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Malawi: Auditor Kalanda Testifies Against Illovo Malawi Over Claims of Fraudulent Financial Transactions
By Alick MandeIndependent accountant and auditor, Alexander Kalanda has testified against Illovo Sugar Malawi (ISM) in a case the country's sole sugar producer is accused of fraudulent financial transactions.
Malawi: New Record Label Full Nation Entertainment Launches in Lilongwe
A new record label, Full Nation Entertainment (FNE) has launched in Lilongwe with the aim of promoting upcoming musicians. Speaking at the launch of the label, FNE Chief Executive Officer James Chirwa Jnr said FNE is an independent record label and a product of FNE Holdings (a registered entertainment company) and has currently signed up three artists.
Malawi: As Vita Spy On Malawi Champions Be Forward Wanderers
As Vita of Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC) are leaving on stone unturned to beat Malawi's ambassadors in the Caf Champions League after sending their team manager to Malawi on a spying mission. The team manager Victor Ndunga said he came to Malawi to check on the hospitality industry as well Wanderers preparations for the game.
Malawi Cholera Death Toll Rises
The death toll from a cholera outbreak in the country has risen as Ministry of Health has confirmed. This follows the death of one more person on Tuesday, while 11 new cases have been recorded in the capital city and that there 15 people in the cholera treatment quarantine. Cumulatively, the number of those who have died to cholera in the capital is now five since November 2017.
Malawi: Ligoya for Corrupt Free Escom
By Tiwonge MvulaBlantyre — Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) Board Chair, Perks Ligoya, says plans are underway to make the statutory corporation corrupt free. Ligoya was speaking during the official commissioning of 55 megawatts power supply generators in Blantyre on Wednesday, saying the corporation will be aligning itself towards the vision of the country's leadership for a corrupt free Malawi.
Malawi: Ex-Malawi VP Kachali Says PAC Credibility Damaged - Hold Demo Against Mbc Otherwise People Have Lost Trust
By Wanga GwedeMzimba South West legislator Khumbo Kachali, who is also a former State vice-president, has said people have lost trust with the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) after the cancelled streets protests for electoral reforms laws which raised suspicions that the organisation was silenced with money.
Malawi: Activist Outraged By Kyungu's 'Fools' Slur On Malawi Govt Critics
By Tiwonge KumwendaYouths in the northern region have vehemently attacked Paramount Chief Kyungu for calling government critics 'fools' saying the word was an insult and too strong to come out from him as a senior traditional leader. Kyungu made the remarks on Sunday during the official opening of Karonga stadium.
Malawi: Wanderers Left in Turmoil Over CAF Participation
By Green MuheyaBe Forward Wanderers preparations for thier participation in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League has suffered a huge setback as the club has suspended their training after their Japanese sponsors expressed concern over players' frequent training boycotts.
Malawi Army Ex-Finance Director Denies Knowledge of K2bn Ammunition Contract
By Zawadi ChilungaFormer Malawi Defence Force (MDF) director of finance and administration Harry Chawinga has testified in the K2 billion Cashgate case involving former MDF commander Henry Odillo and three other ex-senior military and civilian officials, denying knowledge of the controversial contract.
Malawi: MP Nyalonje Wants DPP Govt Action Not Empty Promises
Mzimba North Constituency legislator Agnes Nyalonje has asked government to stop "making empty promises" and revamp the education sector. The vice-chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Education blamed government for failing to employ newly trained teachers while primary schools in many districts lack qualified teachers. She said this at a meeting M'mbelwa District Council organised to find ways of improving education in Mzimba where one teacher serves an average of 94 pupils.
Malawi: Ku Youth Club Plants 3,000 Trees
By Sheila KatheweraKasungu — As one way of helping replace forest cover Kasungu based Kawaye Youth club has planted 3,000 trees. The trees were planted at Katchereza primary school in the area of traditional authority Lukwa in the district on Tuesday. According to the chairperson of Kawaye Youth Club Michael Phiri, the exercise will help in curbing some problems that come due to wanton cutting down of trees.
