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‘Christopher Kapanga was good corporate leader and a compatriot par excellence’
August 10, 2025
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* Profound tributes continue to pour in in memory of distinguished and accomplished financial service sector player, Chris-Tofa Kapanga, who passed on yesterday * Beyond his many accomplishments, he will be remembered for his humility, strategic foresight and belief in the power of partnership to create lasting impact * His legacy of integrity, innovation, and commitment will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him By Duncan Mlanjira Christopher Ambrose Kapanga, who passed…

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Some judges elevated from High Court to Supreme Court leave cases without proper handovers
August 8, 2025
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* A case that was commenced over 25 years ago and was already heard by the High Court but it cannot proceed because the judge that heard the matter retired some five years ago * Delays in concluding trials mean that remandees stay too long on remand and in the worst cases, people have been on remand for over five years * For such people, their right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty is practically taken away as…

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No one submitted any evidence to MHRC’s enquiry on alleged corruption practices leveled against High Court Judge Ken Manda or the Judiciary in general
August 8, 2025
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* Parliament was also asked to furnish MHRC with more information on the matter but the enquiry did not receive any response * Despite that it was the Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee that requested the MHRC to act on the corruption allegations against Justice Manda and the Judiciary By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has submitted its report on the enquiry into corruption allegations levelled against High Court Judge, Ken Manda and the Judiciary in general…

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Mangochi Police arrest motorist for illegal possession of 550 litres of petrol
August 7, 2025
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* Police officers found three drums and one jerrican inAlfred Alli Malinga’s car containing liquid petroleum and failed to produce documentation authorising possession or transportation of the fuel By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Masuku, Mangochi have arrested 27-year-old, Alfred Alli Malinga from Chiwuja Village, Traditional Authority Kawinga in Machinga for illegal possession of 550 litres of petrol without a valid permit. Mangochi Police public relations officer, lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi reports that the suspect was intercepted last night (August…

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Parliament passes Presidential, Parliamentary, Local Government elections Amendment Bill
August 6, 2025
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* The amendment of the Bill will assist citizens to vote elsewhere after being deployed by their respective workplaces on the polling day * The current legal framework limits voting strictly to the centre where the voter registered By Lesnat Kenan & Mervis Mwale, MANA Parliament has passed the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Amendment Bill (Bill No. 23 of 2025) which aims to allow polling staff, security personnel, journalists and party representatives to vote at the stations…

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Chakwera emphasises significance of preserving cultural heritage to foster national unity
August 6, 2025
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* As he graces Chewa Heritage Foundation (CHEFO) fundraising dinner held at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe * Organised to raise funds for Kulamba Festival 2025, the Chewa annual event that is held in Mkaika, Zambia every August * Cultural heritage is key in promoting peace and unity, as well as enhancing social-economic development among Malawians By Patience Longwe, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has emphasised the significance of preserving cultural gathering in fostering unity and promoting cultural…

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Vice-President Usi clarifies on his bloated delegation to UN Conference on landlocked developing countries in Turkmenistan
August 6, 2025
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* Those who have brought up the news on social media are just doing their job to point at what seems not to be right * When travelling I get a proposed list of names from which I choose according to the needs of that particular trip * I approved names strictly, at least 10 and the other five are from administration. On Friday, people can go and check who is coming out of the plane By Vincent Khonje,…

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Even if trip to Turkmenistan was sponsored by an external party, Usi’s bloated entourage just demonstrates lack of responsibility at leadership level—Chifipa Mhango
August 5, 2025
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* No motivation on the table can justify an approval for such a delegation, and this raises serious concerns on the actual approving authority of this trip by Vice-President Michael Usi and the delegation, in relation to costs involved * Coming from a country ranked as one of the poorest countries on the planet, with an economy of US$11.3 billion as of 2024, and GDP per capital of just around US$558 or 0.4% of the global average GDP per…

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DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango applauds Illovo Sugar Malawi’s revamping of sugar distribution system
August 4, 2025
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* However, he believes the minimum capital base of MK300 requirement may discriminate against the involvement of indigenous Malawians in the distribution network * Most Malawians are going through a tough path economically and capacity to raise a minimum of MK300 million, maybe out of reach for many indigenous Malawians By Duncan Mlanjira Chifipa Mhango, the Chief Economist for South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group (DCG), has applauded Illovo Sugar Malawi “for its transparent nature in advertising for applications for…

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MRA achieved 100% of its revenue targets in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 fiscal years
August 3, 2025
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* During the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year, MRA collected K3.06 trillion in revenue against the K3.26 trillion target, translating to 94 percent * As we look ahead to the K4.3 trillion target for 2025/2026, we do so with resolve, readiness and renewed energy By Lesnat Kenan & Kondwani Magombo, MANA Despite operational challenges, Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) remained focused in its core mandate such that in fiscal years of 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, it achieved 100% of its revenue targets. This…

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