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Man arrested over series of robberies in Limbe

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Man arrested over series of robberies in Limbe

By Chisomo Phiri

Police in Limbe are keeping in their custody a 34-year-old man identified as Francis Bereki, also known as Pido for being suspected to be responsible for a series of robberies in the area.

Pido was arrested on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

The suspect allegedly targeted various locations, including the Chichiri flyover, Civic Offices, Kanjedza Filling Station, and Shoprite, where he attacked individuals.

Caught
: Francis Bereki



Following thorough investigation, Limbe Police detectives swiftly apprehended the suspect, discovering two stolen cellphones and a bank ATM card in his possession.

Subsequently, a search of the suspect’s residence was conducted, yielding a variety of items such as clothing, electrical appliances, and other belongings.

Some of the items believed to be stolen were positively identified by owners, including students from Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS).

The suspect has admitted his involvement in the robberies and is currently in Police custody awaiting a court appearance.

In light of this, Police are encouraging members of the public to promptly report any criminal incidents.

Francis Bereki hails from Chipagala Village in the area of Traditional Authority Machinjiri in Blantyre District.

FAM bans Civo,Mzuzu Stadiums from hosting official matches

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FAM bans Civo,Mzuzu Stadiums from hosting official matches

By Chisomo Phiri

The Football Association of Malawi(FAM) has on Wednesday banned Mzuzu and Civo stadiums from hosting official matches.

In a statement, FAM Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Alfred Gunda says the association has come up with the decision following a report of the recent inspection.

As for Mzuzu Stadium, the report highlights the following; poor state of the pitch, official authorized capacity not known, poor players’ tunnel, missing technical benches, poor condition of the perimeter fence, poor dressing rooms, no public address system, dilapidated scoreboard etc.

On the other hand, the report highlights non-functional public toilets at Civo Stadium, unknown official authorized capacity, non-functional public address system, poor condition of the perimeter fence and lack of scoreboard among others.

“We emphasize quality stadiums are fundamental for the development and progress of football in Malawi.

“We look forward to conduct another inspection under your invitation upon addressing the shortfalls,”says Gunda.

He says authorities for both stadiums have been notified of FAM’s position and the urgent nature of the situation at hand.

The ban at Mzuzu Stadium comes hours after Mighty Mukuru Wanderers coach Mark Harrison described the pitch as unplayable and not fit to host elite football competitions

Reserve Bank upbeat on Economic Recovery

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Reserve Bank upbeat on Economic Recovery

By Austin Fukula

Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor Wilson Banda says the growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product is still hovering around 1.9 percent this year due to economic shocks such as cyclones, dry spells and the effects of the Russia – Ukraine War that the country is experiencing.

Banda made the remarks in Lilongwe during a press briefing on the current economic situation of the country.

Banda said the non-food inflation rate is going down but food inflation is gradually increasing as a result of maize scarcity on the market.

RBM Governor Wilson Banda

The governor disclosed that the institution has put in measures to ensure that the economy is on track.

Banda believes the country is managing the monetary and fiscal policy well based on the first review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

He highlighted that the IMF team will be coming to the country in September for the second review to asses how the country has performed and is optimistic that the country is on course to get an Extended Credit Facility once the second review is done.

Makiwa confirmed as new Auditor General

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Makiwa confirmed as new Auditor General

By Chisomo Phiri

Parliament has on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Thomas Makiwa as new Auditor General (AG).

President Lazarus Chakwera appointed Makiwa last week as substantive Auditor General (AG), subject to Parliament’s confirmation.

Makiwa, a certified chartered accountant, has been acting on the position for the past five years.

Thomas Makiwa

The new AG received support from both sides of the House, including the Public Appointments Committee through a report presented by its Chairperson Joyce Chitsulo.

According to Finance Minister Sosten Gwengwe, Makiwa was born on January 4, 1977 and comes from Shuga Village in the area of Traditional Authority Kalembo in Balaka District.

Makiwa begun his education at St Paul the Apostle Seminary in Mangochi, thereafter he was selected to the University of Malawi at the then Polytechnic, where he graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree with a Credit.

In 2010, the Government of Malawi sent him to Coventry University in the United Kingdom where he successfully obtained a Master of Science in Finance with a distinction.

NOCMA secures USD 50 million for fuel importation

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NOCMA secures USD 50 million for fuel importation

By Chisomo Phiri

Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu has said that the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) has secured USD 50 million for the importation of fuel in the country

Speaking on Wednesday during a joint press briefing with NOCMA and MERA in Lilongwe, Kunkuyu said the Government is now working around the clock to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply in the country.

The minister said diesel availability in most filling stations is now stabilizing and that currently, over 3 million litres of both diesel and petrol have been procured representing two days’ cover.

Kunkuyu added that over 7 million litres of fuel will be in the country over the weekend.

He further assured Malawians that the government is exploring other routes for the timely arrival of fuel into the country.

However, the minister disclosed that fuel scarcity in the country has been exacerbated by $800 (about K867.8 billion) which the DPP-led Government borrowed from Afrixem Bank.

Kunkuyu claimed that this year alone the Tonse Alliance led administration has paid back $100 million to the bank.

“As at June this year, the country owed Afreximbank about $757 million (about K784 billion) in foreign debt and about $145 million (about K150.2 billion)was owed to Trade and Development Bank, along with millions of arrears.

“In total, Malawi’s public debt stood at K7.9 trillion as at December 2022, with K4.43 trillion domestic debt and K3.47 trillion, external debt,” he said.

Meanwhile, the minister said the current administration is repaying the loan a development he said is draining the country’s forex.

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