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Tropical Cyclone Gezani still less likely to affect weather conditions over Malawi

February 11, 2026

Current position of Tropical Cyclone Gezani and its forecasted track * As it made landfall over Madagascar last night and continues to track toward the west coast of Madagascar * And entered into the Mozambique Channel, where it is expected to reorganise, intensify and track southwestward towards Mozambique coast By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) assures the public that at present and in the next 24 hours, Tropical Cyclone Gezani that is located…

First K2.04 million residential rental income not taxable

February 11, 2026

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* Expenses incurred in management of property and payment of provisional tax to be refunded upon being included in annual tax return * Employees renting residential properties are not allowed to withhold tax when making payments to landlords By Duncan Mlanjira The residential rental income has a waiver of K2.04 million as taxable income and and that all expenses that are incurred in the management of the properties, including payment of provisional rental income tax, shall be refunded…

Police warns the public from touching or tampering with materials suspected to be explosives

February 9, 2026

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One of rounds of the ammunition that has been recovered by Mangochi Police * After a round of ammunition blew up in a Mangochi resident’s hands yesterday as he struck it with a screwdriver * He reportedly picked up three rounds of ammunition from Malombe area near the African Parks Forest By Duncan Mlanjira Mangochi Police is warning its residents, and all members of the Malawi public from touching or tampering with materials suspected to be explosives after a…

Blantyre City Council embarks on digital communication with its residents

February 9, 2026

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* For better services of payment of city rates, receiving bills, making enquiries, reporting about state of neighbourhoods such as refuse collection * As well as formalisation of property and posting of suggestions — all from the comfort of their homes through mobile phone By Duncan Mlanjira In its continued efforts to serve its residents better, Blantyre City Council has introduced a campaign dubbed ‘Know Your Citizen’ — a digital communication initiative aimed at promoting access to services through…

Tropical storm Gezani on Indian Ocean not impacting on Malawi weather as it is considerably far east of Madagascar

February 9, 2026

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* The system is forecasted to continue moving westwards and is expected to make landfall over Madagascar around Tuesday afternoon (February 10) By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) assures the public that the Tropical storm named Gezani that is located on the Indian Ocean is not impacting on Malawi weather as it is considerably far east of Madagascar. The DCCMS reported on Saturday that a tropical depression was developing far east of Madagascar…

Diaspora bonds require trust, not appeals

February 8, 2026

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* Many Malawians living abroad work long hours, make sacrifices, and support families and communities through remittances * They are not detached observers; they are already deeply invested in the country’s survival * When they hesitate to channel more of their savings through official programs, it is not because they lack love for home — it is because they are doing a rational assessment of risk versus return Analysis by Dr. James Kadyampakeni, economist expert Governments like to speak…

Though in mourning, the Kabunduli Kanyenda Clan forced to correct misinformation surrounding late Esau Kanyenda’s funeral

February 7, 2026

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* We would like to assure the public that there is no rift amongst our clan, Clementina and Esau’s children * We plead with social media influencers to be empathetic and truthful when commenting on the passing or our beloved son By Duncan Mlanjira The Kabunduli Kanyenda Clan “whole-heartedly” applaud the public for their support and prayers following the passing of their beloved son, legendary Malawi international football star, Esau Kanyenda on December 2 last year in the United…

Motorists cautioned on removal of hazardous tree along Masauko Chipembere Highway tomorrow from 09h00

February 7, 2026

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The section of the Chipembere Highway before Ginnery Corner Mall * Road users to use this section with caution by observing road signs and slowing down as required between the scheduled hours * As articulated vehicles and trucks of over 15 tonnes are banned from entering, moving within or parking in residential or commercial areas of the city * Except where the area is so designated or the Council has issued a permit in respect thereof as per Local…

Despite expressing reservations on increased elevations of traditional leaders, Minister Ben Phiri promotes 4 Lilongwe group village heads

February 7, 2026

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* Last month, the Minister of Local Government indicated that the willy nilly political elevations of traditional leaders need to be slowed down * Because it is exerting too much pressure on the wage bill as they require to receive honoraria and that the number of traditional leaders is currently surpassing that of teachers * Shooting from around 20,000 in 2020 to 65,000 now, with about 15,000 more on the list to be injected into the wage bill Maravi…

M-Net to launch historical epic series King & Conqueror on February 12

February 7, 2026

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* King & Conqueror is a fictionalised version of events leading up to the Norman Conquest, the 11th-century invasion of England * By an army made up of thousands of Norman, French, Flemish and Breton troops all led by Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror By Duncan Mlanjira The historical epic series, King & Conqueror will be launched on DStv’s M-Net from February 12 (21h00 CAT) — a fictionalised version of events leading up to the Norman Conquest,…