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K50,000 fine for failing to stop for pedestrians at designated crossing; Reminder on observance of some traffic rules

April 8, 2021

* K50,000 for overtaking a car that has stopped for pedestrians * K2,000 for a pedestrian who suddenly enter the crossing as a car approaches * It’s unfortunate that pedestrians also don’t understand the rules of the pedestrian crossing * They just cross even if they see a speeding vehicle approaching the crossing By Duncan Mlanjira If there is one thing that most Malawian drivers are guilty of then it’s non-adherence to stopping at pedestrian crossings, observes social ills…

Four NGOs granted licences to be sheltering Trafficking in Persons survivors

April 7, 2021

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The four NGOs that have been accredited * This in line with government’s commitment towards preventing and eliminating human trafficking * The NGOs are expected to be providing shelter to TIP victims at Bingu International Convention Centre By Fostina Mkandawire & Tione Andsen, MANA In its concerted efforts addressing the wicked acts of Trafficking in Persons (TIP), government is engaging all key stakeholders and has granted licences to four designated non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to be providing shelter to TIP…

Two Malawians graduate from 2020 MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy class

April 7, 2021

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MTF graduate Mphatso Makamo * The second cohort was held virtually due the COVID-19 pandemic * MTF was initiated invest in young Africans to tell the story of their own country’s as independent film producers * “MTF speaks to who we are as Africans, natural-born storytellers” By Duncan Mlanjira Mphatso Makamo and Chisomo Livason have now joined Chimwemwe Mkwezalamba and Jonathan Kapumba as graduates of young filmmakers after their successful completion of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy Class…

AGRA engages with Malawi President Chakwera in achieving an inclusive agricultural transformation

April 7, 2021

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Chakwera poses with AGRA Malawi president * Applauds success of farm Affordable Inputs Programme which Chakwera launched in 2020 * It has already reached 3.7 million smallholder farmers who could hardly access fertilizer and improved seed * Agriculture accounts for 42% of Malawi’s GDP and the AIP was rolled out to help drive the country’s economy * Malawi is on the right path towards achieving an inclusive agriculture transformation By Duncan Mlanjira The Board chairperson for the Alliance for…

Malawi airport firefighters on go slow as aviation authorities keep ignoring promotions petition

April 7, 2021

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* Third deadline of 7 days notice to address grievances highlighted expired on April 1 * The first deadline of 21 days notice expired on March 11; the second of 14 days on March 25 By Duncan Mlanjira After the expiry of their third extension of the deadline to have their grievances resolved, which expired on April 1, Malawi’s junior-ranked airport firefighters have gone on a go-slow mode that has forced senior officers to take over operations from 6am…

Fans can opt for Kukoma cooking oil for the benefit of Flames; Nyamilandu entices CORI

April 7, 2021

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Nyamilandu and deputy captain Stanley Sanudi receive the dummy cheque from Kapolo * Challenges CORI to set target number of Kukoma sales to be met by fans towards Flames’ AFCON support * Malawians are excited with AFCON qualification and will support this initiative * K5 million pledge fulfillment is a starting point of a possible lasting relationship with CORI * Nyamilandu justifies the proposed K1 billion budget that it covers for AFCON and World Cup qualifiers By Duncan Mlanjira…

South Africans quickly come to Mzava’s defence after one deranged individual attacked his choice of car as gift for his mom

April 6, 2021

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The emotional moment captured on video * The individual prefers that the AmaZulu star should have bought her a house instead * How do you know his mother is living in poverty? — Questions a sympathiser * It is always good to do what you see is needed and is right, not what the rest of us think is right * Story of Mzava gesture is headlined ‘PSL star reduces his mother to tears’ on Kickoff.com By Duncan Mlanjira…

After two solid wins, champions Bullets move from position 8 to 5th on TNM Super League table

April 5, 2021

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Mkanda has scored three goals in two consecutive matches.— Picture by Kimpho Loka * Mixed fortunes for Wanderers as they win and lose in Mzuzu * The Nomads move one place up from 12th to 11th * Babatude Adepoju scores 3 goals against Ekwendeni — two for his team and one O.G. * Silver Strikers maintain their lead with 22 points * Two ahead of new runners-up Civil Service FC, who move from 5th By Duncan Mlanjira On the resumption…

Wanderers fans applaud players and technical staff for visiting former player scout Mwamlowe

April 5, 2021

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Mwamlowe with three of players he identified, Manyozo, Bob and Albert * He is responsible for identifying players like brothers Bob and Albert Mpinganjira, James Sangala, Alfred Manyozo Jnr * He held many positions at Wanderers — especially the reserve side By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers FC fans have expressed their gratitude and appreciation the Nomads players and technical staff for visiting their former player scout, Cookson Mwamlowe. Mwamulowe, who held many positions at Wanderers — especially the reserve…

Teachers to resume nationwide strike from Tuesday, April 6

April 5, 2021

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| Education, National, News

A Malawian classroom set up Maravi Express Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) is set to resume their strike from Tuesday, April 6 in form of stay-away following the expiry of a 7-day if government fails to pay them COVID 19 risk allowances. In a statement from its national executive committee, the notice emanates from government’s response through a letter from the Parliamentary Committee on Education (reference number Ref: NA/PC/08, dated 24th March 2021), which clearly indicates that the presidential…