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Bangwe chief keeps his community’s self-sponsored 6 July celebration alive 11 years on

July 7, 2021

Headman William addressing his subjects * The idea was mooted in 2010 taking cognizance that not many people attend national celebrations at Kamuzu Stadium * Thus denying the younger generation from appreciating the importance of the day By Duncan Mlanjira The village community of Headman William of Bangwe — off Robert Mugabe Highway at Chikunda, has kept its self-sponsored special Independence Celebration on July 6 since 2010, initiated by their traditional leader in conjunction with his well-wishing subjects. The…

Three CEAR staff arrested on trumped up charges; But its court process was eventually withdrawn by the company

July 7, 2021

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A CEAR locomotive * Complaint filed to Ministry of Labour for serious abuse of work ethics * CEAR says the letter contained serious and explicit death threats aimed at one of CEAR’s employees By Duncan Mlanjira Three members of staff at Central East African Railways (CEAR) were sent on suspension following their arrest on trumped up charges — whose court case was eventually withdrawn at the instructions of the company’s top management that initiated the arrest. A petition by…

Failure to report and manage sexual harassment is harming African news media

July 7, 2021

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* Many cases of physical and verbal sexual harassment go unreported * Because the victims fear further victimisation and lack confidence in management systems and interventions * And even when action is taken, the results are often underwhelming Maravi Express A new research released Tuesday by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)’s Women in News programme has provided first-of-its-kind insight into the scale of sexual harassment in African media organisations including Malawi — and the numbers are disturbing….

Government implements Level 3 response to CoVID-19 following increase in new confirmed cases, admissions, deaths since June 1

July 7, 2021

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Highlights * A curfew will be put from 10hrs-6hrs * Bars should open from 2 pm to 10 pm to only serve customers on takeaway basis * Restaurants should open from 6hrs-10hrs * No political rallies allowed * Banks to ensure ATMs have enough cash at all times * Businesses must increase the number of cashiers to serve customers quickly * All public transport vehicles should not exceed 50% of their carrying capacity * Government is discouraging people from…

Three winners identified in Old Mutual’s #Sisonke mini-video documentary competition; Grand prize at K5.5m

July 6, 2021

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Chatsika and Manda a presents the award to Idah and Ted Mwango * Mulanje-based Othakarhaka Charity Foundation receive grand prize of K5.5 million * Voices Awake Girls Organisation and 10+ Her Period Her Pride went home with K1.4 million each * Othakarhaka assists vulnerable youths to pursue their academic goals * 10+ Her Period Her Pride strives to keep girls in schools by being provided with free menstrual sanitary pads * Voices Awake Girls Organisation empowers the girl-child through…

Road Traffic Directorate warns motorists to remove flashing brake lights illegally fitted to their cars

June 27, 2021

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Brake lights are supposed to be steady but signals flash By Duncan Mlanjira There is a new trends on the roads of Malawi where some cars are fitted with flashing brake lights but according to Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services (DRTSS), this is illegal. When contacted, DRTSS spokesperson, Angelina Makwecha said “all motorists whose vehicles have such brake lights are doing that against the regulations and are strongly advised to remove them before the enforcement team deals…

Pranksters abusing emergency medical services toll free number

June 26, 2021

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118 toll free number is managed through MTL * Government losing millions because of the irresponsible pranks By George Mponda, MANA Assistant Director of Clinical Services responsible for the Emergency Medical Services, Dr. Yankho Luwe has bemoaned the tendency by some irresponsible Malawians, who are abusing the emergency services toll free number 118. Dr. Luwe revealed on Friday during a District Executive Committee meeting in Dedza that over 50% of calls which are made to have been pranks. “On…

ACB engages Zomba CSOs in the fight against corruption

June 26, 2021

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By Nick Kayange, MANA The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) says cannot solely fight corruption as such it requires support from other entities such as the civil society organisations (CSOs). ACB’s senior public education officer, Andrew Usi said this Friday when he engaged leaders of various CSOs in Zomba on a day-long workshop to sensitise the CSOs on the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 11. The interface was to encourage the CSOs to join in the fight against corruption, saying the non-state…

Malawi Watershed Improved Program project trains agricultural advisors on sustainable land and environmental conservation management

June 26, 2021

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The training session at Zomba Residential Training Centre * To impart same knowledge gained to farmers at their respective work stations * They are expected to continuously engage with farmers in what is called Farmers Field School approach * The project is meant to improve farmers livelihoods of the districts in the Shire Valley Basin By Duncan Mlanjira Agricultural advisors from the Shire Valley Basin have undergone an extensive five-week training on, among others, sustainable soil and land as…

Refurbished NICO House launched back to life in theme ‘Renewing Our Cities’

June 26, 2021

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*As 50-year-old Kapeni House along Chilembwe Road also wears new face By Duncan Mlanjira NICO House, situated at the corner of Stewart Street and Haile Sellasie Avenue in Blantyre’s central business district (CBD) — whose top floor was gutted by fire on October 5, 2018 — has been thoroughly rehabilitated and was launched in a colourful ceremony on Thursday. NICO Group, which is commemorating its 50th anniversary, also launched its Kapeni House, situated at the corner of Chilembwe Road…