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Transfer window opens from February 25 for registered voters wishing to transfer to preferred voting centres

February 17, 2025

* There is no need to visit the registration centre where the voters registered for the September 26 general elections * And will be NO transfers on the polling day, or any other period after this transfer window exercise By Duncan Mlanjira With 210 days left to the September 16 general elections, a transfer window will be opened in three phases from February 25 to March 15 for all registered voters wishing to transfer to preferred voting centres. A…

‘Feasibility studies and procurement processes underway to expand fuel storage capacity from 60 million litres to 120 million’

February 16, 2025

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* Pledges Chakwera in his State of the Nation Address during the opening of the 2025-2026 budget session of Parliament * NOCMA manages 25 million litres reservoir at Blantyre’s Matindi depot; a further 25 million litres at Kanengo in Lilongwe and 10 million in Mzuzu By Duncan Mlanjira To enhance fuel supply security, the Government is expanding fuel storage capacity from 60 million litres to 120 million, pledged President Lazarus Chakwera in his State of the Nation Address (SONA)…

President Chakwera’s district by district development achievements of 1,684 days in office

February 15, 2025

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* I believe that I am at peace with God and I have enough trust in the Malawian people that they are fair-minded enough to judge my performance as President by what I have done * Not by what other politicians say about me or by the disasters that have befallen us as a nation and subjected us to a season of pain that we must have the strength to endure and overcome, and I believe that overcome we…

Chitipa to become a major corridor for trade between Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia—Chakwera

February 15, 2025

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* So, to the 86,000 registered voters in Chitipa, I say this: Be ready to hear other parties this year offering to take Chitipa backward * But remember that the reason I am here is to continue taking your development forward * As he celebrates four years of administrative achievements in his State of the Nation address in Parliament By Aliko Munde, Priscilla Phiri & Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says he plans to see Chitipa become a…

Illovo Sugar Malawi defends its socio-economic development investment after shareholders bemoan it contributes towards low dividend payout

February 14, 2025

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* From the results, the shareholders are expected to receive K5 per share, which is down from K29 per share that was given out in same period of FY2023 * Which was not warmly welcomed by the investors as they deemed Illovo was spending more than they benefit from dividends * However, Illovo management emphasised that it could not afford to see people suffering during hard economic times when its business was to thrive By Duncan Mlanjira From the…

Alama Consultancy’s February 21 CEOs summit set to address urgent business challenges in Malawi’s evolving market landscape

February 13, 2025

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Alama Consultancy CEO, Olive Kawelama, a leading expert in integrating ESG strategies into business operations and driving sustainability initiatives * To highlight why integrating ESG principles, beyond mere compliance, is essential for business success in Malawi * The event will encourage CEOs to take the lead, not only in meeting compliance requirements but in shaping a sustainable future * For their organisations and for Malawi’s competitiveness on the global stage By Duncan Mlanjira Newly-founded Alama Consultancy — in partnership…

The National Cross-Country Championship at Kamuzu Academy Saturday are in preparation for Southern Africa event and World championship in San Diego, USA

February 13, 2025

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* Over 20 athletics clubs have shown interest to participate as registration is in progress * About 300 athletes anticipated to showcase their prowess around Kamuzu Academy’s Kachere golf course By Duncan Mlanjira The National Cross-Country Championship scheduled for Kamuzu Academy’s Kachere golf course on Saturday February 15, are in preparation for Southern Africa cross country event and the World championship to be held in San Diego, USA. Athletics Malawi indicates that over 20 athletics clubs have shown interest…

Aggrieved Malawian demands K300 million compensation from Immigration Department for being issued passport that led to his deportation in Israel

February 13, 2025

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* Thengo was told by the Israeli Immigration officers that his passport was ‘fake’ as it could not read in their system * Consequently, he was denied entry into the State of Israel on account of the fake passport issued by the Immigration Department By Duncan Mlanjira Stevens Prince Thengo has sued the Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services, demanding K300 million compensation for breach of statutory duty, false imprisonment, humiliation, mental anguish and reimbursement of expenses. According to a…

Pasuwa’s immediate challenge is to make an impact in next top assignments of Group H FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers starting with Namibia at home on March 17

February 13, 2025

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* With 6 points from 4 matches and 6 remaining, can he turn the tables of Group H being led by Tunisia at 10 points? * Followed by Equatorial Guinea as runners-up with 9 points and Namibia on 4th with 5 points? * The top team from each of the nine groups after Match Day 10 shall earn an automatic qualification * The four best second-placed and top ranked teams from all nine groups will engage in a continental…

AACC anti-corruption ambassador in Malawi Rev. Maulidi reiterates call for government to protect corruption whistleblowers like lawyer Kamangila

February 12, 2025

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* As Justice Kenan Manda vs Alexious Kamangila defamation mediation case started today in judge’s chamber * Kamangila was supposed to be protected right from the beginning in whatever way as a whistleblower to corruption By Duncan Mlanjira As the mediation of the defamation case between High Court Judge, Justice Kenan Manda and private practice lawyer, Alexious Kamangila got underway today, All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) economic justice & accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi maintains the call…