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SADC region to establish $1.6m disaster emergency management fund

July 20, 2022

* Most times, member states are always reactive than proactive when it comes to disaster issues * Which does not effectively work when it comes to disaster response By Leonard Masauli, MANA The committee of ministers responsible for disaster risk management for the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has agreed to establish an emergency fund as an insurance cover in times of disasters among its member states. This was disclosed during a two-day meeting at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe…

ESCOM upgrading power sub-stations in Kanengo and parts of old town

July 20, 2022

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Power infrastructure for ESCOM * Ministry of Energy to orient media on its operations * The project will help facilitate power supply consistency and assist in the realization of the MW2063 By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Co-funded with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is upgrading power sub-stations in Kanengo and parts of old town in the Capital City, Lilongwe to address challenges being faced due to power supply limitations. At the ground breaking ceremony…

High Court throws out a judicial review case of one of its own, Justice Mtambo

July 20, 2022

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Justice Mike Mtambo accuses Judicial Service Commission of deliberately sidelining him from being promoted as judge for Supreme Court of Appeal Maravi Express The High Court of Malawi has declined Justice Mike Mtambo application for judicial review being unfit for further consideration at a full hearing for judicial review in which he was challenging that the Judicial Service Commission removed his name from the list of candidates for promotion to the Supreme Court of Appeal. Mtambo contended that he was…

Catholic priest convicted of killing people living with albinism dies whilst serving sentence

July 20, 2022

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* Rev. Fr. Dr. Muhosha was not in full communion with the Church — Episcopal Conference of Malawi Maravi Express Rev Fr. Dr. Muhosha, who was serving a 30-year jail term at Zomba Maximum Prison in connection with the killing of an albino in Machinga, has died at Zomba Central Hospital on Tuesday. In a statement, the Very Rev. Fr. Henry Saindi of the Catholic Secretariat of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi said Rev. Fr. Muhosha was receiving treatment…

CDH Investment Bank invests K2m towards CEO’s summit scheduled for July 29-30

July 19, 2022

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Mosiwa-Ndovi presenting CDH’s contribution to Chima (right) * Summit is under the theme: ‘Catalyzing Our Economic Growth Through Partnerships and Radical Investment’ * CEO’s from various companies and organizations to share ideas on growth of economy and creation of conducive business environment By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent CDH Investment Bank contributed K2 million towards Malawi companies Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) Summit scheduled from 29-30 July at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. Under the theme: ‘Catalyzing Our Economic…

Public warn each other on rise of incidents of night ambushes by thugs on motorists at their homes’ entrance gates

July 19, 2022

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Closed gate and as one gets out of car to open, thugs attack * Advise each other to be on high alert when approaching their gates — even for those with those that open electronically * As public mourns death of one very pleasant and amiable personality in Blantyre — and if not the whole country — Anthony Phanga * Who is reported to have succumbed to head injuries after been attacked by thugs at his gate By Duncan…

ESCOM losing 5 transformers every month due to vandalism

July 19, 2022

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A transformer that’s usually targeted for by saboteurs * Over 400 transformers currently lost due to vandalism across the country * Very costly to replace them as one costs around K4 million * ESCOM needs about K2 billion every year to replace vandalised transformers By Loness Gwazanga, MANA As the country keep experiencing power load shedding due to many factors that include loss of 130 megawatts lost at Kapichira Hydro Power Station due to Cyclone Ana in January, Electricity…

Gaba’s AFCON goal finally shortlisted by CAF for Goal of the Year award

July 19, 2022

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The SA-based Flames talisman invited to attend Friday’s awards Gala in Morocco By Duncan Mlanjira Through votes from football fans across Africa, including those from his compatriots, Flames’ talisman Gabadinho Mhango’s stunner against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Cameroon in January, has been shortlisted by Confederation of African Football (CAF) for further consideration for the 2022 Goal of the Year. The South Africa-based forward, has since been invited to attend the awards Gala scheduled…

DHOs applying expenditure control measures for rural primary health service delivery

July 17, 2022

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* Some ambulances may be parked and keep one running for the district hospital * A maximum of 3 ambulances for health centers and all ambulances should operate from DHOs * District should only operate two utility vehicles and park the rest * DHO health centre clinical and outreach clinic visits should use a motorcycle for some specific visits By Duncan Mlanjira The austerity measures to cut on public spending which President Lazarus Chakwera announced in May as the…

Elephant translocation exercise claims two human lives in Kasungu after two bulls strayed from National Park

July 17, 2022

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* One bull strayed as far as 10km away at a community named Mkanda in neighbouring district of Mchinji * Both bulls were euthanized because it was difficult to have them captured and brought back into the Park * Sorrounding communities had been sensitised of the translocation exercise well in advance in order to be on high alert of stray animals By Duncan Mlanjira Two people were killed in Kasungu last week after been attacked by two bull elephants,…