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Mar312023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Unicaf University Donates K2 million Worth Of Items To Survivors Of Cyclone Freddy

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Unicaf University says the institution is geared to support the recovery of some of its students and other citizens in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy. Vice Chancellor Robert Ridley says the university will continue to help the affected people by providing emergency relief and livelihood support. He was speaking at Malawi Red Cross Society headquarters in Lilongwe when he presentedK2 million worth of items to survivors of Cyclone Freddy. "The university wants to ensure that the affected people should afford to rebuild their lives and communities," said Ridley.

Mar302023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Refugees To Relocate To Dzaleka Refugee Camp Mid April

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The ministry of Homeland Security has given a fourteen day ultimatum to refugees and asylum seekers residing in rural and urban areas to relocate to Dzaleka refugee camp. A statement signed by Ken Zikhale Ng'oma, minister of Homeland security says the notice is effective 1st April to 15 April 2023. The statement further says thereafter, relocation process by the state will be enforced by Malawi Police Service and the department of Immigration and Citizenship. Confirming the development to MIJ Online Patrick Botha, Public Relations officer for the ministry said any person or group meddling in the process or harassing the refugees and asylum seekers will face the law.

Mar292023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Sunseed Oil Ltd Donates To Flood Victims

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By Henry Mhango One of the country's major producers of cooking oil , Sunseed Oil Limited, has donated food items worth K100 million to 6000 victims of cyclone Freddy in southern districts of Phalombe, Mulanje,Nsanje & Zomba districts to reduce hunger problem among the victims. Half of the donation was distributed to the victims last week while another consignment will be delivered this week. The company's Business Head . Siddharth Sinha disclosed this on Tuesday afternoon during the company's hand over of some relief items for the victims to the Department of Disaster Risk Management (DODMA) at Capital Hills , Lilongwe. Sinha said Sunseed Oil Limited was deeply touched with the severe loss and damage caused by the disaster hence they decided to contribute relief items...

Mar292023 by Malawi Freedom NetworkNo Comments

Recovered Maize Diverted By Councillor For Mlomba Ward Cosmas Involved In An Accident

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A Truck carrying bags of maize meant for #CycloneFreddy survivors that was allegedly diverted last week by Councillor for Mlomba ward, Alexander Cosmos has been involved in an accident at Mbanira along the Nayuchi road in Machinga. The 30 toner truck that was being driven by Stanley Banda, 41, was heading to Nayuchi to deliver maize to #CycloneFreddy survivors, after it was released by Liwonde police. An eye witness has told Zodiak Online that the driver failed to negotiate a bend on the road causing it to overturn. Machinga district council spokesperson, Martin Chiwanda has confirmed of the incident adding they are now at the scene together with police to secure the maize and no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Mar282023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Mwanamvekha Visits Cyclone Freddy Victims

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By Judgement Katika Member of Parliament for Chiradzulu south Joseph Mwanamvekha who is also Democratic Progressive Party (DDP) presidential aspirant on Sunday visited,cheer and console the people that have been heavily affected by cyclone freddy in the southern region as part of the ongoing programme for the people who have been affected by Cyclone freddy in the southern region. Mwanamveka who started the programme of helping the people who were affected by cgclone freddy since the cyclone hit in the southern region visited the victims at Chiradzulu district particularly in group village headmen Masuku, Kajaga, Namakhwiri and Chiniko in Traditional Authority Mpunga area. And other beneficiaries came from Namathiya, Muliva, Muyele, Masuku, Chongwe, Kazembe, Namakwiri, Muwa, Litu...

Mar282023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Sunseed Oils Limited, GFRF Donates MK60 Million Worth Of Relief Supplies To Cyclone Freddy Survivors

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Sunseed Oils Limited and Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF) organizations have donated relief items worth MK60 million in Nsanje, Mulanje and Phalombe districts. Sunseed Oils Limited provided over K40 million, which saw each of 1, 500 families getting one litre of Mulawe Cooking Oil, one unit of Sunsoap (140gm), five packets of Mulawe puffs, five kilograms of Mulawe maize flour and two packets of Ezee Instant noodles. The organizations had to charter a helicopter to deliver the relief items as the road network remains impassable. Sunseed Oils Limited Business Head Siddharth Sinha said the donation is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and that they will continue complementing government efforts in alleviating suffering and pain among the survivors. ...

Mar272023 by Malawi Freedom NetworkNo Comments

Was Malawi’s Annulled Elections a Judicial Coup d’tat?

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By Pusch Commey Something significant happened on the African Continent in 2020. In only the second time in the recent history of democratic governance in Africa, Judges overturned a presidential election. On 3 February 2020 a panel of five High court Judges in Malawi, sitting as a constitutional court, ordered a re-run of an election won by the incumbent President, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Two losing candidates, Dr Lazarus Mccarthy Chakwera and Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima had filed a petition challenging the results. The matter goes to the Supreme court, the final arbiter, on 24 April 2020. The elections, held on 21 May 2019, was described as free and fair by international observers. To quote the EU observers “It was well managed, inclusive, transparent, and competitive”. ...

Mar272023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Bushiri Asks Malawians To Pray For Chakwera, Chilima

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BUSHIRI: They are spending sleepless nightsProphet Shepherd Bushiri has asked Malawians and the faith community to pray for Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his Vice Dr. Saulos Chilima. Prophet Bushiri made the call on Sunday through a statement posted on his official facebook page. According to Bushiri, two leaders {Chakwera and Chilima} need special prayers as they are doing great work in helping the Cyclone Freddy victims in the country. Chakwera visiting Cyclone Victims”Help us to pray for our Presidents Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his vice Dr Saulos Chilima over the great work they are doing in helping the flood victims. Nobody could have done better than they are doing. “They are spending sleepless nights, holding meeting after meeting, just to make sure everyone i...

Mar272023 by Malawi Freedom NetworkNo Comments

Chakwera’s chewalization project hits MZUNI, Professor Saka suffers

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What experts have called "Chakwera's chewalization project" has now reached academic institutions. A ploy by the MCP, Chakwera led government to place Chewas in strategic positions in the country is on high speed and the latest institution to be affected is Mzuzu University (MZUNI). Top MCP gurus are not happy that merit has seen most Chewas who thrive in gule wakulu miss out in top management positions at MZUNI. Due to the anger in this Chewas, they have divized a plan that will see the current Vice Chancellor of the college replaced by a Chewa. We can confidentiality reveal that MZUNI released an advert for a VC who has already been identified by Chakwera. Although the advert was realised, Chakwera has already identified a Chewa who goes to assemblies of God Church as a possible r...

Mar242023 by Malawi Freedom NetworkNo Comments

Cyclone Freddy: Missing MDF Soldiers Spend Night In A Tree

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Two soldiers who were missing after their rescue boat capsized on Tchuchira River have spent a night in a tree waiting for rescue. Defence minister Harry Mkandawire says these are the soldiers who were among the five soldiers and one civilian, whose boat capsized on a rescue mission. Mdf truck going to the rescue He said, “Our swimmers spotted them last night and have managed to talk to them this morning. We are hopeful that we will bring them to safety.” The soldiers were accompanied by a civilian who managed to swim ashore with two other soldiers, with testimony that about 100 people most of which learners are trapped on the other side.