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Minibus fares fund corruption but government isn’t doing enough to stop it
May 30, 2025
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* Passengers are jam-packed in minibuses; drivers of over-capacity minibus corrupt the police to pass their check points * When police officers collect money, we can’t even lift up our phone cameras and make a video and load it up on YouTube or Facebook reels * Minibus touters continue to be a nuisance to passengers at almost all bus stops. You know you are going to Lilongwe and the bus is clearly marked Lilongwe, the touters come, ask you:…

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Malawi’s creative practitioners petition President Chakwera not to assent two Bills passed by Parliament in February
May 30, 2025
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* The Bills are Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Companies, Registrations & Intellectual Property Centre Bill, 2025 * Deemed to strip the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) of its statutory mandate and transfer copyright enforcement to a new entity that is not aligned with the sector * Creators and sector leaders were not consulted, no public engagement was conducted, and the sector was excluded from decisions that directly affect its rights, income and future By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s…

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Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies aged 87
May 29, 2025
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* Ngũgĩ was tipped to win the Nobel Prize for Literature countless times, leaving fans dismayed each time the medal slipped through his fingers * He will be remembered not only as a Nobel-worthy writer, but also as a fierce proponent of literature written in native African languages By Wedaeli Chibelushi, BBC News Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a titan of modern African literature — a storyteller who refused to be bound by jail, exile and illness — died yesterday aged…

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Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust unite with police to curb deforestation around the iconic tourist attraction mountain
May 29, 2025
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* We will continue to work with the communities, particularly in traditional authorities Njema and Sunganinzeru, to stop the illegal cutting down of trees * We will soon implement a comprehensive project aimed at addressing deforestation in the mountain reserve By Mirriam Bwanali, MANA Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust (MMCT), in collaboration with Mulanje Police Station, have strengthened collaboration between the law enforcers, community-based policing structures and other key stakeholders in addressing deforestation around Mulanje Mountain. At a meeting held…

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Malawi and EU deepens strategic ties in governance, investment to energy, mining and the upcoming tripartite elections
May 29, 2025
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* With many development partners scaling back aid, Malawi must focus on driving private sector growth to meet its long-term development goals * In a global context where many development partners are scaling back development aid, we must focus on partnerships that drive investment * Strategic sectors like mining and energy offer tremendous potential for deeper alignment with the EU—Foreign Affairs Minister Nancy Tembo By Rosalia Kapiri, MANA Malawi and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to…

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Agriculture, tourism, mining and manufacturing strategy requires enough energy supply—Minister Matola
May 29, 2025
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Ambassador Hawa Ndilowe shakes hands with ESCOM CEO after the agreement.—Picture by Leonard Masauli, MANA * As Mzuzu University signs a 20 megawatts power purchase agreement with Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) * MZUNI has demonstrated that universities can offer solutions to the country’s challenges as the demand for electricity is quite huge By Leonard Masauli, MANA For agriculture, tourism, mining and manufacturing (ATMM) strategy to bear fruits in the country, it requires enough energy supply, said Minister…

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Chewa Heritage Foundation distances its Gulewamkulu tradition from violence
May 29, 2025
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* Strongly suspects murder case in Mangochi was perpetrated by individuals masquerading as Gulewamkulu to disguise themselves from being recognised * Gulewamkulu is not allowed to come out of its dambwe without authorisation and do not move around public spaces alone * But as a group after being authorised by traditional leaders as the dance’s custodians Maravi Express Chewa Heritage Foundation (CHEFO) has assured Malawians that Gulewamkulu dance is a special tradition only allowed into the public domain for…

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Malawians believe Constituency Development Fund benefits politicians most and should be managed by local committees—AfroBarometer
May 28, 2025
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* One characteristic of the CDF is that MPs have typically exerted strong influence on how the monies are spent * Leading some analysts to argue that the CDF benefits MPs more than it does their constituents By Duncan Mlanjira A survey by AfroBarometer — following the, in a landmark judgement on May 26 by the Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional the current arrangement of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), specifically the involvement of Members of Parliament (MPs) and the…

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Machinga traditional, religious leaders and other stakeholders sensitised on rising cases of unsafe abortion regardless of the fatal risks
May 28, 2025
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* Machinga reported 978 cases in 2023, with cases rising to 1,122 in 2024 and so far, 350 cases have already been recorded from January to April 2025 * Public hospitals don’t perform safe abortions but local leaders need to join the advocacy, raising awareness about the consequences of unsafe abortion * On top of building a generation of responsible young minds that should be aware of sexual reproductive health issues By Doricah Mkwapatira, MANA Centre for Youth Empowerment…

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Sugar distribution trucks to be escorted by trade officials and police officers to prevent illicit stockpiling
May 28, 2025
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* Government not responding to sugar scarcity crisis with punitive measures—Trade Minister Mumba * We are restructuring the entire value chain to make it more accountable, inclusive and transparent By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba has announced comprehensive reform plans to overhaul Malawi’s sugar industry, aiming to address persistent shortages, stabilise prices and promote local participation in distribution. The reforms include prioritising local empowerment in sugar distribution, enforcing price regulation through a proposed Essential…

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