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Zimbabwe president calls on Africa to harness resources for its own ends as members urged to tackle infrastructure, climate change, conflict and Ebola Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s 90-year-old president, has assumed the chairmanship of the African Union (AU) with a call for members to improve infrastructure and tackle climate change, conflict and Ebola, and with a familiar rallying cry that Africa’s wealth belongs to Africa and not “imperialists and colonialists”. The veteran leader, who was elected head of the union on Friday, replaces President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, of Mauritania. “By electing me to preside over this august body, with full knowledge of the onerous responsibility that lies ahead, I humbly accept your collective decision,” Mugabe told the AU summit in Addis Ababa. “I do so, confident that I can always count on your full support and cooperation in the execution of the important mandate you have given me.” The president, who has led Zimbabwe since 1980, said the f

President Mugabe should use his time as Chairperson to restore stability in parts of the region that have been ravaged by conflicts,” said Netsanet Belay, Amnesty International’s Africa Director for Research and Advocacy. The 24th Ordinary Session of the AU – that has taken the theme “2015: Year of Women’s Empowerment and Development Towards Africa’s Agenda 2063” is taking place at a time when the continent is facing protracted conflicts that have displaced millions of people. The shrinking of political space and denial of fundamental rights are also major problems in countries such as Angola, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia and Zimbabwe. 2015 will also see 19 African countries holding elections with nine taking place in the first quarter. This includes Nigeria which is currently facing constant attacks from the militant group Boko Haram.  African Union: President Robert Mugabe should urgently address human rights concerns

Lagarde was only warming up. Here she is with another flattery: "Since the early 2000s, Rwanda has grown at an average of about 8 percent—well above the regional average and on par with emerging Asia. Per capita income has more than trebled, and while poverty is still high—at about 45 percent of the population—the poorest have shared the benefits of growth. This is a remarkable feat." And then she hits them below the belt: "Mobilizing domestic revenues will be critical in creating fiscal space as reliance on aid gradually recedes. At 16 percent of GDP, the tax collection effort is still low compared to peers in Africa, and well below the 25 percent target set by the East African Community." In plain language: you guys get serious. You cannot claim success when your economy is driven by aid which remains as high as 15 percent of GDP and 40 percent of your government spending. This is no success story. Low tax collection makes you a lousy performer even by African sta

Lilongwe, January 30, 2015: Not only once, not twice, but thrice did Sipe go for auditions but was not successful yet she never gave up until the fourth time when she was picked to represent Malawi in Big Brother Africa Hotshots 2014. “I am not a person who gives up, it just has to happen. If I wasn’t successful last year I would have tried again this year,” she said. Born Siphelire Chitambo but popularly known as Sipe, after Big Brother Africa Hotshots she has now opened Black Rose Modeling Agency. The Agency will run promotions for companies, events, Television (TV) commercials, billboards and video vixens who will be acting in music videos. “Black Rose is for black girls who are all beautiful though it is not easy to find them since most of them think they can not pursue a career in modeling,” Sipe said adding that she has always wanted to have a modeling agency and support girls who have lack fees for college after their secondary school. “This is not about me or money but about th

The Government hopes its plan will help to put affected farmers back on track to plant and harvest food during the agricultural season, and FAO will work closely with them to supply short-cycle varieties of maize, rice, sweet potato, cowpeas, vegetable seeds and cassava cuttings for urgent replanting. The hope is that some fields and crops could be ready by June, mitigating the need to rely on long-term humanitarian programs. At the same time, local families need new livestock to ensure animal protein intake, and irrigation facilities must be restored before the dry season to ensure food production. Untold numbers of goats and chickens have perished where waters rose with unexpected speed, while remaining livestock is at heightened risk of disease outbreaks.      Farmers in southern Malawi in urgent need after intense flooding, UN agency warns : Farmers in southern Malawi in urgent need after intense flooding, UN agency warns

