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25/01/2024

State discontinues a case involves Ndirande residents

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Masauko Chamkakala has thrown away a case involving three Ndirande Township residents who were arrested in connection to the blocking and stoning of President Lazarus Chakwera’s convoy on Friday last week.

Three people, arrested for allegedly blocking President Lazarus Chakwera’s convoy at HHI in Blantyre last Friday, were charged with three counts.

The counts were intention to endanger safety of persons travelling by road, criminal negligence and failing to stop for the president.

Three are Pearson Chimimba, Hector Ndawala and Lucy Namba.

They appeared before Principal Resident Magistrate, Godfrey Balaka on Wednesday where the formal charge and bail application were made.

During the session, state through prosecutor Damiano Kaputa asked for the police to continue keeping the suspects for the next seven days to complete their investigations on the matter.

But lawyers for the accused, Chancy Gondwe and Alexious Kamangira argued their clients are Malawians and cannot interfere with investigations.

Therefore, the case was adjourned to Friday for ruling on the bail application.

The presidential motorcade was blocked by a funeral procession that was coming from Ndirande to HHI Cemetery.

The procession was chanting songs; asking the president to stop in respect of the funeral. It lasted for at least 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, some rights groups including National Advocacy Platform are demanding a comprehensive investigation into the matter; arguing the incident exposed and compromised the president’s security.
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25/01/2024

Wa polisi amangiwa kamba koba njinga za moto

M'boma la Lilongwe apolisi amanga wapolisi mzawo a Nokesi Kash*tiyano pomuganizira kuti anaba njinga zamoto ziwiri za apolisi amzake omwe amagwira nawo ntchito ku C Division.

M'neneli wa apolisi ku Lilongwe a Hastings Chigalu watsimikiza za nkhaniyi.

Iye wati oganizilidwayu anaba njinga-yi mu December chaka chatha pomwe mwini wanjingayi anali kokagwira ntchito ku Area 10 munzinda wa Lilongwe.

A Chigalu ati ali mkati momupanikiza ndimafunso mkosanayu, wapolisi wina wamang’alaso kuti mkuluyu anabaso njinga yake munjira ngati yomweyi.

A Nokesi Kash*tiyano ndi a zaka 31 ndipo amachokera m'mudzi mwa Mgona mdera la mfumu yaikulu Tengani ku Nsanje.
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25/01/2024

Awiri amangidwa kamba koba carpet

A Polisi ati amanga anthu awiri omwe akuganizilidwa kuti anaba Tent komanso Carpet ya boma usiku wadzulo.

Mneneri wa Polisi mdziko muno Peter Kalaya watsimikiza za nkhaniyi.

A Kalaya ati awiriwa ndi a Lino Richard ndi a Jonas Harlod onse ochokera mdera la Mfumu Laundi T/A Kanduku m'boma la Mwanza.

Anthuwa pamodzi ndi katunduyu pakadali pano zikusungidwa ku Polisi Mwanza.
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24/01/2024

8 nabbed for theft in Lilongwe

Eight people are in police custody at Kanengo police station on suspicion that, they stole assorted manufacturing products at Novus Industries in Lilongwe.

Public Relations Officer for Kanengo Police Station, Grasham Ngwira said, among the suspects five are women.

Ngwira further said that, the police received a complaint from the General Manager of the company, Navaneeth Kumar, on 17 January 2024 stating that he discovered that brand stickers, flavours, empty cartons and bottle tops were missing .

"The Law Enforcers launched the investigations into the matter which indicated that four workers from the company took part in selling the items to the suspects, not only that but also some of the stolen items were recovered," Ngwira said.

The eight suspects are expected to appear in court soon to answer two charges of theft and being found with stolen properties.
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24/01/2024

Women netted for trying smuggle 68 sim cards into Zomba Central Prison

Police in Zomba district have arrested two women for allegedly attempting to smuggle 68 sim cards into Zomba Central Prison.

