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ESCOM losing 5 transformers every month due to vandalism

July 19, 2022

A transformer that’s usually targeted for by saboteurs * Over 400 transformers currently lost due to vandalism across the country * Very costly to replace them as one costs around K4 million * ESCOM needs about K2 billion every year to replace vandalised transformers By Loness Gwazanga, MANA As the country keep experiencing power load shedding due to many factors that include loss of 130 megawatts lost at Kapichira Hydro Power Station due to Cyclone Ana in January, Electricity…

Gaba’s AFCON goal finally shortlisted by CAF for Goal of the Year award

July 19, 2022

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| International Sports, News, Sports

The SA-based Flames talisman invited to attend Friday’s awards Gala in Morocco By Duncan Mlanjira Through votes from football fans across Africa, including those from his compatriots, Flames’ talisman Gabadinho Mhango’s stunner against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Cameroon in January, has been shortlisted by Confederation of African Football (CAF) for further consideration for the 2022 Goal of the Year. The South Africa-based forward, has since been invited to attend the awards Gala scheduled…

DHOs applying expenditure control measures for rural primary health service delivery

July 17, 2022

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| Health, National, News

* Some ambulances may be parked and keep one running for the district hospital * A maximum of 3 ambulances for health centers and all ambulances should operate from DHOs * District should only operate two utility vehicles and park the rest * DHO health centre clinical and outreach clinic visits should use a motorcycle for some specific visits By Duncan Mlanjira The austerity measures to cut on public spending which President Lazarus Chakwera announced in May as the…

Elephant translocation exercise claims two human lives in Kasungu after two bulls strayed from National Park

July 17, 2022

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| National, News, Tourism

* One bull strayed as far as 10km away at a community named Mkanda in neighbouring district of Mchinji * Both bulls were euthanized because it was difficult to have them captured and brought back into the Park * Sorrounding communities had been sensitised of the translocation exercise well in advance in order to be on high alert of stray animals By Duncan Mlanjira Two people were killed in Kasungu last week after been attacked by two bull elephants,…

NICO General inspired with clients’ overwhelming response for ‘Eyetu Drive Better Rewards’ promotion as first draw produces 9 winners

July 17, 2022

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| Business, News

* NICO General understands the frustration that may come with paying premiums * The campaign has been well received on the market and the number of people inquiring about it proves that By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent NICO General has expressed deep satisfaction of the response being shown by the public — both existing and new clients — in the newly introduced ‘Eyetu Drive Better Rewards’ promotion, saying it is receiving a tremendous feedback in its first quarter. The…

Chinese national who distributed demeaning video Lu Ke extradited back to Malawi from Zambia

July 17, 2022

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| International, Law Enforcement, National, News

* The fugitive had fled to Zambia through unchartered routes * He was later apprehended and fined accordingly by the Government of Zambia for illegal entry * Operation successful through cooperation from both governments of China and Zambia By Priscilla Phiri, MANA The Chinese national, Lu Ke, also known as SuSu, who is responsible for the production and distribution of demeaning videos involving Malawian children, has been successfully deported to Malawi by the Zambian Government on Saturday, July 16….

Chakwera applauds Malawian contractor DEC Construction for quality work of 15 police staff houses in Mangochi

July 17, 2022

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President Chakwera and the First Lady admiring the houses * Demands for quality work from all contractors, saying any contractor doing shoddy work will be blacklisted and never be given another government contract By Evance Chisiano, MANA After officially handing over 15 staff houses to Malamia Police Mobile Service (MPS) in Mangochi on Saturday, President Lazarus Chakwera described them as “some of the best houses” he has “seen from a Malawian contractor”. This was a commendation of a “good…

SA-based law professor Danwood Chirwa humbled by Chakwera’s positive acknowledgement of his critic of Malawi’s leadership flaws

July 17, 2022

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Professor Danwood M Chirwa * Someone wise has told me that it is rare in Africa for a President to acknowledge and agree with a critic * And so I must note my profound appreciation without qualification By Duncan Mlanjira Just when Malawians thought their Head of State is kept in the dark of public criticisms of his administration or that he deliberately chooses to just blatantly ignore, President Lazarus Chakwera has taken aback one of his fierce critics,…

Malawi’s epic elephant translocation attracts attention of UK’s The Guardian; Amongst world’s top highlights of ‘The week in wildlife – in pictures’

July 16, 2022

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| International, National, News, Tourism

* Malawi’s Department of National Parks &‬ Wildlife is translocating the 250 elephants from Liwonde to Kasungu national parks * In conjunction with collaborative partners — African Parks and International Fund for Animal Welfare * Exercise also involves translocation of 80 buffaloes; 120 impalas; 25 sable antelopes; 80 warthogs and 100 waterbucks By Duncan Mlanjira The translocation of 250 elephants from Liwonde National Park in Machinga to Kasungu National Park currently underway, has not gone unnoticed by the world…

200 farmer groups to benefit from Malawi Watershed Improvement Project matching grants

July 16, 2022

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

* Agriculture Minister Lowe impressed with Mega Farm concept implementation by Chimpeni Estate in Zomba * After finishing harvesting tobacco in April, Chimpeni Farm grew sugarbeans seed on a land over 100ha using center pivot irrigation * Come July, they intend to grow another crop to be harvested in October or thereabout * Before planting tobacco again this same season — three times cropping in a year By Loness Gwazanga, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express About 200 farmer…