Raphael Kasambara is both defendant and defence attorney in the case. When the proceedings last adjourned Kasambara was cross-examining victim Paul Mphwiyo raising a lot of inconsistences and flustering Mr Paul Mphwiyo. Oswald Lutepo is the chief cashgate suspect, accused of looting MK5.4 billion. He implicated former Malawi president, Joyce Banda, in his case. Ralph Kasambara also named Joyce Banda as a potential defence witness. The former President Joyce Banda has not been seen in Malawi since losing the elections to Peter Mutharika in May of 2014.    Kasambara back in a Malawi court accused of attempted murder on Paul Mphwiyo : Kasambara back in a Malawi court accused of attempted murder on Paul Mphwiyo

The development forced the Lawyer representing the victims, William Zapinga to ask the Court to commit Mukhito and the other officers to prison for not obeying a court order. However this is very unlikely. The Court might order other remedies rather than the extreme punishment of arresting government officials for such a trivial matter as staffing matters.   State House Chief Mukhito ignores court order Redeploys Household staff : State House Chief Mukhito ignores court order Redeploys Household staff

LILONGWE (Maravipost)--The President of the Republic of Malawi H.E. Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika is scheduled to leave the country for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia wednesday to attend the African Union Summit. According to press statement authored by Chikondi Juma of State House says ‘’the State President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika will on Wednesday, January 28, leave the country for Ethiopia where he is scheduled to attend the 24th Ordinary African Union (AU) Assembly scheduled for JANUARY 30 to 31, 2015 in Addis Ababa.’’ The plane carrying President Mutharika is scheduled to leave Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) at 10.00 O’clock in the morning. The statement further reads, ‘’during the Summit His Excellency Prof. Mutharika will also meet leaders of different countries and organisations to update them on the disaster that has hit the nation as well as thank them for the assistance rendered to Malawi so far in response to the disaster.’’ The 24th Summit of the African Union will

Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke) joins fellow human rights activists around the globe to condemn in the strongest possible terms the violence against non-South African individuals living and working within our borders and calls on our government to take urgent action to both protect all people in South Africa, and to prosecute strongly those perpetrating violence against others. Sonke reminds the South African government that equality is the hard-fought for cornerstone of our democracy, and there is no space for any violence against people based on their race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation or identity, ethnicity, disability, religion or creed. “When South Africans fighting for equality were being persecuted by the Apartheid government, it was many of our neighbours in Africa who gave safe refuge to those fighting the cause of freedom,” says Sonke’s Communication Manager, Czerina Patel, “All South Africans have a responsibility to speak out against violence meted out against

You can’t understand the threat posed to Nigeria by Boko Haram, or the ghastly destruction of Syria over the past three years, outside the context of “the vicious NATO obliteration of the state of Libya.” One huge crime begets many consequences, including the death of the U.S. ambassador in Benghazi. The Left should be outraged at Obama policies – in North Africa, in Syria, and in backing neo-fascists in Ukraine. Seemingly out of nowhere, Boko Haram burst into the awareness of people around the world as a shadowy group of Islamists with the ability to carry out audacious attacks that paralyzed the army of the most populous country in Africa. People now want to know the group’s origins, where they came from, why they are kidnapping girls and how they became such a powerful threat. All important questions – but questions that cannot be answered by just looking at the internal politics of Nigeria, as important as those are, because Boko Haram is incomprehensible when decontextualized from

bola results following mandatory screening conducted on 244 people at the Nkhatabay District hospital have come back negative, officials have said.    ntensive screening for ebola on people who had disembarked from the MV Ilala came out negative for the virus” District Heath Officer for Nkhata Bay Dr. Albert Mkandawire said with a sigh of relief during a press briefing.   We reported yesterday that there were heightened fears among people living in Malawi’s tourist district of Nkhatabay following reports that a Mozambican national suspected of showing Ebola signs had been quarantined at the district’s hospital.    Malawi ebola screening on 244 Ilala passengers come back negative at Nkhatabay Hospital

