Malawi Network of Older Persons’ Organizations (MANEPO) has strongly condemned the brutal harassment of 87-year-old Mary Laini from Matewere Village in Mulanje District.
Laini was falsely accused of “holding rains,” a baseless claim that not only violates her human rights but also perpetuates harmful cultural beliefs that target older persons.
In a statement seen by this publication, MANEPO Executive Director, Andrew Kavala, has demanded immediate legal action, urging the Malawi Police Service(MPS) to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Kavala has emphasized the need for robust government action to ensure the safety and protection of older persons, particularly in rural areas.
To address the root causes of such abuse, Kavala has advocated for open dialogues within communities to dispel outdated cultural beliefs.
He has also stressed the importance of creating safe spaces where older persons can express their concerns and receive support.
President of Chilungamo Party Comrade Alhaji Imraan Jumbe, has announced his candidacy for 16th September, 2025 with a call for Malawians to rise above mediocrity and demand a government that serves its people with vision, competence and integrity.
Jumbe says his decision to join the race for the presidency is not driven by personal ambition but by a deep-seated love for the country and an unshakable belief in its potential observing that the country stands at a crossroads.
He says, for too long, Malawians have witnessed stagnant, mismanagement, and a lack of visionary leadership saying Malawi, a land of untapped potential has been reduced to an autopilot nation, people are sleeping in long queues for fuel, gripped by desperation and frustration.
Alhaji Imraan Jumbe
Writing on his face book page, Jumbe says the MCP has failed to steer the country towards progress, instead, the government is operating like a poorly run shop, reacting only when crises arise-a nation on autopilot.
Jumbe says he strongly believe that this country needs fresh ideological thinking and new faces at the helm of power saying Malawians cannot afford to recycle old ideas and expect different results, the journey to economic transformation begins with bold leadership.
He has assured Malawians that he will open a new chapter in the history in the history of Malawi, a chapter where the people are the true custodians of power proving leadership that is unafraid to challenge the status quo and chart a new course for the nation.
“Under my leadership, we will prioritize economic transformation, self-reliance and accountability, we will put an end to the culture of impunity and ensure that government resources are managed efficiently and investing in sustainable development,” says Jumbe.
He has urged all Malawians to reflect deeply on the state of the nation as they approach the September, 2025 elections advising all that this is not just an election, it is a battle for the soul of Malawi saying Malawians cannot afford to sit on the sidelines and hope for change.
Jumbe has finally urged Malawians to rise together and turn the vison into reality saying the future of Malawi begins now, together they can make it possible by demanding it, fight for it and work for it, change is coming in September, 2025.
Wife of renowned musician Zeze Kingston, Dorothy,has been elected as the new president of the Film Association of Malawi (FAMA).
Kingston, popularly known as Cashie-Madam, won the election with 66 votes, defeating her opponent Flora Suya, a veteran filmmaker, who secured 15 votes.
The Vice president position has gone to Gilbert Moyo, who got 31 votes against Dickson Mandota’s 29 votes.
Dorothy
In an interview with journalists, Kingston, expressed excitement over her victory and pledged to promote the development of the film industry and support local filmmakers in the country.
She takes the mantle from Gift Sukez Sukali.
FAMA was established in the late 2011 with an ultimate goal of bringing together and coordinate persons and groups involved in the production and promotion of films in Malawi.
The Association has three structures namely: the General Assembly comprising the membership of the organization, the Executive comprises 10 positions derived from the core team responsible for the management of the organization and the board of trustees comprising five members.
Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) Human resource management lecturer Bright Limani has advised company managers in the country to seek advice from their Human Resource (HR) departments on people management issues to avoid lawsuit risks.
His recommendation comes after a recent survey of 120 HR practitioners revealed that only 17 percent stated that their managers heed their advice, while 40 percent disclosed that they are not consulted.
The survey further indicated that at least 43 percent stated that they are sometimes consulted.
Bright Limani
“From the findings, it is clear that managers do not take advice from their HR departments on people management issues.
“This is sad, as it means managers continue to make avoidable mistakes that can land their entities in lawsuits,” said Limani.
To avoid this, Limani recommended that managers and business leaders should always seek advice and listen to guidance from their HR departments on labor issues.
Two people identified as Fina Matieni,17, and Martha Leji,21, both from Masili Village, Traditional Authority(T/A) Maseya in Chikwawa have gone missing after a canoe they were sailing in capsized in Shire River.
According to the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Chikwawa Police Station, Chance Mfune,on 3 January 2025, the two and six others were travelling from Kaseche Village to Kavalo East Bank on a canoe operated by Mr Bernard Tensiyo, 33.
Mfune says while on the way, the canoe overturned when the operator was trying to avoid a log and ended up hitting a heap of sand and lost control.
He says the well wishers rescued the operator and some of the victims but could not trace the two.
“Following a report, Police visited the scene but efforts to trace the missing the victims proved futile.
“Meanwhile, all the survivors are in good health and the search for those missing is still underway,” explains Mfune.
Meanwhile,police in the district have appealed to the general public to take safety precautions when using water transport during this rainy season.
