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Malawi commemorates World Braille Day

January 3, 2022

By Victor Singano Jnr. The Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB) — an organization which advocate for the rights and needs of the blind and partially sighted people — on Monday, January 3 led Malawians in joining the rest of the global village in commemorating this year’s World Braille Day. The commemoration, which was declared by the United Nation General Assembly in 2018, is under theme ‘Importance of Braille to the Blind and visually impaired’ The World Braille is…

Peter Mutharika feels aggrieved over Nankhumwa’s use of late Bingu’s picture on a political poster

January 3, 2022

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The poster in question By Duncan Mlanjira Former President Peter Mutharika says he is aggrieved that estranged Democratic Progress Party (DPP) presidential aspirant, Kondwani Nankhumwa has used a picture of his late brother, former Head of State Bingu wa Mutharika on a political poster. In a statement dated January 3, APM — without directly mentioning Nankhumwa’s name but referring to a poster which Maravi Express has in possession, APM is of the opinion that the “purpose of this callous…

Msukwa claims sale of plot to Sattar was made before he became Minister as Zomba High Court judges arrest was unlawful

January 2, 2022

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Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa Maravi Express Kezzie Msukwa, who was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in relation to corruption investigation the Bureau is undertaking involving Zuneth Abdul Rashid Sattar over sale of land in Lilongwe, maintains that the deal took place before he became Minister of Lands & Urban Development. Msukwa argued at Zomba High Court where he filed and made an ex parte application for judicial review, saying the ACB failed to correctly appreciate and discharge…

National Anti-Corruption Alliance calls on Chakwera to fire Minister Msukwa to pave way for investigations

December 31, 2021

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President Chakwera By Duncan Mlanjira National Anti-Corruption Alliance welcomes the arrest of Minister of Lands & Urban Development, Kezzie Msukwa and Ashok Kumar Sreedharan in relation to corruption investigation the Bureau is undertaking involving Zineth Abdul Rashid Sattar. The Alliance — comprising Church and Society of the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia; Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation; Youth and Society and Malawi Law Society — thus calls on President Lazarus Chakwera to “immediately fire the Minister to pave way…

Nyasa Big Bullets secures 13 hectares of land for stadium construction; Currently spends K30m annually in rentals

December 29, 2021

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Bullets executive committee at the site By Victor Singano Jnr. The country’s football powerhouse, Nyasa Big Bullets has secured 13 hectares of land in Mpemba, Blantyre where the club is expected to construct its football facilities. The site, which is 7kms from the commercial city of Blantyre, was unveiled on Tuesday, December 28 and according to the team’s vice-president, Fleetwood Haiya, they expect to construct a stadium, two training grounds, a full club house and other required facilities. Once…

Peter Banda to join Saudi Arabia camp late on January 3

December 27, 2021

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The Flames during their first training session in Saudi Arabia By Duncan Mlanjira Winger Peter Banda will only join the Flames pre-Africa Cup of Nations camp late in Saudi Arabia due to his club’s Confederation of African Football (CAF) commitment. According to Fam.mw, this follows CAF’s decision to allow footballers heading to next month’s AFCON finals to play for their clubs until January 3. FAM’s competitions and communications director Gomezgani Zakazaka is quoted by Fam.mw as saying Peter Banda’s…

Malawi Judiciary announces official retirement of Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda

December 27, 2021

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* He has led the Judiciary with a mark of distinction since his appointment to the office of Chief Justice on 12th March, 2015 * He will be fondly remembered for the developmental strides the Judiciary has experienced during his tenure of office * He is replaced by Justice of Appeal Mzikamanda, SC being the most senior Judge sitting on the Supreme Court of Appeal * Until such a time when the State President shall appoint the official successor…

Desmond Tutu was ‘a mentor, friend and moral compass’—Barack Obama

December 27, 2021

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Obama bestowing a medal on Desmond Tutu The BBC As tributes pour in following the passing of South Africa’s anti-apartheid leader, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former US President Barack Obama described the icon as “a mentor, friend and moral compass”. South Africa is holding a week of events in honour of Desmond Tutu who died on Sunday, aged 90. The plans include two days of lying in state before an official state funeral on 1 January in Cape Town. Amongst…

Desmond Tutu; South Africa’s rebellious priest

December 27, 2021

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The ever-smiling Tutu Obituary by the BBC Desmond Tutu was the smiling South African archbishop whose irrepressible personality won him friends and admirers around the world. As a high-profile black churchman he was inevitably drawn into the struggle against white-minority rule but always insisted his motives were religious, not political. He was appointed by Nelson Mandela to head South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission set up to investigate crimes committed by both sides during the apartheid era. He was…

Indian doctors show the way to avoid leg amputation with Stem Cell Therapy

December 23, 2021

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Amputations can be avoided using Stem Cell Therapy By Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui One does not realize the blessings of the Almighty when everything is under control and all the limbs are intact. Ask those the value of limbs who lost them to amputation. Road accidents, diabetic foot and factory accidents lead to amputations at a huge psychological cost. Amputations, and particularly leg amputations, will be a thing of the past as Indian doctors show the way to avoid…