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The government of Malawi has made an agreement to send young people from Malawi to work on farms in Israel. This initiative called the Labour Export Program, is a joint effort between the government and the private sector, according to a government statement seen by Pindula News. The government says the deal aims to fulfil the administration’s commitment to creating jobs and empowering the youth, as advocated by President Lazarus McCathy Chakwera. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
The general public is hereby informed that the Government has embarked on the export of labour to various countries including Israel. The Labour export program is an initiative of the government in collaboration with the private sector to fulfill this administration’s commitment to job creation and youth empowerment as championed by His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCathy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi. There are several sectors under consideration and the first cohort is for the agricultural sector. Under the labour export program, the govemment would like to inform the public that the safety and security of the youth is paramount On the Israel labour export, the youth will work at certified and approved locations which are classified as fit and safe environment. In Addition, medical insurance and repatriation arrangements are in place for the youth involved. All labour exports are guided by Malawi Government’s Labour Export Program and Harmonized Labour Export Guidelines of 2022.
So far, the first cohort of the youth from various parts of the country have been granted an opportunity to work in Israel and will leave anytime since all the clearances have been granted. More youth are expected to be engaged in this program.
Government assures Malawians that the identified youth will work on farms and will not be involved in any other activity.
This program will benefit both individuals and the nation. A portion of wages will cover living cost in Israel, while the remainder will be remitted to personal accounts here in Malawi to boost foreign exchange.
</blockquote>
President Chakwera has been criticised for the decision to send Malawian youths to work on farms in Israel with some saying he got to power only because he promised to create employment and boost the economy. Some view the deal as exporting cheap labour rather than genuine job creation. However, others argue that the initiative is beneficial, providing financial empowerment and knowledge transfer to the youth. Some believe that opportunities like this should be embraced, especially considering Malawi’s economic challenges. Malawi is endowed with a diversified natural resource base, including some of the most fertile soils for agricultural use in Southern Africa, closed forest resources covering about 30 percent of the land, abundant water resources and remarkably diverse flora and fauna, of which the uniquely rich fish resources stand out. Yet, the country has a history of citizens working in neighbouring countries. 
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Malawi Government Agrees To Send Young People To Work On Farms In Israel

Malawi’s President, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, has called for national repentance, for God to have mercy on the Malawi nation.
Chakwera said Malawians need to repent due to calamities that have befallen the country.
He was addressing members at the Eminent Person Forum organised by the Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe on Wednesday. Chakwera said:
<blockquote>
We must repent, because we have sinned. In the context of relief and recovery right now people are continuing to sin.
As a nation, we need to humble ourselves because God is reaching out to us for repentance.
We need to refocus because there cannot be hope if you know there is no one to call.
</blockquote>
The event was calling for eminent persons or high officials like government officials, and business officials to pray and ask for God’s intervention, according to Archbishop Mark Kambalazaza the Chairperson for the Evangelical Association of Malawi.
Speaking at the event, Enoch Adeboye the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, said:
<blockquote>
Never query God again, all things work together for good to those that love the Lord.
The disciples accused Jesus as to why he was sleeping when they were about to sink but Jesus calmed the storm.
I assure you the one that never sleeps nor slumbers is with Malawians. I have good news for you, the future of Malawi will be glorious.
</blockquote>
According to <a href="https://www.africanews.com/2023/03/30/malawi-cyclone-freddys-death-toll-rises-to-1200/#:~:text=The%20death%20toll%20from%20Cyclone,the%20epicenter%20of%20the%20disaster.">africanews</a>, Malawi was hit by Cyclone Freddy early this month resulting in the death of at least 1 200 people in the central African country.
The country’s disaster management department said the chances of finding the 538 missing people, more than two weeks after the disaster, have become slim.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200009522/ed-demands-re-run-in-violence-hotspots">Pindula News</a>

Malawi: President Lazarus Chakwera Calls For National Repentance

A South African non-governmental organisation, Gift of the Givers, has said more help is needed in Malawi following the devastating tropical cyclone, Freddy which hit the country earlier last week.
Gift of the Givers representative in Malawi, Sherifa Mia said that some parts of the country that were affected by Freddy are still inaccessible. <a href="https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/more-help-needed-in-malawi-following-storm-says-gift-of-the-givers/">SABC News</a> quoted Mia as saying:
<blockquote>
We have the UN agencies we have international organisations, but the devastation is just so huge that still a lot of people, thousands and thousands of people haven’t been reached.
We were out distributing food to camps in rural areas and they were actually shocked to see us because nobody has been to see them, to give them any help.
The rain stopped two days now where in some areas it’s not raining, but in other areas is still raining, so still accessibility is a problem, and a lot of roads have been cut off.
</blockquote>
Last week President Lazarus Chakwera declared the devastation that Freddy has caused in Malawi a national tragedy.
Zambia has provided two aircraft to help in the rescue and distribution of relief aid to victims in areas where many people are still trapped.
More than 200 people have been declared missing by the authorities, while more than 300 people have died.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

South African NGO Calls For More Help For Freddy Victims In Malawi

Tropical Cyclone Freddy has killed at least 326 people after it ripped through southern Malawi, according to the country’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs.
One of the hardest-hit areas is Chilowe, a township near the city of Blantyre. Located below a hill, the township saw water gushing down from above on Sunday night.
Authorities say over 30 people from the area have died and dozens remain missing as search and rescue efforts continue, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/15/africa/malawi-death-toll-cyclone-freddy-intl/index.html">CNN</a> reported.
People could be seen on Monday using shovels, even bare hands, to search for the people in the rubble, the publication added.
 
