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ACB,NAM sign landmark MoU to combat corruption in netball

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ACB,NAM sign landmark MoU to combat corruption in netball


By Chisomo Phiri

The graft bursting body Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) on Wednesday May 22, 2024 entered into a partnership to fight against corruption in netball and other sectors.

In an interview with journalists, ACB Director General (DG) Martha Chizuma said among others the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions is aimed at raising awareness of corruption practices and also rooting out elements of corruption within the netball community.

“Through this partnership we are  fighting corruption through netball and in netball. ACB has a mandate to spearhead anti-corruption efforts in the country and through this MoU we are doing just that.

“Through this MoU we will train officials and also do investigations and prosecute if any elements of corruption are detected in netball,” she said.

NAM president Abigail Sharif  described the MoU as a significant milestone in demonstrating commitment towards the fight against corruption.

“This is a historical moment. We are commiting ourselves to highest values of accountability and transparency. Corruption dilutes public trust and requires collective action.

“By working with ACB, we will have a bigger reach because netball is a community sport,” said Sharif.

ACB is a government department headed by the Director General assisted by the Deputy Director General who are both appointed by the President but whose appointment is subject to ratification by the Public Appointments Committee of Parliament.

Other officers of the Bureau are appointed by the Director General following normal procurement procedures.

It commenced its full operations on February 9,1998.

Chikwawa Police catch cattle thieves red-handed

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Chikwawa Police catch cattle thieves red-handed

By Chisomo Phiri

Police in Chikwawa are keeping in the cooler two men Elick Peterson Jinja and Peter Benesi Thipa for allegedly stealing cattle.

According to Chancy Mfune
Public Relations Officer(PRO) for
Chikwawa Police Station, the two were arrested at Thabwa Police roadblock on their way to Blantyre with the two slaughtered cattle.

He says upon arrival at  Thabwa roadblock, the car was stopped and inspected by the officers who were on the checking point.


“That was when they found the carcasses believed to have been stolen and packed in the car boot.

“The officers then detained the car and arrested the two suspects.

“Later, the owner of the cattle was found and positively identified the slaughtered cattle,” says Mfune.

He adds that the motor vehicle has been brought to Chikwawa police station for further investigations and that two suspects will soon appear before court to answer charges of  theft of cattle.

Jinja hails from Sadulo village, Traditional Authority (T/A) Katunga in Chikwawa whilst Thipa comes from Chipotole village,Traditional Authority(T/A) Msamala in Balaka.

Malawi Kwacha maintains stability against US Dollar

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Malawi Kwacha maintains stability against US Dollar

By Burnett Munthali

Statistics from the Foreign Exchange Auction held on Wednesday last week show that the Malawi Kwacha has maintained stability against the United States dollar.

Bertha Chikadza, president of the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA), highlights that this stability reflects positively on the local economy.

When conducting transactions in your local currency, you have more control over your finances. You are shielded from currency exchange volatility and can better predict the financial impact of international transactions, making budgeting and financial planning more accurate and reliable.

Reserve bank of Malawi


The economy of Malawi is $7.522 billion by gross domestic product as of 2019, and is predominantly agricultural, with about 80% of the population living in rural areas. The landlocked country in south central Africa ranks among the world’s least developed countries.

Commotion at Supreme and High Court premises as police remove leaves and placards at the gates

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Commotion at Supreme and High Court premises as police remove leaves and placards at the gates

By Burnett Munthali

There was commotion at the Supreme and High Court premises in Blantyre as police forcibly removed leaves and placards put up at the gates where magistrates and judiciary support staff are staging a sit-in.

Police took this action to display order at the site, which is a stone throw away distance from Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds, where President Lazarus Chakwera is expected to open the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair.

The judiciary support staff and magistrates are staging the sit-in to push the government to revise their remuneration.


The court gates remain closed to public access, but there is a heavy police presence outside.

In terms of international law, the rights to freedom of association, peaceful assembly and expression are recognised in various treaties, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Together, these rights constitute the right to protest.

Remuneration plays an important part in human resources because it influences many aspects: the relationship between employee and employer, talent attraction and retention, commitment, and the results achieved. Your employees’ primary source of income is their salary, so it’s vitally important to them.

Salary revision is essential to ensure that employees’ compensation remains fair and competitive in line with market standards and their contributions to the organization.

MCP professionals throw weight behind Chakwera’s declaration

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MCP professionals throw weight behind Chakwera’s declaration

By Kondanani Chilimunthaka

Barely a week after President Lazarus Chakwera publicly vowed that his administration will win 2025 Tripartite elections, various professional groups within the Malawi Congress Party have thrown the weight behind the vow, assuring President Chakwera of their unwaivering support in the battle to retain government come 2025.

Speaking on behalf of the 14 professional groups during an audience President Chakwera had with them at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Wednesday 22nd May 2024, the National Chairperson for Mighty Tambala Graduates (MTG), started by thanking President Chakwera for publicly challenging opponents ahead of 2025 elections, saying the message has energized them in their preparations.

“The message you delivered at Kamuzu Stadium on Kamuzu Day, has excited all of us, and we came to assure you that we are behind you to make sure that with you as our torchbearer, we have an outright win of more than 50 percent on Presidential race.

We are committed to producing results, and wherever you want us to go and work for the party in serving people of this nation, as professionals we are ready and steady to help” said the MTG chair amidst ululation from the audience.

As professionals with various skills, they have since challenged those working in different government sectors to work with passion, commitment, and dedication in-line with President Chakwera’s vision of development, saying Malawians are tired of sabotage by other government authorities on the developmental vision of President Chakwera.

In his remarks, President Lazarus Chakwera urged the party professionals to keep rallying behind the party and serving Malawians who he said deserve better under his administration.

“I am happy that you came, and with the commitment you have made here. I urge you to continue supporting Malawi Congress Party and make sure you serve the nation well.

As government, we have done a lot for Malawians. We will continue to initiate and implement projects that benefit our people through government policies including the construction of houses for our security officers, and the Constituency Development Fund which I have raised to K200 million for easy implementation of some projects across all the 193 constituencies” Said President Chakwera.

Some of the professional groups that interfaced with President Lazarus Chakwera include, Mighty Tambala Graduates, Friends of MCP, Friends of Chakwera, Renaissance, the think tank, and Team Tambala Forever.

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