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MEC reminds public officers to resign before being nominated for 2025 General Elections except Cabinet Ministers

January 8, 2025

* Or any other person whom the Constitution provides that they shall not be disqualified from standing for election * As countdown is 250 days to go before September 16’s Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is reminding aspirants of the September 16 General Elections that any person holding or acting in a public office or appointment is required to resign before nominated. Except where the Constitution provides that such a person…

Reconfigured Cabinet; Have the Ministers received clear deliverables in being warned to deliver or face dismissal?

January 7, 2025

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The new faces in the Cabinet * When will their first appraisal be? What’s the system for accountability? — Nobody delivers from nothing? * The President’s 4.5-year record speaks for itself — he has consistently failed to hold his appointees accountable Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira When swearing-in new Ministers this morning into the Cabinet which was reconfigured on New Year’s Day, President Lazarus Chakwera issued a stern warning to the new faces, emphasising that their positions are not for…

In reasserting its role, RBM’s new leadership must strive to be independent of undue external influences

January 7, 2025

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Philip Madinga * And to act responsibly in the best interests of free market principles—Standard Bank Chief Executive, Phillip Madinga * In response to appointment of new Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) leadership team led by Dr. McDonald Mafuta Mwale as Governor and Dr. Kisu Simwaka as his deputy * The two economists bring a renewed sense of vigour and confidence to the financial markets given their vast expertise in economics and financial regulation By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank…

President Chakwera warns newly-appointed Cabinet Ministers to deliver or face dismissal

January 7, 2025

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* As we straighten these bones that have been bent due to all the things that have deformed the country, I urge you to join me in informing Malawians on what government is doing to change the nation’s economy * The Ministers’s appointments come with a responsibility to remain accountable to the people of Malawi and deliver meaningful results By Donald Zimba, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has issued a stern warning to the newly-appointed Cabinet ministers, emphasising that their…

Sudan’s Al Hilal first to reach knock-out stage of CAF Champions League

January 7, 2025

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* Algeria’s CR Belouizdad end Egypt’s and defending champions Al Ahly’s group unbeaten streak * Tanzania’s Young Africans kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a resounding 3-1 comeback victory over DRC’s TP Mazembe Maravi Express The CAF Champions League Matchday 4 delivered thrilling encounters across Africa as Al Hilal of Sudan became the first team to advance while others battle to secure their places in the knockout stages. Algeria’s CR Belouizdad ended defending champions Al Ahly’s unbeaten streak in…

Namiwa describes Justice Jabber Alide-led Commission of Inquiry’s report as shallow and a waste of time and resources

January 7, 2025

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* Lack of government’s tangible action on the report proves critics right that the setting up of the commission was merely an attempt to exonerate President Chakwera and his government * From blame over that tragic accident and, sadly, heap the blame on weather and the deceased who cannot defend themselves * If it were an honest and serious government undertaking, by now heads should have rolled and some people should have been behind bars * Same man who…

Sameer Suleman granted bail after a night at Blantyre Police cell

January 7, 2025

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* According to the warrant of arrest circulating on social media indicated that Suleman committed a libel offence * Which is contrary to Section 200 as read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, Cap 7:01 of the Laws of Malawi * It says between the month of December 2024 and January 2025, Suleman posted a statement on social media platform “that is defamatory” to Chimwendo Banda, Malondera and Zikhale Ng’oma By Duncan Mlanjira Member of Parliament for Blantyre City…

Haiya’s main focus for 2025 will be on six key areas of development

January 7, 2025

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* Strategic partnership, governance, technical, infrastructure, competitions, commercial and marketing * To review Mpira TV set up targeting 133% revenue increase * Secure direct funding for national teams from Parliament; among others By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya, who clocked 365 days in office last month, described his first tenure as success and going forward into 2025, his main focus will be on six key area — namely strategic partnership, governance, technical, infrastructure, competitions,…

There is need for new leadership of Dr McDonald Mwale at RBM to be more independent and professional in approach in their decisions—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

January 6, 2025

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* It is Malawi’s economy that should be the focus and not the politics that surround it * It is also the responsibility of the new leadership team to turn around RBM financial position from a loss-making entity By Duncan Mlanjira The news of the appointment of Dr McDonald Mafuta Mwale as new Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) and Deputy Governor, Dr Kisa Simwaka “is welcomed for an ailing Malawi economy”, says Malawian Chifipa Mhango, Chief…

Ashraful Aid expands its footprint across the globe establishing new offices in Malawi, Tanzania, Ghana, Australia, New Zealand and Kenya

January 6, 2025

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* These new offices enable us to strengthen our humanitarian efforts and increase our capacity to provide timely support to those in need * Year 2024 has been an extraordinary year for Ashraful Aid, marked by growth, impact and significant milestones By Duncan Mlanjira Ashraful Aid, an international humanitarian organisation headquartered in South Africa, has expanded its footprint across the globe by establishing new offices in Malawi, Tanzania, Ghana, Australia, New Zealand and Kenya. In its 2024 review, Ashraful…