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Development, District News

Embattled MEC Chairperson to feature on ZBS, unpacking key election updates

Burnett Munthali

By Burnett Munthali

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that its Chairperson will appear on Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) this Friday, November 15. This live program is set to provide critical information regarding Electronic Monitoring Devices (EMDs) and will serve as a platform to wrap up the second phase of the voter registration process.

According to MEC’s statement, the Chairperson will delve into the details surrounding the EMDs, a technology that plays a significant role in ensuring transparency and efficiency in the electoral process. This information session aims to give voters an in-depth understanding of the EMDs and their function, while also updating Malawians on the progress of the registration process as it moves toward the final stages.

With elections on the horizon, MEC emphasizes the importance of staying informed. “Tune in or risk being left out of the loop. Your vote counts, and so does your knowledge,” the statement urges. The Commission aims to empower voters with the knowledge necessary to participate fully in the upcoming elections.

This live broadcast on ZBS provides an opportunity for Malawians across the nation to hear firsthand from MEC’s Chairperson on what’s being done to enhance voter registration and election integrity. This program is expected to cover various issues that are central to a smooth electoral process, making it a must-watch for all eligible voters.

MEC encourages everyone to tune in to ZBS this Friday to stay informed on these critical election matters and ensure their voices are heard come election day.

Lifestyle, Top News

Veteran Broadcasters Mwanoka, Chimwaza quitting at ZBS

Maravi Post Reporter 3 Comments

 

 

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Just a few months after renowned journalist Tereza Ndanga left Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS), the station has been dealt with yet another severe blow as two of their most talented radio presenters Lucy Chimwaza and Joseph Mwanoka handed in resignation letters on Tuesday.

Both Mwanoka and Chimwaza have confirmed the development but could not shed more light on their next destination.

However sources from within ZBS indicate that the two have been offered a lucrative job at Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA).

The two have followed the footsteps of former Head of News and Current Affairs, Ndanga who is now working with Auction Holdings Limited (AHL) and former sports presenter Mike Bango who is now working behind the scenes after joining politics.

Mwanoka and Chimwaza joined ZBS  thirteen  years ago from Radio Maria Malawi where they were working as volunteers.

They are now on serving notice till January 15, 2019.

Business, Malawi

MRA pounces on Zodiak Broadcasting Station over MK1.7 billion tax invasion

Lloyd M’bwana 2 Comments
By Nenenji Mlangeni
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) on Wednesday invaded the premises of Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) in the capital Lilongwe asking the media house to settle unpaid tax dues or face closure.
MRA’s decision to pounce on the privately owned media has been viewed as political witch-hunt by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) due to the fact that the radio station has of late being covering rallies of United Transformation Movement (UTM).
In these rallies many speakers have been castigating President Peter Mutharika describing him as ‘Mchona’.
According to information at hand, MRA is demanding money amounting to MK1.7 billion from the privately owned radio.
The tax collecting body has given specific period for the station to settle the unpaid tax or face closure.
Earlier this year, MRA closed Times Group on unpaid taxes and many viewed it as political witch-hunt.
Malawi, Politics, Top News

MCP “black sheep” Mkaka left in the cold for defying Chakwera’s unity calls

Maravi Post Reporter

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The main opposition Malawi Congress Party'(MCP) “black sheet” member Eisenhower Mkaka has been left in the cold following his defying tendencies of the party’s leadership unity calls.

Mkaka who has been acting as both MCP Publicity Secretary (PS) and Secretary General (SG) before party President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s December 1, 2017 reinstatement of some National Executive Members (NEC), fails to swallow his pride for unity course.

On Friday, Mkaka who held Second Deputy SG, a position which does not exist in the party structures, told Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) that the press conference which Dr. Jessie Kabwira held in the capital Lilongwe on various issues that has been affecting Malawians in the year ending 2017, was done without the blessing of the party leadership.

He went further arguing that Dr. Kabwira was fired that MCP’ NEC has not reinstated her hence the Friday presser was out of Kabwira’s personal interest not of the party.

This did not go down well with SG Gustavo Kaliwo who told the same radio station on Saturday that the party was not happy with infighting on positions.

Kaliwo clearly backed Kabwira who is also the Member of Parliament (MCP) for Salima North-West that she remains the party legitimate spokesperson arguing that Mkaka’s position does not exist in MCP current constitution.

“I am equally unhappy with this infighting of who holds whats in the party. As the secretary general of MCP, has not written any letter informing the public that Dr. Kabwira was fired from her position. She remains the legitimate MCP spokesperson.

“With the current MCP constitution, Mkaka position does not exist. So, he dont have the mandate to speak for the party. If any issue rises that needs the party’s verification, better consult MCP President, Vice and my office of the Secretary General,” clears out the mess Kaliwo.

Even ZBS reportedly verified with other senior party members backing Kaliwo and Kabwira’s stand on the matter consequently leaving Mkaka alone as a “Black sheet” without a backing including party leadership Chakwera and Richard Msowoya.

This also just vindicate The Maravi Post article came up with early this month that some three MCP lawmakers Amon Nkhata, Richard Chimwendo Banda and Dimba were unhappy with the party’s leader Chakwera decision to mend fences with members deemed to be rebels, “Nkholokolo”.

Some of notable “Nkholokolos” (rebels) including MCP SG Kaliwo, Joseph Njovuyalema, MCP PS Kabwira, MCP treasure Tony Kandiero and MCP Director of Research Lingison Belekanyama among others whose positions have been reversed to them per 2013 MCP convention.

The trio even threatened to quit if Chakwera decision materialized in its totality per announcement made during the December 1, press conference.

Inside MCPs sources at time told The Maravi Post that the three lawmakers who have been behind feeding the party’s leadership lies which ended up labeling some members, “Nkholokolo”.

Despite the trio’s threat to quit the party, the source added that Chakwera told the disgruntled legislators that the matter was under the bridge which cannot be reversed as the party was towards rebuilding a head of 2019 elections.

The MCP President who is also opposition leaders in Malawi Parliament condemned and challenged them to quit because he is there to defend the party’s constitution.

But one of the lawmakers Chimwendo disputed the allegations arguing that he was not aware of such plans of against anyone in the party.

Chakwera publically re-instituted party positions including MCPs First Deputy President (Richard Msowoya), deputy president (Macdonald Lombola), Secretary General (Gustavo Kaliwo), Treasure General (Tony Kandiero) and deputy SG (Chatonda Kaunda).

This follows the inner circle meeting Chakwera had with them prior to the news conference at the party’s headquarters in the capital Lilongwe after a year of loggerheads.

Other re-instituted party positions were; Tony Kandiero moves back to his elected position as Party’s Treasurer General replacing Rhino Chiphiko while Khumbize Chiponda takes over from Chipuwa as Deputy Treasurer General.

Louis Chakhwantha moved back from Director of Youth to Legal Advisor whilst Lobin Lowe moves back to Director of Youth from Organizing Secretary.

Mkaka moved back to deputize Moses Khombe in Organizing Directorate such that Dorothy Chirambo takes back her position as National Director of Women Affairs.

Henry Kamata shifted back to Director of Elections as Veteran politician Lingison Belekanyama reclaims his position as Director of Research

Dr. Jessie Kabwira went back to her position as Party’s Publicity Secretary to be deputized by Ezekiel Ching’oma.

The MCP President disclosed that management meeting which will follow the party’s 2013 National Executive Committee (NEC) to decide on convention.