cars on the roads without registration number plates

May 4, 2022

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* Mostly believed to be used by State House staff, Judges, Ministers, MPs, Police * One can easily transport any contraband. Police will salute and open checkpoints for you — no questions asked By Duncan Mlanjira The public has taken note with concern that there are a number of big posh cars with tinted windows and plying on the roads of Malawi without displaying their registration number plates. While the police, at official and impromptu checkpoints stop any car…

Chakwera pledges protection of the constitution and media freedom

May 4, 2022

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Chakwera has a chat with journalist Madalitso Phiri of Zodiak Broadcasting Station * Section 36 says that the press shall have the right to report and publish freely * Within Malawi and abroad and to be accorded the fullest possible facilities for access to public information * Need for restraint in the way people react to news as it has to be done in a manner that does not infringe upon the freedom of the press * This principle…

The grandeur that is Ntchisi Rain Forest Reserve; The country’s tourism treasure that is so hidden and not known by many Malawians

May 3, 2022

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* It is one of the last remaining indigenous rain forests in Africa that offers the pureness of nature * It is a luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall * It is complemented by Ntchisi Forest Lodge that offers food from local farmers to reduce CO2-emissions By Chigomezgo Nyirenda Not many Malawians know of the existence of one of the last remaining and grandeur indigenous rain forests in Africa —…