The Malawi Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change said Tuesday that the cyclone was “weakening but will continue to cause torrential rains associated with windy conditions in most parts of Southern Malawi districts.” 
Charles Kalemba, a commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs agency, told CNN Tuesday that the situation had worsened in southern Malawi.
Malawi’s Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services warned Monday that “the threat of damaging winds and heavy flooding remains very high.”
Kalemba added that an improvement in weather was expected from Wednesday. 
In Mozambique, at least 10 people were killed and 13 injured in the Zambezia province, according to state broadcaster Radio Mozambique, citing the National Institute of Disaster Risk Management.
Cyclone Freddy has broken records for the longest-lasting storm of its kind after making landfall in Mozambique for a second time, more than two weeks after the first.
More than 22,000 people have been displaced by the tropical storm, according to Radio Mozambique.
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Pictures: Cyclone Freddy Has Killed Over 320 In Malawi

The President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, on Monday, declared a “state of disaster” in the southern region of the country after floods caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy killed at least 99 people.
Heavy rains and strong winds destroyed houses, washed away roads and bridges, flattened crop fields and disrupted power generation.
Chakwera also appealed for help locally and globally for the tens of thousands of people who have been left without food and shelter. He said:
<blockquote>
Government is already responding to the emergencies, rendering urgent assistance to all affected districts, and appealing for local and international support for all the families affected by this disaster.
</blockquote>
The state of disaster has been declared in the following districts: Blantyre City and District, Chikwawa District, Chiradzulu District, Mulanje District, Mwanza District, Neno District, Nsanje District, Thyolo District, Phalombe District, and Zomba City and District.
Malawi’s Commissioner for Disaster Management Affairs, Charles Kalemba, told <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/tino-vomits-in-dressing-room-scare/">CNN</a> that rescue efforts have been compounded by the rains that have continued to pound the country. He said:
<blockquote>
We are still having a lot of rain coming down. We are now experiencing landslides, flash floods, and stones rolling down some hills. Because of the weather, rescue efforts are not easy.
In some of the places we have to go and rescue people, it’s not easy to get there. It’s tough but we are making sure we do the job that we need to do.
</blockquote>
Schools in the 10 southern districts will remain closed until Wednesday, Malawi’s education ministry said in a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/malawigovernment/posts/pfbid0sZ5ZkoJzzYm4M94M8ZQvGBuLqmNG4Tq8Gw3etcPFqneYCn5j9h18aJTDVoC9Q5RTl" rel="noopener" target="_blank">statement</a> Sunday
Tropical Cyclone Freddy has broken records for the longest-lasting storm of its kind after travelling thousands of kilometres since it emerged on 6 February.
The cyclone has been described as a “very rare” storm by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which called its journey so far “incredible and dangerous.”
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Cyclone Freddy: Malawi Declares State Of Disaster In 10 Districts

Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Malawi, Nancy Saungweme, is the new Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Malawi.
The Dean is the senior diplomatic representative of the diplomatic corps who has served the longest in a country. Seniority depends on the date of arrival in the capital coupled with the official presentation of credentials.
In a statement on Thursday, 8 December, the Embassy of Zimbabwe in Lilongwe said Saungweme takes over from Iwakiri Satoshi, Ambassador of Japan to Malawi who has completed his tour of duty. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi presents its compliments to the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe and has the honour to inform the latter that His Excellency Mr. Iwakiri Satoshi, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Malawi and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, has completed tour of duty.
In this regard, Her Excellency Ms. Nancy Saungweme, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Republic of Malawi, is the new Dean of the Diplomatic Corps.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe the assurances of its highest consideration.
</blockquote>

Ambassador Saungweme Now Dean Of The Diplomatic Corps In Malawi

Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima has been arrested on allegations of accepting a bribe from a government contractor.
According to Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau, Chilima accepted $280 000 (£230 000) from a British businessman “and other items” in exchange for awarding government contracts.
The contracts related to armoured personnel carriers, food rations, and water cannons.
Chilima has appeared in court but has not commented on the charges.
In June, he was stripped of his powers when he was first accused by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
Chilima faces six charges relating to corruption.
The British businessman, named as Zuneth Sattar, was arrested in the UK in October last year and is now on bail. He denies the allegations.
Sattar is accused of using connections with senior Malawi government officials and politicians to fraudulently obtain contracts to supply goods and services.
Chilima was elected Malawi’s Vice President in 2020 when he was the running mate of President Lazarus Chakwera. | <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-63754227?at_bbc_team=editorial&amp;at_ptr_name=facebook_page&amp;at_format=link&amp;at_link_origin=BBC_News_Africa&amp;at_link_type=web_link&amp;at_link_id=3C205F24-6CC9-11ED-A299-3F570EDC252D&amp;at_campaign_type=owned&amp;at_medium=social&amp;at_campaign=Social_Flow&amp;fbclid=IwAR05bkiNhX_U7tpPn81v1InPGxaz0vxmpvfinF4TQDRbVD1SQR881W8tAf4">BBC News</a>

Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima Arrested For Corruption

Former Dynamos and Warriors coach, Callisto Pasuwa has won his fourth successive league title in Malawi with Nyasa Big Bullets.
Bullets were confirmed the 2022 Malawi Super League champions after beating Moyale FC 3-1 on Saturday.
The Blantyre-based club, considered the number one football club in Malawi in terms of supporters, now has an unassailable 67 points with two rounds to play and having lost just once throughout the season.
The league triumph comes just three weeks after Bullets won the FA Cup.
Meanwhile, Pasuwa equals his personal record for most successive league titles.
He won four championships with side Dynamos Football Club, arguably the number one football club in Zimbabwe in terms of supporters. | <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2022/11/12/pasuwa-wins-fourth-successive-league-title-in-malawi/">Soccer24</a>

Callisto Pasuwa Wins Fourth Successive League Title In Malawi

Eighty-four (84) Malawian immigrants are languishing in Zimbabwean prisons after they were arrested for travelling without requisite documents.
It is believed that the majority of the immigrants had no intention of staying in Zimbabwe but were travelling to South Africa.
Malawi’s deputy ambassador to Zimbabwe Elias Mpaso confirmed that scores of Malawians are detained in Zimbabwean prisons saying the embassy was making efforts to repatriate them. He said:
<blockquote>
Last Friday we had 84 Malawian nationals in Zimbabwean jails. There are 66 males at Harare Remand Prison and 18 females at Chikurubi. These people were arrested in different parts of Zimbabwe.
However, the government is trying its best to repatriate them, we are still waiting for the Foreign Affairs Department to officially inform us. We are also sourcing funds from Malawi for their repatriation.
In Malawi, the repatriation process is done in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Food Disaster Management to take our citizens back to Malawi.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe does not have holding facilities for immigrants awaiting deportation and as a result, border jumpers are imprisoned.
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) said it is a violation of the immigrants’ human rights to put them in prisons together with convicted criminals. | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200002578/84-malawian-migrants-languish-in-zim-prisons">NewsDay</a>

84 Malawian Border Jumpers Languish In Zim Prisons

Zimbabwe has turned to neighbouring Zambia to import 200 000 tonnes of maize to feed millions currently facing hunger in the country, after plans to import the same quantity of maize from Malawi in May did not bear fruit.
The deal was contested by the Malawi Parliament in Lilongwe because of a violation of tender procedures, NewsDay reported.
Zambia’s Consumer Association confirmed the maize deal. The Zambian consumer body spoke to NewsDay:
<blockquote>
According to the information, it’s more like a controlled export because we have some companies which have memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Congolese and Zimbabwean companies in order to fulfil the MoUs.
</blockquote>
Insiders close to millers and the Zimbabwean government say there have been hurdles around the importation of Malawian and Zambian maize.
Sources close to the developments said all permits have now been finalised paving way for the importation of maize from Zambia. 
It is reported that the maize is being imported by the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ).
This view was supported by Lands and Agriculture ministry secretary John Basera who said: 
<blockquote>
This maize is certainly not being imported by the government; it has to be private players.
We have 1.5 million tonnes of maize  from harvest this year plus 300 000t in small grain, then 500 000t carryover stock from last year that puts us at 2,3 million tonnes of grain versus our demand of 2,2 million tonnes.
</blockquote>
He said millers who failed to fund 40% of their local requirements locally were importing grain from neighbouring countries.
About 5.4 million (36%) of Zimbabweans are facing hunger in the current season, according to the World Food Programme.
This has brought the government under scrutiny after <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Command_Agriculture_2016">billions of dollars were used in recent years allegedly to boost the agriculture sector.</a>
Government critics say the money was abused by political elites.
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Zimbabwe Importing Maize From Zambia After Collapse Of Malawi Deal

