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Rwandan genocide fugitive Kayishema was issued Malawian passport under the watch of Uladi Mussa as Home Affairs Minister in 2007

June 5, 2023

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* Mussa served as Home Affairs Minister & Internal Security from 2005 to November 2007 * Fulgence Kayishema acquired the Malawian passport in July 2007 By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawian passport, which Fulgence Kayishema — one of the fugitives most wanted for crimes they committed in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda — used to evade capture was issued under the watch of Uladi Mussa in July 2007 when he was Minister of Home Affairs & Internal…

Malawi Investment Summit 2023 touches on importance of energy sector to further economic growth

June 5, 2023

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* Alongside a more diverse energy mix — including solar and hydro power — the Summit also discussed cost-reflective tariffs and improved bankability of contracts * That were highlighted as essential to reassure investors and improve energy security in the country By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Investment Summit 2023 — that attracted high-level local and international delegates and key economic stakeholders that included presence of President Lazarus Chakwera — made several resolutions that are to address barriers and explore new…

Malawi’s small-scale sugarcane grower cooperative wins global sustainability award

June 5, 2023

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* This award recognises the cooperative’s leadership in sustainability, operating within a community stressed by climate change, deforestation and poverty—Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc MD, Lekani Katandula By Duncan Mlanjira Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform has bestowed Malawi’s Phata Sugarcane Outgrowers Cooperative with its inaugural ‘Growing a Better Planet Award’ — under the farm sustainability assessment (FSA). A statement from Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc says the SAI Platform is a global non-profit network and one of the primary global food…

Silver Strikers FC take the lead of 2023 TNM Super League title contest after Week 8

June 5, 2023

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* One point ahead of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets following the 2022 champions’ 0-1 loss to Chitipa United on Saturday * Mighty Mukuru Wanderers FC are occupying third position with 17 points — level with the Bullets Analysis by SULOM The competitiveness of the 2023 TNM Super League is again coming to the fore with Silver Strikers FC taking over the league leadership after narrowly beating Kamuzu Barracks FC 1-0 on Sunday. Stain Davie’s solitary strike catapulted the Capital…

Towera Vinkhumbo “super excited for ending 2023 UK netball season with 2 awards”

June 5, 2023

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* Proud of everyone who helped me — mostly teammates, coaches etc * It has been a long journey. I trust God’s time By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national netball team star, Towera Vinkhumbo has enjoyed a top form for the 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague in UK where playing for Strathclyde Sirens she has been voted as Player of the Season and Fans Player of the Season. “Thanks to all who voted for me and everyone involved,” she said on…

Malawi adjusts some travel requirements related to CoVID-19 pandemic

June 5, 2023

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President Lazarus Chakwera led by example by getting vaccinated against the CoVID-19 * They have been made in light of current markedly decreased CoVID-19 situation in the country and globally * The public is, however, advised that CoVID-19 remains a public health threat * All countries, including Malawi, are expected to continue advocating for and applying necessary preventive * And other control measures such as CoVID-19 vaccination for high risk population groups By Duncan Mlanjira Effective Monday, June 5,…

Rwandan genocide fugitive Kayishema used Malawian passport to elude capture now arrested in South Africa

June 4, 2023

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Kayishema in court in South Africa (above) and his face on Malawian passport * Whilst in Eswatini, Kayishema began using a Malawian identity under the name Positani Chikuse * To regularly cross into South Africa and on December 21, 1999, he claimed asylum in Cape Town as a Burundian national, using the alias Fulgence Dende-Minani * Between 1999 and the present, he primarily resided in South Africa and in early 2000, he was granted a temporary residence permit By…

Malawi Scorchers nominated for African Union Region 5 Sports Team of the Year award; Boxer Sean Joseph as Junior Sportsman

June 4, 2023

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* Peter Kanjere has been nominated for Journalist of the Year alongside South African Hloni Mtimkula and Zambian Memory Malisawa * The Scorchers are alongside Botswana’s 4×400 meters men’s athletics relay team and Zambia’s Copper Queens football squad * Sean Joseph will be voted alongside Sihlelelwe Zwakele Matsebula (taekwondo, Eswatini) and Zambian William Chinzewe (draught) By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national women’s football team, the Scorchers have been nominated for African Union Sports Council Region 5 annual sport awards (RASA)…

Malawi Police strongly warns public against harboring refugees as at it orders them to return to Dzaleka

June 4, 2023

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* The asylum seekers are being assisted by Malawians to desert Dzaleka camp * It is a crime to interfere with security agencies by harboring the returning refugees * Anyone found assisting them will be arrested and prosecuted By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Police Service has issued a strong statement ordering all refugees that were relocated to Dzaleka Refugee Camp to return immediately after taking note that they are going back to the cities and towns to continue doing business…

Dadaz Academy founder Namangale engaged as Gift of Chess ambassador to distribute donated 1,000 chess sets

June 4, 2023

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The consignment that’s already been shipped into the country * I will be working with all stakeholders including CHESSAM, MASSA, the prisons and orphanages who can benefit from this gift * CHESSAM will receive 100 chess sets while the rest will be distributed by our volunteers across the country By Duncan Mlanjira Former Chess Association Malawi (CHESSAM) president, Susan Namangale, who is founder of Dadaz Academy, has been engaged as Gift of Chess ambassador to distribute 1,000 chess sets…