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AACC calls for more prayers ‘as Malawi is turning into undemocratic and unsafe for its citizens’—accountability champion Rev. Maulidi

June 27, 2025

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* As AACC, we would like to ask Malawians to pray to the Almighty God for a better Malawi come September * The State should have by now issued a public address to update the nation of the action being done to address yesterday’s violence going forward By Duncan Mlanjira In reaction to yesterday’s brutal political violence perpetrated on “innocent demonstrators” in Lilongwe in full view of the Malawi Police officers and members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF),…

Public identifies two of panga-wielding perpetrators of yesterday’s violence in Lilongwe

June 27, 2025

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* One identified as Nerson, a civilian dressed in military regalia in full view of police and MDF — yet just banned by Minister of Homeland Security the previous day * A suspected firearm has been detected on his trousers’ back pocket, yet possession of guns in public gatherings ahead of September 16 elections is banned by electoral law * The swift coordination using of expensive cars generates suspicion that they are funded by high ranking individuals By Duncan…

Government signs financing agreement with World Bank’s IDA for the US$350m grant to support Mpatamanga hydropower storage project

June 27, 2025

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* The 300MW added capacity will fuel industries, create thousands of jobs, stabilise power supply in rural areas * And unlock Malawi’s potential as a regional energy exporter through the Southern African Power Pool—Energy Minister Matola By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda has hailed the World Bank for the US$350m grant to support Mpatamanga hydropower storage project that seeks to increase power generation capacity with an addition of 300 megawatts (MW) of power…

MLS calls for immediate dismissal of Minister of Homeland Security and Malawi Police IG over failure to act on perpetrators of Thursday’s political violence

June 27, 2025

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* Demonstrations organised by the Citizens for Credible Elections in various parts of the country today, the 26th day of June, 2025, were marred by violence * Perpetrated by a group of panga-wielding individuals — leaving some of the organisers and participants injured and/or maimed * Written reports, photographs, and video footage confirm that these barbaric acts occurred in full view of the state security agents – namely the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force By Duncan…

Malawi secures full membership in African Telecommunications Union

June 26, 2025

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Daud Suleman (2nd right) and his delegation in Nairobi, Kenya * The move elevates Malawi’s participation in continental information and communication technology (ICT) policymaking and governance * This ratification reflects Malawi’s recognition of the critical role telecommunications play in economic and social development By Khumbo Kumaliza, MANA Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to regional information and communication technology (ICT) development by officially submitting its Instrument of Ratification to the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Constitution and Convention, transitioning from observer…

Mwanza Kabaza operators pledge sanity on road use following signing cooperation MoU with Mwanza District Council

June 26, 2025

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Mwanza District Council officials, the police and motorcycle taxi operators leaders in group photo after signing MoU.— Picture by Cassandra Mangulama, MANA * But while all efforts are being done to reign kabazas in, traffic police mostly don’t stop them on the public roads to check whether they have all the requirement to ply along public roads * Even when quite visible that they are using unregistered motorcycles — most them not road-worthy — the traffic police ignore their…

ESCOM appeals for support to combat vandalism of its infrastructure

June 26, 2025

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* Worrisome increase in the theft of sophisticated ESCOM components, including transformers, copper wire and conductor lines * An alarming trend that has led to power disruptions, compromising public safety and diminishing the quality of service provided to consumers By Nyandema Mhango, MANA Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has called on people in the country to join forces in the fight against the rampant vandalism of electricity infrastructure, which has become a significant challenge for the company’s operations….

Malawi needs strong political will supported by merit-based appointment approach to effectively addressing structural challenges of the economy—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

June 25, 2025

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Chifipa Mhango * Malawi is at a crossroad in which the choice is either a path towards continued destruction or economic prosperity * To which the electorate has a key decision to make in the coming September 16 general elections By Duncan Mlanjira Leaders that will take over the Malawi government administration after the September 16, 2025 elections are being advised that to effectively address the structural challenges facing the country’s economy, it will need “a strong political will…

Homeland Security Ministry prohibits the public from wearing security entities’ regalia

June 25, 2025

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A man arrested recently in Limbe impersonating as MDF soldiers and fleecing people of over K500,000 * Minister Ching’oma stresses that the unauthorised sell or use of security entities regalia poses significant security risks * It also undermines the integrity of security in Malawi as other people with ill intentions will take advantage of the situation to commit violent crime By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Homeland Affairs maintains that the law prohibits any person who is not serving…

Zomba District Council fails to enforce complete closure of Mpondabwino Bridge made in December

June 25, 2025

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* Malawi Engineering Institution’s recent assessment recommended it remains closed until remedial works are undertaken as it is not fit for use * This is in consideration of the safety of the public, who were using the bridge during MEI’s inspection in May * The City Council has chosen to mislead the general public by claiming that the Malawi Engineers Institute have not yet released their final report * Yet stakeholders, Zomba CSOs Network have copy of the report…