Zomba police public relations Officer Sergeant Aaron Chilala has confirmed the development.

He identified the two as Eliza Ali, 42, from Chingo village and Jean Ngombe, 20, from Simon village, all under Traditional Authority Chikowi in Zomba district.

Chilala said the duo reported to the facility to cheer up their brother and brought bananas which were to be screened before being delivered to the inmate.

He said during the screening process, the prison warder on duty discovered 68 mobile phone sim cards for both TNM and Airtel hidden in the bananas.

"Upon being questioned, the duo failed to explain themselves, they were detained immediately and brought to Zomba Police Station for further investigations". Said Chilala.

The two will answer the charge of introducing prohibited articles into prison.
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24/01/2024

Liwonde gets 6 years imprisonment sleeping with minor

The Dalton Magistrate Court in Limbe has slapped Cedric Liwonde, 31, to 6 years imprisonment with hard labour for indulging into s*xual in*******se with a 17-year old mentally challenged girl.

Deputy Public Relations Officer for Limbe Police Station, Chibisa Mulimbika said the court heard through state Prosecutor, Sub Inspector Steven Mpira, that Liwonde on July 20,2023 had s*xual relations with the minor as established by a medical examination report at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) where she was referred for treatment after the ordeal.

He said prosecutor Mpira added that Liwonde on three occasions harboured the girl at his house.

"It was further heard that, mother to the victim on that particular Sunday, her daughter had not been seen at their home for too long which prompted the mother to start looking for her.

"In her searching, she was tipped that her daughter was seen washing plates at the convict's house," he said.

He said the matter was reported to Limbe Police Station where officers arrested Liwonde and the minor was taken to QECH for medical examination.

Appearing in court, Liwonde pleaded not guilty arguing that he was in a love affair with the girl and had planned to marry her prompting the state to parade three witnesses who proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.

In his submission, State Prosecutor Mpira prayed for a stiffer sentence citing that Liwonde planned to defile the minor knowing that she has mental challenges.

Passing sentence, Senior Resident Magistrate Sajida Maiden slapped Liwonde with a 6 year jail term with hard labour as a deterrent to would-be offenders.

Liwonde hails from Mwakhiwa village, Traditional Authority Juma in Mulanje district.
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24/01/2024

Man arrested for sleeping with minor

Health Surveillance Assistant (HSA) at Nkhamenya Mission Hospital is behind bars for having s*xual in*******se with 10 year-old girl.

Kasungu Police Deputy Public Relations officer, Miracle Mkozi identified the suspect as Ishmael Chisemphere 35 years-old.

He said the incident occurred on January 19 2024 in the district.

Mkozi said the suspect is accused of engaging in s*xual activity with the minor behind a certain building at a drinking joint.

Matter was reported to Nkhamenya Police Unit during the night of January 20, 2024 and she was referred to Kaluluma Health Center for medical examination where the results turned out positive.

"The suspect is currently in police custody and will soon appear before court to face the charges against him". Said Mkozi.

Chisemphere comes from Chisemphere village,Traditional Authority Chisemphere in Kasungu District.
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24/01/2024

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23/01/2024

Village Headman gets 20 years for sleeping with a minor

The Senior Resident Magistrate's court has convicted and sentenced Village Headman Mlondora to 20 years imprisonment for defiling a 13 year old girl.

Lilongwe Police Public Relations Officer inspector Hastings Chigalu confirmed the development.

Chigalu said the court heard through state prosecutor, Superintendent Richard Kandeya, that the convict committed the offence on june 27,2023 in a garden after the girl was sent by her parents to source pumpkin leaves for relish.

Chigalu added that when a certain couple, and another person came to rescue the girl, the village headman turned against them and threatened to decisively deal with them for disturbing him.

"Appearing in court, Mlondora pleaded not guilty to the offence of defiling a Female Child, saying he never ej******ed on the girl," he said.

However, he asked for the court's leniency when passing its sentence saying he is a first time offender, has family responsibilities and that he is diabetic.

In its submission, the State through Kandeya asked the court to give a 21-year custodial sentence to the convict citing the seriousness of the offence him being the village headman who was supposed to protect girls at all cost.

Passing his sentence, Senior Resident Magistrate Wanangwa Nyirenda, quashed some mitigation factors saying at 40 years, the convict was older enough to know the consequences of having s*x with a child under the age of 18.

He then went on to slap Mlondora with a 20-year imprisonment with hard labour.

The actual sentencing of the convict took place close to the village where he committed the offence at open ground, deliberately to allow people from surrounding places to patronize the event and follow the conclusion of the case.

Village Headman Mlomdora whose Government name is Pitilosi Khote is aged 40.
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23/01/2024

Man netted for murder in Lilongwe

A 32-year-old man is behind bars for stabbing to death30-year-old Foster William at Mtandire in Lilongwe.

Assistant Public Relations Officer for Lingadzi Police Station Constable Glory Kondowe Ngwira has confirmed the development and identified the suspect as Malizani Dzimbiri.

Ngwira said on the midnight of January 11, 2024 at a place called Paris, in Mtandire location, William was attacked and stabbed using a sharp knife on his left side of his chest by the suspect.

She said the suspect managed to rob William of a Samsung cellphone and money amounting to K60,000.00 cash, before killing him. She said the body of William was taken to Kamuzu central hospital mortuary.

"Through Investigation, Lingadzi Police CID team managed to arrest the suspect within Lilongwe. He was taken to the scene of crime where he demonstrated how he committed the crime, displaying the knife which was used at the material time.

"The knife has since been recovered in order to be tendered as exhibit when the case commences in Court," she said.

Malizani Dzimbiri hails from Kapandasiso village in the area of Traditional Authority Msamala, in Balaka district.
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23/01/2024

Two Nabbed For disturbing President's convoy

Two people have arrested for allegedly blocking President Lazarus Chakwera’s convoy in Blantyre last Friday.

The Irate suspects are Pearson Chimimba, 48; and Hector Ndawala, 38.

Chimimba is believed to be a driver of one of the vehicles that blocked the presidential motorcade.

On the other hand, Ndawala is believed to be one of those who stoned the convoy.

According to the crime report, Chimimba hails from the area of Traditional Authority Njolomole in Ntcheu District while Ndawala comes from the area of Traditional Authority Chimaliro in Thyolo District.

That day, a funeral procession was coming from Golio in the populous Ndirande Township heading to HHI Cemetery and reportedly refused to pave way for the presidential convoy as Chakwera was rushing to Chileka International Airport to catch a flight to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

People on the funeral procession chanted songs; demanding Chakwera to stop and at least show some respect for the deceased.

But some rights groups including National Advocacy Platform-NAP are demanding a comprehensive investigation into the matter; arguing the incident exposed and compromised the president’s security.

Meanwhile, Police say they are still hunting for other suspects and expect more arrests in relation to the incident.
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23/01/2024

Gruesome murder case given a 14-day lifespan

In Lilongwe, High Court Judge Mzondi Mvula has given the direction on Tuesday 23rd January when the key suspect in the case, Lester Maganga, 29, appeared before the court for plea taking and for the court to provide direction of the case.

This is a case that has drawn ample public interest as the murder was as a result for some love affair gone wrong.

Mvula has also ordered Maganga, who was arrested in October last year,to remain remanded to Maula Prison until further direction from the court on the matter.

Maganga has been on remand since his arrest as State prosecutor Davison Banda earlier said they needed 90 days to finalise investigations.

Judge Mvula has requested both parties to ensure a smooth trial and also asked both parties to their disclosures.

In addition, the judge also directed that in the next seven days, the state should take the accused to a psychiatric institution.

Wittika was found dead and dumped in the backseat of his motor vehicle in Area 15 residential estate in Lilongwe on September 20 2023.

He was later laid to rest at Misesa Cemetery in Blantyre on September 22.
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23/01/2024

Anjatidwa kamba ko kuvulaza anthu ndi kuononga mbewu

Apolisi m'boma la Machinga amanga amuna atatu kaamba kowaganizira kuti anatema anthu atatu komanso kuzula mpunga m'munda kaamba kakusamvana nkhani yamalo.

M'neneli wapolisi ya Machinga Western Kansire wati oganizilidwawa ndi Freston Major wazaka 31, Austin Major wazaka 37, komanso White Maononga wazaka 42.

A Kansire ati kutsatira kutemedwaku munthu m'modzi ali paululu waukulu ndipo anakalandira thandizo pachipatala cha Machinga.

Iwo ati anthu ena awiri omwe anatemedwawa aliko nkhasako kutsatira atalandira thandizo lachipatala.

Malingana ndi a Kansire ati omangidwawa amachoka m'mudzi mwa Misi mfumu yaikulu Mchinguzu mboma lomweri la Machinga.
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23/01/2024

Maganga akawonekera ku bwalo la milandu relo

Mu nzinda wa Lilongwe bwalo la milandu ku mmawakuno lero likuyembekezeka kupitiriza kumva mulandu omwe a Lester Maganga akuwaganizira kuti anatenga nawo mbali pa kuphedwa kwa Allan Witika Yemwe adaphedwa chaka chatha.

Allan Witika amkagwira tchito ku kampani ya Coca -Cola ngati mmodzi wa akulu akulu akukampaniyi, adapezeka atafa mugalimoto yawo ku area15 mu mzinda omweu.

A Maganga akhala Ali kundende pafupi pafupi Kwa miyezi itatu sopano kusatira bwalo lamilamdu litakana kupereka pepho la belo Kwa a Maganga pomwe omwe akuwaimira a Maganga amkapepha belo kuti a Maganga apasidwe.

Ndipo Maganga lero akuyembekezeka kuti akayankhe ngati akuuvomera kapena kuukana mlanduwu.

Kanako bwalo likuyembekezekaso kukapereka chitsogolo cha momwe mlanduwu uyendere.

Atawonekera koyamba ku bwalo la milandu, bwaloli linakana pempho la belo lomwe oyimira a Maganga anapeleka.
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23/01/2024

Maganga to enter plea today in Lilongwe.

High court in Lilongwe is this morning set to provide direction on how the case involving Lester Maganga will proceed.

Maganga, who was Personal Assistant to Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu is suspected to have been involved in the death of Allan Wittika, who was a manager at Coca-Cola Company in Lilongwe and was found dead in his car in September 15th last year in Lilongwe.

However, the state is yet to indicate a fresh intent to contest the application but last year it asked the court to remand the suspect for 90 days for the police to conclude investigations..

But Judge Mzondi Mvula allowed the state to investigate the matter and instructed both sides to be ready within the 90 days.

And he denied Maganga's application for bail; arguing it was too early and before the State's requested 90 days to complete investigations on the matter.

Then the court remanded Maganga at Maula Prison last year till January 26 this year.

He also cited Maganga's alleged connections with high-ranking individuals who possess the potential to interfere with crucial witnesses and ongoing investigations.

Earlier, his lawyer Innocent Kubwalo submitted bail application; saying the suspect has the right to it regardless of what crime he is being suspected to have committed.

In last year, three women nabbed for creating and circulating false information in connection to the case.

Chief Resident Magistrate in Blantyre Chisomo Msokora ordered the suspects to pay K100 000 cash bail bond each and K80 000 non-cash bond for two sureties each.

The suspects were police officer, Inspector Susan Kachinga, Mercy Chiligo and Chipiliro Kalima.

Police charged them with cyberbullying and defamation of character, contrary to the Electronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act and Penal Code, respectively.
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22/01/2024

NAP yadzudzula mchitidwe otchingira galimoto za mtsogoreli

Bungwe la National Advocacy Platform (NAP) ladzudzula mchitidwe otchingira galimoto za mtsogoreli pa nsewu.

Bungweli lati sibwino kutchingira m'dipiti wagalimoto za mtsogoleri wadziko.

Bungweli lanena izi kutsatira zomwe anthu okhala ku Ndirande mu m'zinda wa Blantyre lachisanu lapitali anapanga potchingira m'dipiti wa galimoto za Lazarus Chakwera kuti ayambe adutsa kaye iwo kamba koti anali akukaika maliro Ku HHI.

Kudzera mu kalata yomwe wasainira ndi wapampando wabungweli Benedicto Kondowe wati m'chitidwe oterewu umaika pachiopsezo chitetezo cha mtsogoleri wadziko komanso zimadzetsa mantha pakati pa anthu.

A Kondowe ati pachitike kafukufuku wachangu kuti yense wokhudzidwa ndi zomwe zinachitika patsikuli adziwike ndipo ayankhe mulandu.
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22/01/2024

Anjatidwa kamba koba chimanga ku Thyolo

M'boma la Thyolo apolisi amanga anthu okwana asanu omwe akuwaganizira kuti anaba chimanga chomwe chimayenera kugawidwa kudera la Inkosi Bvumbwe komwe kuli vuto la njala.

M'neneli wapolisi wachigawo chakum'mwera kumadzulo m'bomali Josephy Sauka watsimikidza za kupangidwa Kwa anthuwa.

Iwo ati anthuwa anachita izi usiku wapitawu atauzidwa kuti alondere chimangachi.

A Sauka ati matumba okwana khumi ndi awiri ndi omwe makosanawa akuwaganizira kuti anasamala mwakufuna kwawo opanda chilolelezo chilichonse.

Malingana ndi a Sauka ati matumba achimanga okwana awiri ndi omwe akwanitsa kuwapeza ndipo akanafufuza kuti ena otsalawo apezekera mtunda wake uti.

Ku m'mawaku gulu la achinyamata m'bomali linakhamukira kwa Inkosi Bvumbwe kufuna kukamva tsatanetsatane okhudza nkhaniyi ndipo ena mpaka atchola mashopu omwe amaganiza kuti chimangacho chimasungidwamo.
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22/01/2024

Anthu 7 ali mchitokosi kamba kopezeka ndi njinga zobedwa

M'boma la Lilongwe apolisi anjata anthu asanu ndi awiri (7) ndikukwanitsa kupeza njinga za moto khumi ndi ziwiri (12) zomwe zikuganiziridwa kuti zinabedwa pa malo ena osungula katundu a nzika ina ya dziko la China ku Area 4 ku Lilongwe.

Mneneri wa polisi ya Lilongwe Hastings Chigalu watsimikidza za nkhaniyi kunena kuti chaka chatha anthu ena mogwirizana ndi alonda apamalopa ati anathyola ndikuba njinga za moto zokwana 46 komanso matumba 84 a zovala zomwe zonse pamodzi ndi za ndalama zokwana K155 million.

A Chigalu ati anthuwa ndi a Davie Livalo a zaka 34, Paul Mkambeni azaka 36, Aaron Jere azaka 29, Chifundo Makele, azaka 29, Ken Mbewe azaka 29, Tamandani Matope azaka 27, Chifuniro Makeleazaka 29 komanso a Chifundo Phiri a zaka 25.

Mwezi wa December apolisi anakwanitsa kupeza matumba a zovala okwana 30 komanso njinga ya moto, ndipo ananjata anthu awiri omwe ndi kuphatikizapo mlonda wa pamalopa ndipo ati atachita kafukufuku wina anapeza kuti anthu omwe anjatidwawa amachita bizinezi ya kabaza mmadera a area 25 komanso area 50 kugwilitsa ntchito njinga zobedwazi.

Apolisi atapita m'bandakucha wa lero ku nyumba za oganiziridwa-wa anakwanitsa kupeza njinga zokwana zisanu ndi imodzi (6) pomwe zina zisanu anazipeza mboma la Nkhota-kota.

Panakali pano a polisi ati anakasakasaka mmodzi mwa yemwe akumuganizira kuti anatsogolera chiwembuchi yemwe ati amadziwika ndi dzina lakuti Nana.
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22/01/2024

Troy Deeney has been sacked as manager of League Two club Forest Green after only six games in charge.
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22/01/2024

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that teams whose fans engage in racist abuse should be made to forfeit matches.

The statement was made after AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan left the pitch in protest against Udinese fans who were using racist chants.
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22/01/2024

DPP quashes MCP's criticism

Embattled Democratic Progressive Party-DPP has backlashed criticism by the rulling Malawi Congress Party-MCP saying it has no power to intervene in the matter.

In a statement signed by party Spokesperson, Shadric Namalomba said it is laughable and unfortunate that MCP is more concerned with sanity and unity that has brought in by resolutions of legally constituted disciplinary committee of the DPP instead of being concerned with its distinguished failure to fulfill any of the campaign promises that Malawians voted them for.

Namalomba said MCP's statement has showed spectacular display of desperation, hypocrisy and fear, cried out the louder over the outcomes of the procedurally conducted and transparent disciplinary hearing of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

"Malawians have not forgotten that in 1993 MCP campaigned against political pluralism and described multi-party democracy as war," Namalomba said.

He further said that MCP should also not pretend to have forgotten that while its current President has been in power, the party has fired from the party its then first-Vice President Richard Msowoya, Secretary General Gustavo Kaliwo, Spokesperson Jessie Kabwila, senior party official Felix Jumbe, among the many others.

"The MCP should also not conveniently forget that it has recently fired one of its youth leaders, Frank Chiwanda, without even following its own party's disciplinary procedure," he said.

Namalomba therefore, said DPP believes MCP has reason to complain as their time is up.

This comes after DPP fired its renegade members that include Opposition Leader in Parliament, Kondwani Nankhumwa, former gecretary general, Grezelder Jeffrey and several other influential members the decision made MCP gurus become disappointed.

In its statement released on Sunday sighed by party national publicity secretary, Ezekiel Peter Ching’oma MCP said it was concerned with decisions by the DPP against the members, who keep being fired and replaced after they sought legal interventions, saying “the actions by the Party are antithetical to the democratic principles that underpin the importance of member consultations, participation and tolerance in decision-making processes as well as to the political rights and freedom of association that all Malawians are guaranteed by the country’s Constitution.

“It is, therefore, disturbing to see an opposition party resorting to the undemocratic measures the DPP has taken, thus undermining both the democracy our country and the very principles on which that Party was founded,” said a statement that Our News Platform Mw has seen.

“A political party should always be open to dissenting opinions and ideas of it members and provide channels for constructive criticism, feedback and reconciliation.

“But by summarily dismissing its members using a process that lacks transparency, the DPP has set a dangerous precedent that threatens the democratic fabric of our society.”

MCP has called on the DPP and its leadership to live up to the principles of democracy that its very name represents and specifically, urges the DPP to reconsider its actions and join other parties in Malawi in adopting a more inclusive and transparent spirit that is commensurate with the desire of Malawians for an inclusive democratic development state.

In a statement ssued on June 23, 2023 by Human Rights Defenders Coalition-HRDC signed by its chairperson, Gift Trapence said the DPP was being torn apart by internal fights rendering it too ineffective to provide the necessary checks and balances as well as offer alternative policy options to Tonse Administration’s handling of national issues.

HRDC bemoaning that this internal political party impasse that is being deemed to slowly shaking the foundations of the main Opposition party.

It decried the stench of evil twins of corruption and fraud are still largely responsible for Malawi’s re****ed development.

HRDC also touched on nepotism, saying the reason why Malawians voted the DPP out of government “was mainly because of the party’s arrogance and nepotistic tendencies.

Several attempts have been made by the DPP President, Peter Mutharika to reconcile leadership differences rocking the party, which has the vice-president for the Southern Region, Nankhumwa at the centre of it all who was recently expurgated from that position and reassigned to presidential advisor.
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21/01/2024

Uku ndi kusowekera mfundo za demokalase -- MCP

Chipani cha Malawi Congress Party -MCP chabwera poyera ndi kudzudzula chipani chotsutsa boma cha Democratic Progressive -DPP kaamba kochotsa ma membala ake ena mu chipanichi.

Kudzela mu chikalata yomwe MCP yatulutsa chomwe chasainidwa ndi mneneri wachipani a Ezekiel Peter Ching'oma ati zomwe yachita DPP ndi zotsutsana ndi mfundo za demokalase zomwe zimalimbikisa kulolelana ngakhale mkati mwa chipani.

A Ching'oma ati chapani chawo cha MCP ku mbali yake chipitiriza kulemekeza mfundo za demokalase zomwe mtsogoleri wa chipanichi komanso dziko a Lazarus Chakwera amalimbikisanso.

Chipani cha DPP dzulo chinalengeza kuti chachotsa mu chipanicho a Kondwani Nankhumwa, a Grelzeder Jeffrey ndi akuluakulu ena, ndipo ayimikidwa kaye kukhala ma membala a chipanichi kwa miyezi isanu ndi inayi.

Pakadali pano Chipani cha DPP chati anthu osokoneza omwe achosedwa mu chipanichi sangakhale ndi mphamvu zochepesa mphamvu zachipanichi mdziko muno.

Koma m'modzi mwa anthu omwe achotsedwa m'chipani cha DPP- Ken Msonda wati kuchotsedwa kwa iye pamodzi ndi amzake ena m'chipanichi zikusonyeza kuti utsogoleri wa chipanichi ndi osafuna kumva maganizo a anthu ena.

, Iye wati si odabwa kuti chipanichi chaganiza zowachotsa m'chipanichi.

"Izi zikuwonetsa kuti atsogoleri a chipani cha DPP ndiwomva zawokha, ndipo safuna kudzudzulidwa" anatero Msonda.

Msonda watinso ma membala omwe achotsedwawa akhala pamodzi kuti agwilizane za tsogolo lawo pa nkhani za ndale.
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21/01/2024

Analysts fault DPP for expelling Nankhumwa, others

Malawi's political analysts have trashed the move by the Democratic Progressive Party to expel and suspend some of its senior officials as a sign of a lack of democracy in political parties.

One of the political analysts, Victor Chipofya has repeatedly warned the party president, Peter Mutharika to tread carefully on how he handles his critics to avoid facing the predicament of losing some members ahead of the 2025 general elections.

DPP has expelled from the party Kondwani Nankhumwa, Grelzeder Jeffrey, Nicholas Dausi, Cecelia Chazama, Ken Msonda, Mark Botomani, Fredrick Billy Malata, Otria Jere, Fortunate Simeon Phiri and Joe Thomas Nyirongo.

It has also removed Henry Matemba, Mariam Chimbalanga, Brave Mkwezalamba and others from their NGC positions and suspended them as members of the party for nine months.

In a statement, Namalomba also confirms the party has removed 10 others including Uladi M***a and Ralph Jooma from their National Governing Council-NGC positions and party membership for a period of nine months.

These are NGC members who attended a meeting that Jeffrey, in her capacity as secretary general then, called for at Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe.

The decision automatically blocks the suspended NGC members from contesting during the party’s convention scheduled for July this year.

“The party calls upon its members to respect and abide by the above resolutions, to desist from misconduct in the party and never to undermine and disrespect the leadership at any levels within the structures of the party. The party will not hesitate to take any disciplinary action against any misconduct,” said Namalomba.
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21/01/2024

Ministry to inaugurate Disability Trust Fund (DTF)

The Ministry of Gender, Disability and Social Welfare said it is ready to inaugurate the Disability Trust Fund (DTF) February this year.