Malawi’s unsung hero at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Cameroon, Richard Justin Zawazawa, has been showered with various materials worth over K3 million back in his homeland.
Zawazawa a.k.a Dinho, the Flames’equipment manager, on Friday received a 15 metre by 30-metre plot in Lunzu, Blantyre, 50 bags of cement, 2 000 cement blocks and 50 iron sheets.
The donations were made by Ana a M’mudzi Development Initiative, under the Namasina brand, alongside Malawian owned US-based OC Cosmetics, dog food distribution company Fame Distributors and building material suppliers Quick Point Construction.
That was in addition to the Tecno Camon-18i smartphone plus a 40GB Internet bundle from mobile communication company Airtel Malawi plc.
Malawi reached the knockout stages of the AFCON finals for the first time in their history in Cameroon after beating Zimbabwe 2-1 and holding star-studded Senegal to a goalless draw.
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Zawazawa, as the squad’s kitman, was always on the bench during matches and some of his compatriots did not understand his role and suggested on social media platforms that he was the witchdoctor behind the team’s success.
Though his contribution to the Flames’ success may seem so small as to be not worth considering, local businesses decided to honour him.
Speaking in an interview with The Nation, Ana a M’mudzi director Fatima Nkata, a US-based former television personality, said they thought of assisting the 47-year-old for his noble service to the national football team at AFCON. She said:
<blockquote>
We would have loved to give a little something to everyone in the team, but we particularly chose to bless Dinho because of the vital work he does in the background and he remains an unsung hero that needs to be celebrated in a special way.
</blockquote>
Zawazawa, a Blantyre resident who is married and has five children, appreciated the assistance which comes after some of his compatriots mocked him on social media, calling him the Flames’ “juju man” (witch doctor). He said:
<blockquote>
I know these people tried to poke fun at me. However, I was not worried because I knew that while they thought they were despising me, they were actually giving me blessings. I am really grateful for this.
</blockquote>
Zawazawa said he started working as a cleaner at the Football Association of Malawi in 2007 before being appointed equipment manager.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.mwnation.com/well-wishers-give-flames-kit-manager-k3m-materials/">The Nation</a></h4>

Malawi's AFCON "Juju Man" Rewarded With Residential Stand

A Malawian journalist was early this month interrogated by police over an article that was critical of President Lazarus Chakwera.
According to the Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ), Watipaso Mzungu, the chief reporter of the privately-owned news website Nyasa Times, was on 6 April interrogated by police in the Malawi capital of Lilongwe.
<a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/cdedi-calls-chakwera-a-fools-day-comedian-for-deferring-cabinet-reshuffle/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">In that article</a>, Mzungu quoted a local activist who referred to President Chakwera as “a joker” and a “time-waster” in relation to a proposed reshuffling of his cabinet.
On April 5, a police officer called Mzungu and said he was wanted for questioning the following day.
The officer did not specify the nature of the questioning and told Mzungu not to bring a lawyer, the journalist told CPJ.
During questioning at the Lilongwe police headquarters, officers said that the article constituted a criminal insult of the president and an attempt to undermine the authority of the head of state.
The police officers asked the journalist about his article, his motivations for writing it, and whether he had manipulated the statements of an activist he quoted in order to attract public attention, the CPJ continued.
The officers also demanded that Mzungu give them the unedited draft of his April 2 story, as well as the activist’s original statement.
Malawi Police Service spokesperson, James Kadadzera, said Mzungu was neither detained nor summoned for questioning and that he had merely been “invited for an interview” over an ongoing investigation.
He said the journalist had cooperated with the police and was released unconditionally.
<h4>More: <a href="https://cpj.org/2021/04/malawi-police-question-journalist-watipaso-mzungu-over-article-calling-president-a-joker/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Committee to Protect Journalists</a></h4>

Malawian Journalist Interrogated For Saying President Is A 'Fools’ Day Comedian'

South African police have announced the death <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/03/29/truck-driver-shot-in-the-head-in-a-queue-along-n1-highway/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">of a 38-year-old Malawian truck driver who was recently shot in the head by two armed robbers near the country’s border with Zimbabwe.</a>
Robert Sakala was waiting for his chance to pass through the South African border along the N1 highway when he was shot by two unknown gunmen on 29 March.
Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said Sakala succumbed to the wounds on Friday afternoon at Polokwane General Hospital.
No arrests have been made in connection with the murder yet. Brigadier Mojapelo said:
<blockquote>The truck driver succumbed to gunshot injuries in a Polokwane hospital on Friday afternoon. The case has now been changed from attempted murder to murder.
Robert Sakala (38), was a driver of a white Power Star truck with registration numbers JB 21 XJ GP.
The police in Musina are investigating the matter and are appealing for information that may assist in tracing the two suspects who allegedly shot the truck driver and robbed him of an undisclosed amount of money as well as a cell phone along the N1 road next to the weighbridge.</blockquote>
Brigadier Mojapelo said the two men, one armed with a firearm, allegedly arrived at the truck and suddenly demanded money from Sakala.
He said the robbers then shot and robbed him, and thereafter fled into the bushes.
The now-deceased was initially taken to Musina hospital for medical treatment.  Later, he was transferred to Polokwane for further management.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/just-in-malawian-truck-driver-succumbs-to-border-gunshot-wounds-in-sa/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Malawian Trucker Succumbs To Border Gunshot Wounds In SA

