Mlembi wamkulu wachipani cha Malawi Congress (MCP), a Richard Chimwendo Banda, wadzuduzula zimene akuchita atsogoleri ena achipani cha Democratic Progressive (DPP) pomalankhula mawu odzetsa mpungwepungwe komanso mantha pakati pa anthu m’dziko muno.
A Chimwendo Banda ayankhula izi pa msonkhano wa atolankhani omwe akuchititsa ku Lilongwe. Â
Iwo ati mwachitsanzo posachedwapa, a Victor Musowa, omwenso ndi phungu wa Nyumba ya Malamulo waku Mulanje, anauza anthu aku Ndirande mumzinda wa Blantyre kuti asalore aliyense wa MCP kuchititsa msonkhano m’deralo.
Iwo ati a Musowa anena zimenezi patangopita miyezi yochepa mkulu wina wa DPP, a Daudi Chikwanje, atanenanso kuti aliyense wa MCP azitenthedwa.
A Chimwendo ati zimenezi zikuonetseratu kuti DPP ikufuna itabweleranso m’boma pogwiritsa ntchito zipolowe.
A Chimwendo Banda anenetsa kuti chipani chawo sichiopsyezedwa ndi zimene zikuchitikazi, ndipo chiteteza onse otsatira chipani chawo.
Iwo ati chipani cha MCP chipitilira kuchititsa misonkhano pena pali ponse m’dziko muno popanda kuopa chili chonse.
Pa nkhani ya wachinyamata wa chipani cha MCP yemwe anaphedwa ku Ndirande, a Chimwendo Banda apempha apolisi kuti afufuze nkhaniyi kuti amene anachita chiwembuchi adziwike.Â
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has commended Leaving No-One Behind (LNOB) for developing citizen data for evidence-based policy making.
The initiative will enable the government to make informed decisions on policy.
Chithyola made these remarks during a high-level stakeholder meeting in Lilongwe on Thursday.
He emphasized that the Malawi government’s policies will be based on evidence.
Chithyola also noted that citizen data will encourage citizens to participate in contributing accurate data, ensuring their needs are addressed through government interventions based on actual data rather than guesswork.
The Finance Minister further stated that Malawi is joining the global community in recognizing the importance of data in decision-making.
“My ministry’s economic planning and development cannot be done without accurate data. We cannot formulate a good budget without accurate data,” said Chithyola.
He challenged the meeting participants to move away from relying on imported economic theories that fail to address Malawi’s current challenges.
Instead, Chithyola advocated for developing economic theories based on accurate data to respond to the country’s economic challenges.
On her part,LNOB Malawi Coalition Coordinator, Dr. Mary Shawa, noted that the data being used is people-centered, and ordinary projects’ information was often excluded.
She said to address this, LNOB decided to engage with communities to collect data.
“Once people provide data, it’s used to influence policy programs and decision-making, ensuring no one is left behind and the poor are prioritized in development programs,” she explained.
Dr. Shawa, a renowned expert with a PhD in Nutrition and Socioeconomic Development, emphasized that their action plan will empower Malawians to voice their concerns, providing evidence of the problems that need to be addressed.
She added that LNOB, a coalition of ten civil society organizations, is committed to eradicating poverty.
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera says his administration is committed to support industrialisation through the creation of a conducive environment to ensure that industries are thriving in the country.
President Chakwera said this on Monday when he addressed scores of people after he had visited Raiply Malawi Limited’s factory in Mzimba.
He noted that industrialisation is one of the key pillars in Malawi’s 2063 agenda, the country’s development blueprint.
“Through Malawi 2063, we are aspiring as a country to become industrialized by the year 2063 so that we can turn from a predominantly importing nation to an exporting one. In such a way we will be able to get more forex and create jobs for more people,” he said.
He commended Raiply Malawi Limited for creating employment and contributing to national development through the production of wood products for both local and export markets.
President Chakwera visited Raiply Malawi Limited’s factory to appreciate its operations. Inside the factory, the president toured a pole treatment plant, ply mill and medium-density fibre board plant.
Thereafter, the president planted a tree near the main entrance of Raiply Malawi Limited factory before starting off for Lilongwe.
The Malawi leader was in the northern region for several government assignments.
The assignments included presiding over Umodzi Day at Katoto Secondary School Ground on Thursday last week and launching the construction of a K7 billion Mzuni Entrepreneurship Training and Incubation Centre.
He also commissioned Mzuzu Fish Feed Mill and Champhira – Msaka Rural Water Supply Project in Mzimba.
Governance and Human Rights Advocate, Undule Mwakasungula, has underscored the importance of collectively acknowledging the recently released Inquiry report on the tragic airplane crash involved the Malawi Air Force Donier 228 and its contents emphasising that the report’s value extends beyond its findings, as it plays a crucial role in facilitating healing and closure of the chapter.
In an interview, Mwakasungula noted that the report is thorough, encompassing all the essential areas outlined in the Commission’s Terms of Reference.
“It offers a detailed analysis of the circumstances surrounding the tragedy that claimed the lives of the Vice President and eight other Malawians. While opinions on its findings may vary, it is indisputable that this report lays the groundwork for national progress,” said Mwakasungula.
Humphrey Mvula
He highlighted that among its key conclusions, the report attributes the aircraft accident to a combination of environmental factors, such as adverse weather conditions, and human factors, including pilot errors saying the findings illuminate the tragic events and provide clarity on the accident’s causes.
“The Commission has put forth several significant recommendations to address systemic deficiencies and prevent similar tragedies in the future. These recommendations entail the implementation of policies and procedures, as well as the enhancement of capacities within various government ministries and departments, including the Office of the President and Cabinet, the Army, Police, Civil Aviation, Health, among others.
“These lessons are vital for safeguarding the lives of Malawians and averting a recurrence of such an incident. We must ensure that the insights gained from this tragedy translate into swift and effective action to prevent history from repeating itself,” urged Mwakasungula.
He called on individuals to refrain from politicizing the tragedy and instead utilize the report as a tool for national advancement.
In his assessment, Social and Political Analyst, Humphrey Mvula, mentioned that the report has addressed many pressing issues for most Malawians.
He said the inquiry engaged with all duty bearers and scrutinized the government administrative machinery and the events of that fateful day.
Mvula highlighted that the commission interviewed family members who shared their sentiments and perspectives on that day adding notably, Madame Mary Chilima provided a vivid account of the events and her decision not to board the plane.
“We lack the necessary procedures, equipment, and preparedness to handle such incidents. The absence of investments in equipment for intelligent rescue or accident prediction has left us vulnerable to tragedies,” he said.
A 49-year-old South African woman, Funiwe Abigail Nkcosolwana, is in police custody at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe over possession of cocaine.
Nkcosolwana, who previously served a seven-year sentence in Ghana for a similar offense and was released in 2023, was apprehended upon arrival from Brazil.
According to KIA Police spokesperson Dorrah Chathyoka, Nkcosolwana was found with 1.8 kilograms of cocaine in her two handbags.
Funiwe Abigail Nkcosolwana
The drugs were allegedly intended for delivery to a Nigerian national, Chathyoka said.
Nkcosolwana now faces charges of importing dangerous drugs and possession of substances suspected to be dangerous drugs.
