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Lake of stars: bigger, better
Lake of Stars (LoS) has been one of the largest entertainment destinations in the world. Following a two-year break, the festival has grown tremendously to drawing 4 000-plus patrons from across the...
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MUM is broke, says president
The Music Union of Malawi (MUM) is facing financial problems, forcing its leadership to embark on national fundraising music shows to raise money for financing its operations. The music body’s...
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‘There is brewing legitimacy crisis’
In this interview, EPHRAIM NYONDO sat down with political scientist Dr Michael Jana to get the theoretical perspectives on the raging debates regarding secession and federalism. Q : Briefly, when...
View ArticleSaulos Chilima
Vice-President of the Republic of Malawi, I would realise that constructing 100 houses per constituency is not something that my DPP government should really boast about because in this day and age,...
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Federalism not an option
PROF. JOHN CHISI, PRESIDENT OF UP I do not think Malawi can handle federalism with the human, financial and infrastructure challenges she has. Again, I do not see how federalism will change things...
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K22bn tax revenue tied in courts
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has said over K22 billion is tied in court cases and has since proposed the Judiciary to set up special courts to deal with the matters. Speaking during an MRA-Judges...
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Sunbird half year profit hits K394m
Sunbird Tourism Limited has posted a K394 million in the half year period ended June 30 2014 representing an 18 percent increase from the previous year’s K335 million. According to published financial...
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MCA commissions study on power grid compensations
The Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Malawi office will engage an expert consultant to undertake a study on the form of compensation packages to be given to various people displaced or affected by a...
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New network to link youths
The newly formed Youth Network of Malawi (Yonema) says youths in the country should connect as one way of sharing their experiences and solutions to various problems they face so that they can...
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EU aid unlocking meet October 10
President Peter Mutharika has disclosed that a follow up meeting where government will provide finer details on anti-Cashgate efforts to persuade the European Union (EU) to release budgetary support to...
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Lawi nominated for Africa Music Awards
Afro-pop musician Lawi is the only Malawian that has made the grade for this year’s All Africa Music Awards (Afrima). Lawi, who shot to fame with the hit Amawona Kuchedwa, has been nominated in the...
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Duets for Search for a Star finale
The grand finale of the 2014 Sunbird Search for a Star promises an exciting night on October 11 at Sunbird Mount Soche, as the five finalists are set to perform duets. Mangochi’s John Chiumia, Mac...
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Government calls for fedealism/secession debate
Government says it will welcome debate on the proposal for federalism or secession in the country once civic education is conducted by reputable organisations. Minister of Information, Tourism and...
View ArticleConducting after-action reviews
The world as we know it today has benefitted a lot from innovations that were originally developed for and used in military operations. From internet to mobile technology, from sophisticated bridge...
View ArticleLet deals be real business
There have been several interesting headlines from the United States of America (USA) in recent weeks where President Peter Mutharika was attending the 69th United Nations (UN) General Assembly that...
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Cadecom takes climate change to communities
The draft Climate Change Policy—which Cabinet has sent back for more consultation before it gets approved—is slowly but steadily developing muscle, thanks to the Catholic Development Commission...
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Ngolongoliwa recollects Lhomwes heritage
Our staff writer MICHAEL MMEYA was in Thyolo recently and tells the Lhomwe history through the eyes of the Ngolongoliwa clan which, next week, will attain the traditional authority (T/A) status. If all...
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Swedes court another DD star
Women football international striker Tabitha Chawinga’s thrills in Sweden have swayed that country’s third-tier side Krokom / Dvärsätts IF into courting another DD Sunshine player, Chimwemwe Madise....
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Harawa to join Extension Gunners
Silver Strikers Football Club say their midfielder Green Harawa will join Extension Gunners in Botswana in January when the transfer window opens. Silver treasurer Fred Kalonga—who has been handling...
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Waya is face of GOtv Netball League
MultiChoice Malawi has appointed Malawi’s revered netball legend, Mary Waya, as the face of 2014 GOtv Netball Champions League. According to MultiChoice Malawi marketing manager Chimwemwe Nyirenda, as...
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