MERA implores on public to report any illegal fuel trading practices at it effects total ban on sale of petrol using jerry cans and drums

*  To report any illegal fuel trading practices to MERA on 09 9255 8564 or 08 8886 5686 or email: mera@mera.mw * Any fuel service station found, or reported to be selling petrol in jerrycans will have its operating licence suspended immediately By Duncan Mlanjira With immediate effect, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has banned the buying of petrol in jerrycans or drums from any fuel service station across the country until further notice. In a statement MERA…

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Kabambe shouldn’t be distracted from his own strategy on Malawi’s economic woes by joining Namiwa’s demonstration on fuel crisis

* We expect DK to offer tangible solutions as to what he has in store for the nation to solve the milliard economic challenges the country is facing * Ranging from what the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP)—Blantyre Synod highlights in its Pastoral Letter * Such as hunger, forex & fuel scarcity, lack of medicine in public hospitals, rampant corruption, political violence, among others Opinion by Duncan Mlanjira Executive director for Centre for Democracy & Economic Initiative (CDEDI)…

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Airtel Africa-UNICEF partnership connects 1,200 schools and 1 million children to digital education in Africa

Malawian learners who have benefited from the high profile programme * As Airtel Malawi earmarks to connect 100 schools in the partnership with 17 schools already so far * To date, 18,800 students from government schools across the country have benefited from the initiative * With 5 e-learning websites zero rated for Airtel Malawi’s subscribers By Duncan Mlanjira The five-year partnership between Airtel Africa and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) — aimed at transforming education across the continent…

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Silver Strikers stamp their authority in their race for TNM Super League 2024 title by thumping MAFCO 6-1

* As 2nd-placed Mighty Wanderers keep their slim title chase by beating Bangwe All Stars 1-0 * While FOMO FC beat Creck Sporting to keep alive their fight against relegation against Bangwe All Stars By Duncan Mlanjira The only chance for 2nd-placed Mighty Wanderers to win the TNM Super League 2024 title, takes leaders Silver Strikers to drop points in their remaining matches of the campaign — but the Bankers will have none of it so far. They have…

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MACRA gazettes regulations to protect consumers from counterfeit electronic ICT products

The ICT gadgets to be type-approved before being offered for sale * The Type Approval Regulations, which has been gazetted as part of the Communications Act of 2016 (sections 6(2), 95 and 96) * Which is set to protect consumers from substandard and counterfeit gadgets such as smart mobile phone devices, tablets and laptops * The main stakeholders in the industry were involved in the formulation and development of the regulations and are in sync with the new law…

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COSAFA nation Botswana return to AfCON after 12-year absence after holding Egypt 1-1

* The final qualifying match began with a shock for the hosts as Botswana’s Omaatla Kebatho struck in the 8th minute * The Zebras join fellow COSAFA representatives; Angola, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Comoros and Mozambique Maravi Express Council for the Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) member, Botswana drew 1-1 with Egypt yesterday to secure their place at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 — returning to the great continental soccer fiesta after a 12-year absence. The…

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CCAP-Blantyre Synod urges its Faithfuls to register enmasse for the 2025 General Elections in its Pastoral Letter

* That highlights crises in hunger, forex & fuel scarcity, lack of medicine, corruption, political violence under MCP-led government * The right to participate in the political affairs of one’s country can only be exercised fully if one is able to vote * The Pastoral Letter was released yesterday, November 18 signed by Synod General Secretary, Rev. Anderson Jester Juma Chulu and Moderator Rev. Dr. Humphreys Zgambo By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod has…

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Dedza set to host the first ever out-of-chamber Parliament session on Thursday

* As Speaker Gotani Hara launches Parliament Week to strength democracy and public engagement * We believe we cannot effectively represent the people if the people themselves are not engaging and understanding how their representatives works in Parliament By Prisca Promise Mashushu & Zenak Matekenya, MANA Dedza District is set to host the first ever out-of-chamber Parliament session on Thursday, November 21 at Dedza Stadium, as part of the Parliament Week that was officially launched yesterday in Lilongwe. At…

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Intensive engagements with key fuel supply stakeholders yielding positive results towards stabilisation of fuel supply—Energy Minister Matola

Minister Ibrahim Matola * Multiple fuel vessels are currently being processed for offloading at our ports of entry to ensure immediate availability * Securing of essential foreign exchange facilities for immediate fuel procurement and a 24/7 Crisis Response Technical Team is now operational By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has issued a public statement, indicating that he has been working tirelessly with his team and holding emergency meetings with key stakeholders in the fuel supply chain —…

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Silver’s coach Peter Mponda now focuses on club commitment to safeguard leadership of TNM Super League 2024

* The Bankers meet MAFCO FC tomorrow at Civo Stadium, followed by Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday, November 23 and against relegated Baka City on Wednesday, November 27 * Wanderers are playing 13th-placed Bangwe All Stars tomorrow at Kamuzu Stadium, a game that means a lot to both * As the Nomads need it for the the probable title shot, while Bangwe All Stars is to keep stretching away from the red relegation zone by two sides, Chitipa United…

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