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Catholic bishops establish inter-regional conference to foster collaboration

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By Chisomo Phiri

The Catholic Bishops from Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have established an inter-regional conference called the Association of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe (ACBC-MAZAZi).

The bishops announced this on Thursday at a press conference in Salima at the end of their second sub-regional meeting.

According to Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) President Archbishop George Desmond Tambala, this move aims to foster a strong working relationship among bishops in the three countries, enabling them to collaboratively address challenges in various sectors, including health and education.

Tambala added that the association’s headquarters will be located in Lusaka, Zambia.

He stated that critical and technical issues discussed during the conference will be addressed once the sub-region is fully operational.

“The three conferences commit themselves to presenting this project to their respective regional bodies, namely IMBISA and AMACEA. The membership of which they will uphold until further notice,” he said.

Association of Women in Religious Institute in Malawi (AWRIM) Chairperson Sister Janepher Selemani, who attended the conference as a delegate, expressed her commitment to working closely with the bishops in promoting church growth.

Chakwera assures  people of Mangochi of ongoing development engagements

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By Chisomo Phiri

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has assured Mangochi District Councillors that his administration will continue to fulfill all development commitments made to the people of Mangochi.

He made these remarks during a meeting with the Mangochi District Councillors at Chikoko Bay State Lodge in Mangochi.

The President pledged to maintain ongoing engagement with the Councillors, who are pivotal custodians of development and crucial in addressing urgent concerns affecting their communities.

Chakwera in Mangochi



The Mangochi District Councillors praised President Lazarus Chakwera for his unwavering support for the social and economic development of the people of the Lakeshore District.

In his remarks, the Chairperson for Mangochi District Council, Councillor Hassan Chiputa, commended President Chakwera for initiating the Mangochi-Makanjira road construction works, stating that the initiative will open up the area to neighboring Mozambique.

He further extended his appreciation to President Chakwera for constructing modern houses for security agents in the district, which he said will restore dignity and sanity in the Malawi police service.

Education minister,MANEB CEO under fire for alleged negligence

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By Chisomo Phiri

A group of concerned citizens, under the banner ‘Concerned Citizens of Malawi’, has petitioned President Lazarus Chakwera to take decisive action against Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambauwa, and Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB) Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Dorothy Nampota, for their alleged mismanagement and negligence in the administration of examination processes.

In a strongly worded letter to Colleen Zamba, the Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Edward Kambanje and Oliver Nakoma, on behalf of the group, have expressed their outrage and disappointment over the recent omission of the map reading paper from the Geography Paper exam in the ongoing Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) exams.



The two have described this significant error as a “concerning lack of seriousness and attention to duties” within MANEB and called for the immediate dismissal of the two officials for their alleged negligence.

They have also demanded a thorough explanation from the MANEB boss regarding the circumstances surrounding the blunder and the identification of those responsible.

Furthermore, they have called for the swift dismissal of the Quality Control Officer involved in the oversight, emphasizing that such negligence cannot be tolerated.

The Concerned Citizens have expressed their confidence that President Chakwera will address this issue with the urgency it deserves and take decisive action to restore public trust in MANEB’s operations.

Chakwera hailed for Good Governance

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By Gift Chiponde

Some social and governance experts in the country have hailed President Dr Lazarus Chakwera for demonstrating good leadership in making sure that all regions across the country benefit from the transformative projects that the government is currently implementing.

In an interview Undule Mwakasungula, a renowned governance expert, commended President Chakwera for initiating various developmental projects across the country aiming at enhancing people’s lives.

Undule

He emphasised the need for Malawians to embrace and appreciate the developments that the Chakwera administration has initiated, such as the revitalisation of the railway system, road infrastructure, the transformation of agriculture through the mega farms, and other noteworthy projects.

“We have seen that the railway line is now operational, which will facilitate the transportation of goods and the mobility of people.

“This railway line was abandoned by previous administrations, but President Chakwera has made it possible to resurrect it” Mwakasungula said.

He also expressed satisfaction with the President’s vision of economic recovery through the Agriculture, Tourism and Mining Strategy and the implementation of the mega farm, claiming that these are game changers.

Mwakasungula pointed out that some individuals may not appreciate these projects due to politics, and emphasised the need to give credit to the current administration.

In a separate interview, Humphreys Mvula, a social and economic expert, expressed admiration for the President’s persistence and his commitment to his promises.

“President Chakwera has performed tremendously well when it comes to developmental projects. He is one of the presidents who has done his best in terms of developing the country.” Said Mvula.

He also commended President Chakwera for incorporating former presidents and vice presidents in various initiatives, a practice which he said had been lacking in the past.

Mvula said the country has witnessed various development initiatives under President Chakwera and that these developments would benefit all Malawians despite political differences.

“We must learn to appreciate the developments that the Chakwera-led government has initiated; these projects will benefit all Malawians,” he said.

Mvula urged all politicians to accept that President Chakwera is the President of Malawi for the country to progress and transform through the various programs initiated by the current government.

Usi visits Banger, Chilomba and Chilomoni

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By Staff Reporter

Vice President Michael Usi made an exceptional visit to Bangwe, Chirimba, and Chilomoni townships today, where he interacted with the business community to appreciate their tremendous impact and contribution to the country.

During his visit, the Vice President also took the opportunity to listen to grievances and bottlenecks they are currently facing in their businesses.

Usi speaking in Bangwe

Usi emphasized that  government is committed to enhancing and improving small-scale businesses by providing loan access through the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF).