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Mangochi Police patrol intercepts 212 bags of charcoal and 27 pieces of timber at a man’s residence without permit

May 2, 2025

* The suspect is expected to appear in court soon to answer charges related to the illegal possession of forest products, contrary to the country’s forestry regulations * As government takes steps to protect the country’s forest reserves, which have been under siege from deforestation and other environment threats Maravi Express Acting on a tip-off from well-wishing members of the public that Mark Yusuf was offloading bags of charcoal at his compound, a patrol team from Mangochi Police raided…

Official 60-day campaign period for September 16 General Elections scheduled from July 14

May 1, 2025

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* Code of Conduct available to regulate the conduct of the campaign which will provide guidance on acceptable campaign behaviour * That include: (i) Equal access to public media; (ii) peaceful and respectful campaign practices; (iii) prohibition of hate speech, incitement, and misinformation * (iv) observance of campaign schedules and designated venues; and (v) respect for the rights of voters and other contestants By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that the official campaign period for September…

MEC unveils elections dispute resolution framework

May 1, 2025

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MEC chairperson Justice Mtalimanja delivering her statement * The framework incorporates both mechanisms provided for under electoral laws and alternative dispute resolution methods — promoting efficiency and flexibility in resolving disputes * MEC will collaborate with other relevant institutions to resolve disputes beyond its jurisdiction, ensuring that all electoral grievances are effectively addressed By Patience Longwe & Santos Zefania, MANA Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has unveiled a comprehensive election dispute resolution (EDR) framework that it developed to enhance the…

State-owned enterprises thriving—Comptroller of Statutory Corporations Peter Simbani

April 30, 2025

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Simbani at the helm of statutory corporations * Airport Development Limited, Umodzi Holdings making profits as ESCOM and water boards struggle * MDC is coming back and it has already been registered as Malawi Development Corporation Holdings Limited * It is going to have other subsidiary companies including Malawi Mining Investment Company which has also been established The Department of Statutory Corporations, domiciled in the Office of the President & Cabinet and established in 1982, has made tremendous strides…

Bank cheques to be phased out by December 31, 2025

April 30, 2025

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* The use of cheques in Malawi has steadily declined over the years due to increased demand for technological modes of payments * Regulatory statistics indicate that only about 2% of value and 0.04% of the volume of all retail payments are made through cheque payments * As a result of this low usage, service providers are finding it costly to maintain the infrastructure and processes relating to cheque payments By Duncan Mlanjira In aligning with global trends of…

MEC presents status of preparation for September 16 general elections to President Chakwera

April 29, 2025

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* Update of all activities that have been implemented so far including voter registration and voter transfers, status on procurement of sensitive and non-sensitive materials for polling * As well as status of the upcoming activities such as inspection and verification of voters register, nomination of candidates and polling Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) yesterday held a meeting with President Lazarus Chakwera to present a report on the state of preparedness for the September 16 General Election, which…

Episodes of localised heavy rains expected along lakeshore areas due to easterly winds

April 29, 2025

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* Managing Rain Waters Association of Malawi calls for proper management of drainage systems and water ways to avoid water obstructions * Due to forecasted cold weather, people should also stay away from rivers and streams as they may rise rapidly and become dangerous By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) alerts people along the lakeshore areas to expect episodes of localised heavy rains from yesterday up to May 4 due to easterly winds….

President Chakwera issues strict orders to Mining Ministry not to operate in secret with foreign mining companies

April 28, 2025

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* The job of the Ministry of Mining in Malawi is not just going around attending mining conferences and indabas in other countries * But ensuring that our regulatory framework for the mining sector is being enforced with diligence and discipline, which requires great levels of vigilance and meticulous attention * The job of the Ministry is to ensure that there are functional systems working around the clock to regulate the conduct of every player in the sector and…

Mangochi Police strongly advises parents to closely monitor their children’s movements around water bodies

April 28, 2025

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Mangochi Police PRO, Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi * Following rising cases of minors drowning incidents in Mangochi having recorded six cases since the beginning of this year * Between age range of 1 to 11 years in various locations across the district compared to two incidents reported during the same period last year Maravi Express Police in Mangochi say they are deeply concerned over the rising cases of drowning involving minors and are urging parents and guardians to exercise…

ACB arrests two connected to Yeremiah Chihana’s corruption case

April 27, 2025

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Chihana was arrested last week and granted bail * Charged with falsifying information to the District Commissioner (DC) to deceive M’mbelwa District Council procurement committee * For grading of roads in Mzimba North Constituency under MP Chihana, to authorise payment of K15 million to Northworks Limited which is contrary to section 122(a) of the penal code By Augustus Nkhwazi, MANA The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested two officials at M’mbelwa District Council concerning the earlier arrest of Mzimba…