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‘Loss of biodiversity jeopardises sustainable development and creates a fragile, uncertain future’—Ministry of Natural Resources & Climate Change

May 22, 2025

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* In Commemoration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 under the theme; ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development’ * The theme underscores the critical linkages between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework * Two universal agendas that must be pursued in synergy, in line with the recently adopted Pact for the Future By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Natural Resources & Climate Change underscores that the loss of biological diversity —…

South Africa’s firebrand freedom fighter Julius Malema hits back at US President Trump’s antics to discredit the Rainbow country’s land expropriation policy

May 21, 2025

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* Calls Trump’s press conference as an interaction dominated by white privileged men, who have amassed wealth at the expense of African people * The EFF is proud that its legislative and political agenda, led by Malema has shaken the corridors of imperialism in Washington By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s firebrand freedom fighter Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has responded to a press conference that US President Donald Trump convened in Washington in the presence of President Cyril…

Labour Minister Dimba discovers some serious work violations at Kaziwiziwi Coal Mine in Rumphi

May 21, 2025

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A miner captured at work without gloves, face masks and other proper protective clothing * There are challenges to personal protective equipment. Most of the miners we met did not have proper gumboots, gloves and masks to protect them from coal dust, which can cause tuberculosis. * Some are sharing gumboots which is unacceptable. We also discovered that they do not provide for resting time By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA On a tour Kaziwiziwi Coal Mine in Rumphi District to…

DPP orders re-run of primaries for Mulanje West Constituency that was riddled with undemocratic processes

May 21, 2025

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John Saini lost to Yusuf Nthenda in the controversial 2019 Parliamentary elections by just 659 votes — 8,885 for Nthenda and 8,226 for Saini * The controversial primaries were won by incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Yusuf Nthenda, but the other shadow aspirants describing the process as characterising fraud, favouritism and intimidation, among many other misconduct and irregularities * Shadow MPs Memory Kachisa, Gerrard Chiunda, Glaciano Kolove, Lawrence Muhamba and journalist John Saini penned a petition to the Regional…

Chilly Chiperoni weather expected back from tomorrow, May 22

May 21, 2025

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Table and map showing the forecasted Mwera winds and their level of severity (level 6) * Due to Mwera winds which are expected to start blowing on Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies with a speed of more than 50km/h * The winds are expected to cause high-water waves of more than 2m in height and expected to subside by Sunday, May 25 By Duncan Mlanjira The chilly Chiperoni weather which most parts of Malawi experienced over a…

Blantyre City Mayor expresses reservations over MACRA using National IDs for SIM card registration; Asks if exercise be postponed till after elections

May 21, 2025

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Councillor Joseph Makwinja * I am afraid this will create a lot of speculations in the public. People are already speculating a lot on use of machines in the elections * This is despite the majority of MACRA’s stakeholders including Mzuzu City Mayor embracing the initiative By Evance Chisiano, MANA & edited by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Blantyre City Mayor, Councillor Joseph Makwinja has expressed his reservations over Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) using National IDs for SIM card…

Mass promotion of teachers set to improve service delivery in Chikwawa—District Commissioner Kamba

May 21, 2025

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* This mass promotion is a sign that government is truly committed to uplifting the welfare of our teachers— DC Kamba * We are truly grateful for this — the promotion gives us renewed energy to serve our learners with commitment—teacher Memory Phiri By Macmolex Chirwa, MANA Chikwawa District Commissioner (DC), Nardin Kamba has applauded government for promoting 900 primary school teachers in Chikwawa, saying the initiative will boost morale in the education sector and improve service delivery in…

Payment and collection of nomination papers for September 16 Tripartite Elections begins on June 10

May 21, 2025

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* Candidates will be required to pay the non-refundable nomination fees, through a dedicated bank account, before collecting nomination forms at respective district council offices for MPs and Councillors. * Nomination forms for Presidential candidates will be collected from the Malawi Electoral Commission head office By Duncan Mlanjira In the electoral calendar covering events up to September 16 General Elections, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) highlights for the interest of aspiring candidates that payment and collection of nomination papers for…

Those with damaged or lost their voter registration certificates assured of replacement free of charge in voters register inspection exercise

May 20, 2025

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* As the second phase of voter inspection exercise commences for three days from tomorrow till Friday (May 20-23) * Covering Rumphi, Nkhata Bay, Likoma, Kasungu, Kasungu Municipality, Dowa, Mchinji, Ntcheu, Zomba and Zomba City, Blantyre and Blantyre City, Thyolo and Luchenza Municipality By Duncan Mlanjira In announcing the second phase voters register inspection exercise, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is assuring those who lost or had their voter registration certificates damaged, will be replaced free of charge at voters register inspection centres. A statement…

Compliance of labour rights laws enhances socio-economic growth—Minister Peter Dimba

May 20, 2025

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* I urge all workers to seek help where labour rights are violated. Our social economic development cannot be achieved if working conditions are not conducive * Examples are lack of job security, receiving wages below the recommended rate, over staying without salary increment and compensation not received from injuries sustained at work By Santos Zefania, MANA Minister of Labour, Peter Dimba has urged employers from different companies and organisations to promote conducive working environment by respecting labour laws,…