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MP Nyamilandu appalled by “gut-wrenching state of Nsanje Secondary School; A stark testament to years of unrelenting neglect”

March 15, 2026

* The hostels stand as hollow shells, their crumbling walls and gaping windows a haunting reminder of abandonment * Classrooms, once hubs of learning, are now decaying structures with tattered roofs and broken desks, utterly failing to inspire or support the education of our youth By Duncan Mlanjira Appalled by what he describes as “gut-wrenching state” of Nsanje Secondary School, Member of Parliament for Nsanje South West Constituency, Walter Nyamilandu Manda, has called on Minister of Education, Science &…

NRB launches 2025–2030 Strategic Plan focusing on expanding inclusive identity registration

March 14, 2026

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* Plans to introduce a digital identity platform, the Nzika Wallet, which will allow citizens to access digital ID credentials on smartphones * And apply online for services such as national IDs, birth certificates and death certificates By Duncan Mlanjira National Registration Bureau (NRB) announces that it has launched its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, which focuses on expanding inclusive identity registration, strengthening legal frameworks and establishing a secure Digital Public Infrastructure to support modern identity services. A report on…

Injunction granted against President Mutharika’s Executive Order against public health careworkers’ interests in private health facilities

March 14, 2026

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* That prohibits all persons employed by a public hospital or health facility to own, operate or hold shares in a private health clinic or pharmacy * And further directing all such employees to divest from their interests within 30 days from February 16, 2026 or face dismissal from employment By Duncan Mlanjira Applied for by Aubrey Milinda, Davie Kalulu and Wellington Chipofya, the High Court in Lilongwe has granted an injunction against President Mutharika’s Executive Order No. 1…

PSPTF Board chairperson confirms MLS’ revelation that former SPC Colleen Zamba influenced purchase of Amaryliss Hotel

March 14, 2026

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* Despite the Board’s recommendation that it should not proceed with the investment and resolved to abandon the deal * As Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee PAC engages the PSPTF former board members as it continues interrogating key stakeholders over the controversial K128 billion purchase of Amaryllis Hotel * Meanwhile, President Arthur Peter Mutharika pledges his full support of PAC investigation and pledged that he will not shield anyone involved in corruption * He reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency,…

MLS amplifies call for legislation of whistleblowers protection being advanced by AACC anti-corruption ambassador in Malawi Rev. Maulidi

March 12, 2026

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* Contained MLS’ comprehensive evaluation of Public Service Pension Trust Fund purchase of Amaryliss Hotel for Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee’s scrutiny * Whose red flags were raised by whistleblowers, who for security reasons, could not come forward publicly and MLS adhered to ensure their protection By Duncan Mlanjira In its comprehensive evaluation of Public Service Pension Trust Fund purchase of Amaryliss Hotel for Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee’s scrutiny, the Malawi Law Society (MLS) emphasised that the red flags on…

ACB to reopen fresh probe into the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel

March 12, 2026

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* Based on the new evidence that the Bureau is receiving through Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee proceedings * To freeze the accounts linked to the transaction in order to preserve the funds while investigations are underway By Arthur Kaludzu, Patience Longwe & Innocent Manda, MANA The acting Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Gabriel Chembezi, has announced that it will reopen investigations into the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel following the emergence of new information during ongoing Parliamentary…

Former SPC Coleen Zamba involved in the controversial PSPTF acquisition of Amaryllis Hotel

March 12, 2026

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* As indicated in Malawi Law Society’s comprehensive evaluation of the sale for Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee’s scrutiny * The Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC) forms the third cohort of PSPTF’s licensed Trustees Board of Trustees * SPC Zamba is alleged to have stated that as the highest office it had received reports suggesting the PSPTF might be sued for breaching the acquisition agreement * After the PSPTF Board cancelled the deal following recommendations presented by Continental…

Government constructing houses for relocated 45 families affected by Mpatamanga Hydropower project

March 11, 2026

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* Contractors of the whole project are expected to be selected by May or June 2026 and expected to be completed by July 2026 * Construction of the hydropower project is expected to employ about 2,500 workers, with priority given to local communities for unskilled labour By Duncan Mlanjira The 45 families that are to be relocated to pave way for the construction of Mpatamanga hydropower plant in Neno District, will be soundly compensated by the Government by being…

Civil Service Pension Fund to wait 36 years to recover Amaryllis Hotel purchase costs; With profitability only expected after 40 years

March 11, 2026

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Amaryllis Hotel * Our projection valued the property at K36.7 billion, significantly lower than the K48.7 billion estimated by the buyer and seller—Continental Asset Management * Inconsistencies and unacceptable practice have emerged raising questions about the transaction’s integrity—PAC chairperson Steve Malondera By Patience Longwe, MANA Continental Asset Management has revealed to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament that the Public Service Pension Trust Fund faces a daunting 36-year wait to recover the K128 billion spent on purchasing Amaryllis…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc strongly refutes claims of sugar price reduction

March 10, 2026

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* All official Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Plc announcements are exclusively communicated through our verified social media pages and official communication channels By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc alerts its customers that the public notice is circulating claiming that it has announced price reductions across all sugar pack sizes is fake. In a statement posted on its public WhatsApp platform, Illovo emphasises this notice is not genuine, and strongly urges “everyone not to share or rely on its contents”….