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Rab Processors partners with stakeholders in raising awareness of plight of Bullets Veterans

January 11, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira Rab Processors has partnered with Southern Region football administrators and journalists in their quest to raise awareness of the plight of former Nyasa Big Bullets players, some of whom are struggling with life and cannot fend for themselves. Rab Processors’ Marketing Manager Anthony Kafuwa said considering the cause that is being done by the veterans themselves by joining hands in solidarity, they felt the association needed some start-up and has since donated K250,000 to the…

77% of Americans surveyed can’t find Iran on a world map

January 11, 2020

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By James Crowley, Newsweek A new poll by Morning Consult and Politico showed that 77 percent of registered voters could not accurately locate Iran on a world map. The poll asked 1,995 registered voters to locate Iran on both a global map and a zoomed in map of the Middle East. While more people were able to properly locate Iran on a map of the Middle East when the area was enlarged, the number of correct responses…

MISA Malawi condemns assault of journalist by Chitipa protesters

January 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter condemn in the strongest manner possible the assault of Tuntufye Radio journalist, Patricia Kayuni by protesters in Chitipa district that took place on Friday, January 10. In a statement issued by MISA Malawi chairperson Teresa Ndanga, says Kayuni was assaulted for allegedly taking pictures of the demonstrations near Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) offices in the district. “The protesters beat up Kayuni, tried to undress her and broke…

UK government warns its citizens on Malawi political situation

January 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira United Kingdom ((UK) government has issued an alert on its nationals in Malawi or traveling there on the political situation as the country awaits the Constitutional Court ruling on the disputed May 21, 2019 tripartite elections. The alert issued on www.gov.uk says the Constitutional Court ruling on the electoral challenge that is expected to be announced in late January or early February 2020 could provoke further violent protests. “Protests have taken place in central Lilongwe…

Roads Authority temporarily closes Salima-Nkhotakota road to rehabilitate washed away bridge banks

January 11, 2020

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By Maravi Express The Roads Authority (RA) has temporarily closed the M5 Road at Lingadzi Bridge near Chikwawa Trading Centre, which is about 29km from Kaphatenga in Salima and 73km from Nkhotakota. A statement from RA’s Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Emmanuel Matapa, said the closure is due to the heavy rains the area has been experiencing, which have scoured the bridge banks and that the northern approach of Lingadzi Bridge has been completely washed away. “Currently, the Roads…

MRA urges employers to register domestic workers by Feb. 17

January 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is urging employers who are paying domestic workers in excess of K45,000 register them at MRA as required by the Taxation Act by February 17, 2020. According to reports, once they register their employees, all employers whether corporates and entrepreneurs will be given a Taxpayer Identification Number (TPIN). This is the number that creates an account with MRA into which all remittances are reflected and that all correspondents with MRA is done…

Chitipa residents cause havoc over Mbilima Border Post

January 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Chitipa residents stormed Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) offices to present a petition asking the government tax collecting body to remove officers at Mbilima Border Post whom they had earlier asked to be withdrawn. The residents are using MRA to force the government to upgrade the 35km stretch of the road that connects Chitipa Boma, the border post and Tanzania. Last week, the concerned citizens issued a 7-day ultimatum (from January 2) that MRA should favourably…

People question why the solar power plant donated by Japan not functioning

January 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Airline’s flight to Johannesburg via Blantyre on Friday was delayed due to ESCOM power challenges at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe, prompting the public to ask why the solar energy plant that the Japanese government donated is not functioning. Commenting on social media, Solomon Gundadzuwa posed a thought that the country’s Immigration Department is in the process of implementing the e-passport, which in essence needs electricity to be available at the facility all…

One injured as 4th floor of Delamare House catches fire

January 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The 4th floor of Delamare House in Blantyre that houses Pakachere Institute of Health and Development Communication, caught fire on Friday morning and it is reported that one staff member was rushed to Adventist Hospital for treatment after he got injured. Blantyre Police spokesman told Zodiak Television, which also operates from the same building that the cause of the fire is unknown and that the victim got injured from flying broken glasses that shattered from…

Top Nigerian journalist believes Tabitha deserves the CAF Player of the Year award

January 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Top Nigerian journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana believes that Malawian Tabitha Chawinga deserved to claim the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Player of the Year award than his compatriot Asisat Oshoala, who plays for Barcelona women’s side. In a Tweeter message, Obayiuwana said: “I understand that some members of the Nigerian media are unhappy that I didn’t vote for Asisat. That’s a shame. But I am NOT obliged to vote for her. “Congratulations to her on yet…