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Illovo Sugar Malawi acts swiftly to build a vital pedestrian passage at washed away bridge between Bereu and Nchalo in Lower Shire

March 21, 2026

* The M1 Road to Nsanje was cut off at Sekeni after its bridge’s culverts were washed away by heavy waterfall from incessant rains in the past week * Illovo Sugar’s Nchalo Estate swiftly reacted by building a pedestrian Bailey bridge which residents profoundly applauded for By Duncan Mlanjira Within 24 hours after a bridge at Sekeni along the M1 Road to Nsanje was washed away due the incessant rains in the past week that has cut off motor…

ESAMI reaffirms ties with Malawi Parliament

March 21, 2026

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* Parliament is very important to ESAMI — it is a key partner in the democratisation process and public accountability * We appreciate the partnership through the staff trained at ESAMI and the support we receive from the Parliament of Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Dr Peter Kiuluku, Director General of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) — the Pan-African management development centre owned by 10 eastern and southern African countries — paid a courtesy call on the…

Information Minister Namalomba attests to that ESCOM laying solid internet connectivity highway through its Optic Fibre Communications department

March 20, 2026

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* The over 7,000km of fibre across ESCOM’s power supply lines is towards making Malawi an inclusive digitally connected nation * Which is President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s agenda as contained in his State of the Nation Address in Parliament * Directing that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) should embrace digital technology to ensure that Malawi’s economy is driven by digital technologies By Duncan Mlanjira After his visit to appreciate progress of technological services being undertaken by ESCOM Limited…

A reflection on Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee oversight

March 20, 2026

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* Shortcomings from PAC’s inquiry seating yesterday point to a broader need for capacity strengthening within parliamentary committees Analysis by Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist, Don Consultancy Group The effectiveness of parliamentary oversight rests not only on institutional authority, but on the quality of engagement between Members of Parliament (MPs) and those called to account. Yesterday’s sitting of Malawi’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), in its interaction with witness, Prince Kapondamgaga (former Chief of Staff to ex-President Dr Lazarus Chakwera), unfortunately…

Former State House Chief of Staff, Prince Kapondamgaga denies role in PSPTF purchase of Amallyris Hotel

March 20, 2026

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* He was already in Mzuzu on official duties accompanying former President Lazarus Chakwera, and only attended the meeting at the invitation of the then Secretary to the President & Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba * His role during the meeting was limited to that of an observer, assisting the Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC) in understanding the operations and governance of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund By Innocent Manda, Patience Longwe & Pickson Chipeso Former State…

UTM Party’s Matthews Mtumbuka wins Rumphi Central Constituency by-election

March 18, 2026

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* Despite the controversy that DPP’s vice-president (North) Jappie Mhango created when he attacked the country’s 2nd Vice-President Enock Chihana day before the elections * Unofficial results gives Mtumbuka 6,397 votes against DPP’s Moir Walita Mkandawire’s 5,378 and AFORD’s Paul Nyirenda’s 2,472 By Duncan Mlanjira Unofficial results sent from the field by Malawi News Agency (MANA) indicate that UTM Party’s Matthews Mtumbuka has won the Rumphi Central Constituency by-election held yesterday with 6,397 votes against favourites; Democratic Progressive Party…

Heartfelt eulogies pour in for Helene Mpinganjira for her gracious living and as a netball administrator par excellence

March 17, 2026

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* Thank you for the talent, the wisdom, the leadership you shared to the world. You run your race pretty well, legend Helene Mpinganjira—Tiya Somba Banda * Helene Mpinganjira has left an indelible mark on the netball fraternity. May her soul find eternal peace and her legacy inspire future generations—Elsie Elishaba * We stand in solidarity with you during this difficult time and honour her legacy of dedication and service rendered to sport—Zambia National Olympic Committee By Duncan Mlanjira…

US Embassy Chief of Mission engages Malawi Parliament Speaker Suleman on a number of issues of mutual interest

March 17, 2026

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* As the Speaker outlined his vision for the next five years which includes developing vibrant oversight systems, full financial autonomy * And enhanced outreach programme to reach out to more Malawians through Parliament Radio and Television, among others By Duncan Mlanjira Chief of Mission of the United States of America (USA), Jonathan Fischer paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Malawi Parliament, Right Honourable Sameer Suleman where they deliberated on a number of issues of mutual interest….

Most river water levels increasing across the country which might result in riverine flooding—Department of Water Resources

March 17, 2026

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Kamuzu Barrage at Liwonde has been opened to prevent Lake Malawi from swelling further * In the Shire River, water levels are slightly rising but have not yet reached a level where flooding can occur * As National Water Resources Authority announces that water level in Lake Malawi has risen at its highest point in years * The lake stands at 476.01 meters above sea level, which is 0.46 meters higher than last year, same period By Duncan Mlanjira…

Controversial Amaryliss Hotel purchase continues to unearth more revelations; MRA involved in facilitating duty-free on its construction materials

March 17, 2026

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* As civil servants, as the strongest stakeholders in the Fund, threaten to hold vigils at offices and homes of the PSPTF Board of Trustees By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) granted Yusuf Investments Ltd duty waivers on some of the imported construction materials for Amaryliss Hotel in 2016, indicates a document, MRA/CE/TECH/CPC 445, that is circulating on social media. It was issued by Commissioner-Customs and Excise, Fatch Valeta on October 31 2016 having being approved by the…