In less than 30 years, we will come to the half-way point of this century, and in less than 80 years, the 21st century will end. By that time, none of us will be Presidents and none of us will be alive. So when we stand at this podium and speak of the future, we speak of a future that does not belong to us. When we speak of a future with sustainable development, we speak of a better…
Godfrey Nkhakananga not strange to controversial decisions * The red first whistled for handball and within five seconds, he whistled again after Stain Davie went on to score * Despite Nomads players being stationary waiting for the Bankers to take the free kick just centimetres away from the penalty area * I would attest that Nkhakananga is no stranger to controversy—Nyasa Big Bullets national supporters committee, Archibald Kasakura By Duncan Mlanjira At a post match interview of the abandoned…
* It is the intention of the President Chakwera-led administration to increase the number of people who should be supplied with electricity—Energy Minister Matola * It has been sad that my constituents have been unable to carry out various small scale businesses due to lack of electricity—MP Alfred Jiya By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has promised residents of Area 50 in the Capital City, Lilongwe that Government is moving with speed to supply them with the…
Morocco had a fairlytale run at Qatar 2022 by being the first African nation to reach the semifinals * Ahead of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup that start on November 13 from which 10 teams will qualify * Malawi are in Group H alongside Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Liberia and Sao Tome e Principe By Duncan Mlanjira The indomitable Lions of Cameroon lead Africa in FIFA World Cup appearances at 8 followed by six apiece by…
António Guterres criticizes world leaders for not doing more about the climate * Horrendous heat is having horrendous effects. Distraught farmers watching crops carried away by floods * Sweltering temperatures spawning disease and thousands fleeing in fear as historic fires rage * If nothing changes, we are heading towards a 2.8-degree temperature rise – towards a dangerous and unstable world By Stephanie Ebbs, ABC NEWS UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered another speech critical of the failure to make progress…
* We are also working closely with Airtel and TNM and have given each other six months to rectify all issues affecting service delivery * As MACRA inaugurates it’s Mzuzu office, Zwangendaba House, presided over by His Majesty Inkosi ya Makhosi Mmbelwa V By George Mponda, MANA Malawi Communications & Regualatory Authority (MACRA) promises that quality of services provided by mobile networks will improve after six months. Director General, Daud Suleman made the pledge on Saturday in Mzuzu during…
* Budget for enforcement, liaison, monitoring, and evaluation was overspent by K22 million (357% negative variance) * International travel-market promotional had a 341% budget deficit, totaling K187,305,023 * A trip to China, costing K126,368,784.31, was not included in the budget for the fiscal year 2022–2023 and statutory corporation’s compcontroller did not duly approve the travel request By Duncan Mlanjira Tasked by the Board of Commissioners to conduct an internal investigative audit of the all-important Tobacco Commission, the results exposes…
* Individuals who have dedicated their work have demonstrated unimaginable dedication to delivering such services * These Ukrainian prize winners and Kochon prize winners have made outstanding contributions towards ending TB By Lisa Kadango Malango, MANA in New York The First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera has commended some individuals and organisations that have spent immense time and resources in ensuring that tuberculosis (TB) services are comprehensively adequately and effectively delivered to those who need services. She was speaking at…
Acting Director of Planning & Development, Melayi Mhone * The socio-economic profile highlights the gaps which we have in the district * The district development plan highlights projects that we want to be implemented to cover those gaps By Chilungamo Missi, MANA Blantyre District Council on Friday approved new district development plan (DDP) and socio-economic profile (SEP), which are its development roadmaps to be used till 2030. The approval was made during an extraordinary full Council meeting held at…
Hallmark Limited’s MD Chidya Gondwe congratulating SRVL chairperson Ambilike Mwaungulu for a job well done * Mangochi, DMI Pirates is occupying second position behind seasoned Blantyre-based Thunders * Sponsors Hallmark Limited made clear that they should make sure they infiltrate the rural areas By Duncan Mlanjira Predominantly played in urban areas, secondary schools, colleges and universities, Southern Region Volleyball League (SRVL) — through its landmark sponsorship of K12 million from wholly Malawian-owned Hallmark Limited — has penetrated and nurtured…