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Land property developers ordered to seek ESCOM’s approval ahead of any construction or excavation works near its vital infrastructure

November 21, 2025

* This follows loss of power supply that affected most parts of Limbe Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas of Blantyre City on Wednesday * Which was caused by the unplanned collapse of two 11kV power lines due to the impact of unauthorised excavation works at a private construction site behind Limbe ESCOM offices By Duncan Mlanjira Building contractors, property developers and the general public is being asked to first consult Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) before…

Malawi Law Society raises reg flags on proposed acquisition of a hotel by Public Service Pension Trust Fund

November 19, 2025

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* Calls for an immediate suspension of this transaction pending a full and transparent review * That includes urgent and independent investigation by the ACB, Minister of Finance and the Attorney General By Duncan Mlanjira As part of its statutory mandate under section 64(d) of the Legal Education and Legal Practitioners Act; ‘to protect matters of public interest touching, ancillary or incidental to law’, the Malawi Law Society (MLS) has called on relevant oversight authorities for an immediate suspension…

Airtel Malawi Plc brings new era of digital connectivity with VoLTE and 5G services

November 19, 2025

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* The only network with Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) service available Nationwide through which customers can now enjoy crystal-clear call quality and faster connection times over LTE * The widest 5G coverage in Malawi with 56 5G sites now live in 10 districts/areas — Lilongwe, Blantyre, Dowa, Kasungu, Mangochi, Mchinji, Mzimba, Mzuzu, Salima, and Zomba bringing ultra-fast speeds and low latency to more communities than ever before * Airtel has increased its international connectivity from three to five…

Medical doctor Victoria Bobe shot dead in cold blood through the head by gunmen in an invasion of her Chigumula home

November 18, 2025

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Late Dr. Bobe * The 33-year-old Dr. Bobe was a senior obstetrician and gynaecologist at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital and long-serving lecturer at KUHeS * She was merciless shot after she and her husband couldn’t provide the money the gunmen demanded for invading their home Maravi Express Police in Limbe, Blantyre, have assured the public that they are on the man-hunt of unknown criminals for cold blood murder of medical doctor and lecturer at the Kamuzu University of Health…

Child Advocasy Centre demands arrest of Nsungwi police officers accused of demanding a bribe to assist a raped minor’s case

November 18, 2025

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The police officers’ attitude is in total contrast to this campaign by the Malawi Police * The 12-year-old was sexually abused multiple times by her stepfather a in the absence of her biological mother * Kamuzu Central Hospital recommended that an immediately medical procedure to remove her uterus for it is severely damaged * When the mother went back to the police at Nsungwi, an officer handling the case demanded money from them to issue a warrant of arrest…

‘Chakwera’s press conference was a political misstep that added little value to the national discourse and raised more questions than answers’—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

November 17, 2025

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Chakwera address the media at MCP headquarters in Lilongwe * The briefing felt less like an act of leadership and more like a poorly timed attempt to control a narrative that no longer belongs to him * Coming at a time when Malawians are grappling with economic pressures, governance anxieties, and growing expectations from the MCP’s post-election aftermath * Rather than reassuring the nation, the press conference appeared defensive, reactive, and misaligned with Malawi’s current political mood By Duncan…

Jomo Osman: From the streets of Blantyre to the Mayor’s Office; A testament to resilience, wisdom and divine elevation

November 16, 2025

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* Osman’s leadership style is likely to differ fundamentally from leaders shaped solely by academic credentials * His legitimacy comes from relatability, authenticity, and a credibility forged in struggle * In a context where many citizens feel disconnected from political elites, his story brings a refreshing sense of hope and possibility Opinion piece by Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist at Don Consultancy Group, South Africa Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial capital, and biggest city, woke up to one of the most inspiring…

ESCOM intensifies campaign against vandalism, way-leave encroachment and safety risks in Southern Region

November 15, 2025

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* The drive is engaging over 100 Traditional Authorities and more than 2,000 Group Village Heads to help protect Malawi’s power infrastructure * Communities warned to stay away from fallen lines, avoid touching damaged poles, and always use MERA-certified electricians to prevent fires and electrocutions * Calls on all Malawians to work together with ESCOM to protect the grid, promote safety, and ensure continued development as vandalism is costing the corporation over K3 billion each year By Duncan Mlanjira…

MEC handing over September 16 General Elections polling records to Parliament

November 14, 2025

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* The handover marks one of the final and most significant stages in the electoral cycle, symbolising closure, accountability, institutional transparency and assurance of checks and balances among various organs of government * By transferring these records, the Commission ensures that the documentary trail of the people’s will through their vote is secured for reference, scrutiny, and historical archiving By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is officially handing over September 16, 2025 General Elections polling records for the…

Standard Bank tips government on food security as it invests K200m for disaster food response

November 14, 2025

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* We all have a duty to re-imagine and re-invent our agriculture sector — it is the driver of food security, and food security is the stabiliser of our economy * If we can secure food, we will contain inflation and export the surplus grain to other countries and earn more forex By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has called on government and key stakeholders to collaborate towards re-engineering Malawi’s agriculture to achieve food security and turn the country…