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‘Despite its sad state of deforestation, Ndirande Mountain is still beautiful’—passionate hiker David wa Mufupika Juma

January 2, 2025

* Quite an interesting climb — a sad one as we negotiate the borders of maize fields, with a number regenerating natural trees that may never survive the hoe during the weeding time * Scaling up the rocky narrow path close to the top is always epic, and brings about the memories of the Malawian film by Aubrey Kalitera, ‘To Ndirande Mountain With Love’ * This movie represents the time this mountain was a forest reserve and not a…

‘President Jimmy Carter taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice and service’—Barack Obama

January 2, 2025

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* Elected in the shadow of Watergate, Jimmy Carter promised voters that he would always tell the truth — and he did; advocating for the public good, consequences be damned * He believed some things were more important than reelection — things like integrity, respect and compassion * Jimmy Carter’s relationship with his successors in the Oval Office, both Republicans and fellow Democrats, was generally tense because of his outspokenness — that never mattered to him Maravi Express &…

Chakwera pledges that configuration of his Cabinet will work harder than ever to make Malawians’ lives better this year and beyond

January 2, 2025

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* Over the past few weeks, I have been reflecting on the changes I need to make at the start of this New Year * In order to bring renewed energy, focus, efficiency, and speed to the services that we provide to you as Government By Duncan Mlanjira In his New Year’s message to the nation, President Lazarus Chakwera said he looks forward to 2025 with a new sense of resolve to push for more gains for Malawians. But…

Cabinet reshuffle; Vice-President Michael Usi appointed Minister of State for Public Service Delivery

January 1, 2025

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Michael Usi * Replaced by Owen Chomanika as Minister of Natural Resources & Climate Change * Ezekiel Peter Ching’oma replaces Zikhale Ng’oma as Minister of Homeland Security * Zikhale Ng’oma given portfolio of Minister of Mining as Jessie Kabwila is in as Minister of Higher Education * Top Ministry’s of Finance, Energy, Agriculture, Justice, Foreign Affairs maintained By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 94(1) of the Constitution of the…

Isaac Kaliati goes home with three Mighty Wanderers Presidential Awards 2024

January 1, 2025

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* Best Midfielder of the Year; 2024 club Player of the Season and Top Goal Scorer with 22 goals * 17 of the goals from the TNM Super League 2024 — five away from contenders Creck Sporting’s George Chaomba and Kamuzu Barracks’ Zeliat Nkhoma (both 12) * Was also voted Best Male Footballer; Best Sports Personality and Entertainer of the Entertainers (male) in MBC Entertainer of the Year Awards By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers attacking midfielder, Isaac Kaliati has…

‘It is our responsibility to vote out a government that has inflicted suffering upon us’—Dalitso Kabambe

January 1, 2025

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* Together, we have faced immense challenges — the soaring cost of living; persistent fuel shortages * A depreciating currency with devastating implications for pensions and savings * And the relentless grip of inflation, which has tightened around our families and communities By Duncan Mlanjira With eight months to go (257 days) before the September 2025 General Elections, presidential candidate, Dalitso Kabambe — in his New Year’s address — says it is the responsibility of all Malawians to vote…

“The great Mulanje Mountain can be transformed into a significant contributor to Malawi’s economy if implemented with a system similar to that of Kilimanjaro”

December 31, 2024

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* As it stands now, anyone can climb Mulanje Mountain anytime without the government knowing, and any money generated often goes unaccounted for * Having hiked Mount Kilimanjaro, I noticed that Mulanje Mountain offers far more breathtaking views than Kilimanjaro * Yet, Mount Kilimanjaro attracts between 30,000 and 50,000 hikers each year and generates approximately US$50 million, contributing significantly to Tanzania’s economy through tourism By Duncan Mlanjira Long before the Malawi tourism authorities launched the campaign dubbed ‘Tiziyamba ndife…

“Michael Usi first Vice-President to utilise State Residence property to advance his political agenda which is contrary to principles of good governance”

December 31, 2024

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* Observes Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango in an open letter to Usi * Hours before UTM Party expelled Usi for alleged “violation of the UTM constitution through conduct that has undermined the unity and integrity of the Party” By Duncan Mlanjira Reasons given by UTM to expel its former interim leader, Michael Usi include provoking divisions within the Party and mobilising UTM supporters to attend government functions while wearing UTM regalia and displaying Party symbols….

Michael Usi failing to replicate good governance that he strongly advocated for in the past through his ‘Manganya’ role

December 30, 2024

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* Your ‘Manganya’ role was/is very educative and influential to the nation of Malawi, and the role played by ‘Mai aSikono’ was very exemplary in an advisory approach * It is that which may be missing in your Vice-President role in guiding you on issues of good governance * As the former comedy actor is strongly advised against dramatisation of the office of the Vice-President * In an open letter by Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango…

Malawi Institute of Architects’ raises red flags that newly-appointed Director of Buildings “does not meet requisite qualifications for this critical role”

December 30, 2024

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* The Ministry of Transport & Public Works has broken the professional relationship between the Institute and the Board of Architects & Quantity Surveyors * By appointing a person who is neither a registered architect nor a registered quantity surveyor * This connection is essential for maintaining the integrity and standards of the buildings subsector and the construction industry at large By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Institute of Architects has established that newly-appointed Director of Buildings for the Ministry of…