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Bullets leave it late to beat Tigers as Dedza Dynamos, Karonga United secure important wins Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

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Bullets leave it late to beat Tigers as Dedza Dynamos, Karonga United secure important wins Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

…draw for Moyale Barracks and Chitipa United… A late strike each from Hassan Kajoke and Babatunde Adepoju inspired FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Mighty Tigers at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The People’s Team aimed to bounce back from a 1-0 loss in the Blantyre Derby, but it appeared tthe […] The post Bullets leave it late to beat Tigers as Dedza Dynamos, Karonga United secure important wins appeared first on Mal…Read Article

Man Arrested for Brutal Attack on Builder Over Payment Dispute in Karonga

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Man Arrested for Brutal Attack on Builder Over Payment Dispute in Karonga

Police in Karonga have arrested a 39-year-old man, Medson Mwalughali, for allegedly inflicting serious injuries on a builder, John Bwighane, following a longstanding dispute over unpaid construction work. According to Karonga Police Public Relations Officer, Margret Msiska, the altercation stems from early 2024 when Mwalughali reportedly hired Bwighane to build a house but failed to pay him upon completion. In retaliation, Bwighane allegedly con…Read Article

Police want CSOs to promote peace ahead of elections

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Police want CSOs to promote peace ahead of elections

Karonga Police Station officer-in-charge Kelvin Mulezo has asked civil society organisations (CSOs) to advocate for peace and protect the rights of vulnerable persons ahead of the September 16 General Election. He said this on Saturday during a meeting with Karonga District CSO Network members to plan for the elections. Said Mulezo: “Police regard CSOs as a democratic partner in the run up to elections to ensure fair, credible and violence-free …See the Story

Kayelekera Mine gets environmental clearance

Malawi Environment and Protection Authority (Mepa) has approved the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), effectively giving Lotus Resources Limited approval to restart operations at Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga. But, despite the Mepa seal of approval, environmentalists have urged caution. In an announcement yesterday, Lotus Resources said the approval is subject to compliance with the measures outlined in the Environmental an…Karonga · Karonga Read Article

End of oxygen shortages in sight for Karonga District Hospital - Malawi Freedom Network

Construction of an oxygen plant at Karonga District Hospital is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by the end of June, 2025.Funded by the World Bank, the project was allocated K1.8 billion for construction and subsequent purchase of the gas plant equipment. Karonga District Council Director of Health Services, David Sibale, said in an interview on Wednesday that the Council spends over K1.6 million to go to Nkhoma Mission Hospi…World Bank · Karonga Read Article

CHRR to implement ‘Rise for Peace’ Project in Karonga ahead of September General Elections Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has announced plans to implement the Rise for Peace Project in Karonga District, specifically targeting the Karonga Lufilya Constituency, to mobilize youth against electoral and political violence ahead of the September General Elections. CHRR Programs Manager Maxwell Mvula disclosed the plans during a District Executive Committee (DEC) […] The post CHRR to implement ‘Rise for Peace’ Project …Africa · Karonga Read Article

Karonga Council reinstates13 interdicted employees

Karonga District Council has reinstated 13 employees it interdicted in 2021 over alleged misappropriation of council funds. The 13 allegedly collected K18 million from business licences and market fees and are also accused of falsifying documents. The council announced the move on Tuesday during a Full Council Meeting through a report that Human Resources Service Committee chairperson Wilson Mzumara presented. Gowa Nyasulu: The council has set a…Karonga · Karonga Read Article

CSOs report Karonga Council to ACB over ambulance sale

Karonga District Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Network has accused Karonga District Council of irregular sale of an ambulance and tricycles donated to Karonga District Hospital and reported the matter to Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The CSOs Network reported the matter after being unsatisfied with the response which the council provided last Tuesday during a Full Council Meeting. Msukwa: The vehicle’s maintenance costs were exorbitant. | Jo…Karonga · Karonga Read Article

Malawi could reap 50% revenue from Kayelekera

Malawi Government may have a 15 percent stake in Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga, but the country stands to earn at least 50 percent of total revenue generated, it has emerged. Lotus Resources Limited managing director Greg Bittar, whose company has a majority stake in the mine, said this on Wednesday when Minister of Mining Ken Zikhale Ng’oma and Presidential Delivery Unity (PDU) head Janet Banda visited the mine to appreciate progress of th…Karonga · Karonga See the Story

Mining contribution toGDP stagnates—report

Malawi Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (Mweiti) Report revenue figures show that the country’s mining sector contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) has stagnated over the years. In the report, which covers 2021/22 and 2022/23 fiscal years, Malawi raked in K47.75 billion in 2021/22 and then K53.83 the following year, which is equivalent to 0.76 percent of GDP. An aerial view of Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga. | Nation Reads…Karonga · Karonga Read Article

Mangochi salutes Bishop Mtumbuka for speaking justice – Malawi Freedom Network

By Vincent Gunde Karonga based rights activist Lytone Mangochi, has saluted Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga in the Roman Catholic Church for speaking justice that President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi Defense Force(MDF) and Malawi Police Service (MPS) are not above the constitution. Mangochi has claimed that President Chakwera is the same as Mangochi himself and there’s no way Malawians could be fearing him as next to God, than…Karonga · Karonga Read Article

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