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No funds available for maintenance of road network as Roads Fund Administration is in serious liquidity situation

December 10, 2024

* It is failing to pay Roads Authority’s liabilities with its contractors whose outstanding balance is at K151.2 billion * Advises RA to postpone or cancel some activities just as RFA is doing as a way of managing the situation By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of this year’s rainy season, the 2024/25 maintenance works have not been awarded to contractors as there are no funds for such projects as the Roads Fund Administration (RFA) is in serious liquidity situation. A…

Kabambe unveils grave concerns being advocated by Lower Shire activist Khumbanyiwa over complete abandonment of road infrastructure

December 9, 2024

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* It is truly disheartening to witness the dedication of a young advocate, who spent eight hours articulating the pressing issues faced in her home area, only to be met with indifference from the Roads Authority * Despite her efforts to bring her community’s concerns to light and submit a petition for change, her voice was overlooked and dismissed By Duncan Mlanjira The 2025 Presidential elections candidate, UTM Party leader, Dalitso Kabambe came across a public awareness video made…

Police in Lilongwe arrest 2025 General Elections voter for registering twice

December 9, 2024

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* Wiseman Enock managed to register twice because the second registration was done on a different gadget from the first one * The registration machine is designed to to detect and prevent multiple registrations on the same gadget, whether it is online or offline By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Lilongwe have arrested Wiseman Enock for registering twice during the ongoing 2025 General Elections voter registration exercise in the Capital City. A statement from Sangwani Mwafulirwa, director-media & public relations…

‘Middlemen in open tender system in fuel supply chain add additional costs thereby making fuel price expensive price’

December 8, 2024

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President Chakwera in Abu Dhabi for Government-to-Government fuel transactions * As Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola is optimistic of sustainable fuel supply following negotiations with United Arab Emirates * The President’s visit to United Arab Emirates will go a long way in materialising a policy shift in fuel procurement * However, we are not abandoning the open tender procurement system as we embark on Government-to-Government fuel transactions By George Bulombola, MANA in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy,…

UK Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds to visit Malawi from tomorrow

December 8, 2024

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Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds * I am delighted that Minister Dodds is visiting Malawi to see for herself the fruits of the long relationship between our two countries—British High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie * During her visit, the Minister will highlight the UK government’s new approach to development, working in partnership with Malawi to tackle global challenges and drive inclusive economic growth By Duncan Mlanjira United Kingdom’s Minister for Development and Women & Equalities, Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds, is expected…

VAT waiver removed on motor vehicle imports for privileged individuals including the President

December 6, 2024

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* The President has guided that we all make our fair contribution towards revenue that government needs at the moment * The removal of the VAT waiver is a sacrifice and a clear testimony to the commitment to fiscal consolidation for the betterment of all Malawians By Austin Kananji & Martha Rukunya, MANA The value added tax (VAT) waiver on duty-free motor vehicle imports which was being enjoyed by some privileged individuals, including the State President, the Vice-President, retired…

This year’s theme for World Competition Day specifically focuses on lowly developed markets including Malawi—CFTC

December 5, 2024

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* Micro, small, medium and micro enterprises (MSMEs) face barriers to entry due to some inequalities and anti-competitive trade practices * These include anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant positions among others, culminating into serious consequences for their development By Duncan Mlanjira The theme for this year’s World Competition Day; ‘Competition Policy and Inequality’, which is being commemorated today, November 5, is “very relevant as it specifically focuses on lowly developed markets including Malawi”. This is said by Chief…

Malawi launches national e-waste management policy to protect citizenry from harmful e-waste pollution and other health issues

December 5, 2024

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The launch at BICC in Lilongwe presided over by Vice-President Michael Usi * e-waste management policy is a crucial step steps toward a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations—Veep Michael Usi * We are deeply committed to environmental sustainability and believes that addressing the growing problem of e-waste is a vital part of our collective responsibility—Standard Bank By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA The national e-waste management policy that the Ministry of Natural Resources & Climate Change has launched…

PACE-NET maintains NRB are in contempt of court for failing to process unique identifier for eligible voters to register

November 28, 2024

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* Asks claimants to the court case to file case for contempt of the court ruling of October 25, 2024 * NRB was just capturing the eligible voters’ data and were being returned without being given a unique identifier * That would have allowing them instantaneous registration with MEC as registered voters for the 2025 General Elections — thus, they are ineligible to vote By Duncan Mlanjira Pan African Civic Educators Network (PACE-NET) maintains that the National Registration Bureau…

Roads Authority calls for bids for rehabilitation of Nasolo River Bridge in Ndirande Township

November 28, 2024

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* Ndirande Ring Road is a very important access road to the business hub of the populous Ndirande Township * Which covers from where it used to be known as B&C all the way to Ndirande Market * And past it to connect with business hub of Chinseu, all the way to reach Magalasi Road at Blantyre Girls Primary School By Duncan Mlanjira As if responding to plans by residents of Ndirande Township to march to Blantyre City Council…