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31/07/2024

Kamtukule joins MCP

Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule has dumped UTM and joined Malawi Congress Party. Her departure comes just a month after the death of former vice president late Saulos Chilima, who was UTM president.

01/07/2022

Vice president Saulos Chilima says that the pre election agreement stipulated that the presidential candidate of the 20 June 2020 fresh election shall not be the presidential candidate for the next election. According to the Veep, it was agreed that if it is either of them (Chakwera and Chilima), they would lead for only one term.

01/07/2022

The UTM remain committed to the fight against corruption. I will not appear to fuel media trial or impair the work of the Anti-Corruption Bureau

01/07/2022

We have demonstrated remarkable vigilance that culminated to the June 20 fresh elections in 2020

01/07/2022

There can only be one President at a particular time. We have a nation in dire straits to lead. It is urgent that we act towards progress of our nation.

24/06/2022

*Man fined K50,000 for carrying toy gun during demos*

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate court on Wednesday June 22, 2022 sentenced James Hassan, 39 , and ordered him to pay K50,000 fine or face 9 months IHL for found in possession of a dangerous weapon during an assembly contrary to Section 107(1) of Police Act.

The court heard through prosecutor sergeant John Makawa that, on June 16, 2022 Human Rights Ambassadors organised a peaceful demonstration within Mangochi township. The procession started from Mpondasi ground to the office of the District Commissioner of Mangochi.

Hassan joined the demonstrations at Mogasi Lodge carrying a wooden toy gun. Police officers immediately confiscated the toy gun and arrested Hassan, taking him to Police after the demonstrations were over.

Appearing in court, the accused person pleaded guilty to the charge.

In mitigation, the accused asked the court to be lenient, saying that he did not know that by doing so it's against the law but prosecutor Makawa reminded the court that ignorance is not a defence.

Passing judgement, Senior Resident Magistrate Rodrick Michongwe concurred with the state hence the K50,000 fine sentence or, in default, 9 months IHL to serve as a lesson to other would be offenders.

James Hassan hails from Mwanyama village, Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi.

23/06/2022

Vice President Saulos Chilima has faulted the Anti-Corruption Bureau on his alleged involvement in corruption activities as contained in the recent report which was presented to President Chakwera.

Chilima, in a statement on recent developments says the ACB is accusing him without providing any particulars or evidence in support of the crime he committed.

The statement signed by Director of Communications in the office of the Vice President, Pilirani Phiri, further states that the Vice President denies all allegations levelled against him.

23/06/2022

Despite having been stripped off his designated duties, Vice President Saulos Chilima is among cabinet members present at the cabinet meeting at State House in Lilongwe.

President Chakwera is chairing the meeting which among others is expected to discuss the prevailing souring economic situation of the country, according to state house information.

On Tuesday this week President Chakwera withheld all delegated duties of the vice president following an ACB report which implicates the Veep in the cartel of corruption kingpin, Zuneth Sattar.

UTM, through a statement signed by it's spokesperson, Frank Mwenifumbo expressed great shock with the development.

23/06/2022

*Ex-con sent back to Prison for defilement*

Barely few days after being released from prison where he completed serving a 7-year jail sentence for robbery, Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's Court on June 22, 2022 convicted and sentenced Abdul Imani, 38, to 21-years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a 12-year old Standard 7 girl.

During court proceedings, Station Prosecution Officer lnspector Amos Mwase told the court that, the convict was on June 9, 2022 released from Mangochi Prison after serving a 7-year jail term for robbery.

The next day the victim who was sent by her mother to sell pumpkins met the convict on her way to the market.

The convict stopped the minor in the guise of a customer and convinced the victim to follow him to his house saying he would buy all the pumpkins.

Prosecutor Mwase added that on their way while passing Mpima Forest, the convict dragged the victim into the bush where he defiled her despite screaming and shouting for help.

The victim was later found helpless by passers-by who reported the matter to Mangochi Police Station. The victim was issued with a referral letter and the results from Mangochi District Hospital indicated that the victim was defiled.

Appearing in court the accused person pleaded guilty to the charge levelled against him.

In mitigation the convict asked for court leniency saying that he is an orphan.

In submission, Mwase reminded the court that, lman is a habitual criminal and his behaviour of resistance to change is pathetic and cannot be tolerated in the society.

Passing sentence Senior Resident Magistrate Rodrick Michongwe expressed his concern noting that the ex-convict failed the rehabilitation system hence sentenced him to 21-years imprisonment with hard labour.

Iman hails from Kalonga Village, Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi

21/06/2022

Malawi Police Service and Malawi Defence Force awarded 16 contracts worth over US$150 million (over K150 billion) to five companies owned by Zuneth Sattar between 2017 and 2021, says Chakwera - ACB Report

21/06/2022

CHAKWERA STINGS, SCRAPS OFF VP’S DELEGATED DUTIES – SATTAR’S LIST

President Lazarus Chakwera has announced that all delegated duties to the vice president have been withheld, after Chilima’s implication in the Zuneth Sattar corruption investigations.

Chakwera says his vice is among the 13 names that have been extensively investigated, including Inspector General of Police, State House Chief of Staff and Chairperson of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA), out of the 84 named individuals.

The Malawi leader has since suspended the Inspector General of Police, State House Chief of Staff and Chairperson of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) with immediate effect.

Chakwera further says the Zuneth Sattar corruption is deeply entrenched and that it has affected a number of sectors.

20/06/2022

GOSHEN CITY’S BUSHIRI CHALLENGES GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE ROAD NETWORK FOR INVESTORS

The man behind the magnificent Goshen City in Monkey Bay, Mangochi, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has challenged the Malawi government to improve the road network in the country in order to attract foreign investors with huge business plans.

During his presentation about the vision of his Goshen City to Local government Minister Blessings Chinsinga and his deputy Halima Daudi on Monday, Bushiri has also disclosed that he has since received over 600 emails from people world over, expressing interest to purchase apartment at the multi-billion Kwacha Goshen City.

While adding that he plans to purchase a fleet of ten big buses which will be used to ferry people to and from the country’s major cities, Bushiri says a good road network is crucial for big investments. Local Government Minister, blessings Chinsinga praised the project describing it as historic and that it meets Malawi’s desired transformation and development agenda.

The first phase of the project is expected to cost at least 50 million dollars (over 50 billion kwacha) and construction work is under way. Among others, the project will consist of an international airport, a five star hotel, a 5000 capacity conference hall, a stadium, a high school, university and a hospital.

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