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Kumwamba’s Mulanje Athletic Club to field 7 for June 20 Blantyre Marathon but had targeted 18

June 14, 2021

Kumwamba (left) and two of his athletes at the 2019 edition * Says can’t afford the K360,000 needed as entry fee at K20,000 each * Mulanje Athletic Club had six athletes for 2019 edition from whom one clinched third place * In a time of 2:34:37hrs in his first-ever marathon — 36 minutes away from national record By Duncan Mlanjira Long distance athlete, Edson Kumwamba — whose Mulanje Athletic Club fielded six athletes for the 2019 Blantyre Marathon —…

Government to lay out measures ensuring production of quality agricultural produce for export — Chakwera

June 14, 2021

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President Chakwera in Mangochi on Sunday By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says farmers in the country do not realize enough money from their agricultural produce due to rushed sales which compromise quality. Thus he says, his administration would lay out some measures to ensure that the country produces quality agricultural produce for export. He made the remarks on Sunday afternoon in Mangochi, saying the problem is that “everyone is free to buy or sell crop produce most…

HRDC calls for dissolution of MACRA Board for extravagance after travelling to Dubai for governance training

June 14, 2021

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* Whole trip cost in excess of K46,282,250 for five board members * Travel to Dubai comes “at a time when Malawi’s economy is bleeding” * Management sent the board “even before the recruitment of a CEO” By Duncan Mlanjira Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to dissolve Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Board, accusing it for extravagance and abuse of power for attending a two-week governance training in Dubai. According to the revelation as…

MRA officers ordered to confiscate charcoal and other illegal forestry products

June 13, 2021

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Thriving charcoal business * This is in pursuant to Section 21 of the Customs and Excise Act By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has instructed its station managers and all staff, particularly officers at security road checkpoints, to confiscate charcoal and all illegal forestry related goods and surrender them to relevant authorities. A memorandum to all station managers from acting Commissioner of Customs & Excise Division, Fredrick Mpeusa, reiterates the government of Malawi, through the Department of Forestry…

Litmus test for Scotland-based defender Kieran Ngwenya ahead of Flames’ friendly against Tanzania this Sunday afternoon

June 13, 2021

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Kieran Ngwenya * Coach Meck Mwase couldn’t travel after testing positive to COVID-19 * Alongside his assistant Lovemore Fazili and defender Peter Cholopi * Gabadinho says they are approaching the game seriously and not just as a friendly By Duncan Mlanjira New Flames recruit, Scotland-based defender Kieran Ngwenya, faces his litmus test this Sunday afternoon if he would be featured in the friendly match against Tanzania. Ngwenya, who was born to a Malawian father and a Caribbean mother, and…

South African consultant still clings on to Malawi Traffic Information System

June 13, 2021

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A traffic document that is processed through the Malawi Traffic Information System * Sources say government is losing millions in service payments * Consultant hasn’t handed over to Government since 2018 * Has failed to meet two deadlines set since 2018 * Up to now upgrading other modules hasn’t been completed * And some operational errors are still persistent By Duncan Mlanjira Over three years now, South African consultant firm has still not handed over the Malawi Traffic Information System…

K500,000 once again dangled as incentive to break 18-year-old Blantyre City Marathon record

June 12, 2021

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Matululu (centre) and his organising committee * The record of 2:18:40hrs set in 2003 by retired marathoner Henry Moyo * 2019 champion Mphatso Nadolo clocked 2:29:38 — some 12 minutes away from record * It was not even his personal best because as in his maiden marathon in 2018, he was 3rd in 2:28:42 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports still keeps the K500,000 which was dangled as an incentive three years ago to the athlete who…

Public warning: Thieves robbing valuables left in cars as owners attend funeral services at cemeteries

June 12, 2021

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As people gather for burial like this, thieves steal from their cars left a distance away * Several people’s cars were robbed of valuables such as lap tops at HHI cemetery on Friday By Duncan Mlanjira An incident has been reported by a concerned citizen warning the public that thieves are taking advantage of inactive sorroundings of cemeteries to rob valuables left in cars as owners attend funeral services. A voice note made by Nkolokosa-based lady, Emily Moya Ngo’mba…

Malawi Government confirms deportation of its South Africa diplomats

June 12, 2021

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* Alleged to have been involved in alcohol smuggling * Government to take appropriate actions on the diplomats upon return Maravi Express Malawi government has confirmed that its diplomats serving in the Republic of South Africa at its High Commission in Pretoria and the Consulate in Johannesburg, have been deported for allegedly abusing their diplomatic privileges. According to reports, the Malawian diplomats — as well as those from Rwanda, Lesotho, Ghana, Guinea and Burundi — are alleged to have…

The news that is so hard to swallow — Ismail Wadi dies

June 11, 2021

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Gone too soon * I will not mourn you, I will celebrate your life and hang on to the memories * One of the kindest man I have ever known By Duncan Mlanjira Tributes and heartfelt condolences keep pouring at the news of the passing on of former Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Ismael Wadi. Writing on his Facebook page, one of his closest friend, Peter Makossah said: “Today is the saddest day of my life. A dark cloud…