MIJ Online

02/10/2025

Communities in Chikanda, Zomba, are concerned about raw sewage flowing into the Likangala River.

They have alleged that the Zomba City Council (ZCC) is not managing the problem, which is putting people's lives at risk.

One of the concerned residents, Edith Mawela from Chilupsa, told MIJ Online that the sewage outlet in the river risks contaminating the water with diseases.

Mawela described the sewage from Zomba Central Hospital and Bwaila Housing as a major problem.

"The sewer pipes burst, and it takes a long time for the Zomba City Council to fix them," she said. "This can cause diseases like cholera because it is unhygienic."

She has since appealed to well-wishers to drill boreholes so the community can have access to clean, portable water.

Meanwhile, Chief Kazemba has said the sewage system is not functioning and many pieces of equipment at the site are broken.

He added that sewage from Zomba Central Hospital and the Bwaila area flows into the Likangala River, making it easy for communities to suffer from different diseases.

When contacted, the Zomba City Council's Director of Health and Social Services, Basta Chiona, said, "The groundwater is contaminated from the septic tanks, so we encourage people to use treated water, such as piped water from the water board."

For questions about maintaining the sewage system, he referred us to the Department of Engineering and Maintenance.


-Eric Njobvu-

01/10/2025

Apolisi kwa Ngabu m’boma la Chikwawa amanga sing’anga ndi mfumu ya m’mudzimo powaganizira kuti anagonana ndi mwana wachichepere komanso kuthandiza wina kuti agone ndi mwana wachichepere.

Wofalitsa nkhani za polisi m'bomali, Dickson Matemba wati anthuwa ndi Neva Chinamulungu, wa zaka 48, wa m'mudzi wa Tsabeta yemwe ndi sing'anga komanso Maria Fyson wa zaka 35 wa mmudzi wa Mponya yemwe ndi Nyakwawa ndipo onse ochokera kwa mfumu yaikulu Ngabu.

Matemba wati Nyakwawa Mponya anachotsedwa udindowu mchaka cha 2022 pazifukwa zina ndipo mu August 2025 anapita kwa sing’angayo kuti akapeze thandizo kuti abwezeretsedwe ndipo Chinamulungu anamuuza kuti amubweretsere mtsikana wachichepere kuti agone naye ngati mwambo ndipo Mponya anachitadi.

Iye wati pa 28 September, sing’angayo anabwelera kwa mfumuyo mkumuuza kuti akufuna kuchita mwambo wina kuti alimbitse ufumu wake ndipo akufuna kugonana kwambiri ndi mtsikanayo, ndipo kenaka anagonadi ndi mtsikana wa zaka 12.

Msungwanayu anakanena izi kwa makolo ake omwe pambuyo pake anakatula nkhaniyi ku polisi ya Ngabu yomwe idatumiza wodwalayo ku chipatala cha Ngabu Rural kuti akamuyeze.

Zotsatira zatsimikiza kuti mtsikanayo anagwililidwa zomwe zapangitsa kuti awiriwa amangidwe ndipo akawonekera kubwalo la milandu la Makande posachedwa.


-Emmanuel Malunga-

01/10/2025

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01/10/2025

A new HIV prevention drug will soon be available at a lower cost in more than 100 low-income countries, a move that could give millions access to breakthrough treatment and bring the world closer to ending the HIV/Aids epidemic.

The injectable drug, Lenacapavir, is expected to be rolled out as early as the end of this year. While it currently costs around $28,000 (£20,000) per person annually, Wednesday’s announcement promises to slash that price to just $40 - around 0.1% of the original cost.

The lower-cost version will be rolled out in 2027 across 120 low- and middle-income countries.
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01/10/2025

A 45-year-old security guard, Boniface Raphael, has been arrested for stealing from his employer in Neno.

According to Neno Police Publicist, Sergeant Rebecca Msoliza, Raphael was working for Apex Construction Company.

In a statement, Msoliza indicated that Raphael was assigned to guard a broken-down company vehicle, however, the next morning, he had disappeared.

Msoliza said it was later discovered that he had stolen 210 litres of hydraulic oil, 150 litres of diesel, and 2 heavy-duty batteries.

The stolen items were worth K5,510,100.

Police arrested him and managed to recover some of the items, including the 40 litres of the oil, 40 litres of the diesel, and the 2 batteries.

Raphael who comes from Kakodwa village T/A Phambala in Ntcheu is expected to be taken to court soon to answer charges of theft by servant.



-Joseph Mkango-

01/10/2025

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‎-Joseph Mphiya-
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01/10/2025

The To***co Commission has announced that the country has raked in slightly over 921 billion kwacha.

This comes as the 2025 to***co selling season is expected to close on October 24, 2025..

The commission had initially planned to close the selling season earlier but had to postpone due to high volumes of to***co available from farmers.

Telephorus Chigwenembe, Spokesperson for the commission said that as of 30th September, a total of 214.2 million kilograms of to***co valued at 532.4 million dollars had been sold at an average price of $2.49 per kilogramme.


-Malumbo Ngwira-

01/10/2025

A good governance expert has described the closure of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) as a necessary step to promote transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.

This follows a government directive, enforced by the Malawi Police Service, to shut down NEEF offices indefinitely.

Speaking to MIJ Online, a governance expert Wonderful Mkhutche said institutions like NEEF are often vulnerable to political interference, where funds are diverted to benefit individuals connected to ruling parties instead of reaching the intended beneficiaries.

Mkhutche added that the move is not meant to disrupt people’s livelihoods but to review operations, implement reforms, and ensure institutions remain free from political influence.

He said this will help build public trust and guarantee fairness in resource distribution.


-Jane Chimchere Chirwa-

01/10/2025

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01/10/2025

Vice President-elect, Justice Jane Ansah, today represented President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at the funeral of Senior Chief Kwataine in Ntcheu.

Speaking at Madzanje Ground, Ansah described the late chief as a symbol of hard work and dedication — a leader who believed in achieving through effort rather than relying on handouts.

She also conveyed Mutharika’s condolences, noting that he had hoped to work with development-oriented leaders such as the late Chief Kwataine.

01/10/2025

A call has gone out to human resources managers to follow the country's labor laws.

The call was made during a human resources masterclass in Mzuzu.

Bright Limani, a human resources expert has observed that many HR professionals are failing to follow Malawi's labour laws.

The failure, according to Limani, has prevented these professionals from adding value to their organizations.

The three-day masterclass, which ends this coming Friday, has attracted 30 professionals aiming to address these issues.


-Detreich Friedreich-

01/10/2025

Peter Mutharika's return to power. Malawi Presidency!

Peter Mutharika's return to power. Malawi Presidency!