Tonse Alliance agenda propagates for removal of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution

The Presidential Seal that protects Chakwera from prosecution  * Chilima proposes amendment of the Constitution so that everyone can be prosecuted for criminal wrongdoing * It is completely misplaced that Presidents of this country have a veil of constitutional protection from criminal prosecution through immunity while in office By Duncan Mlanjira Vice-President Saulos Chilima — who is on the corruption radar involving top suspect Zunneth Satar — said “one of the concrete goals of the Tonse Alliance, which has…

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Airtel Malawi Plc declares K32.5 billion dividend representing K2.95 per share

From left: Indradip Mazumdar (Airtel Malawi finance director); Kayisi Sadala (Board director); Alex Chitsime (Board chairman); Hlupekire Chalamba (Airtel Malawi company secretary & legal director); Charles Kamoto (managing director and Vilengo Beza (partner, Deloitte) * The declared dividend is slightly way above the company’s profit after-tax of K32.3 billion * An increase from K22.1 billion after-tax profit registered in 2020 * Between financial years 2020 and 2021, the company also grew its customer base by 24% * To 6.25…

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Internal leadership squabbles rocking Malawi political parties as Chilima vindicates cracks in Tonse Alliance

Chilima and Chakwera in better times * The best would be to terminate the Alliance now if there is insistence from other elements within the Alliance and their advocacy for a split as we move towards 2025 * The Alliance represented, to the extent possible, the aspirations of the people of Malawi as we best understood them * The Political Alliance Agreement that we signed on that day was premised on trust, mutual respect and the common desire for…

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UNIMA product Kumilonje Dzabala-Gernhardt lauded by her employer German neobank N26 as an inspiration to Malawian students

* Kumi’s story can serve as an inspiration to current students and citizens of Malawi * Your country has actively shaped the life and career of Kumi and so many other individuals * Kumi’s career has taken many twists and turns — from a career in journalism to the technical delivery manager at N26 By Duncan Mlanjira Very few Malawians know of Kumilonje Gernhardt — née Dzabala — who is currently the junior technical delivery manager for German neobank…

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DStv introduces new Islamic channel-Hilaal TV

* Packed with spiritual and lifestyle content specifically aimed at uplifting and supporting the broader Ummah * Providing entertaining and enlightening viewing 24-hours a day for both adults and children Maravi Express A brand-new Islamic channel, Hilaal TV has been launched on DStv, which will deliver some of the best Islamic ethos programming — including daily live crossings to the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah, with specific focus on holy Muslim periods. Available on channel 347 and on…

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Women’s 2022 AFCON Morocco finals to beamed live on GOtv and DStv

The last Women’s AFCON was played in 2018 in Ghana that saw Nigeria claiming a record-extending 11th title * We are aware of the intense competition that is going to play out there in Morocco. We have no illusions * Women’s football has continued to grow in a lot of other African nations, faster than anyone can imagine Maravi Express Malawian fans of women football are in for a treat as DStv and GOtv are set to beam live…

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DPP’s internal leadership squabbles taking spotlight away from Tonse Alliance’s administration failures—political analyst Cedrick Ngalande

Nankhumwa (3rd from right) at the centre of it all * Nankhumwa should have been expelled from the Party a long time ago * The legal experts in the Party should have studied a way of expelling Nankhumwa or sidelining him without crossing the law * He is willing to drag the Party through the mud, but the Party does not appear to be firm in dealing with him * The current injunction should have been anticipated and proper…

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Government slashes fuel allocation for senior officials to 250 litres a month

Colleen Zamba, Secretary to the President & Cabinet * Controlling officers are advised to ensure that only those officers who have received authority from my Office to self-drive are allocated this fuel * This authority only applies for local travel and for long distance travel, they should be assigned drivers from the pool By Duncan Mlanjira As part of the austerity expenditure control measures, Secretary to the President & Cabinet, Collen Zamba has directed that all Grade D directors…

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CDH Investment Bank donates fuel wood to Courageous Kids Foundation in Chilobwe that takes care of 70 street-rescued kids

The tree logs that CDH Investment Bank donated received by the happy kids * We learnt that Courgaeous Kids does not have solid sponsors and spends about K8,000 a day to procure firewood * Of late, the Foundation has been struggling to afford firewood and at times kids are left without food * We hope our activity shall encourage other well-wishers to come forward and help these youths * Who are positively contributing towards the good of the nation…

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Parliament reinstates Nankhumwa as Leader of Opposition as DPP internal leadership wrangle rages on

Clerk of Parliament Fiona Kalemba * Now invites him to attend Parliament Business Committee meeting scheduled for today * Main purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 6th meeting in the 49th Session scheduled for July 18-August 12 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Parliament has changed its earlier stand in which it recognized Democratic Progressive Party’s appointment of George Chaponda as Leader of Opposition and has since reinstated incumbent holder, Kondwani Nankhumwa to attend the august House’s Business…

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