The government of Malawi is reportedly seeking the arrest of Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary as they plan of extraditing the couple to South Africa to face trial on a number of charges leveled against them, The Nyasa Times reports.
According to Malawian media, a Lilongwe Magistrate Viva Nyimba ruled against the government’s application and said the couple should not be arrested since they need to appear in court if they are summoned.
<a href="https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/malawi-court-rules-against-prophet-bushiris-arrest-fc3f9d90-1c9c-5f73-b082-475d2f57cbee">IOL</a> said:
<blockquote>Radio station Capital FM Malawi reported that Nyimba ruled that no warrant of arrest should be executed against the couple since they need to appear in court upon being summoned.
Nyimba ordered that the formal hearing of the extradition should start on March 8. The State is expected to have disclosed all remaining documents to the defence on January 18.</blockquote>
The Bushiris surrendered themselves to Malawian Police in November and Nyimba <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/malawi-magistrate-releases-bushiri-and-wife-mary/">released them unconditionally</a> a few days later saying there was no formal extradition request from South Africa.
Last month South Africa sent the formal extradition request to Malawi and the state was today seeking the arrest of the couple before Nyimba ruled in the couple’s favor.
Bushiri and his wife are facing fraud and money laundering charges and Bushiri alone is facing 3 rape charges.
More: <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-govt-seek-arrest-warrant-for-bushiri-at-lilongwe-magistrate-court/">Nyasa Times </a>

Malawi Court Rules Against Bushiri's Arrest, Again

The government of Malawi is reportedly seeking the arrest of Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary as they plan of extraditing the couple to South Africa to face trial on a number of charges leveled against them, The Nyasa Times reports.
According to Malawian media, a Lilongwe Magistrate Viva Nyimba ruled against the government’s application and said the couple should not be arrested since they need to appear in court if they are summoned.
<a href="https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/malawi-court-rules-against-prophet-bushiris-arrest-fc3f9d90-1c9c-5f73-b082-475d2f57cbee">IOL</a> said:
<blockquote>Radio station Capital FM Malawi reported that Nyimba ruled that no warrant of arrest should be executed against the couple since they need to appear in court upon being summoned.
Nyimba ordered that the formal hearing of the extradition should start on March 8. The State is expected to have disclosed all remaining documents to the defence on January 18.</blockquote>
The Bushiris surrendered themselves to Malawian Police in November and Nyimba <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/11/19/malawi-magistrate-releases-bushiri-and-wife-mary/">released them unconditionally</a> a few days later saying there was no formal extradition request from South Africa.
Last month South Africa sent the formal extradition request to Malawi and the state was today seeking the arrest of the couple before Nyimba ruled in the couple’s favor.
Bushiri and his wife are facing fraud and money laundering charges and Bushiri alone is facing 3 rape charges.
More: <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-govt-seek-arrest-warrant-for-bushiri-at-lilongwe-magistrate-court/">Nyasa Times </a>

A Malawian pastor, Blessing Mduli Chirwa was shot dead in South Africa during the night of Saturday, 14 November 2020.
Pastor Chirwa, who stayed in Cape Town’s Joe Slovo Park, was killed in an area called Deft.
According to Nyasa Times, Chirwa was reportedly shot by armed robbers in Deft because he resisted them from stealing his car.
The Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP) in Joe Slovo where he belonged were busy preparing his burial arrangements.
Chirwa’s murder comes barely four days after Prophet Shepherd Bushiri of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Church skipped bail and returned to his native country, Malawi, citing safety concerns.
Bushiri and his wife Mary were arrested in South Africa on fraud and money laundering charges and appeared in court last month for alleged financial misdeeds amounting to 102 million rands.
They were granted bail of 200,000 rands each on November 4 and handed in their passports but they still managed to leave the country.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/pastor-chirwa-of-ecg-church-from-malawi-killed-in-cape-town-as-bushiri-claims-death-threats/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nyasa Times</a></h4>

Pastor Chirwa From Malawi Shot Dead In South Africa

The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) operating under the banner Malawi Black Economic Empowerment Movement (Mablem) have urged President Lazarus Chakwera’s government not to extradite Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and wife, Mary, to South Africa saying he will not face a fair trial.
The CSOs including the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) held a news conference at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi.
HRCC chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba told reporters that they do not believe the Bushiris would be given a fair trial if they were to be sent back to South Africa. He said:
<blockquote>As Civil Society Movement, we have analyzed and understood Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s decision to return to Malawi as he faced numerous threats and attempts on his life as presented.
The allegations and threats on Bushiri, must not be taken lightly especially in a country which has got one of the highest crime rates in the world.
We strongly believe there can never be a trial of Bushiri in his absence we need him alive to answer the charges and justice be seen to be delivered.</blockquote>
The CSO said South Africa should investigate and address the complaints raised by Bushiri regarding his safety.
Bushiri and his wife fled to Malawi after they were granted bail of 200 000 rands each by a South African court on November 4.
Bushiri and his wife are facing fraud and money laundering charges and appeared in court last month for alleged financial misdeeds amounting to 102 million rands.
<blockquote>Failure by the South Africa  Government to investigate and address the complaints raised by Bushiri and subsequent complaints on the same from civil and human rights activists from Malawi, renders the whole justice process unfair and unfavourable for the Bushiri’s and does not guarantee safety and rights of the same and might lead to an impartial trial in South Africa.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/csos-in-malawi-charges-up-for-bushiri-no-to-extradition-to-south-africa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nyasa Times</a></h4>

