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Six arrested over vandalism of 16 ESCOM transformers in Lilongwe

November 15, 2024

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Cases of vandalism keeps worrying Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola * They vandalised transformers and stole property at Nkhoma CCAP Mission in July; at Kamphata Trading Centre in August; Mlale Mission in Mitundu; Dzaleka in Dowa and Kunthembwe in Ntchisi — all just last month of October Maravi Express Despite warnings that tampering with Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) assets is an offence which contravenes Electricity Act of 2024 and attracts a 30-year jail term and with no option…

Former Presidents Bakili Muluzi, Joyce Banda and Peter Mutharika describe violence against peaceful protesters as “outrageous assault on democracy”

November 15, 2024

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* The Inspector General of Police must launch an immediate investigation, arrest, and prosecute all perpetrators of the violence — there is ample video evidence to initiate swift action * President Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) must categorically condemn this violence, distance themselves from it, and reassure the citizens that such acts will not be tolerated again By Duncan Mlanjira In a joint statement, former Malawi Presidents, Dr. Bakili Muluzi, Dr. Joyce Banda and Prof. Arthur Peter…

6 other nations secure their ticket to AfCON Morocco 2025

November 15, 2024

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* They are Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon * Joining Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Egypt Senegal and hosts Morocco Maravi Express After yesterday’s results on Matchday 5, six more nations — Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon have secured their places at the highly anticipated CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025. They join seven others who had already secured they place after Matchday…

‘MCP-led Government’s rocketing fiscal expenditure patterns is a major concern for the Malawi economy’—AFORD national director for economic affairs Chifipa Mhango

November 14, 2024

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* The Government has already spent MK4.1 trillion in the first nine months of 2024 to September 2024 * Surpassing the year 2023 by MK732.7 billion, of which only 24.7% is towards development projects By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Congress Party (MCP)-led Government’s “rocketing fiscal expenditure patterns is a major concern for the Malawi economy, as less is being diverted towards development-oriented objectives” — says Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, who is the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) national…

Flames fail to beat Burundi despite a stronger squad of foreign-based players including Gabadinho

November 14, 2024

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* As they collect their first point in the ceremonial AfCON Morocco 2025 qualifier and registering first clean sheet * Next dead rubber AfCON qualifier is against Burkina Faso at Bingu National Stadium on Monday By Duncan Mlanjira Despite a stronger squad of foreign-based players including favourite Gabadinho Mhango, Malawi Flames failed to beat Burundi at neutral away match at Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire this evening as it ended 0-0. It was a ceremonial match as…

Burundi 0-0 Malawi at half time of ceremonial AfCON Morocco 2025 qualifier

November 14, 2024

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Maravi Express The dead rubber Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 qualifier underway at Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire between Burundi and Malawi has ended 0-0. Burundi beat the Flames 3-2 at Bingu National Stadium and needs to win this match to salvage some pride after losing three others — 1-3 against Burkina Faso and back-to-back 0-4 and 0-1 against Senegal away and at respectively. From match updates on FAM Facebook page, the Flames won three…

Mighty Wanderers terminate coach Meck Mwase’s contract over absent without leave

November 14, 2024

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* There has been no response despite multiple efforts to contact him and given these circumstances * Mighty Wanderers FC has made the difficult but necessary decision to terminate Mwase’s services with immediate effect By Duncan Mlanjira The contract for Mighty Wanderers head coach, Meck Mwase has been terminated following a period he has been absent from his duties since November 4 without notifying the club or obtaining its approval. A statement from the club says there has been…

‘Flames’ underwhelming qualifying campaign has been owing to struggles in defence’—SportMole

November 14, 2024

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* While this evening’s game is nothing but a dead rubber for both Burundi and Malawi, we expect both sides to go all out to secure bragging rights * However, both sides are evenly matched on paper and we predict that they will cancel out each other’s efforts at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny By Duncan Mlanjira Online football prediction platform, SportMole observes that Malawi Flames’ underwhelming qualifying campaign of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025, has been…

Deafening silence on the part of Government over acts of violence against opposition protesters—AACC economic justice champion, Rev. Maulidi

November 14, 2024

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* The violence is not just unwelcome development, but hostile and distressing as the country is preparing for the 2025 tripartite elections * The government, through the right authority agencies, such as the police, should have been quick to respond to the violence by condemning it and having the culprits brought to book By Duncan Mlanjira All-Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) economic justice & accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi has added more to the distress of yesterday’s…

CCAP-Blantyre Synod condemns police’s failure to provide security to peaceful demonstrators in Lilongwe

November 14, 2024

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* A call for the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service to intervene as a matter of urgency, if Malawians are to return their trust on the police service * Guided by our mandate which is ‘to champion, promote and consolidate democratic governance, human rights and peaceful coexistence’ and our calling to a holistic Ministry * We have noted with concern the increased tensions amongst political party members as the nation prepares for general elections next year, 2025…