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Yeremiah Chihana’s K193 billion compensation determined upon his 3-year contract with BWB from April 13, 2026 to April 12, 2029

October 11, 2026

* Including professional material records qualifications in business administration, land management and science * Experience in valuation of industrial and other assets, and substantial public-service and institutional-board experience * An unjustified dismissal for alleged gross misconduct is capable of affecting the trust on which his professional work depends By Duncan Mlanjira Yeremia Chihana, who is demanding a whopping-K193 billion as compensation following his dismissed as Blantyre Water Board (BWB) chief executive officer (CEO), determined the package upon his 3-year…

Yeremia Chihana demands whopping K193 billion compensation over his dismissal as BWB CEO

October 11, 2026

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* He is disputing the substantive justification, procedural fairness and proportionality of his dismissal * Instructed his lawyers to pursue compensation and his lawful employment entitlements in the Industrial Relations Court, rather than reinstatement or re-engagement By Duncan Mlanjira Yeremia Chihana, who was dismissed on October 5, 2025 as Blantyre Water Board (BWB) chief executive officer over alleged gross misconduct, is demanding a whopping K193 billion compensation. His lawyers, in a document sent to BWB issued on Thursday, October…

Mighty Wanderers’ coach Bob Mpinganjira back with a win

October 10, 2026

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* As the Nomads open FDH Bank Premiership 2nd round by beating Silver Strikers 1-0 to temporary take lead of the log table * Ahead of the now 2nd-placed Blue Eagles, who meet 3rd-placed Nyasa Big Bullets tomorrow * While Ekhaya also temporarily moved from 11th place to 7th after beating Kamuzu Barracks 2-0 By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira, who was sent on suspension after the Nomads lost 1-2 to Ekhaya in Airtel Top 8 final…

The Amaryllis Hotel scandal: An inquiry completed, but where is the accountability?

October 10, 2026

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AI-generated image taken from CCTV footage as Collins Magalasi supervised loading of alleged Amaryllis cash * Resources looters walk in the bank in suits under the escort of the military, expanders in hand in day light * No alarm. Those entrusted with public resources wear suits, occupy positions of authority, and travel under military escort * Who is holding these men in suits accountable, asks Canada-based Malawian economist and accountable governance advocate, Dr James Kadyampakeni By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based…

MDF Chief General Alexander Jaffu attends inaugural African defence chiefs’ conference in Uganda

October 10, 2026

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General Jaffu (2nd right) with Uganda President Museveni and the other military chiefs * Under the theme; ‘Strengthening Adaptive Non-Combatant Military Response to Emerging Complex Security Threats in Africa’ * Host, President Yoweri Museveni challenged African militaries on ideology, philosophy, and strategy * Modern defence capabilities cannot rely solely on tactical execution or military hardware, but must be rooted in a clear comprehension of ideology, philosophy, and strategy By Duncan Mlanjira Chief of the Malawi Defence Force, General Alexander…

Zimbabwe FA entices fans ahead of return match against Scorchers

October 10, 2026

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* The Olympic Games Los Angeles Olympics 2028 dream is still alive * Mighty Warriors need your support this Tuesday against Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is enticing fans to patronise the return match to overwhelmingly support the Brave Warriors after their 0-2 loss to Malawi Scorchers on Friday at Bingu National Stadium. The Olympic Games Los Angeles Olympics 2028 dream is still alive,” ZIFA posted on its media platform. “Mighty Warriors need your support this…

More than 100 gold mining sites identified across 26 districts

October 10, 2026

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* As Malawi Mining Investment Company (MAMICO) is ready to begin gold purchasing at three initial Gold Trading Centres * Equipment and personnel are in place, while NBS Bank and FDH Bank have committed to providing initial financing By Duncan Mlanjira A survey conducted by Malawi Mining Investment Company (MAMICO) identified more than 100 gold mining sites across 26 districts to provide miners with another formal market to help Malawi retain more value from its mineral resources. This was…

Government strengthens Decentralisation of Civil Registration Services

October 10, 2026

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Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito with UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Chika Charles Aniekwe at the handover event * Hands over of 152 certificate printers to health facilities and National Registration Bureau (NRB) offices across the country * Behind every birth certificate is a child whose existence has been formally recognised by the State * Behind every death certificate is a family able to complete important legal processes with dignity * And behind every marriage certificate is a legal record…

ESCOM signs transmission connection agreements with AZA Power Solutions Ltd and Quantel Renewable Energy Ltd

October 9, 2026

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* A significant step towards ensuring grid stability through increased grid generation capacity * Paves the way for the integration of 75-megawatt (MW) multifuel thermal power into the national electricity grid * Through a 132-kilovolt (kV) connection point at ESCOM’s existing 132/33kV Nanjoka Substation in Salima By Duncan Mlanjira The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM) reports that it has signed two separate landmark Transmission Connection Agreements (TCA) with AZA Power Solutions Limited and Quantel Renewable Energy Limited…

Concerned Malawian development economist Dr James Kadyampakeni sends concerns to IMF

October 9, 2026

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* On the need to make measurable anti-corruption measures central to IMF-supported programmes for Malawi * My intention is not to discourage international assistance to Malawi, but to encourage an approach that ensures such assistance delivers lasting benefits to the people it is intended to serve By Duncan Mlanjira Dr James Kadyampakeni, the Canada-based Malawian economist and accountable governance advocate, has written to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, on the need to make measurable anti-corruption measures…