Most important provisions of Roads Authority Act are honoured more in breach than in compliance—Board of Inquiry

Area 18 Interchange * Contractor ZCCC was under investigation for the bad execution of the Karonga-Songwe road but they were given Mzimba-Mzalangwe-Ezondweni road * Mota Engil was found to have issued exorbitant claims on the Area 18 Interchange * It was then given Mzimba Street project under questionable circumstances from China Civil * Initially won the contract in the same way that they got the Area 18 contract from China Civil 2017 By Duncan Mlanjira The summary of findings,…

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Minister of Transport & Public Works dissolves Roads Authority Board following results of an inquiry that unearthed numerous shortcomings

Former Board member Dr. Boniface Dulani * Red flags on poor governance issues were raised by Board Member Dr. Dulani in November last year * The Board of Inquiry led by lawyer Raphael Mhone was mandated to inquire into the competence of the Board * The Ministry wanted to inquire was whether the Board failed to observe or perform any of the duties or obligations * Conferred by the Act or any written law and performance of any Act…

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Mixed reaction over arrest of nurse for insulting President Chakwera through a WhatsApp group

The conversation was made on this forum * Charged with cyber harassment contrary to Section 86 of the Eletronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act of 201 * Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression * But it is incumbent upon everyone to behave responsibly and respect other people’s rights * The language as used on the Whtsaapp group shouldn’t have been used by a 39-year-old * Surely we can criticise but we should be reasonable and…

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CAMA accuses government of transferring responsibility to “helpless consumers” on calls for immediate reduction of cooking oil

* Minister of Trade issues a final warning to all perpetrators that drastic action will be taken against to all traders that are not abiding by the gazetted notice * While at the same time encouraging the public to report with immediate effect all the suppliers that have not yet reduced the prices * What I find disturbing is the unwillingness by the Ministry of Trade to provide the right market prices—John Kapito By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of…

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Castel adjusts upwards prices of selected beer, alcomix, squash and carbonated soft drinks

Maravi Express With effect from Sunday, May 1, Castel Malawi has made a major price adjustments of its products since 4 years ago, by increasing prices of selected beer products, its alcomix products and carbonated soft drinks. In a statement, Castel said they would have loved to maintain the current prices but had to make the adjustments “due to global inflation in the operating environment”. “We are compelled to take this decision due to increase in production and distribution…

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EGENCO swiftly restores 19.1MW at Tedzani IV that was switched off the national power grid for maintenance works

Minister Matola and EGENCO management after touring inside Tedzani IV * The maintenance works for Tedzani IV were necessitated as effects of Tropical Cyclone Ana * Rock boulders went into its water exit channel (tailrace) * The works coincided with a one-year anniversary of the machine’s commissioning * It enabled project consultants to carry out contractual machine inspection and warranty repairs By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has commended Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) engineers and its consultants…

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Globe Internet rolls out ‘NetYathu Kawawa’ internet bundles

* The campaign is a special premier of three new data deals for day to day internet users * The packages, Kawawa 200, Kawawa 300 and Kawawa Unlimited each offer unique data volumes at competitive pricing * Tailored to suit variety of consumer spending patterns and internet needs * In this time and age, internet is no longer a luxury but a need—Chief Commercial Officer, Elias Imaan By Duncan Mlanjira Leading integrated ICT solutions provider, Globe Internet Limited has…

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Malawi MPs represent country to pay homage to fallen former Kenya President Mwai Kibaki

The Malawi MP delegation signing the visitors book at Kenya’s Parliament in Nairobi * He will be remembered for rebounding the economy which he found at its lowest point—MP Gladys Ganda * Economic growth shot up to 7% from 1 % during his first term in office * He increased literacy levels in Kenya is as a result of the introduction of the free primary education By Duncan Mlanjira Members of Parliament from Malawi represented the country on Wednesday…

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CFTC set to release verdict on probe of granting sole motor vehicle blank number to Movesa

* To announce their determination on Tuesday after consulting the respondents * Which are the Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services (DRTSS) and Malawi Bureau of Standards * The complainant also petitioned the Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate the same case last year By Duncan Mlanjira Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has released complaints cases it considered and adjudicated at its 61st meeting on March 28 but it is yet to release findings of a case to do…

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CFTA fines and refunds total of K11.89 million for cases it has adjudicated of anti-competitive business practices and unfair trading conduct

Apoche Itimu (right) delivering the verdicts  * Cases involve Old Mutual Pensions; Peoples Trading Centre; King Steel Limited; Central Poultry * As well as Chipiku Plus; Suncrest Creameries; Vanguard Life Assurance Company; Platinum Finance Limited * And alleged unconscionable conduct against 15 private schools By Duncan Mlanjira At its 61st meeting on March 28, the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) considered and adjudicated over a total of 69 cases, which included 55 cases of unfair trading practices and…

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