Malawi: Two Suspected Cattle Rustlers Killed By Angry Mob
By Yamikani YapuwaBlantyre — An angry mob killed two men at Nchalo Trading Centre in Chikwawa District during the week-end after suspecting them to have stolen cattle, Police have confirmed. Chikwawa Police Public Relations Officer, Foster Benjamin, said the incident occurred at Ndirande in Malemia Village in Traditional Authority Lundu near Nchalo Trading Centre.
Kenya: I Escaped From My Wife's Killers, Ex-MCA Tells Court
By Eric Wainaina and James KahongehA former city ward representative Monday denied taking part in the killing of his 24-year-old wife, insisting that he was also a victim of the crime. Former Riruta MCA Samwel Ndung'u, through his lawyer Robert Mutitu, said he escaped from the people who abducted him and his wife Lucy Njambi. However, the politician did not give details of the abduction and how he escaped unhurt.
Kenya: Nasa Supporters At Uhuru Park for Raila Odinga Oath
By Faith NyamaiNasa supporters on Tuesday began trooping into Uhuru Park as early as 5am ahead of leader Raila Odinga's planned swearing-in. Nasa CEO Norman Magaya on Monday said attendees should be seated by 8.30am as the ceremony should be over by 1pm. MOBILISED According to residents, several Nasa MPs, including Dagoretti North MP Simba Arati, were among leaders who had been mobilising supporters from Monday.
Uganda: Property Market in Uganda More Stable - Knight Frank
By The IndependentKampala — The property market in Uganda has not recovered to its past glory but it is more stable and less volatile than it was two years ago, according to a market update by Knight Frank Uganda, a real estate consultancy firm. It adds that many of the factors which led to the slowdown of the sector leaving property investors exposed have been reigned in.
Malawi: Minister Nankhumwa Stopped From Installing T/a Nthalire of Chitipa
By Judith MoyoMinister of Local Government, Kondwani Nankhumwa has been stopped from installing Ackim Kawonga as the Chief Nthakire of Chitipa by members of the protesting family in the Nthalire chieftaincy as there is unresolved court case. Nankhumwa was expected to install the Traditional Authority (T/A) on Monday defying the court order obtained by Judge Kawonga from Chikunguweya royal family restraininf the recognition and installation of the acting chief from Zambwe lineage.
Nigeria: Scores Injured As Herdsmen Sack Benue Village, Steal Food
By Peter DuruMakurdi — herdsmen, yesterday morning, reportedly attacked the ancestral home of the immediate past paramount ruler of Tiv tribe, late Ochivirigh Akawe Torkula, in Tse-Torkula, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, living scores injured, including a mining investor in the community. According to a source, the invaders also razed some houses in the community, carting away foodstuffs and farm produce.
Zimbabwe: MDC Alliance Says to Scrap Bond, Join Rand Monetary Union
MDC Alliance will scrap the bond note and join the Rand monetary Union as part of its measures to stabilize the economy and build investor confidence in the country, People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader has said. Tendai Biti was addressing an MDC Alliance rally held at Chisamba grounds in Sakubva Mutare on Sunday.
Malawi: Ruling Party Politician Donates Assorted Items to Health Facilities
By Synd KalimbukaZomba — Zomba- Malosa Constituency aspiring candidate for 2019, Grace Kwelepeta on Friday donated assorted items to patients at Machinjiri and Domasi health centres in Zomba District. Speaking after the donation she made to antenatal, post-natal care, female and children's wards at the two health facilities, Kwelepeta said she wanted to cheer the patients who usually have different needs during the time they are in hospitals.
Zimbabwe: Australian Firms Eager to Invest in Zim
By Abigail MawondeAustralian companies have expressed interest in investing in Zimbabwe following opportunities that were ushered in by the new political dispensation. This was said by the outgoing Australian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ms Suzannne McCourt at a reception to mark Australia's National Day and to bid her farewell following the end of her tenure in Harare on Friday. She also said Australia was willing to help Zimbabwe to rejoin the Commonwealth.
