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Kabambe advises Govt on public resources expenditure reduction for possible economic recovery

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Kabambe advises Govt on public resources expenditure reduction for possible economic recovery

By Chisomo Phiri

One of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Presidential aspirants and Former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dalitso Kabambe has advised President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera-led-government to reduce its expenditure in order to recover the bleeding economy.

Currently, the country is struggling to import various essential commodities such as fuel and medical drugs due to the shortage of forex.

In his comment, Kabambe, a Malawi’s renowned economic expert attributed the current situation to poor fiscal, monetary and exchange rate policies.

Kabambe



He agreed to the majority calls for the reduction of presidential trips, both local and international, to save public resources including forex.

“Let us wake up and save the public resources. Let us cut unnecessary travels that can contribute to the decline of our economy,” advised Kabambe.

Born on November 27,1973,Dalitso Kabambe is an economist, banker and politician.

He served as the 13th Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi from 2017 until 2020.

Kabambe holds a PhD and a master’s degree in Development Economics from Imperial College, University of London, United Kingdom which he obtained in 2008 and 2001 respectively.

He got his first degree from the University of Malawi in 1998.

He is eyeing for Malawi’s presidential seat during the 2025 tripartite elections

Perfect Property solutions Ltd a real friend in time of need donates K1Mn to MALGA

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Perfect Property solutions Ltd a real friend in time of need donates K1Mn to MALGA

By Linda Kwanjana

Perfect Property Solutions Limited on Wednesday donated K1Million towards the forthcoming Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) conference which is scheduled to run from Thursday to Friday at Mzuzu’s Grand Palace Hotel.

Speaking during the event ,at the Perfect Property Solutions offices in Mzuzu,
Finance Manager Dan Mbewe, highlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to collaborating with local councils.

Their dedication to community involvement and their belief in the power of local governance are the driving forces behind this substantial donation to MALGA.


Malga Chief Executive Officer Harlod Mkandawire, said the Malawi Local Government Association, expressed heartfelt appreciation for this generous donation.

He stressed the vital role these funds will play in covering logistics and other essential expenses connected to the conference.

“This forthcoming conference holds immense promise, as it brings together leaders in local government and Chief Executive Officers. With Perfect Property Solutions’ substantial support, this event is poised to be a resounding success, fostering collaboration and innovation within Malawi’s local governance landscape, ” he said.

Chilumpha, Matumula discharged in treason case

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Chilumpha, Matumula discharged in treason case

By Chisomo Phiri

The High Court in Blantyre has on Wednesday discharged all charges leveled against former vice-president Cassim Chilumpha and former politician and businessperson Yusuf Matumula in the treason case which started in May 2006.

According to Justice Ruth Chinangwa who heard Chilumpha’s application to have the case discharged three weeks ago, the State has shown no willingness to prosecute the matter which has remained dormant for almost 17 years.

“Apart from that the State is also asking the court for a further 90 days…if at all they were to continue prosecuting the matter. It seems that this matter was a forgotten cause for the State,” said Chinangwa in a judgement dated October 18 2023.

Chilumpha



In the criminal cause Number 13 of 2006, Chilumpha applied to be discharged as an accused person or for the action to be dismissed due to what he described as unreasonable delay in prosecuting the matter.

Chilumpha was arrested in May 2006 together with Matumula on allegations of plotting to kill former president late Bingu wa Mutharika using assassins hired from South Africa.

They were accused of the offences of treason contrary to section 38 of the Penal Code & conspiracy to murder contrary to section 227 of the Penal Code.

Chilumpha and the late Mutharika fell out in 2005 after the former president left United Democratic Front , a party that sponsored him into power in 2004, to form his Democratic Progressive Party.

MACRA says Space Agency a game charger in communication sector

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MACRA says Space Agency a game charger in communication sector

By Wilfred Golden

Authorities in the communication sector have said that the vast use of space resources and space technologies which range from climate and weather monitoring to access to health care, education, water management, efficiency transportation and agriculture are super important in transforming the Malawi’s communication sector.

Malawi Space Agency Taskforce Chairperson, Mrs Thandie Chisala Mbvundula, made the sentiments when she presided over the opening of 3 day 2023 Malawi Space Conference which is being held in the Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe.

She said this space conference aligns perfectly with our commitment as a nation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by Malawi in 2015.

Thandie Chisala Mbvundula



“These global objectives aim to eradicate poverty, protect our planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.

“Our own Malawi’s 2063 Agenda, envisions a youth-centric, self reliant Malawi driven by industrization, and a key avenue to achieve these goals is through the strategic use of Information and Commuication Technology (ICT), innovation and advancement in space technology to further enhance our digitalization programme,” Mbvundula said.

On her part, Director of Finance at MACRA, Mphatso Phiri, highlited that as MACRA, they envisages in their strategic plan for a digitally transformed nation through effective regulation, research and innovation.

“One key issue that will see the realization of this goal is the establishment of Malawi Space Agency and the exploration of space resources.

“This can help a country to optimize the space industry by among others harnessing the potential benefits of space science and technology in addressing social-economic opportunities and challenges, ensuring access to space data by strenghthen space missions and adopting good governance and best practices,” Phiri said.

The conference has seen participation of various euro space engineers from across the globe presenting on topics spanning from trends in Satellite Communication, applications and major benefits of space services for Malawi in sectors such as Agriculture, Mining as well as disaster management using available space data.

The conference which started yesterday October 18,2023 will end on October 20, 2023.

It is being held under the theme: “Space Applications for Sustained Development”.

Tributes pour in following the death of musician Thomas Chibade

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Tributes pour in following the death of musician Thomas Chibade


By McLloyd Kudzingo


Fans and those in the music industry have been paying tributes and sharing special memories of the late musician Thomas Chibade who died on Wednesday evening at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe.

According to Musician Union of Malawi Executive Member Moses Bramoz Kapoto, the singer-songwriter, behind hits including ‘Mau Anga’ and ‘Bulu wanding’amba nthiti’ has been in and out of the hospital in the past weeks.

Hip-hop musician Gwamba has described the late Chibade as a true legend who contributed a lot to the music industry in the country.

The late Chibade



He wrote on Facebook, “RIP Thomas Chibade, a true legend of our lifetime. Rest with angels.”

“Though you’ve left this earthly stage, your music remains, A timeless treasure, a melody that forever sustains. Thank you, Thomas Chibade, for the songs that’ll never fade, In our hearts and in our memories, your music is displayed,” wrote journalist Praise Mike Majawa.

Ovilhehla Ovilhehla wrote;
“Chibade was Music. Name a song by him I didn’t memorize. Ana Anga remains my favorite. Oh yes ngowawadi u Bachelor. A man sent to this little planet we call earth just to do music.

In the words of the famous singer Adele “I don’t make music for eyes. I make music for ears”. Chibade made music for the ears.”

Popular poet Robert Chiwamba described Thomas Chibade as a star whose music entertained both young and older people.

“Thomas Chenkhumba Chibade anawapanga masiku a unyamata wathu kukhala okoma. Mzimu wako uwuse mu mtendere dolo.”

Born 37-years ago, Chibade, nicknamed Chenkhumba, hailed from Nasawa in the area of Senior Chief Chikowi in Zomba district.

He became a house hold name in the early 2000’s after the release of his hit songs ‘Ulova’ and ‘Mau Anga’.

The death of Chibade comes just a week and some days after the country lost another musician a Atoht Manje.

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