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Corruption suspect Batatawala whistleblows on State House staff using President Chakwera’s name to swindle him

February 17, 2022

President Lazarus Chakwera * Staff warned of serious consequences once found including immediate dismissal * This is reprehensible conduct which could put the state residences and the image of the state president in disrepute * The violations include soliciting and/or receiving money from prospective bidders of public procurement * In exchange for a promise to influence the awarding of contracts of public goods, services and works Maravi Express Businessman Abdul Karim Batatawala, who is facing charges of corruption together…

MUST management forced to close its University following student riots

February 17, 2022

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MUST Campus at Goliati in Thyolo By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) ordered its students on Wednesday to go back home following riots some students conducted that included disruption of examinations and staff harassment. A notice from the University Registrar, Alfred Chinombo said after the protests and riots, the MUST Council immediately met and resolved to close the university with immediate effect to ensure the safety of staff and students. They were ordered to vacate…

Flood victims in Balaka South forced to repatriate and seek refuge in their relations’ homes

February 17, 2022

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A church made into a relief camp * Not much assistance is being offered by concerned authorities and well-wishers * MP Mambala reached out to two camps with relief items from her own resources * Year in and year out, school kids fail to attend classes when Rivi Rivi River floods * Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone will continue influencing weather over Malawi * Govt warns of possible second wave of floods By Duncan Mlanjira Floods continue to wreak havoc in Balaka…

Construction of Shire Valley irrigation canal’s intake needs to be redesigned after been compromised by Cyclone Ana

February 15, 2022

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State of destruction on first siphon after intake * Construction works temporary suspended on two affected parts — the intake foundation and part of Siphon 1 * All other structures on the canal are intact; over 4kms of the canal has been lined with concrete * 2 of 3 bridge crossings have been completed and that works on bridge 3 have started By Duncan Mlanjira The Shire Valley Transformation Programme (STVP), through the Ministry of Agriculture, has re-engaged the…

MUST charts a new path by launching science & arts research journal

February 14, 2022

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MUST at Goliati in Thyolo * In a bid to become world class center of excellence in research and outreach * It is designed to enrich contributors’ CVs in the dissemination of knowledge * The journal ties well with the development aspirations as espoused through the MW2063 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) has charted a new path in the history of the country’s tertiary education by launching the first of its kind academic journal,…

Former President Joyce Banda unites with her young idol Oyanda

February 12, 2022

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Two proud new friends, former President and aspiring Ayanda * She dressed up representing the country’s 4th Presidents at her school’s Black History Month commemoration * I found her at last and I was honored to receive her together with her parents, her school director and teachers * I was amazed to listen to the speech she gave at the event that she recited it to me By Duncan Mlanjira Impressed with a picture post on Facebook of a…

Blantyre Synod’s Church & Society engages its church leaders to campaign for CoVID-19 vaccination uptake during congregations

February 12, 2022

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Rev. Billy Gama; there is a lot of misconceptions that is being spread through social media * It is up to us to dispel those false messages that seems to appeal to people not to get vaccinated * We are lucky that we attract huge gatherings every Sunday to preach the the Lord’s Gospel * They believe in us when we preach the Gospel and thus they will in turn believe if we teach of the positives of getting…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc posts K20.5bn net profit representing 647% increase

February 10, 2022

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By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc financials for the year ended August 31, 2021 saw a revenue increase of K163 billion from K147 billion during the same period of 2020 which represents an increase of 11%. From this revenue, the company posted K20.5 billion as net profit, representing 647% increase while operating profit had an increase of 293% at K32 billion. The company has declared a dividend of K14 per share but a final dividend of K4 per…

DStv’s M-Net to broadcast Janet Jackson documentary from February 17

February 9, 2022

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Legendary Janet Jackson * It’s a never seen before all-encompassing coverage on her career journey and family * Upon the 40th anniversary of her first album, this will be the definitive story of Janet Jackson * One of the best-selling and highest-earning artists in music history By Duncan Mlanjira DStv’s M-Net will this month broadcast the documentary of Janet Damita Jo Jackson, the acclaimed American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. The acclaimed documentary, ‘Janet Jackson’ will debut on MNet…

Malawi included in UN Economic Commission’s implementation of complementary technical assistance for SADC’s SME response to CoVID-19

February 9, 2022

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Eunice Kamwendo, ECA subregional office director for southern Africa * Seminar focused on country experiences and a focus on ‘building back better’ in Mauritius * ECA aims to first strengthen the capacities of MSMEs in southern Africa * Target countries for these projects are Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia * To effectively respond to CoVID-19 and bounce back stronger * Also to strengthen MSME capacities to design and apply innovative approaches to resilience building By Duncan…