Malawi: Karonga Stadium Officially Opened
By Tiwonge KumwendaMinister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kondowani Namkumwa on Sunday officially opened the long awaited Karonga Stadium which among others is set to enhance income generation of Karonga District Council. The 20 000 seater capacity stadium whas been funded by Local Development Fund (LDF) through financial assistance from the German Development Corporation to the tune of over Mk 500 Million.
Nigerians Adopt Preventive Measures As Lassa Fever Rampages
By Sola Ogundipe and Gabriel OlawaleLassa fever is on the rampage again in Nigeria, but there are simple steps that can be taken to prevent infection. Last week, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, confirmed 16 deaths in less than one month from Lassa fever outbreak in 10 states.
Zimbabwe: New Opposition Pledges U.S.$150 Billion in 5 Years
Ambitious Presidential hopeful Blessing Kasiyamhuru and his party have pledged a $150 billion economy within the first five years of their rule if elected as the country's new governors during an election due this year. Kasiyamhuru is leader of the newly formed Zimbabwe Partnership for Prosperity (ZIPP).
South Africa: ANC KZN Interim Structure 'Unbalanced' and 'Factional' - Mchunu Supporters
The interim structure set up by the national executive committee (NEC) of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is "unbalanced" and "factional", supporters of ousted provincial chair Senzo Mchunu said on Monday. The unhappy Mchunu faction demonstrated outside the ANC KZN headquarters in Durban, while a meeting between the interim structure - set up last Monday - and three of their representatives took place inside the offices.
Malawi: Illegal Medical Drug Peddler Fined K300 000
By Steve ChiromboThe Magistrate's Court in Chikwawa has ordered MacFord Robert to pay a K300 000 fine or in default serve 40 month jail term for possessing medical drugs without a license. Robert, aged 42 was found guilty of two counts namely: being found in possession of medical drugs suspected to have been unlawfully obtained from the government hospital and being found in possession of medical drugs without license.
Malawi: Woman Dumps Baby in a Pit Latrine - Malawi Police Arrest Her
By Yamikani YapuwaMalawi Police in Bangwe have arrested a 26 year old woman on allegations that she dumped in a pit latrine her own six months old baby boy, who later died in the hospital. Limbe Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, Widson Nhlane said in an interview on Monday that the suspect, Veronica James, who resides in Mpingwe dumped the baby, Bester Kasiya on Sunday when her husband was away. "The suspect's husband, Kenneth Kasiya, who is aged 40, left for work on this material day.
Mozambique: 3 Malawians Die in Mozambican Road Accident
Three Malawians and four Mozambicans have died at Agabowa area in Tsangano district in Mozambique in an accident which occurred on Monday. According to Dedza Police spokesperson Edward Kadango the Malawian deceased are Esther Khani Chilenje aged 34 from Nkhangayawala Village, T/A in Salima, Mitchell Chilenje of Kasalika Village in T/A Kaomba in Kasungu and another woman Ratifa Dyson from Balaka but her other particulars are not yet known.
Uganda: 90 People Homeless After Losing Houses to 'Mystery' Fires
By Robert AtikuMaracha — Twenty-five houses in Maracha District have gone up in flames from mysterious fires, rendering up to 90 people homeless. Police say they have no clue about the cause of the fires ravaging Bataka village, months after the first case was registered last November. Ms Josephine Angucia, West Nile region police spokesperson said; "It is puzzling, but we shall keep on investigating the case because the families have continued to suffer from these fires".
Malawi Speaker Msowoya Calls for Action to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows
By Fostina MkandawireSpeaker of National Assembly in Malawi, Richard Msowoya on Monday argued that Africa loses more money to illicit financial flows than it receives in foreign aid to some of the world's poorest countries, impeding development projects and denying poor people access to crucial services.
Gambia: Pa Sankareh Has Departed but Will Never Be Forgotten
The 96 year old PDOIS member from Sami Pochonki who joined the party since its inception in 1986, departed at 11 am on 24thJanuary 2018. His time on earth was well spent. He lived for the truth and died whilst struggling for the truth to prevail. He has added value to his society and would therefore be remembered for the good he has done on this earth. This is why he can never be forgotten.
