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Vendors to take unspecified action over the continued ban of secondhand underwear clothes

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Vendors to take unspecified action over the continued ban of secondhand underwear clothes

By Phillimon Backson

Vendors based at Tsoka Market in Lilongwe have threatened to take  unspecified action if Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) will continue imposing a ban  on the secondhand underwear clothes.

In 2022, the MRA imposed A ban on the importation of the second hand clothes particularly underwears saying these clothes are contributing to outbreak of skin deaeses in the county.


However, Chairperson for Tsoka flea market Steven Magombo insists this saying that there is no evidence that second hand clothes contribute to transmission of skin deases because they clean them with washing powder before put them on sale.

Magombo wonders why MRA imposes the ban without the knowledge of the vendors.

“There is no way to ban such clothes because currently no evidence that show thar  they contribute to the transmission of skin deases, and we believe that the move by  MRA  is to interfere our business,” says Magombo.

MRA officials denied to comment on the matter.

Some few weeks ago, Tsoka flea market  Vendors staged a strike and stormed MRA offices to deliver their petition.

Msungama donates relief items to Area 23 Moslems

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Msungama donates relief items to Area 23 Moslems

By Linda Kwanjana

There was joy and ululation when Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City South East constituency Ulemu Msungama  donated various food items meant for use during this period of Ramadan. The food items include rice , flour and sugar.

Speaking during the function, Msungama said he decided to come to the area and donate the food items as one way of thanking the Moslems for the Eid players.

Msungama donating relief items

Msungama commended Moslems for the playing for the nation

“First and foremost, I wanted to say from the onset that as you are aware that the Muslims have been fasting, they have been in the period of Ramadan. This is the time where they do fast for the whole month or two days. So, the fasting will be over soon. Now they’re going to break the first thing, which is coming to So, you might have noticed that two days ago I was here also, as they were also observing the ceremony,”  he said.

Msungama hailed the Moslems for the prayers.

“So this is just to appreciate the prayers that have been conducting because these are the people that have been praying for the nation. They have been praying for our economy. They are praying for our families. They are praying to our jobs, our business, everything, every sector in this country, including the president. They have been praying for the president that God should give him wisdom so that they should be able to use knowledge. And then my coming here was just to appreciate and say thank you so much for their prayers, and God is answering us and we are happy for the country that can stand on the gap and pray for each nation.

Sheikh Daud Makoloni Vice Treasure , area 23 Mosque  commended Msungama for the donation. Makoloni  , urged Msungama  to continue doing the good works towards the Moslems.

Ulemu Msungama

Court finds Activist Bon Kalindo has a case to answer

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Court finds Activist Bon Kalindo has a case to answer

By Reported by Lyte Ali

A Court in Mangochi on Tuesday found Human Rights activist, Bon Kalindo with a case to answer on the allegation that he incited violence, contrary to Section 87 of the Penal Code.

During previous court proceedings, Eastern Region, Prosecution Officer, Superintendent Josephine Chigawa told the court that on November 30, 2023, Kalindo assembled people in Mangochi town without permit and incited them to violence, a development which resulted into damage of government property and individuals’ whose value was not known.

A Court in Mangochi on Tuesday found Human Rights activist, Bon Kalindo with a case to answer on the allegation that he incited violence, contrary to Section 87 of the Penal Code.
Kalindo to face prosecution



“During the demonstration, people smashed windows of district education offices, the gate at the District Commissioner’s offices, five government vehicles as well as six personal vehicles” added Chigawa.

On Tuesday, Senior Resident Magistrate, Muhammad Chande said that facts brought in court through five state witnesses established that Kalindo has a case to answer.

Defense counsel, Smart Khalifa told the court that they will parade their own witnesses to the case.

Magistrate Chande therefore adjourned the case to May 7 this year.

During the previous proceeding, Kalindo pleaded not guilty to the charge.
He is currently on bail.

NGORA set to establish K1 billion Kwacha NGO fund

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NGORA set to establish K1 billion Kwacha NGO fund


By Memory Kutengule Chatonda


NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) is set to establish an NGO fund worth K1 billion to support eligible NGOs in the country with capacity building.

The development follows a directive issued during the NGO Day last year by President Lazarus Chakwera to NGORA to institute a comprehensive capacity building program for the sector.

Speaking during the breakfast meeting with representatives from various NGOs on Tuesday in Blantyre, NGORA Chief Executive Officer, Edward Chileka-Banda said the regulatory authority is currently finalising necessary procedures and that upon the completion of the exercise, NGOs depending on their eligibility, will be invited to apply for the fund.

Edward Chileka Banda



“The NGO fund has been sourced from government subvention and NGO fees and it aims to create an enabling environment for NGOs’ operations in Malawi. The fund will be used to build institutional capacity of NGOs that will include system strengthening and compliance to NGO Act and policy.

“Therefore, only those NGOs that are registered and have valid annual licenses will qualify for the fund,” said Chileka-Banda indicating that so far 463 NGOs have obtained valid licenses for the year 2024. 

He urged all NGOs yet to renew their licenses to do so promptly.

According to Chileka-Banda, NGORA will collaborate with service providers including Malawi Revenue Authority, Immigration, Banks, district councils and the donor community to exclusively serve NGOs with valid licenses for the current year.

Commenting on the matter, Development Communications Trust, Programmes Manager, Bettie Chumbu commended NGORA for the interface meeting saying NGOs will do everything possible to comply with the Act and Policies set by the regulatory authority.

She also welcomed the NGO fund saying it has come at an opportune time as this will help support the NGOs within the sector with capacity building to among others improve service delivery.

Presidential advisor on NGOs, Martha Kwataine said government will continue to strengthen the cordial relationship with non-state actors in the country to better serve the Malawians.

Education Minister calls for more support towards education sector

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Education Minister calls for more support towards education sector


By Mphatso Nkuonera

More institutions have been called upon to rally behind the Ministry of Education in order to provide high quality education services to the nation.

Minister of Education Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima  made the remarks on  Tuesday, at Mbayani Primary School in Blantyre when she presided over a handover ceremony of classroom blocks built by Nico Group of Company.

Minister of Education Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima  made the remarks on  Tuesday, at Mbayani Primary School in Blantyre when she presided over a handover ceremony of classroom blocks built by Nico Group of Company.
Kambauwa at Mbayani Primary school



“We need more partners to build more classroom blocks for us in order to meet the teacher-pupil ratio of 1:60 at primary school. This school is the biggest in Malawi with an enrollment of over 7,000 learners and Nico’s gesture is timely to decongest the classrooms.

“I must ask you all here, the Local Chief in particular to guard this property against any vandalism. It pains hugely to see all these efforts been done today mercilessly and carelessly burnt to ashes because of very trivia issues,” Wirima said.

Speaking earlier, Managing Director for Nico Group, Vizenge Kumwenda said the construction of the classroom blocks is a clear indication of their commitment to complement the Government in the education sector.

According to ERIS Chief Executive Officer, Ellen Chipinduka Nyasulu, the twin one-storey classroom block which has been built at the cost of MK300 Million will increase learning space at the school by accomodating 240 learners.

NICO Group, which includes NBS Bank and Eris Properties, joins many other companies and Non-governmental organisations and individuals in complementing Government’s efforts.

The Minister was accompanied by the Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Dr Rachel Chimbwete Phiri, Director for Basic Education, Grace Milner, the Blantyre District Education Manager, Annita Kaliwu.

Also available was Blantyre City Council Chief Executive Officer, Dennis Chinsewu, Group Village Head Magasa  and Councilor for Mbayani Ward, Mngerezi Chinthuli among the many senior citizens who witnessed the handover ceremony.

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