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We follow the laws of armed conflict—US Defence Secretary

January 7, 2020

By CNN US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Monday contradicted President Donald Trump by asserting the US would not target Iranian cultural sites amid rising tensions after a US strike killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani. “We will follow the laws of armed conflict,” Esper told CNN Monday. When pressed if that meant not targeting Iranian cultural sites, Esper replied, “That’s the laws of armed conflict.” The comments come one day after Trump reiterated his threat to…

National Bank clarifies on public’s confusion on fees that are being effected

January 6, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has explained to its customers that the fees it is effecting are for the services which the bank offers as per its Tariff schedule which it publishes in major newspapers, service centers and its social media channels. In a public notice NBM released on Monday, it says application of the fees are done in January and July of each year, in line with Reserve Bank of Malawi requirements. NBM was…

Tourism and Hotels Board close down Sana Food Court in Lilongwe

January 6, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Tourism and Hotels Board of the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Tourism has closed down Sana Food Court in Lilongwe for failure to comply with minimum standards in accordance with the Tourism and Hotels Act, CAP 50:01 of the laws of Malawi. The food store, which is part of Sana Supermarket, is situated close to Kamuzu Central Hospital Roundabout and the premises shall remain closed until the Tourism and Hotels Board re-opens it. In an…

Phase 1 of ICAM House completed

January 6, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAM) has now occupied part of the ICAM House it has constructed along Masauko Chipembere Highway at Ginnery Corner in Blantyre opposite Universal Industries. According to ICAM Chief Executive Officer Francis Chinjoka, this is Phase 1 of the project is completed and will be commissioned by the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development. “Construction started in January 2018 and the Phase 1 will be used by the Secretariat while Phase…

Concerned Chitipa citizens petitions MRA to facilitate for upgrade of access road to Mbilima Border Post

January 6, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Concerned Chitipa citizens have petitioned Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) that it should facilitate for the upgrade of the access to to Mbilima Border Post which is in bad shape. However, the concerned citizens have given MRA 7 days from January 2, 2020 to respond to the request failing which the government tax collecting body should remove its officers from Mbilima Border Post or expect unpleasant unspecified action. The petition to Chitipa MRA officer in charge…

Ministry of Agriculture warns on Armyworm outbreak

January 6, 2020

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has issued an alert to all farmers and the general public that there are Armyworm (Fall Armyworm and African Armyworm) outbreaks reported in several districts. A statement from the Ministry’s secretary, Gray Nyandule-Phiri, says these armyworm outbreaks are facilitated by the prevailing weather conditions in the country. “Most parts of the country are experiencing weather conditions characterized by several rainy days followed by sunny days. This type of weather coupled…

Food insecurity threatens Malawi’s HIV progress

January 6, 2020

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By Henry Kijimwana Mhango, The Telegraph Thousands of people living with HIV and Aids in Malawi are “silently” dying of hunger, even as the government spends huge sums of money procuring life-prolonging drugs. The small southern African country has one of the highest rates of HIV and Aids worldwide, with roughly one million people suffering from the deadly disease. But over the last 15 years the government has ramped up efforts to tackle the epidemic, gaining global recognition….

South Africa’s ANC labels US airstrikes in Iran as ‘international terrorism’

January 6, 2020

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By Azarrah Karrim, allAfrica.com South Africa ruling party, African National Congress (ANC), has slammed what it calls “inhumane” airstrikes by the United States in Iran, which saw General Qassem Soleimani, Commander of Iranian Quds Force killed. The governing party called on the United Nations to take action against “this act of international terrorism” and for restraint between countries. In a statement over the weekend, ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule described the airstrikes as an attack on the people of…

Malawi Police investigations into alleged Msundwe sexual abuse at advance stage

January 5, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Police Service (MPS) says investigations into alleged Msundwe, M’bwatalika and Mpingu sexual abuse that commenced on December 31, is at an advanced stage. A statement from MPS’ Public Relations Officer, Senior Superintendent James Kadadzera released on January 4, says the six-member senior police investigators from across the country is also taking into consideration the Inquiry Report by the Malawi Human Rights Commission, reports both in the social and mainstream media and most importantly…

Trump warns Iran if it hits any Americans or American assets US has targeted 52 Iranian sites

January 5, 2020

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By CNN President Donald Trump on Saturday drew what may come to be seen as the most significant red line of his presidency in a three-part tweet, vowing specific military action against Iran if it “strikes any Americans, or American assets.” “We have … targeted 52 Iranian sites (representing the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago), some at a very high level and important to Iran and the Iranian culture” and “if Iran strikes any…