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UK Malawi Diaspora donates to local school

By Shaffie A Mtambo

A group of Malawian well-wishers based in the United Kingdom,have come together to support Mary-View School for the Deaf in Chiradzulu, Malawi.

The school, which has been facing significant challenges, received a generous donation of essential items, including food and non-food supplies.

The donation, coordinated by social media influencer Connex Banda, included exercise books, mathematical sets, ballpoint pens, cooking oil, salt, and pigeon peas.


These items will go a long way in alleviating the challenges faced by the school, which has been struggling to meet its obligations.

The school’s headteacher, Tadeyo Kazembe, expressed his gratitude for the donation, stating that it would have a significant impact on the school’s operations.


However, he also appealed to other well-wishers to continue supporting the school, which serves a marginalized community of deaf and blind students.

Kazembe emphasized the need for a bursary program to support underprivileged students who are at risk of dropping out due to financial constraints.

NEEF’s Fertilizer loan program hits a snag

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By Shaffie A Mtambo

The National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has been working tirelessly to empower Malawian farmers through its Farm Input Loan program.

However, the organization has expressed concern over some beneficiaries who are misusing the funds.

Therefore instead of using the fertilizer for food production, some individuals are selling it for personal gain.



NEEF’s Chief Executive Officer, Humphrey Mdyetseni, emphasized that the program’s primary goal is to achieve food security and contribute to the country’s economic revival.

“The fertilizer loan is meant to support farmers in producing food, not to generate personal income”Mdyetseni explained.

The program has had a positive impact on many lives. Davie Nkhoma, Chairperson for the Youth Forum in Dowa district, praised the loans for transforming the lives of people in the district.

However, he also urged beneficiaries to use the fertilizer loan for its intended purpose not selling.

NEEF plans to monitor the use of the fertilizer and ensure that it is being utilized for food production.


The organization is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of Malawian farmers and the country’s economy as a whole.

CCAP Livingstonia Synod pushes for caregiver honorarium increase

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By Chisomo Phiri

The Livingstonia Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP ) has called on the government to increase the monthly honorarium for caregivers from K20,000 to K100,000.

The call to action was made by Executive Director for Early Childhood Development(ECD),Nase Chunga,during the graduation ceremony of 166 caregivers who completed a six-month training program via tablets on Monday.

Chunga



Chunga emphasized that the current honorarium is insufficient, making it challenging for caregivers to afford basic necessities.

He also highlighted that only 2,000 out of 36,000 caregivers in the country receive the honorarium, while the rest provide their services voluntarily.

In response, ECD Quality Control Officer at the Ministry of Social Welfare,Chikondi Chiumbuzo Mponda
,stated that her ministry has engaged parliament and is discussing with the Ministry of Finance to improve the payroll for more caregivers.


The training program was part of the ECD interventions financed by the Roger Federer Foundation.

The CCAP Synod of Livingstonia’s Early Childhood Department has been working to provide quality ECD services and ensure sustainable ECD centers across the synod.

Kamangila seeks MLS help in defamation battle with judge Manda

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By Chisomo Phiri

Lawyer and corruption whistleblower Alexious Kamangila has reached out to the Malawi Law Society (MLS) to represent him in a defamation case against High Court Commercial Division Judge Kenan Manda.

The development comes after Kamangila’s lawyer, Gift Dick Chimowa, requested to withdraw from the case due to alleged threats on his life.

Kamangila and Manda



In a letter to the MLS dated February 20, 2025, Kamangila seeks legal assistance and advocacy for private security for his family, Chimowa’s family, and everyone associated with him.

He emphasizes the need for protection, stating that involving the MLS committee on litigation/research would safeguard counsel from personal attacks.

The defamation case stems from Kamangila’s allegations of misconduct against Judge Manda, which led to the judge seeking K250 million in compensation and an apology.

The MLS previously petitioned the Judicial Service Commission to investigate Judge Manda’s conduct, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

NAP condemned Machinga Nselema DPP sponsored violence

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By Alfred Chauwa

National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has strongly condemned the destruction the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) vehicles  and brutal attacks on MCP members in Nselema, Machinga district on 23rd February, 2025.

In a press statement NAP Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe says the reckless attacks and escalating violence, especially happening in an area known as Democratic Progressive Party stronghold, leaves a dangerous path towards national instability as the country is approaching to 16th September 2025 General Elections.



“This latest incident is part of worrying trend of political motivated violence that has occurred in Mbowe, Old Town and Msundwe in Lilongwe, Mponela in Dowa, Ndirande in Blantyre, Nsanje, Chikwawa and Mangochi,” reads part of the statement.

The statement further said that, these acts of violence reflect a deliberate systematic as well as efforts to instill fear, suppressing political involvement of children in violent acts that undermine democratic processes.

NAP is calling political parties to act responsibly and commit to de-escalation as the quest of power should come at the expense of unity, security and democratic principles that define Malawi.

NAP is therefore demanding swift actions from law enforcement agencies to investigate and hold accountability.

“We also urge the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Political leaders, Peace and Unity Commission, Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and all stakeholders to actively promote peaceful engagement and ensure a safe electrol environment for all,” the statement concluded.