CSOs In Malawi Warn Govt Against Extraditing Bushiri To South Africa

Zimbabwe senior men’s team the warriors are on their way to Malawi by road where they will play Malawi at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday, the Chronicle reports.
Teenage Hadebe and Marvelous Nakamba are part of the team that is on the road trip to Malawi whilst Alec Mudimu and Khama Billiat will fly straight to Malawi.
The development was confirmed by Zifa communications and competitions manager, Xolisani Gwesela who told the publication that:
<blockquote>We are leaving this morning by road.</blockquote>
Here is the Warriors’ Squad that is en route to Malawi:
<blockquote>Goalkeepers: Talbert Shumba (Triangle United), Nelson Chadya (Ngezi Platinum Stars)
Defenders: Ian Nekati (Chicken Inn), Qadr Amin (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Alec Mudimu (Sherriff Tiraspol), Takudzwa Chimwemwe (Buildcon),Teenage Hadebe (Yeni Malatyaspor), MacClive Phiri (Sekhukhune United), Jimmy Dzingai (Nkana FC)
Midfielders: Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa),Tanaka Chinyahara (Red Arrows), Ishamel Wadi (Caps United), Khama Billiat (Kaizer Chiefs), Wellington Taderera (Ngezi Platinum Stars), Phenias Bamusi (Caps United), King Nadolo (Dynamos)
Strikers: Charlton Mashumba (Polokwane City), Stanley Ngala (FC Platinum)</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/warriors-in-road-trip-to-malawi/">Chronicle </a>

Warriors On Their Way To Malawi, By Bus

The Malawian Football Association has confirmed the dates of a friendly match with the Warriors of Zimbabwe during the upcoming October international break.
In a statement, the Malawi FA said The Flames will play the Warriors on 11 October 2020, at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.
The match will come after the hosts had played Zambia in their other friendly in Lusaka on the 7 October. The statement read:
<blockquote>The Flames will play friendly matches against [Football Association of Zambia (FAZ)] and [the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)] during the FIFA International window next month.
The Flames will travel to Lusaka for the match against Zambia on October 7, 2020, before hosting Zimbabwe at the Kamuzu Stadium on October 11, 2020.</blockquote>
The trip to Malawi will be the first for the national team since that fateful 2017 Afcon qualifier in 2015 which was marred by poor travel arrangements.
Meanwhile, if ZIFA manages to secure another friendly match, possibly against Kenya, during the international break, it would be played before the trip to Blantyre.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/09/28/malawi-fa-confirms-more-details-on-warriors-friendly/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Warriors To Play Malawi Friendly In Blantyre

Zimbabwean-born billionaire, Strive Masiyiwa, who is the founder of Econet Wireless, said he is interested to work and help Malawi’s new president Lazarus Chakwera as he used to during the reign of Joyce Banda.
Masiyiwa, who now spends his time between London and Johannesburg, reportedly promised the Malawian leader that he will provide ventilators amid a spike in coronavirus cases and investment. Mayisiwa is quoted as having said:
<blockquote>I have a long history with Malawi and its a country I enjoy visiting.
Under the leadership of Joyce Banda (who I call big sister), I used to ‘drop-in’ unannounced with friends.
I once went with Bill and Chelsea Clinton, and we had a beautiful time.
… I will once again begin to ‘drop-in’ and send investors to the country, real investors.</blockquote>
While Malawi is busy courting Masiyiwa’s investments, the Zimbabwean government is hounding EcoCash, a mobile money company operating under Econet Wireless.
Econet officials in Harare believe that the government intends to cripple the company and allow NetOne, a failing state-owned competitor to take its huge share of the market.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/chakwera-says-zimbabwean-billionaire-to-provide-malawi-with-ventilators-analyst-calls-for-decisive-leadership-to-combat-covid-19/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nyasa Times</a></h4>

Masiyiwa Promises To Send 'Real Investors' To Malawi

Newly-appointed Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima’s motorcade was involved in a road accident on Saturday near Phalula, Balaka as he was travelling from Blantyre to Lilongwe.
Pilirani Phiri, Chilima’s spokesperson confirmed the accident and said the Vice President is believed to be fine. He said:
<blockquote>The accident involved one vehicle on the convoy which had a head-on collision with another vehicle coming from the opposite direction, a Toyota Vitz which had four people on board, two of them are feared dead.
The other two have been rushed to the hospital together with the driver of the vehicle on the convoy. The Vice President was not affected in any way and he is fine.</blockquote>
Chilima was deputy to former Malawi President Peter Mutharika but contested for the presidency in the previous election.
He came third in the presidential race but the courts nullified the results because of some irregularities and ordered a rerun.
In the rerun, Chilima was Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate and was elected vice president for a second time.
<h4><a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/chilimas-motorcade-involved-in-road-accident-2-dead-driver-hurt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">More: Nyasa Times</a></h4>

