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Malawians appealed to be wary of President Chakwera’s “so-called business deals” after latest ‘investment deal’ with Africa’s richest man Dangote

June 29, 2025

* Over the past five years, President Chakwera has repeatedly announced grand investment deals supposedly secured during his many international trips * These announcements are usually made with pomp and optimism but time and again, they have failed to materialise into anything tangible for the ordinary Malawian By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based Malawian economic analyst, Dr. James Kadyampakeni has appealed to Malawians “to be wary of Chakwera’s so-called business deals” after latest announcement that he has secured an…

Associations of coaches, referees and youth football dissolved as members of FAM

June 29, 2025

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* Forms part of broader reforms aligned with FIFA’s governance guidelines as the associations were duplicating roles already being handled by FAM’s internal departments * This is not about removing them from football but aligning them to operate more effectively outside FAM’s political structure—FAM president Fleetwood Haiya Maravi Express As part of broader reforms aligned with FIFA’s world football governance guidelines, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Congress yesterday voted to revoke the membership of three associations in an effort…

Chilly Chiperoni weather expected from tomorrow

June 29, 2025

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* Associated with windy, occasionally dusty and cloudy conditions — coupled with fog patches, isolated rain and drizzle * Mwera winds are blowing along Lake Malawi and other water bodies starting today, June 29 and are likely to weaken by Thursday, July 3 By Duncan Mlanjira In its weather update for tonight and tomorrow, Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) alerts the public to expect Chiperoni weather associated with windy, occasionally dusty, cloudy, and chilly conditions —…

Police yet to respond to Malawi Human Rights Commission’s demand for public explanation of its inaction to Thursday’s brutal violence

June 29, 2025

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* The inaction of the Malawi Police Service in these matters is a clear dereliction of that Constitutional responsibility * While emphasising that continued silence in the face of such attacks is utterly unacceptable Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Three days after being demanded by Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) to immediately provide a public explanation of its inaction to Thursday’s brutal violence in Lilongwe, Malawi Police Service has not responded. A day after panga knife-wielding gangs violently attacked peaceful…

Duo gets 14yrs imprisonment in Mchinji for vandalising ESCOM infrastructure

June 28, 2025

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Recently vandalised distribution line in Phalombe * This judgment sends a clear message that the justice system will not take such offenses lightly—police prosecutor, Sub-Inspector Martin Kuliyani * This is a welcome ruling that reinforces our call for stiffer penalties against perpetrators of vandalism—ESCOM publicist Pilirani Phiri By Duncan Mlanjira The amended Electricity Act of 2024 that was initiated to mitigate the rampant theft of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi ESCOM infrastructure has been enforced on two men in…

Chakwera condemns protest violence, orders swift action from state agencies

June 28, 2025

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Chakwera in Nigeria where he engaged with Alhaji Aliko Dangote, founder & president of Dangote Group * As President, I will be expecting a preliminary report from both the Ministers of Homeland Security and Defense upon my return * On his return, Malawi Law Society (MLS) will be expecting the President should address the petition it issued on Thursday * Demanding the immediately dismiss of Minister of Homeland Security, Ezekiel Ching’oma and Inspector General of Police (IG), Merlyne Yolamu…

SuperSport to broadcast live on DStv and GOtv the UEFA Women’s European Championship 2025

June 28, 2025

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* Part of the commitment to elevating women’s sport through SuperSport campaign of Here for Her * Includes expert pre-match analysis, immersive camera angles, entertaining post-match banter, engaging talk shows, and world-class commentary * Europe’s finest women’s football takes the stage – don’t miss a moment of the action By Duncan Mlanjira Fans of the growing in stature and glamour of women’s football are in for a treat from in July as the spotlight turns on Europe for the UEFA Women’s European Championship (Euro 2025) that…

DCCMS in final stages of developing its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan through nationwide consultations

June 28, 2025

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* Intensive consultations were held from May 19-30, 2025 that included stakeholder engagement as a crucial component of the plan’s development * This is contained in 2nd edition of Zanyengo e-Newsletter; https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/publications/the-zanyengo-e-newsletter-2nd-edition/ * DCCMS’ publication that highlights key activities, milestones, and collaborations to advance public weather services and climate resilience efforts By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) is in the final stages of developing its Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, to serve as a…

Catholic Bishops add more deeply concerns over increasing instances of political violence in the country

June 27, 2025

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* While the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops is neutral in matters of party politics, we remind all Catholics and people of goodwill — whatever their individual political views — to be united in our commitment to our Saviour Jesus Christ and His teachings on the primacy of the commandment of love * As the DPP wastes energy to engage diplomatic missions long after they have already done so on Thursday’s political violence in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi…

Any Police or MDF officer on duty yesterday who failed in their duties during the demonstrations should face the appropriate disciplinary procedures—CCAP’s Church & Society

June 27, 2025

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* Calls for swift action by the Malawi Police Service to apprehend and bring to justice those who are responsible for the acts of violence that have been observed yesterday and in recent months * A review of procedures and conduct by the Malawi Defence Force and Malawi Police Service to ensure their conduct at demonstrations is in line with their constitutional mandate By Duncan Mlanjira The departments of the Church & Society for the Synods of Malawi’s Church of…