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Ex-convict arrested over car burglary in Lilongwe

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Ex-convict arrested over car burglary in Lilongwe

By Chisomo Phiri

Police in Malawi capital, Lilongwe have arrested a 26-year-old habitual car burglar at Area 3 National Bank of Malawi (NBM) carpark.

The suspect has been identified as Missi Selemani.

According to Lilongwe Police Station Publicist Hastings Chigalu, Selemani, who is also known as ‘Gobozo’ among his peers, was arrested in the afternoon of Wednesday while trying to sneak out of a Mazda Bongo Minibus, with a stolen hustle bag that contained K1,483, 900 whose owner was then transacting in the NBM banking hall.



Chigalu says the owner parked the vehicle in between National Bank and Bata Retail Shop carpark space and went into the bank.

“The suspect saw a hustle bag through the transparent window of the vehicle and judged that it was containing cash, the suspect quickly opened the driver’s door using his keys before grabbing it to start.

“This is when police officers who were within the vicinity, arrested the suspect after they noticed his strange behaviour,” says Chigalu.

He says the suspect who also jailed in the past for a similar offence will appear in court soon to face a charge of; Theft from a Motor Vehicle.

Selemani hails from Lewu Village, Traditional Authority Tambala in Dedza District.

Discriminalization same-sex review adjourned to May 23

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Discriminalization same-sex review adjourned to May 23

By Chisomo Phiri


The Constitutional Court sitting in Blantyre has today adjourned the same- sex decriminalization review to May 23, 2023.

Before adjournment, Justice Mandala Mambulasa recused himself after the State asked him to step down from the case as he previously made his stand on the issue.

On the other hand,defense lawyers and friends of the court represented by Chikondi Chijozi objected to the application unfounded for falling short to cite the law.



State Prosecutor Victor Jere said the recusal of the judge will preserve the integrity of the Judge and the entire judicial system.

In the matter, two cases are involved where first claimant, a Dutch, Wim Akster is being accused of sexually abusing nine children at his orphanage in Blantyre.

The second case is about a transgender individual from Mangochi, Jana Gonani.

However, the court is expected to rule whether to criminalise or decriminalise those involved in same- sex activities in the country.

Mutharika calls on DPP members to embrace unity, love

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Mutharika calls on DPP members to embrace unity, love

By Staff Reporter

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) President Peter Mutharika has appealed to all party members to love and respect each other as one family.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson Shadric Namalomba, the former State President says while the party takes pride in the diversity of its members, it has regrettably taken note of some “undemocratic pronouncements” by certain members calling themselves real owners of DPP.



“This is a misrepresentation of the truth. There are no owners of the party. The party belongs to the people of Malawi, its members resident throughout the country and outside. Political affiliation is a matter of resonating with the principles and policies of the party,” reads the statement titled ‘A message of unity and equality to the members of Democratic Progress Party (DPP)’.

Mutharika observes DPP members come from all walks of life, regardless of tribe, religion, gender and location of residence, among others as such in the eyes of the party they are all equal, no one individual nor a group of individuals own the party.

“We come together all equal with one accord of uplifting the welfare of Malawians through political mobilisation and economic development of this nation.

“It is in this regard that the mighty DPP reminds its members to inculcate in themselves such a belief and reality,” reads the statement signed by Namalomba

The statement comes days after some DPP senior members held separate media briefings in Lilongwe and Blantyre where among others they asked Mutharika to consider handing over power as per his promise.

During his briefing in Blantyre, DPP regional governor Charles Mchacha alleged there were some greedy individuals in the party making decisions without even consulting Mutharika.

DPP is expected to hold its convention in July ahead of 2025 elections.

Chakwera delivers impressive keynote address at Transform Africa Summit in Zimbabwe

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Chakwera delivers impressive keynote address at Transform Africa Summit in Zimbabwe

By Chisomo Phiri

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday delivered his impressive key note address at the Transform Africa Summit at Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria falls in Zimbabwe.

In his impressive key note address Chakwera said that Africa must go against the grain, if it is to be at par with big global players, on the ICT front.

President impressed that Africa is so far behind in terms of digital transformation that it will never catch up, if it does not use technology as a short cut, to ensuring the continent becomes a single digital market and “leapfrogs” into the next stage of economic development.

Said Chakwera:”In order to catch up with the First World trajectory of digital uptake, Africa must deploy multiple strategic investments to integrate all key sectors of the economy on a single digital platform.

Chakwera



“Our citizens should have affordable access to digital products and services, digital literacy and improved digital infrastructure.

“With these in place, we should be able to transition our economy to the digital space through e-Learning, e-Government, e-Commerce, e-Health and smart farming among other key components.”

He thanked President Paul Kagame of Rwanda for his leadership and his pursuit of excellence, through the summit particularly as chairperson of the Smart Africa board.

The Malawi leader also thanked the summit host President Emmerson Mnangagwa for hosting such an iconic and integral event, that seeks to compel Africa to leap frog into the digital excellence domain.

During the Opening Ceremony of the event,King Mswathi III and President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia also delivered their key note addresses.

The Transform Africa Summit is a platform through which global and regional leaders from government, private sector and international organizations consider new ways to shape, accelerate and sustain Africa’s on-going digital revolution.

The meeting is particularly important in light of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area whose benefits could be leveraged through the digital revolution.

Chakwera arrives in Zimbabwe for 6th Transform Africa Summit

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Chakwera arrives in Zimbabwe for 6th Transform Africa Summit



By Chisomo Phiri

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Zimbabwe for the 6th Transform Africa Summit meeting scheduled to take place at the Victoria falls. The summit brings together African leaders, policymakers and technology experts who are poised to shape Africa’s development narrative from what it is now to a knowledge-based economy supported by a digital revolution

According to the statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chakwera is attending the meeting in pursuit of ways to leverage the revolution to support the Malawi’s own development and address obstacles.



The president departed Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe at 6:30 hours and is scheduled to return the same day at 20:00 hours.

The Transform Africa Summit is a platform through which global and regional leaders from government, private sector and international organizations consider new ways to shape, accelerate and sustain Africa’s on-going digital revolution.

The meeting is particularly important in light of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area whose benefits could be leveraged through the digital revolution.

Writing on the President’ s official Facebook page , President Chakwera wrote

“I am leading the Malawi delegation at the 6th Transform Africa Summit being held at the Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

“The main thematic thrust of discussions will be around accelerating digital transformation for African societies. This aligns perfectly with our development agenda Malawi Vision 2063 in which we intend to spur development through digitalisation”

“There will also be learnings for Malawi in how we can build capacity in digital infrastructure, smart governance and digital entrepreneurship”.

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