MEC faces funding gap in its forthcoming activities that include finalising of constituency and ward boundary review exercise

MEC chairperson Justice Kachale, SC By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says although its activities have so far been managed uninterrupted, there is a funding gap for the Commission to successfully complete the processes — that include finalising of constituency and ward boundary review exercise and holding of Local Government by-elections. In his New Year’s message, MEC chairperson Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale, said they would engage the Government so that there is a provision in the next fiscal…

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APM dodges public appearance by announcing won’t attend late Annie Muluzi’s funeral

Arthur Peter Mutharika  By Duncan Mlanjira Former President Peter Mutharika says he would not be able to travel to Lilongwe to attend the funeral of former First Lady Anne Muluzi on Thursday. In a statement, APM announced that the Democratic Progressive Part (DPP) would be represent by George Chapola while the immediate past First Lady Gertrude Mutharika will represent the former President and his family. Anne Muluzi — wife to former President Bakili Muluzi and mother to the United…

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Malawi commemorates World Braille Day

By Victor Singano Jnr. The Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB) — an organization which advocate for the rights and needs of the blind and partially sighted people — on Monday, January 3 led Malawians in joining the rest of the global village in commemorating this year’s World Braille Day. The commemoration, which was declared by the United Nation General Assembly in 2018, is under theme ‘Importance of Braille to the Blind and visually impaired’ The World Braille is…

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Msukwa claims sale of plot to Sattar was made before he became Minister as Zomba High Court judges arrest was unlawful

Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa Maravi Express Kezzie Msukwa, who was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in relation to corruption investigation the Bureau is undertaking involving Zuneth Abdul Rashid Sattar over sale of land in Lilongwe, maintains that the deal took place before he became Minister of Lands & Urban Development. Msukwa argued at Zomba High Court where he filed and made an ex parte application for judicial review, saying the ACB failed to correctly appreciate and discharge…

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National Anti-Corruption Alliance calls on Chakwera to fire Minister Msukwa to pave way for investigations

President Chakwera By Duncan Mlanjira National Anti-Corruption Alliance welcomes the arrest of Minister of Lands & Urban Development, Kezzie Msukwa and Ashok Kumar Sreedharan in relation to corruption investigation the Bureau is undertaking involving Zineth Abdul Rashid Sattar. The Alliance — comprising Church and Society of the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia; Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation; Youth and Society and Malawi Law Society — thus calls on President Lazarus Chakwera to “immediately fire the Minister to pave way…

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Malawi Judiciary announces official retirement of Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda

* He has led the Judiciary with a mark of distinction since his appointment to the office of Chief Justice on 12th March, 2015 * He will be fondly remembered for the developmental strides the Judiciary has experienced during his tenure of office * He is replaced by Justice of Appeal Mzikamanda, SC being the most senior Judge sitting on the Supreme Court of Appeal * Until such a time when the State President shall appoint the official successor…

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Mzuzu Police offer useful security tips for residents’ safety during the the festive season

Maravi Express While assuring residents of tight security in and around the Mzuzu City, the Police Station offers important security tips for their safety during the whole of this festive season, which apply across the country. “The festive season has come,” says the statement from Frederick Chande, Officer in Charge of Mzuzu Police Station. “This is the period Christians from all walks of life celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and a week later the beginning of a New…

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Lilongwe-based Borcar Investment agri-shop selling user-friendly maize planter machine

* The innovative equipment as well other products in stock can be delivered to any city in Malawi through courier at company’s cost * There is an incentive of a gift of a solar panel and its accompanying gadget that supplies electricity * The shop is based on premises number 148 in Area 49 in Guoji Dream Town in the Capital By Duncan Mlanjira As farmers prepare to plant crops for the rain season, an agricultural shop in Lilongwe,…

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MPs not willing to get CoVID-19 vaccinated will be required to undergo rapid antigen tests on daily basis without exception

* Access to be granted only when the test result is negative * In due course Parliament will check with Ministry of Health on authenticity of vaccination details or test results * Parliament is one institution hit hard by the previous waves of the pandemic * Since the first wave, the august House has lost nine MPs to the pandemic By Duncan Mlanjira Parliament has instructed Members of Parliament, staff, contractors and the general public visiting its premises that…

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Some CoVID-19 vaccine risk expiring due to low uptake response from the public

Various corporate companies and organisations are encouraging people to get vaccinated * So far, only over half a million people in this country are fully vaccinated * Less than 5% of the targeted 11 million people that need to vaccinate to reach herd immunity * Though the CoVID-19 restrictions have saved lives, they have caused inevitable damage to livelihoods By Duncan Mlanjira One of the long-term wound that in the country’s economy which President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration is set…

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