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MACRA warns the public against circulation of graphic and insensitive materials related to Chilima’s death

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MACRA warns the public against circulation of graphic and insensitive materials related to Chilima’s death



By Cedric Nkungula

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has warned the general public against circulation of graphic and insensitive materials related to the death of the country’s Vice President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others who died on Monday 10th June 2024 in a plane crash in Chikangawa Forest.

The social media has been flooded with insensitive pictures purportedly from the accident scene.

MACRA is mandated under section 97 of the Electronic Transactions and Cybersecurity Act to promote public education on safe and responsible online behavior including Cyber hygiene.



In a statement released on Wednesday signed by MACRA Director General Daud Suleman said this is the devastating time for the nation and therefore, we must honor the memory of the victims with utmost dignity and respect.

Suleman said circulation of disturbing or exploitative material especially related to tragic incidents can cause immense harm and distress.

“We urge the public to be highly sensitive and refrain from sharing or spreading offensive content. Victims and their families deserve to mourn in peace, free from further distress,” he added.

”Let us instead come together to support one another and create space of compassion during this difficult time.”

Lapken to be laid to rest today

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Lapken to be laid to rest today


By Chisomo Phiri

The body of Abdul Lapken, one of the deceased in the plane crash involving vice president Dr.Saulos Chilima and seven others, is expected to be laid to rest this afternoon in Mangochi District.



Late Lapken, who was working as the Deputy Chief of Protocol in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be laid to rest in line with Islamic burial rites.

Multitudes have already gathered at his home village, Chapola, which is under Senior Chief Chimwala, as they await his remains.

Chakwera forms committee to organize state funeral for VP Chilima,8 others

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Chakwera forms committee to organize state funeral for VP Chilima,8 others


By Chisomo Phiri

President Dr.Lazarus Chakwera has constituted a ministerial committee to oversee the state funeral of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others who were killed in a military plane crash near Chikangawa Forest in Mzimba on Monday June 10,2024.

According to Minister of Information and Digitalisation Moses Kunkuyu, the committee, which is chaired by Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo and other 10 cabinet ministers will co- opt United Transformation Movement (UTM) and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary Generals(SGs) Patricia Kaliati and Eisenhower Mkaka respectively.

He says the other committee members are Harry Mkandawire Minister of Defence; Michael Usi Minister of Natural Resources; Simplex Chithyola Banda Minister  of Finance; Nancy Tembo Minister of Foreign Affairs; Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda Minister of Health; Richard Chimwendo Banda Minister of Local Government; Ken Zikhale Ng’oma  Minister of Homeland Security; Vera Kamtukule Minister of Tourism; Moses Kunkuyu Minister of Information and Jacob Hara  Minister of Transport and Public works.

The late Chilima was expected to attend the burial ceremony of the former Minister of Justice and prominent lawyer Raphael Kasambara in Nkhata Bay on Monday.

But the military plane carrying him and eight others could not land at Mzuzu Airport due to bad weather.

On return to Lilongwe, the aircraft crashed near Chikangawa Forest where he and eight others perished .

Meanwhile, the burial arrangements for the departed souls will be announced in due course.

Needs collaboration with private sector – Kamtukule

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Needs collaboration with private sector – Kamtukule

By Dean Chisambo



Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule has said there is need for collaboration between the government and the private sector to promote  tourism industry across the country.

Kamtukule made the remarks on Monday when she  presided over a full Lab on Tourism meeting  in Lilongwe.

She hailed  the country’s president for lifting up entry visa fees for travelers from 79 countries, which is the crucial step for betterment of tourism industry.


She said :”Our role is to make  Malawi easy accessible because at the moment it is expensive and difficult due to the air connectivity issues.”

On her part Deputy Secretary to the President and Cabinet (DSPC) who is also head of Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Dr. Janet Banda said the Tourism Lab will give opportunity to both the public and private sectors to collaborate and unlock the bottlenecks that are preventing growth.

Vera Kamtukule

She noted that the lab  will likely result in the tourism industry propelling Malawi’s economic transformation.

Banda said :”However as we analyze these issues, let us remember that we need to be encouraged by our unique strengths in addressing the challenges that appear to be insurmountable.”

The  Tourism Lab  event which will take four  days delegates are expected to tackle issues concerning Infrastructure development, legal policy  framework and product development and marketing in the Tourism industry.

FAM revises FIFA President ‘Infantino’s program following Chilima’s death

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FAM revises FIFA President ‘Infantino’s program following Chilima’s death


By Durell Namasani


The initial programme for FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Malawi has been revised with most of activities that were scheduled for Wednesday June 12, being cancelled following the tragic death of the Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima, Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, and eight others.

Infantino arrived in the country on Tuesday evening for an official visit and was welcomed by FAM President Fleetwood Haiya at the Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe.

Infantino and Haiya



According to a statement released by FAM, the FIFA President is expected to pay his solemn homage to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, the bereaved family and the nation at large.

Infantino is also expected to have a meeting with Haiya and FAM Executive Committee before flying out to Zambia later in the day.

Meanwhile, Super League of Malawi (SULOM), has also postponed all TNM Super League matches until further notice as the country enters into 21 days of national mourning.

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