The Malawi Police Service board of inquiry has found Commissioner Stan Kaliza guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good discipline in the police service. Kaliza who made the headlines after he was exposed by his wife that he was using his position to go out and sleep with female officers with promise of job promotion was suspended after it was established that over 40 women were his victims
National Police Spokesperson James Kadadzera says the enquiry found Kaliza guilty of abuse of his office and the findings have been forwarded to the Malawi police service Commission for determination.
Sexual Predator Stan Kaliza
On November, 20, 2021 Commissioner Kaliza was sent on forced leave to pave way for investigation into allegations that Commissioner Kaliza sexually abused more than 40 female police officers promising to promote them or send them abroad for peace keeping missions.
Kaliza was Commissioner of Police responsible for Human resource, management and development at the police headquarters in Lilongwe.
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has assented to three bills that were passed during the 4th Meeting of Parliament held in November/December, 2021.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Right Honourable Catherine Gotani Hara, MP made the announcement in the Chamber today.
The Acts that were assented to were published in the Gazette of 4th February, 2022 effectively making them laws of this country.
The three Acts are as follows:
i) Act No. 1 of 2022: Political Parties (Amendment) ii) Act No. 2 of 2022: International Development Association (Malawi Education Reform Programme Project) Loan (Authorization) iii) Act No. 3 of 2022: International Development Association (Additional Financing for the Southern Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation (Phase 2 Project) Loan (Authorization).
Old Mutual (Blantyre) Foundation Trust and partner Care Malawi has commenced a construction project worth MK108 million of primary school blocks and administration offices at various schools in Malawi starting with Mkanda Primary School in Mchinji. This is in a bid to retain children in school and improve their attendance.
Speaking Wednesday during the site handover where the structures will be built, Care Malawi Senior Programme Manager, Anderson Kumpolota, said the organisation was implementing the project dubbed ‘Protect the future: ending child labour in the agriculture industry in Malawi (PROCLAIM)’.The project aims at eliminating child labour in the agriculture industry by withdrawing children from estates and re-enrolling them into primary schools.“The project is targeting 60 schools in Mchinji, benefitting 63,110 children in the process.
Among other interventions, the project safeguards the right to education for children by improving their attendance, retention and performance for those at risk and withdrawn from child labour,” he explained.District Education Manager (DEM) for Mchinji, Nellie Kamtedza, said the construction of the classroom block would address the shortage of classrooms at the school.“Mchinji is grappling with serious classroom shortages, especially at primary level. We, therefore, commend Care Malawi and Old Mutual Trust for the donation,” she said.
Apart from Mchinji District, Care Malawi is also implementing the PROCLAIM Project in Ntchisi.
The ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has welcomed new members in its fold. On Saturday, February 5, The Party celebrated as it welcomed new members at the party’s regional offices in Mzuzu. Over 70 members from Chibavi West Ward led by their Councillor Gabriel Gabitto Mwangulu presented themselves to MCP.
Mwangulu who won 2019 local government elections on an independent ticket told the gathering that he has come back to MCP after being in wildness for long just like the story of a prodigal son in the Holy Bible.
“I have come here to surrender myself to my father’s house as am not joining MCP today. You know my political career and history is at MCP since 2014, when I won on the party’s ticket before winning on an independent one in 2019. So my coming today is just coming back home.” Said Mwangulu in his speech.
He added that the leadership of President Lazarus Chakwera is attracting many Malawians, describing it as a fatherly leadership that doesn’t concentrate on insults being made on him(Chakwera) but on the well-being of citizenry.
Making his welcoming remarks, District Chairperson for Mzuzu, Franklin Hara said the defection is a clear sign that the leadership of President Lazarus Chakwera is becoming the household name, adding that the party will still stick to the open door policy to allow many to join.
“President Chakwera initiated an open door policy, we in MCP will use that policy until we get everyone willing to be part of Chakwera’ developmental agenda. One thing I can plead with you all is that MCP do follow its 4-Cornerstones and there; we don’t compromise as a party. Discipline is of paramount.” Said Hara while welcoming over 70 members who have joined the party from other parties.
Remarks by Hara concurred with those made by the Constituency Chair, Ernest Wankhama who said the Malawi Congress Party is the most strongest party in the country and currently enjoying the open door policy initiated by President Chakwera.
Speaking to reporters after the function, the Regional Chairman for NorthSouth in MCP, Joseph Chavula said the party has the trust for the people and that the open door policy is attracting many to defect to the party.
“People have trust in the party’s President who is also our State President, who has always encouraged an open door policy for MCP, many people are willing to work with Dr. Chakwera, and we are ready to welcome everyone willing to join the forces.” Said Chavula while smiling for the plus.
The development comes barely a day after three former District Chairmen, Foloma Mwale, C. K. Banda and Mr. Chisenga surrendered themselves at the MCP headquarters in Lilongwe to rejoin the party.
Councillor Gabriel Gabitto Mwangulu being welcomed
As the nation is coming to grips with the shocking murder for Alinafe Bionongwe, the Vocal Officer In charge for Malawi Revenue Authority at Dedza Border. Police have made several arrests. Bonongwe who fought against smuggling and tax evasion in the district was found dead in his house
Police have so far detained a security guard, house servant and ground labourer who were working at Alinafe Bonongwe’s house.According to a press statement by Malawi Police Service (MPS) signed by its spokesperson James Kadadzera, the three have been detained for questioning.
The body of the late Bonongwe is Meanwhile going through autopsy which is being done by Dr Charles Dzamalala is conducting an autopsy.
Alinafe Bonongwe – Murdered in Dedza
.Alinafe Bonongwe was found dead at his house in Dedza Friday night.
Bonongwe was found with a rope on his neck in the bathroom but police are investigating.Bonongwe came into prominence when he single handily fought goods smugglers and tax evaders in the district.There are conflicting reports on his death, with some saying he committed suicide while others said he might have been killed.
