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FAM clarifies on bloated delegation sent to AFCON; They are on capacity building mission

January 12, 2022

FAM GS Alfred Gunda By Duncan Mlanjira Tongues have been wagging that Football Association of Malawi (FAM) sent a bloated delegation to the tournament but general secretary Alfred Gunda has clarified that it was important to send the extra members for capacity building as the association is preparing to host a CAF Under-17 qualifers in December 2022. These extra member comprise 2 vice-presidents, an executive committee member and five heads of member associations of which five are from FAM’s…

Flames a better side but miss countless of chances as they lose 0-1 to Guinea; Coach left with two in-field subs due to CoVID-19

January 12, 2022

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Flames took their opening Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A opener against Guinea with verve and vitality; caught their experienced opponents off guard with their offensive play; forced the best out of the Guinean goalkeeper but unfortunately lost 0-1. Even pre-match, halftime and full time SuperSport analysts, former internationals — South African Andre Arendse and Ghanaian Asamoah Gyan — doffed their hearts off the Flames and acknowledged that the Guineans used their experienced to…

Centre for Public Accountability demands immediate suspension of AG’s decision to grant amnesty ‘for thieves’

January 11, 2022

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Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda By Duncan Mlanjira Centre for Public Accountability has registered its strongest protest and disappointment with Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda’s “unilateral decision to announce amnesty for all thieves of public finances” and has since asked for the immediate suspension of the amnesty. This follows a statement the AG made on Sunday and a subsequent press briefing on Monday, where he reiterated the amnesty. In a statement issued by Centre for Public Accountability acting Director Kondwani Bell Munthali, says…

CAMA implores on Government to invest in electricity generation rather than offering free electricity connections

January 10, 2022

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CAMA Executive Officer John Kapito By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has appealed on the Government not to invest in free electricity connections but rather on power generation, whose current levels of generation are “pathetic and too low”. In a statement, CAMA Executive Director, John Kapito said power generation requires huge investment in order to have the capacity to connect everyone “and for that matter free”. “Why can’t the Government invest in electricity generation if it has…

Attorney General offered amnesty for people under corruption investigations without consulting ACB

January 10, 2022

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AG Chakaka-Nyirenda By Duncan Mlanjira The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says it is reviewing the announcement made by the Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda that government is granting a 60-day amnesty to all those who might have corruptly accumulated wealth through dealings with, amongst others, Zuneth Sattar. Meanwhile, as per its legal mandate, the ACB says it is still proceeding with the investigations against Sattar in cooperation with the National Crime Agency, UK. The press release from ACB indicates that Chakaka-Nyirenda’s…

Government terminates contracts for Sattar’s business entities and debars them from public procurement

January 10, 2022

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Zuneth Sattar By Duncan Mlanjira Following revelations of Zuneth Sattar’s procurement-related offences that occurred in Malawi for a period of over 11 years, Malawi Government has terminated all Sattar’s business entities’ contracts and debarred the British national from any public procurement. A statement from Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda, says the decision comes about following revelations circulating in the print and electronic media (including social media) in relation to the investigation of Sattar in alleged corrupt practices in the procurement…

Fam dangles K1m bonus for each game to be won or drawn subject to qualifying to knockout stages

January 9, 2022

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By Duncan Mlanjira Flames have been greatly motivated that for every game won or drawn that will help the Flames qualify for their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) knockout stages, they will receive K1 million each. But failing to reach the knockout stages, they shall get the normal bonus of K500,000 for a win and half for a draw, says Football Association of Malawi (FAM) as it puts in place special incentive plan for the Flames ahead of…

Six Flames players test CoVID-19 ahead of opening match on Monday

January 9, 2022

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By Duncan Mlanjira Defenders Peter Cholopi, Lawrence Chaziya, Stanley Sanudi; midfielders Chikoti Chirwa and Robin Ngalande and striker Gabadinho Mhango, are reported to have tested positive of CoVID-19 ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Guinea on Monday. A media release from Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says as per the CAF 2021 AFCON pre-match protocols, the Flames players and officials underwent a CoVID-19 PCR test on Saturday afternoon, 48 hours before the team’s opening match….

President Chakwera congratulates Malawian Nkiwane for being honoured with British Queen’s MBE

January 8, 2022

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Pretty Nkiwane, MBE By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian Pretty Nkiwane (nee Chikowi), a children’s services manager at Hertfoldshire County Council in the United Kingdom, has been awarded the prestigious Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) which is the British Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2021, in recognition of her outstanding commitment and dedication to children’s social care during the CoVID-19 pandemic. The Queen’s New Year’s Honours List, published on December 31, recognises the outstanding service to…

Chakwera assists UNIMA with K10m for needy students as short term solution

January 8, 2022

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Chakwera’s personal donation to his alma mater By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera has assured University of Malawi, and all university students in general, that he will put in place resilient systems that will help overcome the challenges that have crippled tertiary education for long, especially the plight of needy and deserving students. This was said by University of Malawi Students Association president, Charles Dokera in a vote of thanks made to the President, who has assisted with K10…