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Tiya Somba’s manifesto aims to turn SULOM secretariat into corporate office; To create posts of CEO and finance manager

February 21, 2023

* SULOM secretariat will be a decision making office guided by modern football standards and regulations * Such a corporate structure will enable clubs have more a direct contact and access to their requirements * To have full first round fixtures at a minimum that doesn’t change anyhow * This will restore integrity of the league and help in club’s and other stakeholder (TV & Radio etc.) planning By Duncan Mlanjira Incumbent Super League of Malawi (SULOM) president, Tiya…

UN, humanitarian partners mobilising for US$45.3m to provide like-saving aid to Malawians devastated by cholera outbreak

February 20, 2023

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* The appeal comes as the numbers of cholera cases and deaths in Malawi have increased exponentially * Since the beginning of January 2023, worsening what is already the deadliest cholera outbreak in the country’s history * Every day, the number of cases increases, and more people die—UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi, Rebecca Adda-Dontoh * Despite all the efforts taken since the first cholera case was reported nearly one year ago, the situation remains of grave concern By Duncan…

Immigration Department officer granted permission for judicial review over appointment of retired Brigadier General Kalumo as Director General

February 20, 2023

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The retired Malawi Defence Force high ranked officer * Section 29 of the Public Service Act prescribes that anyone above the age of 60 years can no longer serve in public service * Kalumo was aged over the prescribed retirement age at the time of his appointment * However, Kalumo continues to serve for the sake of good administration in that it is necessary that there is an officer in place * Until such time as the impugned decision is…

Rwandan, Burundian arrested for printing bank notes; Just days after 4 arrested in Lilongwe over possession of fake MWK and US$ currencies

February 20, 2023

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The two foreign national suspects with the printer they used * It started with arrest of a 21-year-old who was found in possession of fake Malawian currency at Mangochi main market * He then named two foreigners as the masterminds of the printing scheme which led to their arrest on Friday * Following a tip from the public after they were spotted using the fake bank notes to buy food By Evance Chisiano & Natasha Muthete, MANA Police at…

Malawi to launch own chapter of CEO Africa Round Table forum on Friday

February 20, 2023

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* A platform for corporate chief executive officers, institutional leaders, both in the private and public sectors * That was created to engender cross fertilization of critical economic and business knowledge in and around Africa * CEO’s are integral in the operations of companies and quasi-government institutions * Which makes their positioning in economic development strategic By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi business community is on Friday, February 24, set to launch its own chapter of CEO Africa Round Table —…

Public warned of fraudsters guised as ESCOM employees demanding a fee for application forms

February 20, 2023

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The launch of the free connection MEAP in Lilongwe last December * ESCOM is not and does not charge any fee for any application form for its services * Such fraudsters should be reported to law enforcement agents for necessary action By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is warning the public that some fraudsters are impersonating ESCOM employees by visiting some locations in Lilongwe and other districts demanding money from people who intend to apply for…

Senegal in dream U-20 AFCON start as they edge record champions Nigeria

February 20, 2023

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Scorer of the lone goal, Soulaymane Faye * Eye to add one other international title after senior AFCON title, Beach Soccer and CHAN titles in one year * We are here to continue success of our country on the continent—coach Malick Daf Maravi Express Senegal are off to a good start of their title campaign of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo after beating record champions Nigeria 1-0 on Sunday — through Soulaymane Faye scored five minutes…

Pemphero Mphande’s lawsuit against TNM and TNM Mpamba ignites hot debate on social media on Malawi ICT services

February 20, 2023

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* Some people are able to register their phone numbers on the network under the name, ‘Pemphero Mphande’ * Without proper documentation and demanding money from people * Amangwetu National ID yathu osamaiphwekesa (don’t underestimate the strengths of Malawi’s National ID) * It has all the necessities in terms of security. It’s up to the data processing officers to be wise enough * The crux will be on the ID number. They should be different and the chip should…

The ACB is fully capacitated with hundreds of human and billions of financial resources at its disposal—Chakwera

February 19, 2023

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Chakwera and his champion in the fight against corruption * The lack of progress on corruption cases is due to legal and political impediments that have beleaguered, Martha Chizuma * The impediments that have disturbed her work need not to be seen as a hindrance to the work of the institution itself * The Financial & Economic Crimes Court has been set up to expedite the successful prosecution of corruption cases By Duncan Mlanjira In his State of the…

Chakwera’s administration commits to achieve compulsory primary education

February 19, 2023

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Pathetic state of Malawi education system * Rehabilitation of water and sanitation systems have been completed at Blantyre, Lilongwe, and St. Joseph Teacher Training Colleges * 308 classrooms and 120 teachers’ houses have been constructed in teaching practice schools * Recruited 1,800 teacher trainees to date; trained 5,070 primary school teachers * Mobilized US$250 million under the Malawi Education Reform Programme * To help in expanding access, improving quality and performance of the primary sub-sector By Duncan Mlanjira In…