Malawi's Vice President Involved In Road Accident, 2 Dead

Malawi Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ms Annie Yauka Kumwenda while speaking about the recent changes in her country where an opposition political leader was voted into office and assumed duty this past weekend took the time to praise the SADC Troika which is headed by President Mnangagwa and thanked the president for the role the Troika played in their elections, ZBC News reports.
Kumwenda said:
<blockquote>We are very thankful to the Sadc troika especially President Emmerson Mnangagwa who chairs the SADC troika for the support which they provided during the election process. The election has just demonstrated that Malawians are peaceful people. I also wish to congratulate our new president and all Malawians for exercising their right and coming out in large numbers to elect the president of their choice.</blockquote>
Kumwenda also urged Malawians to give their brand new president a chance to implement his election promises:
<blockquote>The former president has conceded defeat very peacefully encouraging all Malawians to forge with their dev agenda focusing on unity and love. All Malawians should give the new president space to implement all that he promised during elections.</blockquote>
President Chakwera won 58+% of the votes against Mutharika’s 38%.
More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/malawi-commends-sadc-for-election-support/">ZBC</a>

Malawi Envoy Grateful For ED And SADC Troika's Support During The Election Process

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has reportedly vacated Sanjika Palace, the Presidental Residence after it emerged that he lost the presidential election rerun to opposition candidate Lazarus Chakwera.
The Malawi Electoral Commission has not yet announced the official results which are expected within 8 days of the polling day but unofficial results have indicated that Chakwera has an unassailable lead.
James Chavula <a href="https://twitter.com/miko75011/status/1276583891378282498" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shared</a> a video of Mutharika’s departure which he captioned with the words:
<blockquote>There goes Mutharika! The president of Malawi has vacated Sanjika Palace in Blantyre amid vote counting. No sirenes. No police escort. No pomp. No impunity. Just a man heading wherever he will find peace, knowing his nation has rejected him.</blockquote>
Watch the video below:
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WATCH: Malawian President Vacates State House After Losing Presidential Rerun

Malawi’s State House Press Officer Justice Mponda has congratulated Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera for his victory over incumbent President Peter Mutharika, according to provisional results in the just-ended presidential election rerun.
Mponda expressed his congratulations through a post on his Facebook page where he also thanked Mutharika for having been given an opportunity to serve in his government. He wrote:
<blockquote>I also take a moment to congratulate Dr Lazarus Chakwera, Dr Saulos Chilima and the entire Tonse Alliance for the victory. You fought well and it has paid off.
In President Mutharika, I have learnt to appreciate the magic of working, growing and developing in silence. I will forever be grateful to APM for everything I have become today.
Lastly, to the DPP. This fall gives you another opportunity to work on your shortfalls.
It has taken an alliance of 10 political parties to defeat you and that’s evident enough that you are a very strong party.
You have fallen and risen before. You can rise again from this fall. Omwa tiyi adzamwanso.
To Malawians, let’s move on. There is time for politics and there is time for development. Let’s move on.</blockquote>
The election was held on Wednesday, and on Thursday, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Chifundo Kachale told reporters at the National Tally Center in Blantyre that only his body has the mandate to release official result which will be within eight days as required by law.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/mutharikas-press-officer-congratulates-chakwera-for-winning-malawi-presidential-poll/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nyasa Times</a></h4>

Malawian President's Press Officer Congratulates Opposition Leader

Malawi President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday sacked the country’s Army Commander General Vincent Nundwe and his deputy Lieutenant Clement Namangale, replacing them with new personnel.
An official statement released on Tuesday evening from the Office of the President and Cabinet stated that Mutharika had appointed Major-General Andrew Lapken Namathanga as new Commander General of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and Brigadier General Davis Sesatino Mtachi, as deputy.
The new appointments were with immediate effect, and the two have since been promoted to the ranks of General and Lieutenant-General, respectively.
The statement also revealed that General Nundwe and Lieutenant-General Namangale will be assigned other duties in the public service.
Mutharika’s reshuffle at the MDF comes barely five days after he dissolved his Cabinet last Friday afternoon.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/03/malawi-president-sacks-army-chief/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Malawi President Fires Top Army General

