Cyclone Jude affects 2,527 households in 9 district councils

Tonight’s and tomorrow’s weather forecast  * Phalombe District Council has recorded the highest number of affected people at 5,634, seconded by Nsanje at 2,007 * Out of the total number of affected people, 3,029 have been displaced and six camps have been established to provide shelter By Duncan Mlanjira Cyclone Jude, which has moved away from Malawi and no longer poses a significant threat to the country’s weather, has left in its wake about 3,029 people being displaced. This…

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‘All citizens must earnestly Pray for Malawi as evil seems to have captured the nation’—AACC Economic Justice & Accountability Champion Rev. Maulidi

Rev. Baxton Maulidi * Instead of working to solve the economic crisis, it seems politicians are fighting for power and relevance while poor Malawian are craving just for food and security * It is painful that Malawians do trust these politicians but politicians do not regard Malawians when they ascend to power * What is happening is human rights violation and Malawians MUST NOT ALLOW THIS TORTURE By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi is grappling with hard economic challenges due…

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Trade Minister Mumba orders Sana supermarket to refund K500,000 it extorted from supplier to stock its product in its shop at Ginnery Corner

* Expressed anger at treatment on such an SME company owned by locals being deliberately pulled down by those meant to promote them as off-takers * Thus demanded a refund with interest and inflation consideration and CFTC to fine Sana for the discrimination and unfair treatment By Brenda Nkosi, MANA On his visit to Mach Milk Ltd — the only powdered milk-producing company situated at Mpemba in Blantyre, Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba was told that the…

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South Africa ready to oppose any appeal if the Bushiris intend to against Malawi court ruling to be extradited to South Africa to face their criminal charges

* Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court has since ordered the couple to remain in custody until they are handed over to South African authorities * Their lawyer Wapona Kita has asked the court to pause the extradition order and grant the couple bail but state lawyer, Dziko Malunda objected * But if bail is allowed, it should come with strict conditions, such as large sums of money, property guarantees and signed commitments from sureties By Duncan Mlanjira If Shepherd…

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Australian mining exploration company Lindian Resources commissions US$1.3m construction of access road to its Kangankunde rare earth mine in Balaka

* Kangankunde rare earth mine project is a shining example of the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investment, job creation and economic growth * The project is expected to create jobs, stimulate economic activity, and contribute to the country’s economic development — Mining Minister Zikhale N’goma By Duncan Mlanjira Australian mining exploration and development company, Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) has launched construction of a 5km access road to its Kangankunde rare earth mine in Balaka…

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Motsepe re-elected unopposed as CAF president for second term

* Re-election comes after a first term widely praised for stabilising CAF’s finances and boosting its global profile * Under his leadership, CAF set several new records at the AfCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023, attracting a record 1.4 billion viewers worldwide * He has just signed historic MoU with African Club Association to strengthen African club football * Increases financial support which includes US$50,000 solidarity fee to all clubs that participate in the preliminary stages of CAF Interclub competition Maravi…

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Former national football team goalkeeper, late Frank Mlotchwa profoundly described as a ‘diplomat by birth without portfolio’ for his role in assisting Malawian society in South Africa

* His name is synonymous with excellence, and we may now attach the label ‘late’ to his name, but his presence will never be ‘late’ to many * If there’s a movement to name the Malawi Embassy building in South Africa, then the name of Frank Mlotchwa will undoubtedly be the top contender in any poll By Duncan Mlanjira Former Malawi national football team goalkeeper, Frank Mlotchwa, who took over from Henry Kapalamula and was later replaced by Boniface…

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Two fined K1.8m each by Lilongwe Magistrate Court for being found selling counterfeit Flames replica jerseys

The counterfeit Moto replica jerseys they were found with * First accused Harriet Banda was caught with 84 counterfeit Moto branded replica jerseys while the second accused Jeremiah Mona was found with 62 * Found guilty of possession of registered trademark falsely applied, contrary to section 52 (1) (b) of the Trademarks Act, 2018  * Meanwhile, FAM offers an incentive promotion on the Flames replica jerseys ahead of match against Namibia on March 20 — buy a replica jersey…

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Though reduced in intensity, Cyclone Jude is still posing some danger to Southern Region districts

The projected path of Jude * It is now moving at an increased speed of 19km/hr and is expected to exit Malawi by late afternoon tomorrow * DCCMS continuing monitoring its movement and strength and next update is tomorrow March 12 at 10h00hrs * Any possible changes on its impacts on Malawi weather will be communicated to the nation accordingly * Meanwhile, floods related to impact of Jude in Mulanje District Council have affected 169 households in Traditional Authority…

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Pasuwa names Flames squad for back-to-back FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers against Namibia and Tunisia

* First against Namibia at home on Thursday, March 20 before flying out to Tunis to face Tunisia on Monday, March 24 * Includes 11 foreign-based players in his 28-man squad such as South Africa-based striker Gabadinho Mhango By Duncan Mlanjira Flames head coach Kalisto Pasuwa has named his 28-man squad for the back-to-back FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers against Namibia at Bingu Stadium on Thursday, March 20 and Tunisia forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Namibia and…

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