President Lazarus Chakwera has asked Malawians to vote him again next Tuesday saying the fuel shortages and poor economic status are caused by his enemies. He has since said he will fire some government officials after he wins the elections.
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President Lazarus Chakwera has signed into law a landmark amendment that allows polling staff, security officers, and party representatives to vote at the stations where they are deployed on election day.
As count down to 16 September general elections with only 16 days remaining political parties continue to seek votes from the voters.
Minister of Transportation, Jacob Hara, has confirmed a major derailment of a cargo train carrying fuel at Kamwendo Railway Station in Machinga District.
The incident, attributed to a wrong directive from a control center in Mozambique, resulted in nine fuel tanks overturning, with four leaking diesel. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.
A full investigation is underway to determine the exact causes and prevent future occurrences.
Malawi will have a state funeral soon if remarks by Vice President Michael Usi that there is an assassination plot against him are anything to abide by.
President Lazarus Chakwera says he is the best candidate to win elections in September stating that his failure to meet some promises in five years is due to among other things COVID-19, natural disasters and global politics.
A 44-year-old truck driver, Karosi Mulumbe, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman who was traveling with him from Zambia to Ntcheu, Malawi Data has learnt.
In Chilomoni, Blantyre bees have disrupted the burial ceremony at the cemetery, Malawi Data has learnt.
