Suleman Chitera – Malawi Freedom Network

Sep262023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Libya Mayor Arrested Over Floods That Killed Thousands

International

The mayor of Derna, a Libyan city devastated by intense flooding, has been arrested in connection with the disaster, officials say. Abdulmenam al-Ghaithi was among numerous officials charged in connection with the disaster that killed thousands in eastern Libya earlier this month. Last week, angry Derna residents burned the mayor’s house in protest. The office of the attorney general, based in the capital Tripoli, said on Monday that the officials were "responsible for managing the country's dam facilities" and therefore it had launched a criminal case against them. Some of the officials, including Mr al-Ghaithi, have already been detained prior to the trial. In a statement on Monday, the attorney general’s office accused the officials of numerous failings, such as mismanag...

Sep212023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Chilima Donates K1 Million To Darts Association Of Malawi

Sports

Vice-President Saulos Chilima has donated K1 million to Darts Association of Malawi (DAM) following a request from the association towards the hosting of a national youth darts tournament in December. DAM president Joe Zangazanga has thanked the Veep for the assistance.

Sep202023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Woman, 2 Children Bitten By African Wild Dog

News

By Yamikani Harji, MACHINGA An unidentified woman, 35; and two children aged between 5 and 10 are admitted to Machinga District Hospital after being bitten by a suspected African Wild Dog along Zomba Road in the district. Hospital spokesperson Ongani Nyirenda says the 10-year-old child has sustained a serious injury on the nose while the mother and the other kid have minor injuries. "Indeed, we have the three in our wards. The mother and the kids are the residents of community residential area and during the night of Tuesday that's when they met their fate," says Nyirenda. He adds they have already injected the three with anti-rabies vaccine. But Liwonde Police publicist Ngwashape Msume says they have not yet received the report. Meanwhile, Liwonde National Park Manager ...

Sep192023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

CDEDI Pens Chilima On Abandoned Road Rehabilitation

News

By The Radar, LILONGWE A local governance institution, Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives-CDEDI has sought the intervention of Vice President, Dr. Saulos Chilima for quick rehabilitation of the 38.3 kilometer Muloza-Mulanje Drift-Sukasanje-Chiringa Road. CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa fears the area will be hard to reach again once the rainy season begins again and wants Chilima to use his executive powers. In a letter to Chilima, copied to Transport Minister, Jacob Hara, CDEDI demands that Chilima should direct the Roads Authority to use military bridges, gabion baskets and poles to replace the loose soil used while working on the more permanent measures. "Our immediate fear is that anytime the rainy season will be setting in, and this means ...

Sep182023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

IG Yolamu Warns Unpatriotic Corrupt Police Officers

Stories

Inspector General of Police Merlyn Yolamu says the law enforcement will not side with any police officer who will be found indulging in cases of human trafficking and money laundering. Speaking Monday afternoon during an interaction with Police officers, Yolamu encouraged the officers to desist from harbouring foreign nationals saying the institution is investigating such cases through the professional standards unit before taking any action. On shortage of vehicles facing a number of Police stations, the Inspector General says procurement of vehicles within the service has reached an advanced stage with priority to be given to those who have are in a dire situation. She also disclosed that the organization will also be distributing uniforms to police officers with priority to be...

Sep182023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Chakwera Enganges ILO For Job Creation Strategies

World News

By The Radar, LILONGWE President Lazarus Chakwera says he has called for International Labour Organization-ILO's sustained support to Malawi in the job creation strategies. He also harmonization of social protection programmes within the post-Cyclone Freddy economic recovery. Chakwera adds they have "strengthened the network the country has with the global community in implementing a roadmap that focuses on economic diversification, increased job opportunities and enhanced social protection." The Malawi leader is in New York, United States of America for the 78th United Nations General Assembly taking place under the theme: "Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity: Accelerating Action on The 2030 Agenda and Its Sustainable Development Goals towards Peace, Prosperity,...

Sep172023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Chakwera leaves for UNGA

Corruption News

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera on Friday afternoon left for New York, United States of America where he will attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The President, who left through Kamuzu International Airport (KIA), was seen off by Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima, cabinet ministers, chiefs and members of the diplomatic corps amongst others. Speaking to journalists before departure at KIA, Chakwera said the general assembly affords Malawi an opportunity to review Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to see people’s livelihoods uplifted. “It is also an opportunity for us to touch base with partners and, on the sidelines of the assembly, we want to focus on Malawi’s reconstruction. We are looking forward to something that Malawians will benefit from as...

Sep172023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Moyale Barracks head coach resigns

Sports

Head Coach for Moyale Barracks Football Club, Nicholas Mhango has stepped down from his position. According to a statement which has been released by the club, first Team Coach, Victor Chingoka has since taken over until the end of the season. "Moyale Barracks would like to inform the public and all stakeholders that Head Coach Warrant Officer Class 2, Nicholas Mhango has resigned. "The circumstances leading to his resignation are not related to team’s performance as he has been assigned other duties. Moyale Barracks football family will forever be indebted to Nicholas Mhango for his services and efforts," the statement reads. Mhango's resignation has come coincidentally with the team’s poor run which has seen it fighting a relegation battle, having amassed 23 points from 20 ...

Sep172023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Teeing Golf In Aid Of Needy Students

Sports

By Draxon Maloya The state Vice President Saulos Klauz Chilima joined golf captains on Saturday at the Blantyre Golf Club in a tournament organized by the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) in fundraising for needy students. Writing on his Facebook page the state Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima said he is delighted to be part of the team that responded to the call to raise funds in aid of needy tertiary institution students. “I am delighted to have joined the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) today in a fundraising golf tournament meant to raise K250 million to pay tuition fees for 50 students for five years,” Chilima said. Also writing on his Facebook the chairperson for Blantyre Sports Club, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Royal Med...

Sep162023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Don’t Treat Suspect Kalindo As Prisoner–Nankhumwa

News

By The Radar, BLANTYRE Leader of Opposition-LoP in Parliament, Kondwani Nankhumwa has spoken strongly against what he describes as an unconstitutional treatment of suspects as prisoners already. He has also reminded the country's police that none is guilty until proven so by a competent court of law. Nankhumwa said this after visiting political activist Bon Kalindo at Mtakataka Police Station in Dedza on Saturday following his fresh arrest in Lilongwe on Friday. "He is in sound health. But says he can’t understand why that each and every time he is arrested, he is driven hundreds of kilometers away under heavy police escort," explains Nankhumwa. However, the LoP agrees with him and condemns the police conduct of arresting someone, driving him away and keeping him somewhere ...