Malawi: Dry Spell Has Badly Hit Part of Southern Region
By Rodney MajawaBlantyre — The just ended weekend has been characterized as a humid one as almost the entire Southern Region was awash with a heavy down pour, amidst the persistent dry spell, which has already led to the permanent wilting of the staple maize crop in certain Extension Planning Areas (EPAs).
Cameroon: Exigency of an Ever-Resilient Economy
opinion By Amindeh Blaise AtabongCameroon has been the most resistant to economic shocks, compared to her CEMAC neighbours, but accelerating economic diversification remains primordial. The last few years have not been friendly, economic wise, to most sub-Saharan African countries, Cameroon inclusive.
Malawi: MPs and Councillors Bickering Affecting Development in Phalombe
By Sam MajamandaInternal bickering between Members of Parliament and Councilors in Phalombe District is said to be negatively affecting development in some parts of the district, community members have claimed. The concern comes at a time some stakeholders such as the District Council secretariat and Civil Society Organizations in the district have already raised similar worries.
Nigeria: 11 Discos Reject 18,648.66mw of Electricity in 14 Days
By Prince OkaforDespite several promises made by the Federal Government to ensure total evacuation of generated power to consumers, Nigerians are yet to see any development, as the nation's 11 Distribution Companies, DISCOs rejected 18, 648.66 megawatts (mw) of electricity in the first two week of 2018.
South African Human Rights Commission Monitors Water Crisis in Cape Town
press release The South African Human Rights Commission has been monitoring the water crisis unfolding in the City of Cape Town and has received complaints from various individuals and organisations regarding the issue. The complaints express the concerns which all Capetonians share.
Malawi: MCP North Malawi District Leaders Support Chakwera
By Judith MoyoMalawi Congress Party (MCP) district chairpersons in the northern region on Monday addressed a news conference where they registered their support to party President Lazarus Chakwera, saying they will still vote for MCP and Chakwera even if he does not choose a running mate from the region. The chairpersons called the news conference in Mzuzu to react to the reported suspension if first Vice-president Richard Msowoya, who is also Speaker of parliament.
Malawi: Mchinji Man Jailed 14 Years for Sexual Assualt On 11-Year-Old Girl
By Aaron BandaThe First Grade Magistrate court in Mchinji on Friday slapped 42 year old Boston William with 14 years imprisonment with hard labor after finding him guilty of defiling an 11 year old girl. The judgment has come following his arrest by the district police on July 6 after the girl's mother lodged a complaint that she had been defiled.
Cameroon: NUPD - Party Strategises On Women, Youths
By Eulalia AmaboA national strategy to visit all 58 divisions of the nation and encourage the youthful population and women to get themselves enlisted on the electoral list is ongoing. The National Union for Democracy and Progress (NUDP) under the banner of its national calendar of getting supporters and militants register on the electoral list has adopted strategies of getting more youths enlisted before the Electoral College is summoned for elections.
Zimbabwe: Minister Nyoni Bans National Youth Service Training
Marondera — Scores of Zanu PF aligned youths who had enrolled for the State-run National Youth Service were early this month turned away at a training centre here after the government decided to cancel the controversial training programme. The National Youth Service, popularly known as the Border Gezi training programme, was revived last year by the then youth minister, Patrick Zhuwao after a ten-year break. Zhuwao is nephew to former President Robert Mugabe.
Malawi to Improve Level of Care for Fistula Patients, Says Muluzi
By Lisa KadangoMinister of Health and population, Atupele Muluzi says government is committed to contain fistula among women and girls in the country. Visiting Fistula centre at Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe on Friday, Muluzi said Fistula remains a biggest threat to young women and girls as far as issues of reproductive health are concerned. Muluzi said government and founder of freedom from Fistula Foundation, Ann Glogg are working hand in hand to improve the current situation in the country.
Malawi: Mzuzu University Graduate Bails Out Malawi Schools With 'Customizable' Software - Giant X
By Pius NyondoA new technology firm, Giant Plus, has gone flat out bailing out a number of education institutions as far as management is concerned through a software they have developed branded Giant X. CEO and founder of the firm, Kondwani Chimatiro, said the software helps in the smooth management of such aspects as accounting, fees and production of receipts. "Giant X is a software for schools. It tackles fees and can automatically produces fees," said Chimatiro.
