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Mangochi Police asks anyone missing a relative to come forward and identify a man found dead at a resthouse

January 5, 2025

* Death declared as suicide after medical examination found he had ingested pesticide mixed with beer * Body currently being kept at Mangochi District Hospital mortuary where relatives can identify it or contact the nearest police formation Maravi Express Mangochi Police in appealing to the public or anyone missing a relative to come forward and identify a young man found dead at a resthouse, whose death has been declared as suicide after medical examination found he had ingested pesticide…

First consignment of fuel from Tanzania’s Tanga Port expected to arrive by Thursday, January 9

January 4, 2025

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* A total of 1,409 tanker loadings shall be required to bring the entire fuel volumes into Malawi * Both Malawian and foreign transporters have been engaged to ensure efficient and timely delivery of these volumes * In the meantime, fuel from contracted suppliers for NOCMA, PIL and other licensed importers continues to flow into the country By Duncan Mlanjira The first tankers of the fuel, whose offloading from a vessel from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) commenced…

3 elderly women in Mangochi caught shoplifting gallons of motor vehicle oil from Chipiku Stores

January 3, 2025

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* Dressed in oversized clothing, they tried to conceal between their thighs and in their bras * A shop attendant became suspicious after noticing their unusual walking patterns Maravi Express Though they included various groceries in an attempt to shoplift from Chipiku Stores in Mangochi, the largest haul that three elderly women wanted to steal were three 5-liter gallons of motor vehicle oil, which they tried to conceal between their thighs and in their bras. Mangochi Police Station’s public…

Energy Minister Matola pledges to work tirelessly to ensure fuel shortages and queues become a thing of the past

January 2, 2025

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* Currently in Tanzania receiving 51 million liters of fuel brought by sea vessel that has brought 51 million liters of fuel from United Arab Emirates * The fuel falls under an emergency procurement riding on the Government-to-Government arrangement * Which President Lazarus Chakwera brokered with UAE last month when he was invited to Abu Dhabi By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, who has been retained in the Cabinet in the same portfolio in the Cabinet reshuffle…

Chakwera pledges that configuration of his Cabinet will work harder than ever to make Malawians’ lives better this year and beyond

January 2, 2025

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* Over the past few weeks, I have been reflecting on the changes I need to make at the start of this New Year * In order to bring renewed energy, focus, efficiency, and speed to the services that we provide to you as Government By Duncan Mlanjira In his New Year’s message to the nation, President Lazarus Chakwera said he looks forward to 2025 with a new sense of resolve to push for more gains for Malawians. But…

Cabinet reshuffle; Vice-President Michael Usi appointed Minister of State for Public Service Delivery

January 1, 2025

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Michael Usi * Replaced by Owen Chomanika as Minister of Natural Resources & Climate Change * Ezekiel Peter Ching’oma replaces Zikhale Ng’oma as Minister of Homeland Security * Zikhale Ng’oma given portfolio of Minister of Mining as Jessie Kabwila is in as Minister of Higher Education * Top Ministry’s of Finance, Energy, Agriculture, Justice, Foreign Affairs maintained By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 94(1) of the Constitution of the…

‘It is our responsibility to vote out a government that has inflicted suffering upon us’—Dalitso Kabambe

January 1, 2025

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* Together, we have faced immense challenges — the soaring cost of living; persistent fuel shortages * A depreciating currency with devastating implications for pensions and savings * And the relentless grip of inflation, which has tightened around our families and communities By Duncan Mlanjira With eight months to go (257 days) before the September 2025 General Elections, presidential candidate, Dalitso Kabambe — in his New Year’s address — says it is the responsibility of all Malawians to vote…

“The great Mulanje Mountain can be transformed into a significant contributor to Malawi’s economy if implemented with a system similar to that of Kilimanjaro”

December 31, 2024

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* As it stands now, anyone can climb Mulanje Mountain anytime without the government knowing, and any money generated often goes unaccounted for * Having hiked Mount Kilimanjaro, I noticed that Mulanje Mountain offers far more breathtaking views than Kilimanjaro * Yet, Mount Kilimanjaro attracts between 30,000 and 50,000 hikers each year and generates approximately US$50 million, contributing significantly to Tanzania’s economy through tourism By Duncan Mlanjira Long before the Malawi tourism authorities launched the campaign dubbed ‘Tiziyamba ndife…

“Michael Usi first Vice-President to utilise State Residence property to advance his political agenda which is contrary to principles of good governance”

December 31, 2024

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* Observes Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango in an open letter to Usi * Hours before UTM Party expelled Usi for alleged “violation of the UTM constitution through conduct that has undermined the unity and integrity of the Party” By Duncan Mlanjira Reasons given by UTM to expel its former interim leader, Michael Usi include provoking divisions within the Party and mobilising UTM supporters to attend government functions while wearing UTM regalia and displaying Party symbols….

Michael Usi failing to replicate good governance that he strongly advocated for in the past through his ‘Manganya’ role

December 30, 2024

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* Your ‘Manganya’ role was/is very educative and influential to the nation of Malawi, and the role played by ‘Mai aSikono’ was very exemplary in an advisory approach * It is that which may be missing in your Vice-President role in guiding you on issues of good governance * As the former comedy actor is strongly advised against dramatisation of the office of the Vice-President * In an open letter by Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango…