Wala Elite News

12/01/2023

LATEST UPDATE

SCHOOL TO OPEN ON 17 JANUARY, 2023

Minister of Healthy Khumbize Kandodo
Chiponda, the co-chairperson of the
Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 and
Cholera has announced that schools in
Blantyre and Blantyre will open on 17 January, 2023.

This comes after the schools in the major cities were close to mitigate the spread of Cholera.

23/09/2022

Business is at a stand still in the City of Zomba. Unima students are holding demostrations

09/09/2022

May her soul rest in peace

08/09/2022

QUEEN ELIZABETH II BREATHS HER LAST

It has been announced that Queen Elizabeth II has died.

Queen Elizabeth II was a very good friend of Dr Kamuzu Banda.She visited Malawi in 1979 enroute to Lusaka to attend commonwealth heads of state/ government meeting.
She camped at Chawe in Zomba where there is the popular, Queen's View.

Due to the good relationship between Dr Banda and the Queen, Dr Banda became the first African to pay the Queen a state visit at Windsor Castle according to History. It is indicated that Dr Banda was the first African head of state to spend nights on the invitation of the Great Queen in the castle

He was also invited to attend the wedding of the century, when Prince Charles, heir to the throne married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.

The Ngwazi also extended the invitation to his mbumba who were on a private visit to Britain using Kamuzu's money but watched the proceedings through TV.

In the subsequent years there were Royal visits of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew.

The young Queen assumed her office in 1952 and was married to Prince Philip for over 70 years. It was Philip who represented the Queen when Malawi got her independence in 1964.She is the longest serving monarch.
As the Queen, she has appointed 15 prime ministers, the first being Winston Churchill.

She has been the head of commonwealth as well as for Canada, Jamaica, Australia, Newsland among others.

May her soul rest in peace.

19/07/2022

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ RAYMKA DEVELOPERS

POSITION: SALES AND MARKETING OFFICERS
(INTERNS)

Location: Lilongwe

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Implement marketing strategies for the new customers
Generating leads
Research and analyze market trends, competitor offerings, demographics, and other information that affects marketing strategies
Work closely with the advertising media and help them incorporate new business strategies and marketing methods
Preparing all required departmental reports
Obtaining deposits and balances of payments from clients
Create media releases and press releases and assist product presentations
Take clients to sites and convince them to buy pieces of land
Plan budget of advertising and negotiate for better pricing
Prepare monthly expenditure report of the advertisements, promotions events and all types of expenses involved in marketing a product
Handle all client’s relations duties
Work hand in hand with the accountant’s department on sales and bank reconciliations.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
•Advanced Diploma in Marketing, Business, or a Related Field,
•Extensive Marketing Experience,
•Understanding of Business Practices, Budgeting,
•In-Depth Research, Analysis and Computer Proficiency,
•Client Relationships, Adaptability, Multi-Tasking and Big-Picture Thinking.

OTHER REQUISITES

Valid Private car Driving Licence
Pleasant personality.
Good sense of customer care
Service oriented.
Ability to work in a team and times at odd hours
Attention to details.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should send their application by email to the following address:

Raymka Developers
P. O Box 20556
Lilongwe.

Email: [email protected]

Closing date is today 19th July, 2022

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

18/07/2022

We Shine

05/05/2022

MRA EMPLOYEE GETS SIX YEARS JAIL TERM

On 5th May, 2022, the Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dedza has sentenced Malawi Revenue Authority employee to six years imprisonment for fraudulent acts which coated MRA over K12 million in tax money.

A 32 year old employee, Charles Chimwendo was charged with an offence of theft by public servant after he was arrested for stealing tax money using fraudulent receipts.

The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge. He had a duplicate receipt book that he issued to unsuspecting taxpayers after collecting their taxes.

On April 25, Senior Resident Magistrate Clemence Chamwenda convicted Chimwendo after he pleaded guilty to stealing the money. He claimed he was stealing because he was possessed by evil spirits at the time of the offence.

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05/05/2022

TREMOR IN LILONGWE

Today the 5th of May, 2022 Lilongwe City has experienced an earth tremor. It has been felt in several parts of the capital city this morning. However, it did not last long as some people feel it did not last more than a minute.

Earlier in the month of April this year, a tremor was reported it several areas of the cities of Zomba and Blantyre.

Details about the magnitude of the earth quake are yet to be made available after authorities issue a statement on the tremor.

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16/04/2022

Interesting Afrobarometer Findings

On Witchcraft: The Afrobarometer study has reported that most Malawians believe in witchcraft and they support making it a criminal act. The Northern region of Malawi has be shown to hold a very strong belief in witchcraft unlike the other regions.

Makings a presentation in Lilongwe on the findings, Edister Jamu stated that the report portrays a wider view as the country plans to amend the colonial act which does not recognize witchcraft.

He elaborated that most Malawians point to the elderly, particularly women as major participants in the practice of witchcraft
He says most Malawians believe there is witchcraft and elderly especially women are associated with Witchcraft.

According to the findings, 72% want witchcraft to be criminalised and 74% believe there is existence of witchcraft in the country. With atleast 90% of people in the Northern region has believe in existence of witchcraft and the Central Region at bottom of the list. Religion wise,79% of Muslims believe in witchcraft while 66% of Christians display a similar belief.

The findings bring to light that 6% of Malawians believe that witchcraft causes misfortunes in marriages among others, 15% believe that it causes sicknesses and 37% of citizens agree that one can get killed through witchcraft.

Meanwhile, Michael Kaiyatsa for CHRR says the report gives a true reflection of beliefs of Malawians in witchcraft. He urges authorities to be very systematic in amending the Witchcraft Act as it will always be hard to provide evidence on Witchcraft related case. He encourages a recheck on the witchcraft issue as poor people are the most victims compared to the rich people which is not fact proved.

- WE Reporter

28/10/2021

20/10/2021

Let's instil the reading culture in our young ones

09/10/2021

Fuel prices up by 22.8 percent on average effective midnight

09/10/2021

Government has started providing free WiFi in public places

Government has started providing Free Wi-Fi in some public places

09/10/2021

Police Primary School in Zomba

05/09/2021

CAN YOU BECOME AN ASSET AT WORK?

https://www.wala-elite.com/uncategorized/can-you-become-ana-asset-at-work/

Have you always desired to stand out from the crowd and become a valuable asset to the company you are working for? To get senior management’s attention...

03/09/2021

WANKAKA PROMOTION WINDS UP- FDH BANK

On Wednesday, 1st September, 2021, FDH carried out a final draw in the Wankaka Promotion which sawan agro company, Rural Market Development Trust, Rumark Agro dealers, emerging a grand winner, pocketing K5 million.

FDH Senior Marketing Manager, Ronald Chimchere said that the Wankaka Promotion has allowed some citizens in Malawi to walk away with various which among others are bags of fertilizers.

The draw was conducted in Blantyre.
FDH Bank said it will continue to implement life touching interventions in order to promote a saving culture among Malawians in the country.

https://www.wala-elite.com/news/wankaka-promotion-winds-up-fdh/

On Wednesday, 1st September, 2021, FDH carried out a final draw in the Wankaka Promotion which sawan agro company, Rural Market Development Trust, Rumark...

03/09/2021

EMPLOYEES MUST GET VACCINATED-SUNBIRD

Beginning from 18th September, 2021, Sunbird Hotels and Resorts will not give unvaccinated employees access to the work place.
This has been known from a memo which Edward Chunga, the company’s Chief Human and Capital Development Officer, issued on 1st September 2021 on staff vaccination.

According to the memo, all staff members who are unvaccinated are compelled to get vaccinated by Saturday, 18 September 2021 and more also the Human Resource office will keep records of all staff that have been vaccinated; after which only those employees, who will produce vaccination certificates or a negative Covid-19 certificate for a test done within past 4 days at the employee’s cost, will be allowed to enter Sunbird premises.

Chunga emphasized that vaccination is in the best interest of all of employees as well as customers, suppliers and families. He therefore pleaded to all to act responsibly by getting the jab.

https://www.wala-elite.com/news/employees-must-get-vaccinated-sunbird/

01/09/2021

GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES DRILLED ON COMMITTEE MANDATE

On 32 August, 2021The Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances conducted a capacity building workshop to enlighten members on the mandate of the Committee.
In July of 2021, Parliament reallocated committee membership which resulted in the Committee getting new members and in this regard, the Committee, with assistance from National Democratic institute (NDI) organized a day long workshop to allow members get familiar with technicalities on how they can effectively execute their oversight role on assurances.

https://www.wala-elite.com/news/government-assurances-drilled-on-committee-mmandate/

On 32 August, 2021The Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances conducted a capacity building workshop to enlighten members on the mandate of the...

30/08/2021

The Malawi Human Rights Commission says it is concerned with the gruesome attacks on persons with Albinism happening in the country and that it is the duty of magistrates, police prosecutors and investigators to make Malawi a safe place for persons with Albinism.
In the remarks made by MHRC Executive Secretary, during the opening ceremony of the Regional training for magistrates, police prosecutors and investigators, on handling cases affecting people with Albinism, currently underway at Grand Palace Hotel in Mzuzu, Habiba Osman emphasized that the goal of MHRC is to see a criminal justice system in Malawi strengthened and deliver justice for crimes committed against persons with Albinism.

The training began in Lilongwe on 27th August, 2021 and rolls over to the rest of the cities in each region with funding from Amnesty International.

18/08/2021

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE PROBES FERTLIZER PRICE INCREASE.

On the 17th August, 2021the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Food Security interfaced with officials from the Fertiliser Association of Malawi to understand why the price of fertilisers has risen over the past few months.
https://www.wala-elite.com/news/fertilizer-price-increase-probed/

FERTILIZER PRICE INCREASE PROBED On the 17th August, 2021the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture and Food Security interfaced with officials from the...

12/08/2021

NEWTON KAMBALA FIRED FROM POSITION OF MINISTER

https://www.wala-elite.com/news/kambala-fired/

Lazarus Chakwera the president of the Republic of Malawi has relieved Newton Kambala, from his ministerial position.

09/08/2021

Tichitenji kuti zoterezi zichepe?

09/08/2021

GATHERING COBWEBS OF THE WILL

by Khalipwina Mpina

I
there's always a strong smell
that comes out of the armpits
of politics that dents my country
such is a patch on the sun's beauty
a tiny hole in a pool of pride
cheating won't heal it
gentleness will

https://www.wala-elite.com/uncategorized/gathering-cobwebs-of-the-will/

Gathering cobwebs of the will By Khalipwina Mpina I there's always a strong smell that comes out of the armpits of politics that dents my country such is a...

08/08/2021

"Women, take up space", Speaker

The Malawi National Assembly's speaker, RH Catherine Gotani Hara MP, has called upon women to rise and take up spaces in political, social and economic spheres to be able to address women issues.

The speaker said this yesterday evening, on 7th August, 2021 during a three- day African Women in Leadership Conference which she's attending virtually.
She further commended the parliament of Malawi for making strides in achieving 50-50 representation which she said has seen a ride in women representation from 5% in the 1990s to 23% recently.
She added that this increase has led to parliament enacting bills and policies that favour women and girls including the Divorce and Family relations Act which raised the marriage age from 15 to 18.
However, there is still more to be done hence women must rise up to occupy their rightful spaces.

08/08/2021

The Human Rights Commission of Malawi has released a statement calling upon the Women Lawyers Association of Malawi to provide adequate information to the general public that will enable them to understand what the pro bono services entail.

This follows the grave concerns that the general public have raised as regards the aspects of costs and funds received in litigation in relation to the pro bono services the WLA rendered in the Nsundwe women r**e victims case.

The Human Rights Commission highlights that providing information to the public will not only address the issues raised but will also help to restore the general public's trust in the Women Lawyers Association as well as the great work the Association is doing in promoting the rights of women and girls in Malawi.

08/08/2021

How Can We Solve Poor Waste Management?

Poor waste disposal has become the order of the day in many locations in the country. A look around our cities exposes the fact that wastes are disposed of recklessly without having regard to the negative repurcussions this vice might cause. Apart from the environmental dilemmas being experienced so far such as global warming, flash floods, and many others, one critical concequence of poor waste disposal is unclean enviromnent which leads to several health problems.

https://www.wala-elite.com/feature-stories/how-can-we-solve-poor-waste-management-problem/

Poor waste disposal has become the order of the day in many locations in the country.

07/08/2021

J AND J IS IN MALAWI

A plane that is carrying the long awaited COVID 19 Vaccine has arrived a couple of minutes ago at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe.

The plane touched down with a total of 302,400 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine which is a donation by the United States Government. The donation has been made through COVAX facility.

https://www.wala-elite.com/news/j-and-j-is-in-malawi/

A plane that is carrying the long awaited COVID 19 Vaccine has arrived a couple of minutes ago at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe.

05/08/2021

UPDATE ON THE COVID 19 VACCINATION PROGRAM

The Ministry of Health has released an update on the COVID 19 Vaccine which is intended to ensure the public about the continuous availability of COVID-19 vaccines in the country, other types of the vaccine have been approved for use in Malawi in addition to the Astrazeneca vaccine. These vaccines include Johnson and Johnson (Janssen), Pfizer/BioNTech, Sinopharm, Sinovac and Moderna.

https://www.wala-elite.com/news/update-on-the-covid-19-vaccination-program/

The Ministry of Health has released an update on the COVID 19 Vaccine which is intended to ensure the public about the continuous availability of COVID-19...

03/08/2021

GOVERNMENT PLANS TO VACCINATE 11 MILLION

https://www.wala-elite.com/news/government-plans-to-vaccinate-11-million/

The Malawi Government has set out a plan which is aimed at vaccinating about 11 million of its population against the Corona virus by December 2022...

02/08/2021

Malawi loses a popular veteran actor and comedian

News coming in indicate that Malawi has lost another veteran actor and comedian, Eric Mabedi populary known by his stage name 'Jacob' to Covid-19.
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01/08/2021

Road Accident Claims 21 Lives

Today Sunday , 1st August 2021, Malawi has witnessed another fatal accidents that has claimed the lives of 21 people and with 8 others sustaining injuries of varied degrees.

This fatal road accident involving two trucks and coaster occurred along the M1 road between Mlanda and Lizulu in Ntcheu District, close to Bomba filling station.

Ntcheu Police publicist, Hastings Chigalu, has confirmed the development, that the incident happened on Sunday August 1 around 1:30 am.

He indicated the coaster with 27 female passengers on board, was travelling to Chikwawa, and was stuck underneath the truck due to the impact of the accident at the time of the confirmation but the Police and hospital emergency rescue teams were already on scene of the accident. He(Chigalu) also added that casualties were being referred to Dedza District Hospital.

Meanwhile,the State Vice President has expressed sadness over the fatal accident.

"I am saddened to hear of the tragic road accident that has killed 21 people after three vehicles collided at Lizulu in Ntcheu district this morning..." He wrote on he page.

"My heart is with the bereaved families for the loss of their loved ones and Government will ensure that we assist the affected families with the necessary assistance as they go through this difficult and trying period. May the souls of the deceased Rest In Eternal Peace." He concluded.

Government through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs - DoDMA has come in to assist the bereaved and DoDMA Public Relations Officer, Chipiliro Khamula, confirmed the development.

26/07/2021

RESURRECTION OF COVID-19 JAB

Malawians are queuing for a jab of covid-19 in different healthy facilities of the country. So far residents in Blantyre and Dowa came out in large numbers to get their jab of the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine which arrived in the country on Saturday, the 24th July, 2021.

Reports indicate that people had started to line up for the jab as early as 06:00 o’clock at different places where the vaccine is being administered.

The large turn outs of residents for this vaccination is seen as a scramble of 192 thousand doses of the vaccine which the health ministry received.

Most people at these centres are a mixture of those going for a second dose and those want a first-time jab.

19/07/2021

Malawi Police Service kicks off "Operation Vala Mask"

The Malawi Police Service has informed the general public that starting from today, Monday, July 19 2021, it will begin to seriously enforce all Covid-19 rules and regulations as stipulated in the Public Healthy Act (Corona Virus and Covid-19 prevention, containment and management) through an operation code-named "Operation Vala Mask".

According to their press statement released yesterday, Sunday, 18th July, 2021, the "Operation Vala Mask" is aimed at ensuring adherence and compliance to all the rules and regulations that are in place to curb further spread of Covid-19 in the communities.

Notable rules include wearing of face masks in public places, closing of bars and bottle stores by 10 pm, seating capacity of 50 percent in public transport and a curfew starting from 10pm to 6am everyday.

The Malawi Police Service has therefore warned all those defying Covid-19 rules and regulations of arrest and subsequent prosecution.

However, the MPS has also assured Malawians of professionalism during the enforcement of the preventive measures and that people's rights will be duly respected.

17/07/2021

COVID-19 Shakes Likangala Sec. School

On Monday, the 12th July 2021, classes came to an abrupt halt at Likangala Secondary School in Zomba, when one of the learners was taken ill and had tested positive for COVID-19. This made hospital personnel to raise the red flag instantly.

On Tuesday, the health personnel then conducted a test of all the learners in the class the student was in including teachers and the results came out positive for 3 teachers and 16 learners.

Consequently, classes remained suspended as the school wanted to pave way for a fumigation exercise which was done by the healthy workers on Wednesday the 14th July, 2021.

Meanwhile, all learners at the school are scheduled for a mass testing on next week Monday to determine the severity of the spread and work out a practical way that can arrest any further spread of the virus.

17/07/2021

In entertainment news

Patience Namadingo aka Dr Namadingo in collaboration with Tay Grin, aka the Nyau King have released a new single titled LA LA LA.
The single's official video can be accessed on https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oph_fup7GVQ& feature=youtu.be.
This comes amid trolls currently circulating on social media lambasting the doc for saying that he was leaving Malawi for Zambia permanently because Malawians hate him and are jealous of him.
However, a close analysis of the lyrics of the LA LA LA song seem to target those critics of his who underrate him.
Interestingly, the song has received various reactions with some calling it a hit and others calling it a miss.

17/07/2021

A self-confessed killer arrested in Kenya

Authorities in Kenya, last Wednesday, 14th of July, 2021 arrested a man suspected to have killed at least 10 children aged between 12 and 13 over a period of ten years.
The arrest followed investigations into the recent killing of two boys, whose bodies were found dumped in an area called Kabete, near the Kenya's capital, Nairobi.

The Suspect known as Masten Milimo Wanjala, 20, is alleged to have confessed to detectives of killing the two boys and several others, as well as sucking the blood of some of his victims and also giving vivid descriptions of the crime scenes. Consequently, the man's confessions have dominated headlines in Kenya.

Meanwhile, authorities have said police are following leads to recover the bodies of other children and will charge Mr Wanjala with all the murders.

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17/07/2021

COVID-19 RAGES ON

July 16th of 2021 has witnessed the death of 25 people due to the continued raging of the COVID-19. This is according to the Minister of Healthy Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda who is the chairperson Of the Malawi Presidential Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Minister gave the update on Thursdays evening when she was informing the Malawi Nation on the status coup of the pandemic.

She decried the continued rise in the numbers of the people that are testing positive.

She indicated that in the past 24 hours to the evening of 15 th July, 2021, 785 people tested positive out of the 3229 people who were tested. In addition, 444 recoveries were recorded while 25 people died.

She added that 60 cases were admitted into hospital while 36 were discharged after receiving medical help when they were admitted after suffering from the pandemic.

The minister has asked the Nation to continually adhere to all measures provided by the heath ministry with the intent to prevent the spreading of the virus. She has also encouraged all those that are positive never to lose hope. She also appealed that people should rash to hospital's whenever they feel unwell and are seeing signs of the disease other than opting for self medication which puts their dear lives in danger.

Since the on set of the pandemic here in Malawi, 41,498 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded, 1,301 have died, 34,583 have recovered, while 5,383 are still positive and 220 are admitted to hospital.

In the meantime, the AstraZeneca 192,000 doses which were expected to jet into Malawi on Thursday, 15th July, 2021 failed to arrive due to undisclosed logistical challenges and according to the minister the date of arrival is slated two weeks from today. However, 80 million kwacha has been assigned to the Malawi Police Service to assist in the enforcement of Covid 19 preventive measures.

12/07/2021

PROTESTS RISE AGAINST THE JAILING OF ZUMA

Following the arrest of Jacob Zuma the former president of South Africa, protest have emerged and have since spread out in Zuma's home town of Kwazulu Natal. In response, Police have arrested dozens of people as violence spreads. Protesters in support of the jailed president first took to the streets after the 79-year-old handed himself to authorities on Wednesday last week to begin a 15-month jail sentence.

According to a police statement, criminals have taken advantage of the violent situation to reap out personal gains by rooting and plundering, shops particularly in Gauteng Province where the chaos has spread from KwaZulu-Natal to Johannesburg and more than 60 people have been arrested.

According to NatJOINTS, the national intelligence body, Sunday, saw myriad protesters armed with sticks, golf clubs and branches marching through Johannesburg's central business district and in the night before, some 300 people had barricaded a major highway in Johannesburg and several images depicted buildings and cars on fire.

About 800 people were also involved in an incident in which one police officer was shot in Alexandra, a township in Johannesburg - South Africa's economic hub. Two other officers were injured.

Police also responded to reports of looting in both Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal.

However, it is unclear whether these are linked to the pro-Zuma protests, with KwaZulu-Natal police spokesman Jay Naicker telling news agency Reuters, that officers had seen "criminals or opportunistic individuals trying to enrich themselves during this period".
Meanwhile, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed for calm, acknowledging that "there are those who may be hurt and angry", but adding "there can never be any justification for such violent, destructive and disruptive actions".

The jailing of a former president is unprecedented in South Africa, which has been gripped by Zuma's legal turmoil.