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Mathanga and three other ESCOM employees have case to answer in corruption case as the power utility company is declared public entity

May 27, 2021

Mathanga, former ESCOM chairperson who is also MEC Commissioner * The four are facing charges of neglect of official duty contrary to section 121 of the Penal Code * And Public Officers performing functions contrary to section 25A (2) of the Corrupt Practices Act By Duncan Mlanjira High Court Judge, Justice Sylvester Kalembera has ruled that Jean Chifundo Mathanga and three others, John Kandulu, Fanuel Nkhono and Emilius Kandapo — who are facing multiple charges under the Penal Code…

NICO Group once again donates laptops to KUHeS female students

May 27, 2021

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Gerald Chima (left) and Dr. Arox Kamng’ona with the three beneficiaries * The CoVID -19 pandemic has changed the format of learning in the country as classes are mostly done online * The donation further emphasizes NICO’s commitment to serving in the education sector By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Group has donated laptops to female students at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), formerly known as College of Medicine, in a bid to assist the needy students with their online…

Tight security crucial for development in SADC

May 27, 2021

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President Chakwera being welcomed in Maputo By Sylvester Kumwenda and Chimwemwe Njoloma, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera is arrived in Maputo, Mozambique on Thursday for the Southern African Development (SADC) Extraordinary Double Troika Summit. Before departure, President Chakwera said SADC needs to strengthen its security operations if the block was to remain safe and provide this important ingredient for development. The summit amongst other things is expected to review the current security situation in the SADC region. “It is an honour…

President Chakwera outlines strategies to increase power generation

May 27, 2021

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Generation plant at Phombeya By Lily Kampani, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged that his administration would add not less than 1,000 megawatts of electricity to the national grid in the next four years. He made the statement on Wednesday in Lilongwe at Parliament in response to questions from Members of Parliament (MP) on issues raised during his State of the Nation Address delivered on May 12, 2021 during the opening session. “We have in the pipeline to increase…

Carol Bapu not seeking re-election as NAM GS

May 26, 2021

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She leaves the stage proud of her contributions and wishes her successor all the best * I have other things to do in the industry but for now l cannot reaveal my plans By Duncan Mlanjira Incumbent Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) general secretary, Carol Bapu has declared that she is not contesting for re-election at the elective annual general meeting (AGM). Instead she leaves the race for legendary Malawi Queens player, Linda Magombo-Munthali, who is up against marketer…

Government to recruit 300 game rangers

May 26, 2021

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Women rangers in Malawi By Kondwani Magombo, MANA Government is planning to recruit 300 game rangers to help in reinforcing laws to protect the country’s Forest Reserves and Wildlife from degradation due to wanton cutting down of trees for charcoal burning. Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources, Nancy Tembo disclosed this on Monday in Mangochi when she toured Phirilongwe Forest Reserve in the area of Senior Chief Mponda to familiarize herself with environmental degradation caused by human activities taking…

WaterAid Malawi calls for adequate funds allocation to early childhood development in the 2021-2022 budget

May 26, 2021

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* 2019/20 ECD budget estimate also fell short of the minimum recommended expenditure * There is still a need to increase our efforts to make all children developmentally on track * Factors limiting access include inadequate facilities, infrastructure for Water, Sanitation & Hygiene By Duncan Mlanjira While commending the government for increasing the budget allocation to early childhood development (ECD) from K803 million in the 2019/2020 budget to K3 billion in the 2020/2021 budget, WaterAid Malawi contends that the…

New Nyasa Big Bullets CEO Suzgo Nyirenda plans to launch own TV station in its commercialization drive

May 26, 2021

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Nyirenda served as deputy CEO for COSAFA from 2016 to 2021 * Time has come that all Bullets games should be streamlined live * If there are any doubts, you have a CEO who will do it because I am determined * My objective is to turn the club’s fortunes around and be recognised as a great brand *We will soon embark on a nationwide registration of our supporters to create verified numbers * With which we can use…

Millennium University suspends students for holding management at ransom from enhancing CoVID-19 preventive measures

May 26, 2021

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* Students had demanded to be ferried enmasse to attend funeral of fellow student in Mulanje * We saw this as a misconduct that bordered on intimidation of staff, which is totally unacceptable * We want to set an example that such kind of indiscipline cannot be tolerated here By Duncan Mlanjira Millennium University, based at Magalasi operating at the former premises of Superior Hotel along Blantyre-Chileka Road, has suspended 10 students for what has been described as “an…

MultiChoice launches M-Net Movies Afro-Cinema to celebrate Africa Day

May 25, 2021

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* Alongside what MultiChoice Group launched in collaboration with the MultiChoice Talent Factory * Local film industries across the continent have produced award-winning productions * That have launched the careers of many directors, producers, and stars * Africa Day is about celebrating African unity and success as well as acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead Maravi Express MultiChoice Group has launched a pop-up movie channel Afro-Cinema on M-Net Movies dedicated to showcasing and celebrating contemporary African films as celebration for…