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ACB arrests former Minister Mchacha for abusing govt funds for his honeymoon at Ryalls Hotel

August 27, 2021

DPP’s Mchacha Maravi Express The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday arrested former Minister of Irrigation & Water Development Charles Mchacha for using government funds for his honeymoon at Ryalls Hotel. A statement from ACB principal public relations officer, Egrita Ndala says the Bureau has been investigating a complaint filed on August 24, 2020 that while serving as Minister, Mchacha influenced Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) to pay for his “lodging services and food stuffs for his advantage and for the advantage…

Forum for National Development asks ACB to investigate appointment of Kachaje as MERA CEO

August 26, 2021

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Maravi Express Forum for National Development has alerted the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) that it has received a complaint that newly-appointed Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) chief executive officer, Henry Kachaje does not posses a Masters Degree or necessary experience which are primary requirements for the job. The Forum has since asked the ACB Director General Martha Chizuma to investigate the allegations, saying they believe Kachaje may have “gotten unfair advantage over many other people who could have applied for…

FDH Bank sponsors K1.5m towards Green Awards for Association of Environmental Journalists

August 26, 2021

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FDH Bank’s Lorraine Chikhula (right) presents the cheque to Nyirongo * The awards are designed to stimulate progressive and creative environmental journalism that inspires the present and future societal needs * Journalists’ work involves participation from various stakeholders including international NGOs * As well as the the private sector, civil society and diplomatic missions * We applaud the role the association is playing towards the environment By Duncan Mlanjira Taking cognizance that Association of Environmental Journalists are playing towards…

Illovo Sugar Malawi launches online cooking and baking challenge for its consumers

August 25, 2021

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Katandula launching the promotion on Tuesday * Consumers will be requested to post recipes as well as tips on cooking and baking using Illovo sugar * A reward to its consumers for their loyalty and helping in creating demand for refined and dark demerara sugar * The 6-week promotion started on Tuesday August 24 to run up to November 31 By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has launched an eight-week consumer online promotion called ‘Every Day Chef’ enticing…

SPARC Systems, Caring Hands Center partner to develop mental health awareness App

August 23, 2021

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Caring Hands’ Spiwe Zulu (left) and SPARC’s Kasandala after signing the MoU * The Mental Lab App will automate the processes of awareness to individuals who are mentally disturbed * Or who are stressed and anxious and are seeking therapy to ease their state of mind * Plans are to scale it up to be able to deploy it across Africa and the world By Duncan Mlanjira Caring Hands Center Limited, a non-profit organization that promotes mental health awareness…

Lovemore Munlo was an extraordinary citizen who will be remembered for his remarkable contributions to his country and Africa—eulogy by former MP Ken Lipenga

August 22, 2021

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The late Munlo was accorded a State Funeral * Munlo in the Elhomwe language means ‘fire’ but his personality was anything but fiery * He could be quite blunt when necessary and did not easily suffer fools * He was multi-talented and had tentacles everywhere—Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda * My mentor was a very successful entrepreneur; generous in sharing, with open arms By Duncan Mlanjira On his passing on, Ken Lipenga — former Member of Parliament and former Minister…

MEC to roll out public sensitisation on review of Constituency and Ward boundaries

August 20, 2021

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The current Constituency map Maravi Express As part of the process of the Constituency and Ward boundary review process, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to hold sensitisation meetings starting on Monday, August 23 in Karonga and Chitipa, to explain the process to electoral stakeholders. In a statement from acting Chief Elections Officer, Harris Potani, MEC will hold the meetings with political parties, Members of Parliament, Ward Councillors, civil society organisations, the media, traditional and faith leaders. Also…

MUST, TEVETA partner to advance MW2063 industrialisation agenda by identifying and training innovations that can be commercialized

August 20, 2021

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Done deal; NPC Director General Thomas Munthali (2nd right) witnessed the signing of the MoU * Already, the institution’s design lab is training young innovators from various communities * One innovation can trigger off power from an ESCOM transformer if one pole falls off during a rainstorm * The transformer then cuts off power from buildings in a bid to avoid fire through electrical ripple effects * Another from Kasungu innovated a portable electrical powered water dispenser without touching…

MHRC strongly condemns arrest of CDEDI leader Namiwa for allegedly organizing an illegal demonstration

August 17, 2021

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Namiwa, CDEDI executive director * The police ought to have stopped the demonstrations and not arrest the human rights activist * The Commission is concerned that a human rights activist was arrested for merely exercising his right * The Commission is concerned with the undignified manner he was roughed up by the police during his arrest * He was handcuffed and whisked away to Linthipe Police Unit in Dedza, yet his arrest happened in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira The…

Government to enforce restriction on mass live chickens distribution by large poultry producers to protect small scale businesses

August 17, 2021

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Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe * All distribution and retailing to small scale Malawian traders and farmers * A restriction that seeks to safeguard an inclusive growth of the entire poultry value chain * Police to monitor movements of the poultry mobile vans * Those who will not comply risk having their vans impounded By Duncan Mlanjira From Monday, August 23, the Ministry of Trade will start enforcing Business Licencing (Travel Wholesale and Distribution Licence) that restricts large poultry…