ESCOM appeals for support to combat vandalism of its infrastructure

* 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….

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

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…

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

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…

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

* 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…

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Airtel Malawi offers rewards as incentive to the public to report on vandals of its fibre cable infrastructure

* Let’s stand together to protect the lifeline that connects us all. It’s your network, your Airtel, your Faya — lets keeping it burning, let’s keep it safe By Duncan Mlanjira As vandalism of its fibre cable infrastructure continues to disrupt Airtel Malawi Plc on monthly basis, the country’s leading mobile phone, internet and mobile money service provider is pledging to reward any credible leads that can help identify the perpetrators to bring them to book. A public statement…

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Zomba CSOs ask President Chakwera to order MDF to establish permanent security camps on Zomba Mountain forest reserve

* In order to protect it from “the free-for-all destruction” of its wood products by unlicensed timber harvesters * Gangs openly carry logs from the forest to areas like Chikanda, Mpondabwino and places beyond Zomba city and district * Sadly, it is this kind of environmental destruction that threatens water sources like Mulunguzi Dam, which is at its lowest level this year, and increases the risk of climate disasters By Duncan Mlanjira The continued “free-for-all destruction” of Zomba Mountain…

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Rev. Maulidi agrees with US envoy’s assertion of Malawi foot-dragging in prosecution of corruption cases linked to Sattar

Sattar at the centre of it all * The Supreme Court of Appeal should have allowed the ACB to go through the evidence that the NCA gathered for it to determine whether they hold water or not as opposed to just throwing it away outright By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice, Transparency & Accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi is in agreement with the observation made by US Embassy Chief of Mission, Amy…

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Ministry of Higher Education launches national Hackathon to spur digital innovation and research

* To be hosted in partnership with the Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) and the Malawi Research & Education Network (MAREN) * Which will tap into the recently secured high performance computing (HPC) facility — a supercomputer acquired through the SADC Cyber-Infrastructure initiative and currently housed at MAREN * Hackathon’ is a portmanteau of the words ‘hack’ and ‘marathon’, where hack is used in the sense of exploratory programming, not its alternate meaning as a reference to…

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MEC calls for tight security ahead of September 16 General Elections

* Every security agent carries a constitutional mandate, a legal and moral responsibility to serve, protect, and defend the people of Malawi * We must build joint operational frameworks, shared communication protocols, and unified command structures where necessary * Let us ensure that Malawi’s 2025 General Election will be remembered not just as a successful election, but as a moment when our institutions worked together to deliver peace, stability, and national pride By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)…

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Possession of guns at election campaign rallies prohibited by law

* Contained in the published Gazette of the Code of Conduct for Electoral Campaign for political parties, candidates and their followers found on; https://mec.org.mw/publications/ * This being a regulation, it is enforceable, and the law has given the Commission powers to mete out fines for violations By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the September 16 General Elections, which is 85 days remaining as of today, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) alerts that the Code of Conduct published in the Gazette…

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