Mayeso Malembo who is the Principal Disability Affairs Officer in the Ministry, reported that the ministry wants people with disabilities in Malawi to have easy access to the special fund.

“The Government wants people with disabilities to know that DTF has come to stay for them to benefit. It will be an open platform for well-wishers with a 35 percent component for investment," emphasized Malembo.

Under the Disability Act of 2012, the Government introduced the Disability Trust Fund and the first disbursement of funds was done in the 2022/23 financial year.

People with disabilities have been marginalized for so long a time and its high time that they have to be assisted and supported in one aspect or the other.

However, Disability rights advocate – FEDOMA – has commended government for making operational the disability trust fund.

Its Executive Director, Symon Munde has expressed delight with the move saying it was long-overdue.
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20/01/2024

Nankhumwa, others expelled from DPP

√'DPP to dismantle into two segments'

Dust rejects to settle in the embattled Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) following the expulsion of some of its senior members.

The expelled gurus are current Leader of Opposition, Kondwani Nankhumwa, Former Party Secretary, Grezelder Jeffrey, Mark Botoman and Cecilia Chazama.

Thi comes days after they appeared before a disciplinary committee.

In a statement signed by the party Spokesperson Shadrick Namalomba, the decision comes after careful consideration and in accordance with the recommendation of DPP president Peter Mutharika.

“Their expulsion from the party is a direct consequence of their misconduct and indiscretion, which has been deemed detrimental to the values and principles of the Democratic Progressive Party.

“The Disciplinary Committee, composed of esteemed party members, conducted a thorough investigation into the alleged misconduct of the aforementioned individuals.

“The committee’s findings revealed a clear violation of the party’s code of conduct, resulting in the unanimous decision to expel them from the DPP.

“President Peter Mutharika, after carefully reviewing the committee’s recommendation, fully supports and endorses the decision to expel these senior members.

“The President firmly believes that maintaining discipline and upholding the party’s integrity are paramount to the DPP’s success. The expulsion of these senior members serves as a strong message that the DPP will not tolerate any form of misconduct or indiscretion within its ranks. The party is confident that this decision will strengthen its resolve and ensure a more united and disciplined front,” reads part of the statement that Our News Platform Mw has seen.

Early, the disciplinary committee, comprising Dr Jean Kalilani, Apostle Khoviwa, Francis Mphepo,Paul Gadama and Lonnie Chijere Phiri, heard from Nankhumwa, Chazama and Botoman but Jeffrey didn’t show up.

Both the committee and the accused persons kept a tight lid on the issues that came up from the meeting.

But we gathered that the committee particularly quizzed the three on why they attended an NGC meeting that was neither sanctioned by the party’s Central Executive Committee nor their leader, Peter Mutharika.

Previously, DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba had declared the Jeffrey-sanctioned meeting illegal and unprocedural.

However, Our News Platform Mw saw two communications that Jeffrey wrote Mutharika to provide guidance and direction on the need to respect the court order to hold its elective conference within 90 days from September 29 2023.

Meanwhile, governance expert Wonderful Mkhutche hopes the disciplinary hearings are not only meant to crush Mutharika’s opponents.

“If it’s like that, then the infighting will continue and further cripple a party that desperately needs a breath of fresh politics.

“However, if they can use this opportunity to unite the factions that emerged, it can be good for the party as it remains an important player in national politics,” argued Mkhutche.

He added DPP with Mutharika is stagnant as it is the same old tested and failed leadership.

“Yes, the Tonse Alliance has not performed well. But voters are still skeptical to vote for the DPP looking at its unrepentant past,” he said.

Our News Platform Mw understands that this is the second time the party has fired the four, whose camp has been battling with Mutharika’s leadership.
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