<blockquote>JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE AMBASSADORS OF JAPAN, NORWAY, NIGERIA, TANZANIA, AND THE UNITED STATES, THE HIGH COMMISSIONER OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE AMBASSADOR AND HEAD OF DELEGATION OF THE EU, IN AGREEMENT WITH THE EU HEADS OF MISSION IN MALAWI – THE AMBASSADORS OF GERMANY AND IRELAND, AND THE HEAD OF MISSION FROM THE EMBASSY OF ICELAND ON THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN MALAWI.
As long-standing partners, our governments are committed to supporting Malawi to achieve its goals of democracy and development. We have been encouraged by the progress that the country has made since 1994 in terms of building an open and respectful political landscape.
This process has been underpinned by a belief in the value of tolerance and a rejection of violence as a means of resolving political disputes.
We have therefore watched the rising political tensions with growing concern. We believe that in order for Malawi’s progress towards a stronger and more inclusive democracy to be deepened, it is critically important to refrain from using inflammatory language and to show restraint when it is used by others.
We, therefore, call on political party and community leaders to work together to deescalate the situation and focus on the common history and experiences that unite Malawians which are far greater than what divides them.
We also urge all political parties, the civil society, religious and traditional leaders, and all peace-loving Malawians to deeply reflect on the principles of national policy under the Constitution of Malawi especially principle 13 (L) which calls for peaceful settlement of disputes through negotiation, good offices, mediation, conciliation and arbitration.
This is the time for dialogue and peacebuilding, not deepened divisions which could undermine the unity of the country We believe that it is equally important for everyone to respect the rule of law at this important moment in the country’s history.
This means abiding by both the letter and the spirit of the law and the Constitution, and for authorities to be upholding it consistently in all cases.
We, therefore, welcome the commitment of all of the main political parties to abide by the verdict of the Constitutional Court on 3 February 2020, and the judgement that the Supreme Court will issue after hearing the appeal against that verdict in April.
We call on political leaders to reaffirm their confidence in the judiciary, their willingness to find common ground, and their commitment to democratic norms and values.
<h4>END.</h4>
</blockquote>

FULL TEXT: Ambassadors Accredited To Malawi Issue Joint Statement On Country's Political Situation

The Constitutional Court of Malawi dismissed the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and President Peter Mutharika application to suspend the enforcement of the judgement nullifying last year’s presidential election.
The ConCourt judges also dismissed MEC’s argument about the cost of conducting fresh elections pegged at K48 billion as a basis for staying the Concourt ruling.
The judges ruled that if there will be any costs to be incurred and losses made it will be squarely on Malawians.
Judge Dingiswayo Madise on behalf of the panel of five judges said:
<blockquote>[President Mutharika] First respondent’s application is dismissed entirely.
The application by second respondent (Malawi Electoral Commission) is dismissed in its entirety.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, the lawyer for Mutharika, former Attorney General Charles Chidongondo Mhango says he has accepted the ruling, saying “we tried and did our best”.
The ConCourt annulled May 21, 2019, Tripartite Elections, and called for fresh elections within 150 days from February 3 2020, a judgement which the electoral body is appealing at the Supreme Court of Appeal.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.nyasatimes.com/court-refuses-to-suspend-enforcement-of-malawi-fresh-elections-judgement/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nyasa Times</a></h4>

Malawi ConCourt Refuses To Suspend Enforcement Of Fresh Elections Judgement

Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has formally filed an appeal against a court ruling that overturned his controversial 2019 election victory, Aljazeera reports.
Malawi court confirmed receiving the appeal according to High Court Registrar Agnes Patemba who said this to Reuters:
<blockquote>I can confirm that the court has received both appeals by first respondent [the president] and second respondent [electoral commission].</blockquote>
Malawi Constitutional court overturned the 2019 election results and <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/02/03/breaking-malawi-presidential-election-results-declared-invalid-null-void-court-orders-fresh-vote/">ordered the country to repoll after evidence of rigging surfaced. </a>
More: <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/malawi-president-appeals-court-ruling-nullifying-election-win-200207194203972.html">Aljazeera </a>

Malawi President Peter Mutharika Officially Files An Appeal Against A Court Ruling That Overturned His 2019 Election Victory

Peter Mutharika, Malawi’s president will appeal a court ruling that overturned last year’s elections on the basis that they were rigged, ZimLive reports.
This was revealed by Mutharika’s spokesperson who described the ruling as:
<blockquote>
..a serious miscarriage of justice and an attack on the foundations of the country’s democracy.</blockquote>
Mutharika did not reveal when he will file the appeal. Meanwhile, opposition leader addressing a group of supporters in Malawi’s capital said:
<blockquote>It is democracy that has won. It is Malawi that has won. It is Africa that has won. And now justice has been served</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2020/02/05/malawi-president-mutharika-to-appeal-court-ruling-overturning-poll-win/">Zimlive</a>

Malawi's President, Peter Mutharika To Appeal Court Ruling Overturning 2019 Elections

Malawi’s Constitutional Court will on Monday rule on whether to annul the presidential election result that got President Peter Mutharika re-elected with 38 per cent of the vote in May 2019.
Runner-up Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), who lost by just 159,000 votes, alleges he was robbed of victory.
Chakwera and Saulos Chilima who is the leader of the United Transformation Movement (UTM), have petitioned the courts to annul the poll.
Protestors, who have been violent in some instances, have demanded the resignation of the electoral commission chief.
Last month Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda claimed bribes had been offered to the five judges presiding over the case.
Both Chakwera and Chilima have implored their supporters to maintain peace and accept the court’s decision, regardless of the outcome.
This is the first time a presidential election has been challenged on legal grounds in Malawi since independence from Britain in 1964.
<h4>More: <a href="https://ewn.co.za/2020/02/03/malawi-braces-for-ruling-on-alleged-election-fraud?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eye Witness News</a></h4>

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