Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) Chief Executive Officer Henry Kamata says the second phase of the construction of the BAT Ground will commence between October and December 2024.
Henry Kamata
In an interview with 247 Malawi News,Kamata added that the identification of a contractor for the 17,000-capacity stadium will be known when the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority completes its vetting process.
He said the stadium will also have an office complex for the referees, dressing rooms, a media gallery, and a running track.
Kamata indicated that the office complex will be used to generate funds for sustaining their operations and maintenance.
The Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources and Climate Change has revealed that fuel importers in Malawi owe the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) K329.2 billion in unpaid levies.
Presenting the committee’s report in Parliament on Wednesday, Chairperson Werani Chilenga attributed the situation to the challenges faced by importers, including the devaluation of the kwacha, which has hindered their ability to operate effectively.
Furthermore,Chilenga highlighted that MERA’S failure to remit fuel levies has resulted in the regulator owing fuel importers K784.7 billion in under-recoveries, exacerbating the issue.
The committee has since recommended that MERA adjust fuel prices solely to ensure supply stability, rather than for profit.
Currently, fuel pump prices in Malawi are lower than the importation costs in neighboring countries, forcing suppliers to rely on levies for working capital.
From January to June 2024, withheld levies totaled K74.5 billion, compared to just K14.4 million in remittances
Singer Happy Jumbe popularly know in music circles as Rashley is back with a brand new song titled “Mwa Ine”
The audio has been produced by Tricky Beats while the video has been directed by VJ Ken.
Rashley hogged the limelight in 2020 after releasing his hit single “Ndidzasangalala” and other popular songs from him include Ndakupatsa, Norah Kumayamika, Zinatha, and Alipo which he featured Gwamba.
Rashley
You can watch Rashley’s new song by following the link below
President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday, 28th August, 2024 said President Filipe Nyusi is a champion and a beacon of hope for humanity, saying it is the reason why Malawi has awarded him Honoris Causa in International Affairs and Deplomacy.
Chakwera said the award goes beyond personal achievements as it also signifies the new chapter in cordial relations between Malawi and Mozambique to which he said President Nyusi’s leadership has been most instrumental.
Nyusi
Speaking during the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Philosophy in International Affairs and Deplomacy to President Filipe Nyusi at the University of Malawi, Great Hall in Zomba, President Chakwera said the leadership of Nyusi has resulted into Malawi and Mozambique to regularly stand together.
“Today, we gather to recognize an extraordinary leader, a champion and a beacon of hope for humanity. It is my distinct privilege to award the Honoris Causa, the highest honor our University can bestow upon a Head of State, to my esteemed counterpart, His Excellency, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi.
Even though our countries have shared a common border, culture, and geography for decades, that affinity and proximity have not always translated into warm relations between our peoples. It took his prowess in diplomacy to recognize that with the new Administration in Malawi, an opportunity to transform the relationship between our countries had emerged and needed to be leveraged” Said President Chakwera who is also Chancellor of the University of Malawi.
President Chakwera has since commended his Mozambican counterpart for his educated expertise in International Affairs which has fostered dialogue, understanding, and peace among nations to which Malawi is a beneficiary.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has launched a scathing attack on the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government, accusing it of concealing crucial information regarding the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight other Malawians.
In a strongly-worded statement, DPP spokesperson Shadrick Namalomba expressed outrage and disappointment over the government’s lack of transparency in the investigation, which was conducted by a German company.
Namalomba
The report’s findings were only made public after a German journalist revealed the details, sparking widespread criticism and suspicion.
“The DPP is deeply troubled and disheartened by the government’s betrayal of trust,” Namalomba said. “It is unacceptable that crucial details regarding a matter of great national importance and public interest were kept from citizens of Malawi.”
The DPP is demanding that the government immediately release the complete investigative report to the public, provide a clear explanation for the delay in disclosing the information, and conduct a thorough review of the processes that led to the concealment of critical information.
“The people of Malawi deserve to know the truth about the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident,” Namalomba emphasized. “The government’s lack of transparency only fuels suspicion and undermines the public’s trust in their commitment to accountability.”
The opposition party’s criticism comes at a time when the MCP government is already facing mounting pressure over its handling of various issues, including corruption, economic mismanagement, and human rights abuses.
The plane crash sent shockwaves across the nation, and the government’s response has been widely criticized as inadequate and insensitive.
The DPP’s demands for transparency and accountability have resonated with many Malawians, who feel that the government has failed to provide satisfactory answers regarding the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
“The tragic loss of the right honorable Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others is a wound that will not heal until the full truth is known and justice is served,” Namalomba said.
The DPP’s call for transparency has been echoed by various civil society organizations, human rights groups, and concerned citizens, who are demanding that the government comes clean on the matter.
As the controversy continues to unfold, the MCP government finds itself under increasing pressure to respond to the allegations and provide the necessary information to the public.
Failure to do so will only fuel further speculation and erode trust in the government’s ability to lead the nation.
The DPP’s demands for transparency and accountability in the VP Chilima plane crash investigation are a testament to the party’s commitment to upholding the values of good governance and ensuring that the truth prevails.
The government’s response will be crucial in determining the future of Malawi’s leadership and the nation’s ability to heal from this tragic incident.
