DPP calls on Chakweras administration to resign with immediate effect to pave way for an interim government

* Interim government to conduct fresh elections in 90 days because government has completely lost the trust of Malawians to govern * As MCP MP Peter Dimba declares Boma ndilodabwa kuti boma lamanga mayi Chizuma’ (government is surprised over the arrest) * It sounds simple and hilarious but it is complex and saddening — the statement means there is another ‘boma’ that has hijacked our Boma and is running the show By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)…

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Education Minister NyaLonje condemns indiscipline in schools

NyaLonje symbolically hands over construction site to Shilpa Construction Company * Students know what is wrong and what is right — they also know what will happen if they break school rules * Bullying of Form 1 students has become a serious case now. This should not be happening By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Minister of Education Agnes NyaLonje has condemned indiscipline in schools, saying it is detrimental to the development of education in the country. Nyalonje was speaking…

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Road accidents caused by motor cyclists on the increase—Minister of Transport

An awareness march along streets of Mzuzu * Road accidents are increasing because a good number of people are venturing into Kabaza (cycling) business in the country * They are not adhering to road safety rules and regulations * About 80% of the accidents are caused by the cyclists — which is very worrying By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Ministry of Transport and Public Works Jacob Hara has expressed concern over the increasing number of road accidents in the…

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3 more people to win K2 million each in ‘Kuiphula ndi Shake-Shake’ promotion

* Great prizes have been won such as fertilizers, bicycles, cash and T-shirts * Promotion is part of appreciating the support shown by customers in the 55 years of the company’s existence * We expect to receive more entries within the remaining period because the response has been overwhelming By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent With just two weeks to go before the grand draw of the ‘Kuiphula ndi Shake-Shake’ promotion, two more lucky customers stand a chance to walk…

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Unbeaten Nyasa Big Bullets Women edging close to FAM Women’s League title

* Formerly known as Blantyre Zero, they are remaining with 5 games before they wind up the season * They have been on an unbeaten streak record after playing 9 matches to lead the table with 27 points * The super girls are tied on points with their rivals Ntopwa Women but the People’s Team ladies lead on goal difference By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi’s women football heavyweights, Nyasa Big Bullets Women FC are slowly edging closer to…

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Silver Strikers Youth champs of 2022 First Capital Bank Katswiri U-20 League title

* The League has produced national team players such as Peter Banda, Charles Petro, Francisco Madinga, Lawrence Chaziya, Gerald Phiri Jnr * The last four finalists were Chinamwali FC from Zomba; Silver Strikers Youth from Lilongwe; Chigwere 11 FC from Kasungu and MK Academy from Mzuzu By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers Youth were on Saturday December 3 crowned champions of the 2022 First Capital Bank Katswiri Under-20 League after beating Chigwere 2-0 in the final of the knockout stages….

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Morocco last Africans standing as they stun Spain to reach the quarterfinals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup

* Spain’s Sarabia, Soler and Busquets missed their spot kicks as well as Moroccan Benoun * While Sabiri, Ziyech and Hakimi scored for the Atlas Lions to send Moroccan fans into delirium of joy * Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou played a pivotal role by saving two penalties Maravi Express Of the five African representatives at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Morocco has gone further by qualifying for the quarterfinals after beating Spain 3-0 through post match penalties. Morocco’s goalkeeper…

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Livingstonia Synod, US Embassy join fierce condemnation of Chizuma’s arrest and harassment

US Ambassador David Young met with Chizuma to convey his solidarity with her * Arrest was ill timed and sends a very negative signal to the fight against corruption—Church & Society Program * Chizuma is an Anti-Corruption Champion, one of 12 honorees globally—US Embassy By Duncan Mlanjira The Church & Society Program (CSO) of the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia says it is appalled of the arrest of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), saying although being released and charges dropped, it was…

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Police humiliate Chizuma by ordering her to kneel down before them

Chizuma at Namitete Station after she was allowed to talk to media * Was denied her access to her prescription eye glasses but forced her — still in her night attire — into one of the convoy cars they came in * One female officer attempted to assault her as they drove Namitete Police Station * Where Chizuma was further humiliated in front of other offenders who were in the cell when she was ordered to kneel down *…

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Did Kayuni arrest Chizuma to block her from meeting Chakwera on corruption progress report? As Chakwera suspends him as DPP

Did Kayuni act alone? * Ministry of Justice announces unconditional withdraw of charges levelled against Chizuma * Although I welcome the reports that she has been released, I have every intention of seeing that an inquiry into her arrest is conducted * And any wrongdoers who have abused their office in this incident are held accountable By Duncan Mlanjira The arrest of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General, Martha Chizuma is raising many questions as President Lazarus Chakwera declares that…

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