Norwegian Minister, IFAD President to visit Malawi in wake of storms to discuss climate resilience and hunger

Norwegian Minister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim * Malawian farmers are still reeling from Tropical Cyclone Ana and other storms that followed * They are expected to meet President Chakwera; Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Finance * Extreme weather events have increased globally and have recently wreaked destruction in Malawi * And it is the small-scale farmers who are feeling the brunt of it — Houngbo By Duncan Mlanjira Norway’s Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim — in the…

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Ministry astounded by self-appointment of Kasungu Municipal Council CEO Kazanga

As of December CEO was Fanny Msimuko (seated, 2nd right) * It is the Ministry of Local Government that has powers to appoint a person to serve in the position of CEO, DC including acting appointments * Given today Friday to explain who appointed her and to stop acting as CEO immediately By Duncan Mlanjira In a surprise and bizarre turn of events, the Ministry of Local Government has been in the dark but has come to know that…

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Joshua Chisa Mbele applies to hold legal demonstrations against corruption suspect Ashok for suing ACB’s Director General

Corruption suspect Ashok attracts negative attention on himself * To march from Simama Hotel to Ashok’s house in Area 9 via Lilongwe Town Hall and Maula * He is suing her personal capacity, on matters arising from the very case in which Ashok is being sought to be prosecuted * Malawians are fed up with the impunity, arrogance and sense of unfounded supremacy * Akatidziwe. Ifenso timudziwe. Munthu uyu awadziwe aMalawi amene atopa ndi Katangale By Duncan Mlanjira corruption…

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Malawians in British military applaud compatriot top martial artist in UK Armed Forces as he attains his Kukkiwon 5th Dan Black Belt in World Taekwondo

Major General Eldon Millar, MBE presented the award to Guba * Outstanding performane indeed for this highly talented, committed and dedicated athlete—MUMCo chairperson Kantiki * Malawians should be proud of this son of our nation. Thank you * Ranked highest ranked athlete in UK Armed Forces’ world taekwondo team * As well as for Malawi taekwondo team which he has represented several times By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian UK-based taekwondo expert, Sergeant Yamikani Guba — who is with the British…

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Rainbow Paints invests K18m to refurbish Limbe Police Station’s facade and inside offices

The refurbished facade * Its original coat upon commissioning in 2009 had completely been washed off * Sometimes harsh working conditions can demotivate even the most dedicated officer * It is now adding beauty to Limbe and dignifies face of the whole of Blantyre City * Rainbow Paints said found it fitting to assist because they have plied their trade in Limbe for the past 32 years By Duncan Mlanjira Limbe Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OiC), Deputy Commissioner Gladson Chipumphula…

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HRDC offers total support for ACB’s Chizuma as she faces lawsuit from corruption suspect Ashok

Iron Lady Martha Chizuma * Assures of its continued support as she faces obstruction after obstruction in her quest to fight corruption * HRDC rallied support for Chizuma when she was initially rejected by Parliament * “Because we had faith in her capabilities having excelled in her previous job as the country’s public protector, the Ombudsman” By Duncan Mlanjira Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has urged Malawians to guard against any threats that will impede Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director…

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Government fires MERA Board for incompetence in recruitment of its CEO Henry Kachaje

The Board was led by Times Group Managing Director, Leonnard Chikadya * The Board’s removal from office is subject to inquiry and approval by the Public Appointments Committee * In Pursuant to Section 8 of the Energy Regulation Act * Parliamentary Committee asked to approve the removal of the Board after satisfying itself of its incompetence By Duncan Mlanjira Following an inquiry made on February 18 by Parliamentary Public Appointments Committee made to Government as regards to the “poor…

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Ken Msonda hustles Malawians to rise against Ashok’s defamation lawsuit against ACB’s Chizuma

ACB Director General Chizuma has been described as an Iron Lady * Sattar, Batawalala, Ashok are just middlemen for Malawians of Asians origin’s mafia syndicate—Msonda * As the corruption suspect’s defamation lawsuit attracts fierce outrage by concerned Malawians * Airtel Money account No. 0995 117 777 opened to support Chizuma’s legal battle for standing up for justice for all the citizenry * She is being sued in her individual capacity and therefore she has to hire a law firm…

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Malawi and Botswana extolled for their national development plans

NPC’s Director General Dr. Munthali interacting with acting UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi, Rudolf Schwenk By Tione Andsen, MANA Malawi and Botswana have been singled out as the only countries that have their development agenda which is aligned to Africa Union (AU) Agenda 2063. Director General of National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr. Thomas Munthali disclosed this Tuesday at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel in Lilongwe during the official opening of a four-day Applied Training on Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPRT), saying…

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WHO, USA Disease Control Centre applaud Malawi for strong polio surveillance systems

Deputy Health Minister Phale (left) with UN partners during the press conference * As they join the country in strategies put in place to eliminate the disease * Parents urged have their under-15 children to receive routine polio vaccines * To contain further spread of the disease from the lone case that has been identified * Immunization for children should be given a priority in awake of the lone outbreak * Ministry of Health commended for responding favourably when…

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