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UK search and rescue experts arrive to train Malawian counterparts

February 3, 2025

Deputy British High Commissioner Olympia Wereko-Brobby (3rd right) welcoming the experts * The local search and rescue units include MDF, General and Marine Police, Marine Department, Fisheries, DoDMA and Malawi Red Cross Society * The training will target SAR strategic planners and boat operators and culminate in a live simulation exercise on Lake Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira A 12-member team of search and rescue (SAR) experts from the United Kingdom (UK) has arrived in the country to train their…

Highlights of the Ombudsman’s determination on depressing disregard for rule of law, injustice and maladministration at MACRA in previous DPP-government administration

February 2, 2025

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* That led to the firing of MACRA DG Godfrey Itaye and 15 others in 2021 after the Ombudsman’s expose * As High Court revert them to the status that prevailed before the investigation by operation of law * But instead, MACRA should still go ahead to pay all their terminal benefits up to the point when their contracts ended or would have ended By Duncan Mlanjira The disregard for rule of law, injustice and maladministration at Malawi Communication…

ESCOM holds belated commemoration of International Day of the Girl Child 2024

February 2, 2025

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Janet Mzumara, ESCOM’s senior engineer for metering & settlement * There is immense potential girls possess that need for support to help them thrive * Let us take a moment to reflect on the tremendous progress we’ve made in advocating for girls’ rights * Access to education, freedom from harmful practices, equal opportunities, and the recognition of their voices By Cosmas Kaunga, ESCOM outreach officer Under the theme; ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future’, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM)…

Ombudsman’s determination on firing of former MACRA DG Itaye and 15 others exposed depressing total disregard for rule of law, injustice and maladministration at MACRA

February 2, 2025

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Former MACRA director general, Godfrey Itaye * Though the Ombudsman wrongly assumed jurisdiction to investigate the matter or that it lacked jurisdiction to investigate the anonymous complaint * The Court declared that there was no investigation carried out by the Ombudsman at MACRA as she lacked jurisdiction * Itaye and the 15 others remain MACRA employees by operation of law but should be paid all their terminal benefits up to the point when their contracts ended or would have…

SADC leaders call for immediate joint summit with East African Community to find solutions to escalating war in DRC

February 1, 2025

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* Also expressed their deepest condolences to DRC, South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi for the soldiers killed in action in the recent attacks * That took place in Sake, eastern DRC serving as peacekeepers of SADC Mission in DRC (SAMIDRC) By Duncan Mlanjira At its Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State held in Harare, Zimbabwe, leaders of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) have called for immediate joint summit with East African Community to find solutions to the escalating war…

Customs clearing agents already trained to be in common denominator with MRA’s new innovation of e-Tariff system

February 1, 2025

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Commissioner for Customs & Excise, Cornelius Kakwesa * Simple, efficient and easy platform for clearing of goods and cargo tracking for importers and exporters * We are committed to ensure that our services are advanced to minimise time spent in using paper manuals By Duncan Mlanjira At the launch of the electronic tariff (e-Tariff) system yesterday, Commissioner for Customs & Excise for Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), Cornelius Kakwesa, assured the country’s importers and exporters that registered clearing agents have…

45 Chiradzulu women graduate in tailoring and design training funded by MRF-UK and Issa Foundation

February 1, 2025

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* As the two organisations continue in imparting vocational skills for Chiradzulu towards self-reliance, financial independence and economic empowerment * When a woman is equipped with skills, knowledge and opportunities, she becomes a force for economic growth and social change By Duncan Mlanjira One of the country’s most innovative and true to its word, Malawi Relief Fund (MRF)-UK, in conjunction with major donor, Issa Foundation, has graduated 45 women based in Chiradzulu in tailoring and design training. This is…

ESCOM rolls out second tranche of electricity tariff increase by 16%

February 1, 2025

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* The four-year base tariff which was approved by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) in September 2023 * Assures that the tariff adjustment would significantly help improve their services in its commitment to serve customers better By Duncan Mlanjira With effect from today, February 1, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has increased its electricity tariff by 16% across all customer categories. A public notice from ESCOM management reminds its customers that this is the second tranche of the four-year base…

MRA continues with its digital modernisation by introducing electronic tariff system

February 1, 2025

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MRA Board member, John Kamanga highlighting measures done and launching the new innovation * Launched on the commemoration of International Customs Day 2025, under the theme; ‘Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity’ * Previous innovations include upgraded ASYCUDA World system; data exchange with Tanzania and Zambia; cargo tracking system; smart border gates and one-stop-border post * We are not only celebrating the invaluable role customs plays in fostering economic growth, safeguarding our national borders, and…

Dowa police worried over high crime rate at Dzaleka refugee camp due to many illegally operating bars

January 31, 2025

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* There are many people including young boys aged between 12 to 15 years involved in robberies and assault, usually happening between midnight and 3am * Many criminals are hiding behind these bars, posing as customers, but committing crimes like violent robbery and assault during the night By Sylvester Kumwenda, MANA Worried over high crime rate at Dzaleka refugee camp, Dowa Police have sounded an alert to stakeholders for their interventions to counter the development, which has been attributed…