South Africa: Life Esidimeni - the 'Missing' Victims - Could the Toll Be 200?
analysis By Greg NicolsonA reported 62 patients are unaccounted for after being moved from Life Esidimeni. The Gauteng health department lists them as numbers on a page. By GREG NICOLSON. Does Umvelo Khumalo like to laugh? He was born in 1983. Did he smile for photos as a boy, or was he that awkward kid, with a half-smile, half-grimace? Was he fearless and loved playing soccer in the street? Or he was shy and preferred staying indoors? I bet he still likes the smell after it rains.
Malawi: Mzuni FC Elect New Executive - Harawa Re-Elected Chair Unopposed
By Phillip PasulaMzuzu University Football Club, on Saturday elected new executive members in the Main Lecture Theatre where literary scholar, Albert Mtungambera Harawa, was re-elected as Chairperson. SULOM Sub Committee member, Alex Mbale, presided over the elections and encouraged the elected members to discharge their duties with diligence.
South Africa: 150 Malawi Economic Migrants Deported From South Africa
By Osman FaitiA total of 150 Malawian citizens who were staying in South Africa without proper documents have been deported back to Malawi. Immigration spokesperson at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe, Martin Ngongolo , said the deportees - 148 men and two women - arrived in the country on Monday. "We have currently received 148 Malawians that were deported from South Africa and we are expecting another group to jet in," he said.
Malawi: PAC Cancel Meeting for Mass Demos
By Green MuheyaThe Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has postponed its two-day meeting in Lilongwe in which they would have discussed on when to hold peaceful mass demonstrations following the shooting down of Electoral Reforms Bills during the last meeting of Parliament. The quasi-religious grouping and governance watchdog will not hold the meeting to discuss on the date of the demonstrations that were postponed last month because of the unavailability of some board members.
Mozambique: Second Round Required for Nampula By-Election
It has been confirmed that no candidate in the by-election in the northern city of Nampula, held on 24 January, received more than half of the votes cast, and there must therefore be a second round. The National Elections Commission (CNE) on 28 January "requalified" some of the votes declared invalid at the polling stations in the by-election, but this made no material difference to the result.
Zimbabwe: Exports Dwindle Despite Banana Production Increase
Banana production in the country has increased by 180 percent due to introduction of out-growers' programmes and increase in hectarage by local farmers, says Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI). CZI national vice president, Richard Chiwandire, said Manicaland province has produced 36,975 tonnes contributing 81 percent while other provinces combined produced 8,800 tonnes (29%). He said in total Zimbabwe produced 45,775 tonnes in 2017 against 16 000tonnes in 2015.
Malawi: Wake Up Call As Nomads Held By Mangochi Select
By Arkangel Tembo -ManaCAF Champions League-bound Be Forward Wanderers has been given a wake-up call as they were forced into a draw against Mangochi Select on Saturday at Mangochi Stadium. The Nomads continue to fine-tune themselves ahead of their first leg in the CAF Champions League against As Vita away in DRC on February 8. The hosts were first to open the score sheet through Mike Chitani in the 4th minute.
Uganda: Gunmen Kidnap Kyambogo Graduate in City Centre
By Monitor CorrespondentKampala — A shop attendant in central Kampala business district has been kidnapped from his workplace on Kampala road by unknown armed men. Andrew Musisi Guludene, a resident of Lungujja, Kampala's Rubaga division, was grabbed from his place of work; Shop Number B02 on E-Towers building on Kampala road at around midday on Sunday. His whereabouts remain unknown.
Mozambique: District Police Commander Sacked
The General Commander of the police, Bernadino Rafael, on 22 January publicly sacked the police commander in Magude district, in Maputo province, Fabiao Nhantumbo. According to a report by the independent television station STV, at a meeting in Magude Rafael criticised the lack of communication between the district command and the police rank and file, and the delays in issuing dispatches concerning police promotion.
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