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Salima Sugar Company Appoints Clement Kumbemba as New Chief Executive Officer

By Suleman Chitera Salima Sugar Company Limited (SSCL) has appointed Clement Kumbemba as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a significant leadership transition at the state-owned sugar producer. The appointment was announced by SSCL Company Secretary Charles B. Thupi, who described Kumbemba as an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business management and leadership.Government […]

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MBS Destroys 300 Bales of Expired Soya Chunks, Fines Blantyre Wholesaler K2 Million

By Suleman Chitera The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has destroyed approximately 300 bales of expired soya chunks manufactured by Meru after they were confiscated from Price Worthy Wholesale in Limbe, Blantyre, in a major crackdown aimed at protecting consumers from unsafe food products. Speaking during the disposal exercise in Salima on Friday, MBS Public […]

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ANALYSIS: Why the Court’s Decision to Halt MEC Relocation Could Shape Malawi’s Constitutional Future

By Suleman Chitera The High Court’s decision to stop the relocation of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) from Lilongwe to Blantyre is more than a dispute over office space. It is a significant constitutional and governance battle that could define the limits of presidential authority and the independence of key state institutions.Justice on Trial: Malawi’s […]

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MCP exposes Malawi Constitution loopholesBy Vincent Gunde

For five years of President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his MCP government, Malawians stopped believing in the country’s justice delivery system because of alleged corruption practices by some judiciary staff. Since 2020 there have been cases against the DPP in court but not even one was won by the DPP making many Malawians suspecting the […]

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Senior Chief Chimombo Arrested Over Alleged Vandalism of Mchengamalembo Bridge

By Staff Reporter Senior Chief Chimombo of Nsanje District has been arrested by police and charged with malicious damage in connection with the alleged vandalism of the old Mchengamalembo Bridge, an incident that has sparked widespread discussion among residents and local leaders. Police spokesperson for the South East Region, Edward Kabango, confirmed the arrest in […]

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MEPA Fires Back at Napoleon Dzombe Fertilizer Factory Owner as Approval Delay Dispute Deepens

By Staff Reporter A war of words has erupted between the Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) and a fertilizer manufacturing company seeking to establish operations in Dowa District, with each side blaming the other for delays in the project’s approval. The controversy follows claims by businessman Napoleon Dzombe, who recently expressed frustration over the prolonged […]

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Former Immigration Permits Chief Arrested by ACB Over Alleged Permit Fee Irregularities

By Suleman Chitera The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested former Head of Permits at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Alexander Maseko, on allegations of neglect of official duty linked to the issuance of a work permit to a foreign national. According to the ACB, investigations revealed that Maseko allegedly authorized the issuance of […]