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Vitumbiko Mumba to lead Malawi delegation at 45th SADC Summit in Madagascar
August 13, 2025
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* Amidst Vice-President Michael Usi’s spat with President Chakwera’s administration over corruption allegations * Usi further alleges that top government officials want to assassinate him by dropping his security team * He has also played an audio where someone is disagreeing with the plans to kill him By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba — who is President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate for the September 16 presidential election — has been chosen to lead Malawi’s delegation…

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Ashraful Aid International strengthens partnership with orphanage Courageous Kids Foundation
August 13, 2025
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* Donates two bales of blankets to the Mpemba-based orphanage to alleviate the children’s home from persistent chilly weather * Going forward, Courageous Kids Foundation to be considered in Ashraful Aid’s various humanitarian projects By Duncan Mlanjira Humanitarian organisation, Ashraful Aid International, has strengthened its partnership with Mpemba-based orphanage, Courageous Kids Foundation to be considered in its various of projects. The assurance was made today at Ashraful Aid offices at Yiannakis in Limbe where the international humanitarian organisation had…

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Malawi Government’s share of revenue from Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga exceeds 50%; Including a 15% equity stake—Lotus Resources
August 13, 2025
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* 30% will come from corporate tax, 5% royalty on gross revenue, and other taxes as President Chakwera vows Malawi will benefit more from Kayelekera Mine * For a long time, the mine was underutilised and misused by politicians who denied us employment opportunities and infrastructure development By George Mponda, MANA Lotus Resources Chief Operating Officer, Mike de Costa, highlights that Malawi Government’s share of revenue from Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga exceeds 50% — including a 15% equity…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi hands over 10 houses it constructed for Cyclone Freddy survivors in Chikwawa
August 12, 2025
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* Project initiated in January 2024 by former Presidents and President Lazarus Chakwera’s Goodwill Ambassadors, Joyce Banda and Bakili Muluzi * These homes represent safety, stability, and a fresh start for the families who will live in them—Illovo’s Nchalo Estate Manager, Ricky Pillay By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc yesterday handed over 10 houses it has completed constructing that accompanies with 10 sanitary ablution facilities — all valued at K180 million for the benefit of families from Chikuse…

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MACRA joining forces with universities to train skilled cybersecurity professionals
August 12, 2025
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The ICT students that MACRA is reaching out at MUST * Launches cyber drills through which university staff and students will be better prepared to effectively handle real-world cybersecurity threats * In order to build a competent and cyber-resilient generation ready to defend the nation’s digital assets as they transition into the workforce By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is partnering with universities to train skilled cybersecurity professionals by launching cyber drills, through which staff and students…

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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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