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Foreign Affairs Minister George Chaponda calls for stronger for intra-Commonwealth trade opportunities

March 10, 2026

* During the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) at Lancaster House in London on Sunday, March 8 * Where the Ministers supported a range of reform proposals aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Commonwealth * And underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation among member states amid increasing global uncertainty By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, George Chaponda has called upon the Commonwealth to implement time-bound and high-impact programmes that address…

Rationale questioned behind ACB’s launch of Surveillance Unit vehicle installed with amber lights and sirens

March 10, 2026

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* Can a car — and one car for that matter — that is lebelled ‘ACB Surveillance Unit’ fight corruption? * Careless way of surveillance, this will let the corrupt guys know when they’re coming — it’s another corruption influencer in town * How much did this launch cost? Was it necessary for people to leave their work posts and attend the launch of a single landcruiser? Was this justifiable? By Duncan Mlanjira The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), under acting…

Bullets Castel Challenge Cup Golden Boot winner & Player of the Tournament Maxwell Gasten Phodo not in Pasuwa’s squad for Botswana 4-Nations Tourney

March 9, 2026

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* Along with Mitundu Baptist’s NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) Top Scorer & Player of the Season, Raheem Mtondera * Only five considered from 2025 Men’s Best XI; Dalitso Khungwa, Emmanuel Nyirenda, Blessings Singini (Mighty Wanderers), Uchizi Vunga and McDonald Lameck (Silver Strikers) By Duncan Mlanjira Selection into the men’s national football team, the Flames, is not about one-off best performance as evidenced by the exclusion of some outstanding players by coach Kalisto Pasuwa’s squad for the Botswana…

‘Malawi benefiting from Commonwealth-supported health programmes aimed at strengthening fight against antimicrobial resistance’

March 9, 2026

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* Initiatives implemented through the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association have helped promote the responsible use of medicines * Our health workers are gaining the knowledge and tools needed to ensure medicines are used responsibly and effectively in health facilities * Including through the introduction of the Electronic Medicines Management System— Deputy Minister of Health & Sanitation, Charles Chilambula By Duncan Mlanjira At the commemoration of the 2026 Commonwealth Day held at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Lilongwe today, March…

Health Minister’s undercover visit at Bwaila Hospital “is good but what matters most is what happens next”

March 9, 2026

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* The inertia of the government bureaucracy is heavy; changing it’s dynamics is a Sisyphus task — you roll the boulder up the hill, only for it to roll back * One day, the Minister should attend a work shift at a hospital, take notes of the challenges she will face as a healthcare provider and see what her Ministry can do to mitigate those problems * Her Ministry should stop blaming healthcare professionals for what they are not doing…

Access to Information Act applies to private companies undertaking Malawi Government contracts—rules the High Court

March 8, 2026

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* Following the case of Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil that challenged MHRC’s decision to assess its compliance with the ATI Act * The Court found that MHRC’s decision to assess Mota-Engil was neither illegal nor unreasonable in the Wednesbury sense By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court ruled on Friday, March 6, 2026 that the Access to Information Act (ATIA) applies to private companies that are undertaking Malawi Government contracts. The judgement follows the case of Portuguese construction company, Mota-Engil,…

Foreign Affairs Minister George Chaponda in UK for Commemoration of 2026 Commonwealth Day

March 8, 2026

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Chaponda during the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting held today at Lancaster House in London * The 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting took place at Lancaster House in London that addressed the role of the Commonwealth in a fast-changing international landscape * It also explored impactful and transformative solutions to unlock opportunities together for shared prosperity across the Commonwealth, in the face of a fractured global climate By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Foreign Affairs George Chaponda is in London, the United Kingodom (UK) where he…

MACRA Board confirms Mayamiko Nkoloma as Director General

March 8, 2026

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* “The Board has full confidence in his abilities to drive MACRA’s improvements in service quality” By Duncan Mlanjira The Board of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has approved Mayamiko Nkoloma to be the Director General after serving in acting towards end of 2025. In a statement, Board chairperson, Chancy Gondwe indicates that they full confidence in Nkoloma’s abilities “to drive MACRA’s improvements in service quality, stakeholder confidence in the Authority, progress in rural connectivity and a more…

Public applauds DRTSS’ plans to enforce legal seating capacity for school buses

March 8, 2026

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An AI generated image by the DRTSS to protect the identity of the minors * After the traffic law enforcement agency intercepted and impounded a 16-seater minibus overloaded with 36 school learners * The DRTSS arranged an alternative transportation for the learners to proceed with their trip, which has also been commended for By Duncan Mlanjira The Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS) has alerted schools management and transport operators that the law enforcement will be stopping…

Malawi SME women challenged to support and empower each other

March 8, 2026

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* Most women are stagnant at the level they have been operating for a number of years because of the gaps which are there By Victor Singano Jnr. Women in small & medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country have been challenged to embrace the spirit of supporting, empowering as well as sharing business skills with one another if they are to grow their trade through their efforts and contribute to the national development. The call was made at the…