By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Nyasa Times
A Malawian living in the United Kingdom has provided cleaning supplies and safety equipment to the Kawale police station in Lilongwe. The Resilience Rising Foundation, founded by Fanny Chazima, handed over buckets, mops, brooms and reflective vests at a ceremony attended by MP Juliana Kaduya.
Malawi’s energy regulator and police have launched a nationwide campaign against the illegal storage, transport and sale of petroleum products. Unlicensed operators face prosecution, while authorised stations must comply with strict safety rules during deliveries.
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FCB Nyasa Big Bullets coach Wedson Nyirenda says the pitch at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe is unplayable for first-division matches. He spoke after his team’s 3-0 win over Mafco FC put the Bullets top of the league with 36 points, according to the Times.
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The Football Association of Malawi says it arranged transport for players in the women’s national team, the Scorchers, from the airports in Lilongwe and Blantyre. It says some chose to get off at designated stops and continue their journeys on their own, according to its statement.
🇲🇼 Malawi · Source: Nyasa Times ·
The Malawi Congress Party accuses the government of worsening fuel shortages, power cuts and medicine shortages. Its campaign director, Moses Kunkuyu, also denounced corruption and President Peter Mutharika’s prolonged absence at a press conference in Lilongwe, according to Nyasa Times.
🇲🇼 Malawi · Source: Nyasa Times ·
Malawian truckers threaten to block Chiweta roadMalawi’s truck drivers’ union is threatening to suspend freight transport on the Mzuzu-Karonga road at Chiweta Hills unless repairs begin quickly. Potholes, subsidence, rockfalls and a lack of road signs make the strategic corridor to Tanzania dangerous, according to a letter cited by MaraviPost.
Namibia expands Ngurare’s powers over state-owned enterprisesNamibia’s National Assembly adopted an amendment to the state-owned enterprise governance law expanding Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare’s powers. He will be able to set binding directives on board appointments, remuneration and the management of state-owned enterprises, according to Observer24.The week in Africa
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