Category: National

* We have followed all laid down procedures and regulations as stipulated in the Labour Relations Act * The governance structures have shown blatant disregard to the tenets of social dialogue * Dispute started last year over unbundling of of ESCOM in line with public reforms * Staff Union is against setting up of new company, Power Market Limited * As it contravenes Section 4 (2) of the amended Electricity Act (2016) By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of…

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What plastic waste can do * Says Cama in observing 2021 World Consumer Rights Day under theme ‘Tackle Plastic Pollution’  * Estimates suggest that 75,000 tonnes of plastic is produced each year * Of which 80% is single-use plastic that cannot be recycled * Rapid urbanisation is escalating plastic production By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi is facing plastic pollution crisis as it is producing more plastic waste per capita than their sub-Saharan counterparts, creating a demand which far outstrips the…

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Commissioner Sekani Tembo making symbolic handover of the rehabilitated police unit By Mayamiko Phiri Old Mutual Pension Services, a subsidiary of Old Mutual Malawi Plc, has donated solar power electricity to Nambazo police unit in Phalombe District as well as renovating the premises, which was in bad state. Speaking handover ceremony on Friday in the area of Traditional Authority Chiwalo near the Mozambique border, Old Mutual Malawi general manager Tawonga Manda said as a responsible corporate citizen they decided…

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* The first deadline of 21 days notice expired on March 11 * Still threaten unspecified action if concerns won’t be addressed after the 14 days By Duncan Mlanjira After their first petition has not been responded to — in which they were demanding for promotions to officers who have served in same junior rank for many years, Malawi’s aviation fire fighting services assistants (Grade M) have extended the ultimatum to 14 more days. The fire fighters from all…

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