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Mzuzu City Mayor arrested for defiling 14-year-old niece

August 14, 2022

Mzuzu Mayor, Councillor Gift Desire Nyirenda * It is alleged that the Mayor tried to entice her with K2,000 after completing the act, which she refused * He then threatened her not to reveal the incident or she will be killed Maravi Express Shocking news has come in from Mzuzu that the Police there have arrested its Mayor, Councilor Gift Desire Nyirenda on suspicion that he defiled his 14-year-old niece. A statement from Mzuzu Police’s public relations officer, Inspector…

MUST introduces ‘Vice-Chancellor Young Engineer Fellowship’ to nurture young innovators

August 12, 2022

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* It aims to provide opportunity to diverse groups of young people to be part of a progressive university * With a philosophy of “doing business in unusual manner” * Those interested should complete the form available on https://forms.gle/a14SHyCxNsnpHfJt5 By Duncan Mlanjira Institute of Industrial Research and Innovation (MIIRI) at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), in collaboration with the Africa Drone and Data Academy (ADDA), has introduced an inaugural ‘Vice-Chancellor Young Engineer Fellowship’ — an award…

Standard Bank invests in mega farm initiative by donating two greenhouses to Lilongwe-based GGL Farm

August 12, 2022

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* Agriculture Minister Lowe hails Standard Bank’s efforts in Agricultural Transformation Initiative * GGL Farm to be transferring knowledge and capacity to surrounding community farmers * And beyond so that everyone should benefit from the initiative, said Lowe By Leonard Masauli, MANA In its contribution towards the country’s initiative towards the promotion of agricultural transformation that will improve the country’s economy, Standard Bank has handed over two greenhouses to GGL Farm in Lumbadzi, Lilongwe. The farm is managed by…

Positive news for Malawi regarding HIV/AIDS response; New infections decreased by 61% in 2021

August 12, 2022

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* The country expanded HIV treatment with a focus on reaching both women and their partners through antenatal care * Malawi also saw a considerable decline in tuberculosis-related deaths * By 2020, Malawi had achieved 90–90–90 targets for HIV testing and treatment * Alongside Botswana, Eswatini, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe for eastern and Southern Africa Maravi Express New data from UNAIDS on the global HIV response reveals that during the last two years of CoVID-19 and other global crises,…

Mbewe quits People’s Party two hours after joining alleging the party refused to withdraw from Tonse Alliance

August 12, 2022

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Being welcomed into the PP fold by Joyce Banda * Alleges he was offered a position in the board of a statutory corporation * I am principled and cannot participate in this cartel * Mbewe eyes for the Malawi presidency come 2025 presidential elections under the DPP ticket By Duncan Mlanjira David Mbewe, who joined former State President Joyce Banda’s People’s Party (PP) on Thursday but withdrew two hours later, says he made the decision because one of the…

Exposed business Osman Gani Issa obtains court injunction against further media disclosure of web of underground financial dealings

August 11, 2022

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* Separate legal notice from Ritz Attorneys-at-Law to PIJ restrains them “from making any further publications regarding this matter * As regards to the article published entitled ‘Malawi’s Backstreet Bankers’ published on August 10 By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court Commercial Division has granted an interlocutory injunction that restrains Zakir Mussa from further disclosure of a web of underground financial dealings, which was exposed by Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ). A High Court order made in chambers on Thursday,…

Malawians express disbelief that authorities weren’t aware of financial crimes exposed by Platform for Investigative Journalism

August 11, 2022

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* The FIA didn’t know, the Registrar of Financial Institutions only knew in July. The activities have been going on for so long * NBM — a private sector entity — flagged this entity several times, but government institutions didnt even know although there were flags * Are we this simple, easy, and naive? Kodi mma ofesi mu mukumatani anthu inu? By Duncan Mlanjira A report by Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) published on Wednesday has exposed a…

Malawi launches Agribusiness Deal Room with a call for bold investment towards agricultural transformation ahead of 2022 AGRF in Rwanda

August 11, 2022

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Dessalegn with President Chakwera on his visit to Malawi * Guest of honor was former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Dessalegn * Current Board chairperson of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and AGRF Partners Group * Ministry of Agriculture is championing several policy reforms all meant to create a conducive environment for the business of agriculture * Dessalegn commended President Chakwera’s leadership in the commitment to the country’s agricultural transformation By Duncan Mlanjira In line…

MUST, University of Botswana to collaborate on innovation and entrepreneurship

August 11, 2022

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The virtual MoU signing ceremony * Time is now ripe for institutions of higher education in the SADC to stimulate economic growth of the region * As people in the region face similar challenges — hence the need to look for solutions together * Through this collaborations, Malawi and Botswana can easily meet the Africa Agenda 2063 and the United Nation’s SDGs By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…

Part of ESCOM’s K112 billion loss is due to EGENCO’s and IPPs’ billing systems

August 10, 2022

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The car in question when it was being rehabilitated * CEO Kumwenda also clarifies that the official Land Cruiser that he inherited is an accident-rehabilitated car and is 5 years old * After some members of the public attacked ESCOM, with some accusing that the CEO drives an expensive vehicle By Duncan Mlanjira When Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) does not utilise power provided by Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) and private independent power producers (IPPs), it is still…