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Opinion: Exposed: Kaliati had ambition to stand as UTM president even during the time SKC was still alive



By Senior Political News Analyst

On 27 August, 2024, Malawians were awake to a brazing flier which had brazing words Kaliati for President.

Many people wondered the genesis of all that because non had such expectation to see Kaliati on the UTM ballot.

Investigation through secondary and primary sources this publication has made has revealed that UTM Kaliati never wished SKC well.

She always accompanied SKC to court so that SKC is not aware that she was wolf in Ship’s skin.

She even made alot of public outburst. In order to ensure that Kaliati is silenced SKC bought her Nissan Navara.

Kaliati

SKC never wanted anyone to leave UTM including Kaliati. Now to see her announcing that she will be standing this is an old ambition which she has been holding when Chilima was still alive .

AMADYA YEKHA STATEMENT

All along , Kaliati has been attacking SKC that he its alone. Some party members that we have talked to have disclosed that Kaliati has been attacking SKC “Iyetu wakhala akunena kuti zimutsamwa yekha mmene amadyera,” said our source

TRUTH OF THE MATTER

Kaliati should not lie to Malawians now that she loved Chilima and that she intends to keep his legacy.

Dr Michael Biswick Usi, who was chosen as UTM Number 2, is the only person capable of carrying on Saulos Chilima’s legacy.

If SKC preferred Kaliati over Usi, why did he choose Usi as his Vice President? According to our sources, Kaliati is also accused of sending journalists to write negative stories about Chilima.

YAS for more youth representation in decision making

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By Kondwani Kandiado

Youth and Society(YAS) says it is geared to help increase youth participation in politics and decision making positions ahead of the coming elections and beyond.

YAS programmes coordinator for human rights and civil society strengthening,  Mwandida Theu said this on Friday in Dowa during a capacity building training for young leaders in the district.

The organisation is implementing a democracy in young hands project which among others things seeks to increase youth participation by making them cultivate a spirit of taking up leadership positions.

Theu: we want the youth to take part in decision making positions



She said statistics revealed that only 1 percent of youth are in decision making positions hence the need to increase their participation.

She said: “We would like to see more young people taking part not only as voters but also invade spaces where they can be elected as leaders in the political arena.”

She said the organisation will work towards building their capacity through what she said inclusive democracy academy to prepare them for elections and beyond.

Dowa District Youth Network coordinator, Sankhulani Mmbanga applauded the organisation for the initiative saying it will help create space for youth in decision making positions.

“We hope the initiative will help shape up the youth to be the voices of other youth and we are very much sure that we will have a good number of youths participation in the next elections and beyond,” he said.

The project being funded by United Nations Development Program(UNDP) also aims to mobilize young people to take part in the electoral processes.

Karonga-Chitipa cultural heritage festival to cost K50 million

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By Chisomo Phiri

Chairperson of the Karonga-Chitipa Cultural Heritage scheduled for October 18-19, 2024, Marumbo Mwasinga says the budget for the event is K50 million.

He announced this on Thursday during a press briefing in Lilongwe.

Mwasinga then appealed to well-wishers to contribute towards the budget.

“The entire festival will cost around K50 million. If we can have well-wishers and other stakeholders finance it, we expect to raise even more to ensure a successful event,” he said.

The festival will also focus on incorporating new technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), to help preserve culture.

The two-day festival will feature activities like traditional dances, urban entertainment for the youth, displays of local cuisine, and a market for local products.

Paramount Chief Kyungu, who is the patron of the cultural group, will grace the event.

The celebration will be held under the theme,  ‘Unity in Diversity-Respect and Justice for All’.

Chakwera emphasizes merit-based appointment of senior counsel

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By Chisomo Phiri

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera says the conferment of Senior Counsel (SC) upon eight Justices of Appeal is not a political appointment, and he would never entertain the practice of giving positions as political favors.

Chakwera made these remarks at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Friday when he conferred the SC title upon the eight Justices of Appeal.

“I must therefore make it clear that any past practices that gave the title Senior Counsel as a political favor end with me.

Chakwera



“This is not a political appointment but a fulfillment of what the law requires of the Honors Committee when it comes to those who have, by their accomplishments and credentials in the legal profession, distinguished themselves as being worthy of this designation,” he said.

The president emphasized that all processes for their recognition were done with transparency and accountability, based on the accomplishments and achievements they have made in the legal system.

He also commended the awardees for meeting the standards required by law and urged them to never abuse their position and preserve the integrity associated with the title by being impartial and objective, as they have already shown.

On his part,Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo highlighted how crucial this development is in recognizing the efforts, integrity, and abilities of the conferred Justices of Appeal in the legal affairs of the country.

Justice Potani SC said this is a motivation to continue serving Malawians and providing the much-needed justice to all.

The eight esteemed Justices are:

1. Justice Healey Potani
2. Justice John Nelson Katsala
3. Justice Ivy Chatha Kamanga
4. Justice Mankhambira Charles Ching’anyi Mkandawire
5. Justice Dingiswayo Madise
6. Justice Dorothy nya Kaunda Kamanga
7. Justice Silvester Augustino Kalembera
8. Justice Rowland Mbvundula

The SC title is given to a senior lawyer in countries formerly part of the British Empire.

The honor of SC is conferred by the President on the recommendation of the Honors Committee under Section 52 of the Legal Education and Legal Practitioners Act of 2018.

Malawi,DRC sign bilateral air service agreement

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By Chisomo Phiri

Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) made a significant breakthrough in aviation cooperation on Thursday,signing a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) that will revolutionize air travel between the two nations.

This landmark agreement enables the national airlines of both countries to operate direct flights to each other’s territories, fostering increased connectivity and economic growth.

Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Engineer David Mzandu, signed the agreement on behalf of the Malawi government, while Mr. Kayembe Katubalondji Francois, Director of Aviation Transport for the Congo Civil Aviation Authority, represented the DRC government.



The BASA outlines several key provisions, including the ability for Malawian Airlines to operate direct flights to the DRC, connecting Kinshasa and Lubambashi.

Similarly, Congo Airlines will be able to fly directly to Lilongwe and operate between Lilongwe and Blantyre.

This agreement will reduce travel time between the two countries and open up new markets for both national airlines, promoting increased trade, tourism, and economic development.