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Public expresses disdain on Blantyre Water Board’s negligence in reinstating state of roads damaged after its repair works

May 4, 2021

The open pipeline stayed in this state for some days * It is a growing concern with most utility companies with BWB being the most culprit * There’s an attitude problem with these service providers, this now time to penalise such * They are expected to seek permission from City Council dig up a road to repair their underground systems * They are then expected to repair the damage and leave in its original state By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre…

VAT is indeed contributing to smuggling of cooking oil; Unpacking manufacturers concerns

May 4, 2021

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A vehicle captured at Chirimba in Blantyre unpacking smuggled cooking oil from Mozambique * The manufacturers plead for protection against smuggling * Production lines and sales have declined as people opt for cheaper smuggled cooking oil * Before VAT was re-introduced traders weren’t bringing in smuggled oil because the prices were the same * So it didn’t make business sense to import through smuggling By Duncan Mlanjira Cooking oil manufacturers takes cognizance that the increase in price of the…

Wanderers brings in allegations of corruption in disrupted Blantyre derby; Referees hit back with damning allegations

May 4, 2021

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The refs had to be whisked away by the police * The officiating crew of yesterday should not be found anywhere near football * Referees are also reviewing the match to determine what went wrong * The referees also encourage Kwimbira to legally sue Sumani for the alleged vulgar language abuse By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers FC has brought in some allegations of corruption to do with the premature end of the much-anticipated Blantyre derby against their age-old archrivals,…

Muslim Youth United reaches out to 550 households in Lunzu through food distribution

May 4, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira, Muslim Youth United (MYU) on Sunday distributed food packs to 550 households in Lunzu, Blantyre to help the families break their days of fasting as they observe the Holy month of Ramadhan. This is an annual event the a philanthropy arm of Muslims in Malawi carries out randomly across the country in a spirit of camaraderie. Speaking to the media during the distribution at Lunzu Community Hall, MYU Founder, Dr. Hussein Twabi — a research fellow…

Malawi media joins World Association of News Publishers on World Press Freedom Day

May 3, 2021

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* Malawi Media Freedom Committee was formed some weeks ago at the suggestion of WAN-IFRA itself * Its role is to bring local media professionals together to find common solutions * We intend to offer locally driven solutions for more effective, high impact and long-lasting change By Duncan Mlanjira In celebrating World Press Freedom Day today, May 3, Malawi Media Freedom Committee has been accepted as a chapter for World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) — a regional and…

The Book ‘Mama of the Nation: The Story of Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira’ set for launch

May 2, 2021

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* Mama Cecilia is a strong African woman who has worked tirelessly to improve life for women * She can continue to be a positive role model long into the future is her story is told * Female historical figures have often been disregarded or under-appreciated By Duncan Mlanjira The esteem and admiration, coupled with the enigma that Malawians hold on one of their most celebrated citizen, Mama Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, will now be explained better through a book…

Remembering Marc Vivien Foe; Would have turned 46 today May 1

May 1, 2021

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Has a tribute in form of an award, the Prix Marc-Vivien Foe that honors outstanding African players in French Ligue 1 * A minute of silence is respected in every FIFA Confederation Cup final to honour Foe * The Indomitable Lion scored 24 goals for club, and eight goals for Cameroun Maravi Express Cameroun midfielder, Marc Vivien Foe, who died in an unfortunate incident in 2003 during the FIFA Confederations Cup in France, would have turned 46 today. The…

Every work whether lower or not contributes to the development of the country

May 1, 2021

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Happy Labour Day in Malawi * There is no state that can be developed without hard working people in different categories By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi joins the rest of the world in commemorating Labour Day, May 1, which was set aside to appreciate people who are working tirelessly in various positions from lower to higher level in developing their families as well as the country. A message from Abel Ikiloni in the Ministry of Information and Civic Education says…

It’s now up to Malawians to fully utilize and support new ACB boss Martha Chizuma; Congratulations pour for right choice for the post

April 30, 2021

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Martha Chizuma, from Ombudsman to ACB Director General * Our own bulldozer! Congratulations * What you did as Ombudsman let it continue at ACB * She is the pride of our land and may God give her wisdom and capacity to serve the nation with integrity By Duncan Mlanjira Though her appointment as the new Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General is subject to the approval of Parliamentary Public Appointments Committee, the general public is overly satisfied with the choice…

Her majesty the Queen awards Onjezani Kenani’s ‘CoVID Response Private Citizen’ initiative; Commonwealth Points of Light award

April 30, 2021

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Stanley Onjezani Kenani * Fighting CoVID-19 needs every one of us to act, and the efforts of the Citizen’s Initiative should serve as an inspiration to us all * I dedicate the award to each and every one of the Malawians who demonstrated what it means to be Malawian By Duncan Mlanjira Great Britain’s Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has awarded recognised the ‘CoVID Response Private Citizen’ initiative which Malawian Onjezani Kenani rolled out to fundraise towards procurement of medical…