Author: Yusuf Chinyada
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Experts Call for Accountability Over Costly Government Decisions
Economic experts have stressed on the need for legislatures to introduce laws that will hold those in power accountable for the decisions that lead to destruction of public resources. The call has come amidst the rise of cases in which the government has had to compansate individuals with tax payer money due to unlawful directives…
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Malawi Parliament Opens Investigations Over Mismanagement of Public Funds
Malawi’s parliament has opened investigations into alleged mismanagement of public funds, delays in critical water infrastructure and claims of corruption in the mining and tobacco sectors, in a fresh push to strengthen government accountability. Speaker of the National Assembly, Sameer Suleman, said on Wednesday that joint parliamentary committees have been formed to investigate a series…
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Government Urges Early Preparedness Ahead of 2026/27 Rainy Season
Malawi government has called for early and coordinated preparedness ahead of the 2026/27 rainy season, warning that the anticipated strong El Niño could bring climate-related challenges despite forecasts of normal to above-normal rainfall across most parts of the country. The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) says most areas are expected to receive…
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NBM plc Commits To Strengthen Corporate Governance and Accountability
National Bank of Malawi, NBM plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening corporate governance and accountability after contributing K5 million towards this year’s Institute of Internal Auditors in Malawi, IIAM, Governance Forum and Annual Conference. The conference, which has a total budget of K500 million, is scheduled to take place from 7th to 13th September…
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MHRC Calls For Stronger Legal Protection of Environmental Rights
The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has called for stronger legal protection of environmental rights, saying vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected by climate change. Speaking during a media engagement on climate and environmental justice in Lilongwe on Monday, MHRC Executive Secretary, Habiba Osman, said the Commission has been monitoring climate and environmental issues, engaging communities…
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Malawi Completes 400kV Mozambique Power Interconnector
Malawi has completed construction works, on its side, of a 400-kilovolt electricity interconnector with Mozambique. According to a statement signed by Energy Secretary, Elvis Thodi, Malawi is now finalizing arrangements for commercial power trading The Malawi-Mozambique (MOMA) interconnector will connect Malawi to the Southern African Power Pool through Mozambique. The connection will help expand the…