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Energy Minister Matola facilitates dedicated computer system for NOCMA’s wet cargo processing at Songwe Border

January 14, 2025

* As well as Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) border office being equipped with five new computers * Special IT specialists have been deployed on-site to ensure continuous system functionality * The streamlined process enables fuel tanker clearance within 10 minutes during transit on Saturday, January 11 By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, who oversaw the arrival of over 100 fuel tankers at Songwe Border on Saturday — which was procured from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through…

Likelihood of Cyclone Dikeledi reaching Malawi still very remote

January 14, 2025

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Possible track of tropical cyclone Dikeledi (Courtesy of La Reunion Regional Climate Centre) * But from today, it is expected to indirectly enhance cloudy conditions with a pick in rainfall activities over some areas which will be heavy at times * Its centre remains in the Mozambique Channel, near the town of Angoche in Nampula Province at a distance of about 460km from Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Petro Mkandawire, MANA In its update of Cyclone Dikeledi…

Government has laid out a framework for the 2025/26 budget that aims to drive the economy towards stability—Minister of Finance

January 14, 2025

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* The preliminary framework is designed to enhance fiscal consolidation while positively supporting the financial sector * My Ministry is still in discussions with the IMF regarding the possibility of disbursing resources through the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) * Government plans to implement the upcoming budget using revenue generated from taxes and other sources, rather than rely on borrowing By Sheminah Nkhoma, Gift Chiponde & Yewo Munthali, MANA Minister of Finance & Economic Planning, Simplex Chithyola Banda assures the…

Doubts loud and clear on Chakwera to be voted back into office even in his strongholds—Public Affairs Committee

January 14, 2025

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* We are making honest and frank observations because you are coming from religious fraternity * It is true that a real friend should always offer constructive criticism * Given that your faith in the word of God is as strong as ever, we also believe that ‘Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy’ (Proverbs 27:6) * We are aware Your Excellency that your people will engage you to dismiss what we have…

Police arrest businessman Cecil Malunga for assaulting Mighty Wanderers CEO Pangani Ndovie

January 13, 2025

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Cicel Malunga * Ndovie was assaulted as he slowly drove past long queues for fuel at Green Corner Puma filling station * He was pulled out of the car and beaten, prompting Ndovie to run away and report to police By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Blantyre have arrested businessman, Cecil Malunga (45), on allegations that he assaulted Mighty Wanderers Ltd Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pangani Ndovie along Chikwawa road from Mpemba as he was driving towards Blantyre City on the…

Government asked to bring to book culprits involved in negligence and poor decision-making as highlighted in plane crash report by Commission of Inquiry

January 13, 2025

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Representatives of the CSOs (left-right) Madalitso Banda, Caesar Kondowe, Samuel Aaron and Unandi Banda * To prevent future tragedies and improve safety standards, we urge the Government of Malawi to take corrective action * This includes addressing the identified shortcomings in institutions such as the MDF, the Civil Aviation Authority and the Ministry of Homeland Security By Duncan Mlanjira Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Network is asking the government to take corrective action over some levels of negligence and poor…

Two power generation units of Kapichira Hydro Station undergo extensive maintenance after 20 years of operation

January 13, 2025

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* One unit has been successfully repaired and was expected to resume generation of 32.4 megawatts today, Monday * The maintenance works were rolled out on January 1 taking 64.8 megawatts off the national grid * The wear out of the two units had been exacerbated by continuous siltation of the Shire River since the sand ground out rings that support turbines By Duncan Mlanjira Commissioned in 2000, two generation units of Kapichira Hydro Power Station in Chikwawa developed…

Likelihood of Cyclone Dikeledi reaching Malawi is very low though it has reached the stage of an intense tropical cyclone

January 12, 2025

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Possible track of tropical cyclone Dikeledi (courtesy of La Reunion Regional Climate Centre) * But from Tuesday, it is expected to indirectly enhance cloudy conditions with a pick in rainfall activities over many areas * Which will be heavy at times starting from the north progressing southwards By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) reports that Cyclone Dikeledi on the Indian Ocean made a landfall over northern Madagascar yesterday and is now in the…

100 fuel tankers arrive from Tanzania’s Tanga Port

January 11, 2025

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* This is from the consignment of 1,409 tankers which is supposed to haul 40,000 metric tons (about 51.5 million litres) * The emergency fuel procurement aims at supplementing the normal fuel imports by NOCMA, PIL and other licensed importers By Duncan Mlanjira One hundred fuel tankers of both petrol and diesel have arrived in Malawi through Songwe Border in Karonga from Tanzania’s Tanga Port, which is the consignment from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) under government-to-government procurement…

Kabambe pens open letter to Public Affairs Committee to take a proactive stance to help address and navigate turbulent times the country is facing

January 11, 2025

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* I am troubled by the deteriorating situation which is affecting the very fabric of our society and the lives of every Malawian * It is imperative that we come together as a community to address the pressing concerns that threaten our unity and progress By Duncan Mlanjira UTM Party president and candidate for the September 2025 presidential elections, Dalitso Kabambe has attended an open letter to Public Affairs Committee appealing to it to take a proactive stance to…