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Deliver or quit – Chakwera warns government officials

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By Cedric Nkungula

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has sent a stern warning to government officials to deliver or make room for others saying in his quest to building a new Malawi, he will no longer tolerate excuses.

Speaking at the official opening of the Henry Henderson School of Excellency on Thursday 3rd November, 2022 in Blantyre, Chakwera said government officials who do not deliver must get out of the way and make room for those who do, because rebuilding Malawi is a matter of urgency.

President Chakwera



The Malawi leader emphasized that one of the things that slows down progress in the country is the habit of leaving development projects in the hands of people who give endless excuses for their failure to produce quality and timely results.

“So, as we go into the year 2023, my administration will entertain no distractions, no excuses, no political games and no meetings created for people who just want to hear themselves talk and show off their education and expertise in saying everything and accomplishing nothing. Our focus in the next 17 months whether in government or private sector must be delivery and more delivery,” he said.

Commenting on the newly built Henry Henderson School of Excellence, Chakwera said he felt compelled to open the facility because it is built on high standards and has a special place in history.

He also commended those who worked on the project for doing a good job within the shortest period of time.

Government closes Machinga Teachers Training College after Students push for Allowances

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By Aubrey Kalumpha

The Ministry of Education has temporarily closed Machinga Teachers Training College. Chikondano Mussa, Principal Secretary in the ministry of education has confirmed this

Since the start of this week, some students have been pushing authorities at the institution to pay their training allowances.

As of today, the students started rioting, blocking the Zomba and Mangochi road and demanding money from the users in the process.



However, Mussa blamed the students for providing wrong details to the institutions for the facilitation of their allowances.

Mussa has bemoaned the behaviour which has been described as unruly hence resolving to the closure of the institution.

University of Malawi closes over student vigils

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By James Banda

The management at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) has closed the institution following a three-day vigil students have been holding.

In a statement dated November 2, 2022, the university’s Acting Registrar, Mary Wasiri, has ordered all the students residing at the campus to vacate the site by midday Wednesday November 2,2022.

” Following the stalemate between the management and SRC, and knowing that the vigils posed a security threat to both the university community and the general public, the management has resolved to temporarily closed the University with immediate effect, ” reads the statement in part.



It adds ” Students may vacate the campus by 12 noon. For those residing on campus, ensure that you hand in your room to the security office. “

On November 1,2022, Students Representative Council ( SRC) Vice President Catherine Mwangonde called on chancellor for the university, President Lazarus Chakwera, to intervene in the academic calendar battle.

There have been disagreements between students and their administration over a recently released academic calendar which, among other things, would see some students going for a five-month annual holiday and finishing studies in approximately seven years.

Sports Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda now AIP chairperson

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By Staff Reporter

President Lazarus Chakwera on Tuesday November 1,2022 appointed Minister of Youth and Sports Richard Chimwendo Banda as the new taskforce chairperson of a committee responsible for the implementation of the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP).

Minister of Information and Government Spokesperson Gospel Kazako confirmed the development with journalists in capital Lilongwe saying the change is one way of ensuring efficiency in the implementation of the initiative this year.

” The taskforce has been working for the past few weeks and some of the progress you see now is the work of the committee, ” said Kazako.



Kazako went on to reveal that the Agriculture Minister Samuel Kawale with his Transport counterpart Jacob Hara were in Mozambique to discuss with government officials and other stakeholders on how to coordinate the delivery of fertilizer to Malawi.

” So the ministers had to engage manufacturers to be sure of the information, ” he revealed.

Chimwendo who has been a member of the taskforce replaces Sam Kawale, who was appointed Minister of Agriculture last week.

No Bail for Mneneli Yoswa -Judge to decide on Tuesday

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By Wadza Botomani and Cathy Maulidi

Joshua Chisa Mbele, commonly known as Mneneri Yoswa hopes of being released on bail today has hit a blank wall after Chief resident magistrate Madalitso Khoswe reserved ruling until Tuesday 1st November.Mbele other individuals that were arrested last Friday following the demonstrations

In a court appearance today the group pleaded not guilty to two charges being levelled against them.
The first count; Contravening a written notice by the district commissioner in relation to the demonstrations and particulars states that the six failed to comply with a written notice from the DC not to proceed with the demos to State house.

Yoswa on his way to court


Second count; Inciting violence, the particulars states that Mbele and the others told the people that assembled at the demonstrations to physically attack shop owners and other individuals that were not taking part in the demos.

The State has told the Court that they have 7 witnesses to testify against the accused, State however says, the witnesses are not ready therefore they will not be able to proceed today.

Defense was represented by lawyer Gilbert Khonyongwa