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Ramaphosa ‘extremely angry’ over Bushiri escape as diplomatic storm brews

November 15, 2020

* Focus on SA visit by pastor’s pal, Malawi’s president, this week By Graeme Hosken, Thanduxolo & Amanda Khoza, timeslive.co.za A diplomatic storm is brewing between South Africa and Malawi after Pastor Shepherd Bushiri absconded this week — at about the same time that Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera jetted into SA for a brief meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The slick escape from SA has left Ramaphosa “extremely angry” and law enforcement agencies red-faced. An Interpol Red Alert has…

True measure of Kamuzu Academy’s quality of education is in its products—President Chakwera

November 14, 2020

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By Vincent Khonje, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Saturday led students, teachers and parents in commemorating Kamuzu Academy (KA) Founder’s Day in Mtunthama, Kasungu where he said the true measure of the quality of education delivered at KA and any other education institution is not in the strength of the curriculum or the credentials of teachers who facilitate it, but the men and women that the education produces. The founding president of the Republic of Malawi, late Ngwazi Dr….

Bushiri reportedly flees SA; Contravenes bail conditions

November 14, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary, who are answering alleged criminal charges of fraud and money laundering in South Africa where they is based, have returned home to Malawi, claiming that they have relocated simply because their lives are in danger. A report in The Zimbabwe Mail says the two, who are jointly charged with Landiwe Ntlokwana Zethu and Willie Mudolo of theft, money laundering and fraud in connection with an alleged R100 million investment…

Tour company organises 360km walk from Blantyre to Lilongwe to raise funds for training of tour guides

November 14, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira A team of 10 are set to walk from Blantyre to Lilongwe — a distance of over 360kms from November 21-30 to raise funds that will be invested in the training and eventual certification of 100 tour guides across the country. The event has been organised by Paulendo Adventures, a Malawian tour company that aims at promoting tourism both local and international through travel, hiking and sustainability of the environment. Paulendo Adventures owner, Yangairo Yangairo said…

Bushiri says return to Malawi is tactical withdrawal to preserve his families’ lives

November 14, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, who is answering alleged criminal charges of fraud and money laundering in South Africa where he is based, has returned home to Malawi, saying this is just a tactical withdrawal from his host country solely meant to preserve his and his families’ lives. He said in a statement he and his wife, Mary “are temporarily in our home country, Malawi, because of safety and security issues since 2015, matters that got worse when…

World Diabetes Day: Muslim Youth United to offer free testing for diabetes during Sunday’s blood donation camp

November 14, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Muslim Youth United (MYU) will offer free testing for diabetes during its annual Blood Donation Camp it has organised on Sunday as part of observing the World Diabetes Day that falls today, November 14. The free diabetes testing will be offered from 10am-2pm at Mpingwe Sports Club in Limbe for brothers and Rawdhatul Yatama Orphange at Mudi for sisters where the two blood donation camps will be held. In a statement, MYU says they have limited…

Chakwera hails SA Government for softening trade agreements

November 13, 2020

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By Lisa Kadango, MANA in Pretoria President Lazarus Chakwera and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa have hailed the gesture demonstrated by the two countries which they said has been shown by a heavy interest by both countries in boosting trade ties between the two countries. The two leaders made the remarks during a bilateral meeting on Friday hosted by President Ramaphosa in Pretoria, South Africa. Chakwera is on a two-day official visit to the Rainbow country and he…

Malawi top golf pro Chidale leading the 24 field of pros in 2020 SeedCo Lilongwe Open

November 13, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi top golf pro, Paul Chidale made a gross score of 67 on Day 1 to lead a field of 24 pros in the 2020 SeedCo Lilongwe Open that teed-off Friday morning. Chidale’s gross score was four ahead of compatriot Adam Sailesi (71) and five ahead of much touted South Africa pro, Irvin Mazibuko (72) — who is former Sunshine Tour champion. On 4th position with gross 72 was Robson Chonhoi from Zimbabwe’s Royal Harare golf…

Mangochi South MP Lilian Patel thin plastics destroying the environment

November 13, 2020

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By Kondwani Magombo, MANA At the launch of the National Clean-up initiative on Friday in Mangochi Member of Parliament (MP) for Mangochi South, Lilian Patel expressed concern that use of thin plastics has contributed to the careless littering that is degrading the environment and she called for mindset change. Patel, who joined First Deputy Speaker of the Malawi National Assembly and Mangochi Mkungulu legislator, Aisha Mambo Adams to launch the district’s Clean-up initiative appealed for establishment and implementation…

Chilima calls for collective action in clean up exercise

November 13, 2020

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By Memory Chatonda, MANA State Vice-President, Saulos Chilima says Malawi cannot be called a safest place to live if people are not cleaning places where they live and manage waste to prevent outbreak of diseases such as diarrhea and cholera. The Vice-President made the call on Friday during the launch of National Clean-up Day initiative for Blantyre City at Nyambadwe Primary School where he called for collective action in cleaning the country to make Malawi a better place to…