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Public ridicule what Lilongwe City Council touts as new international bus station
June 24, 2024
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* It was designed by some architect and approved by well learned, well travelled officers of the Capital City Council * And no — it was not opened in 1980, it is actually being opened today, 24th June 2024 By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe City Council has ordered all bus operators, local or international, to relocate to a place it has constructed as new international bus station — what the Council is touting as a Grand Business Park. Signed by…

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SULOM advises teams to wear black armbands and observe a minute of silence
June 23, 2024
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* Reigning champions, Nyasa Big Bullets who are fifth on the log table with 14 points are on the road * Facing top flight league debutantes Creck Sporting this afternoon at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe * Bullets will be without Patrick Mwaungulu and Lanjesi Nkhoma, who are reported on their way to join TP Mazembe * Of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) alongside Mighty Wanderers skipper, Lawrence Chaziya By Tione Andsen, MANA As the TNM Super League…

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Mlooka solar powered irrigation scheme benefiting over 1,000 farmers in Zomba Chingale
June 23, 2024
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* Covering 256 hectares farmers are expected to cultivate more than three times a year * Constructed under the Programme for Rural Irrigation Development (PRIDE) and funded by Malawi Government and IFAD * Joins other schemes constructed in Chitipa, Phalombe, Machinga and others being built in Dowa, Nkhata Bay and Rumphi Maravi Express The Mlooka solar powered irrigation scheme in Zomba District is one of the iconic projects that the government is undertaking in revitalising the country’s agriculture sector…

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AFCON Morocco 2025 to be played from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026
June 22, 2024
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* The announcement of the dates took much longer than expected, as there were complex and at times challenging discussions * With various interested parties, in the light of the extensive international and domestic match calendars * The qualifying campaign for the AFCON Morocco 2025 are scheduled to kick-off September 2024 * Whose draw will be held on Thursday, July 4 in Johannesburg, South Africa By Duncan Mlanjira The Confederation of African Football CAF executive committee has announced yesterday,…

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AFORD questions criteria used to identify German experts to conduct Chilima’s air crash investigation
June 22, 2024
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German-made Dornier aircraft that crashed on June 10 * What are the terms of reference for the investigation and the qualification and expertise of the German experts involved * Extent of their involvement in the investigation and full details of how the process towards their identification was done * And whether there was proper vetting on the concerned expertise and their organization, among others By Duncan Mlanjira While applauding the government for engaging German experts to conduct the investigations…

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AFORD, DPP condemn in strongest terms arrests of Kamlepo Kalua and Bon Kalindo
June 22, 2024
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* A stark reminder of the government’s attempts to stifle civic space in Malawi—AFORD * Alarming erosion of Malawi’s democratic gains as the country increasingly resembles a police state—DPP By Duncan Mlanjira In condemning ”in the strongest terms” the arrest of Member of Parliament Kamlepo Kalua and civil advocate Bon Kalindo, the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) describes Malawi Police’s decision as a “blatant intimidation tactic”, which is “a gross violation of their rights and a stark reminder of the…

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‘There is no joy in being a Vice-President, it is a sacrifice on my personal life for service to the Malawian people’
June 22, 2024
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* As Vice-President, I no longer have to think about myself and family, but I have to be like a Grandfather * Who constantly thinks about the needs of his children and grandchildren — that is a service By Tabbu Kitta Kauye, MANA Newly-sworn in Vice-President of the Republic of Malawi Dr. Michael Biziwick Usi has vowed to do his best to deliver on the bold development agenda of the country. Speaking after he took the oath of office…

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New MEC chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja and fellow new Commissioners asked to promote transparency and accountability
June 21, 2024
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Justice Annabel Mtalimanja being sworn in  * As members of MEC ensure that you abide by the laws as guidelines from the Constitution * For the elections to be managed with highest degree for the better results including justice and fairness By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Chief Justice, Rizine Mzikamanda has encouraged the newly sworn-in Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Annabel Mtalimanja and two new Commissioners, Rev. Philip Kambulire and Dr. Limbikani Kamlongera to work with transparency and accountability as…

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NGO Regulatory Authority no longer to give warnings to non-compliant NGOs but to take legal action
June 21, 2024
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* The Authority has also written service providers to ensure that they only provide services to compliant NGOs * In addition, the NGORA website, myNGO.ngora.mw system shall automatically remove all NGOs that have not been compliant for the past three years * In that regard, such NGOs shall be considered unregistered and will not be allowed to operate in the country By Duncan Mlanjira NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) will no longer be giving warnings to non-compliant non-governmental organisations (NGOs)…

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Standard Bank shareholders applaud performance; to pocket K25.4bn in dividends
June 21, 2024
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Standard Bank Plc Board and Management after the AGM * Register a net profit of K52.5 billion — representing a 34% increase over 2022 * We’re grateful for the impressive results registered so far. They show tremendous progress and hard work is being put in Maravi Express Standard Bank Plc shareholders will smile to the bank to withdraw a total dividend of K25.4 billion or K108.24 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2023, the bank’s annual…

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