 J ust over a year ago, Patrick Karegeya was murdered in an upscale hotel in South Africa. He was found strangled under suspicious circumstances with a trail of clues that leave few questions in discovering the perpetrator of this crime.  There was no money taken from the victim, no valuables were missing from the hotel or his home and only his cellphones were taken by his murderers and were found shortly later when they were discovered being powered on in Rwanda. The motive of this crime was clearly an intelligence mission and not a random robbery. On Sunday January 19, 2015 friends, family and comrades of the late Patrick Karegeya gather in Boston, Massachusetts to honor him and celebrate the life he led. The weekend was filled with celebrations, reunions, discussions, parties and tears.  The apex of the weekend was a beautiful memorial service held in an elaborate hotel ballroom under the watchful eye of the Boston Police department.     Brothers kill brothers, Remembering Patrick

With nearly three-quarters of the 150 constituencies having reported results, the governing [B]Patriotic Front (PF) candidate, Edgar Lungu, was on 48.8%.[/B] [B]Hakainde Hichilema of the opposition United Party for National Development was on 46.8%.[/B] Final results are expected to be released later on today The vote was caused by the death in office of Zambia's then president, Michael Sata, last October. The winner will serve the remainder of Mr Sata's term, leading up to elections in 2016.    Tension in Zambia as Edgar Lungu, Hakainde Hichilema are in tight race with 75% reported : Tension in Zambia as Edgar Lungu, Hakainde Hichilema are in tight race with 75% reported

No matter what will happen; Hakainde Hichilema will be the 6th President of Zambia even if Edgar Lungu can be dubiously declared President. I am saying this with confidence because the God I know, who is the same God Prophet Austin Liabunya serves is that God of Joseph, that God of Moses, God of Joshua, God of David, God of Abraham, Jacob, God of Misheck and Shadreck; if you get my drift. When this God says something, He always honors his words. He will hounour what He told his Prophet Austin Liabunya. He will do just exactly that so the World can know that He is God who keeps promise. Of-course I endorsed Hakainde Hichilema myself in my previous article and obviously I want him to win not because Prophet Liabunya Prophecied about him; but because I believe he has a good vision to improve lives of poor Zambians and to me; that is what true leadership is all about. However, if the man of God had said that Edgar Lungu would win, I would still say, let the will of God happen as I am sayin

The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the Presidential By-Elections in the Republic of Zambia has declared the elections to have been peaceful, transparent, credible, free, and fair, thus reflecting the will of the people of Zambia in accordance with the National Laws and the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections. This is contained in the statement released today by Honourable Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Chairperson of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, and Head of the SADC Electoral Observer Mission to the Elections in the Republic of Zambia; accompanied by H.E. Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax, SADC Executive Secretary; and Members of the SADC Troika. The declaration is based on SEOM observations throughout the electoral process. SEOM observed that prior to the election; the political atmosphere was generally peaceful. However, the SEOM noted that there was int

Des mandats stimulants, des programmes de formation internes et externes et la participation à des groupes de synergie favorisent la formation, le développement professionnel et l’accès à des cheminements de carrière intéressants pour nos membres. Travailler à l’unité d’affaires de CGI à Québec, c’est l’occasion de poursuivre une carrière dans l’une des plus importantes firmes indépendantes d   Analyste-programmeur Java « Find Jobs on Eltasjobs

Speaking at the camp where people from the areas of village headmen Tizola, Nyakayekha and Thedzi are being kept, the President described the flooding as a new phenomenon for the country. In Chikwawa there are 7,987 households from the areas of traditional authorities Lundu, Ngabu, Makhuwira, Mlilima, Maseya, Kasisi, Katunga and Ngowe who have been left homeless by the floods. Mutharika assured the families that Government is working hard to ensure that the plight of the affected people is alleviated by making sure that there is enough provision of basic necessities in all the camps.  Malawi President Peter Mutharika visits Chikwawa flood victims

Hundreds of bodies still litter the bushes of Baga, Nigeria -- mostly women, children and elderly victims too slow to outrun Boko Haram fighters who stormed the town with explosives and assault rifles in recent weeks, in the Islamic extremists’ bloodiest massacre yet.   Amnesty International called Boko Haram’s recent attacks in Baga -- near the Nigeria-Chad border – possibly “the “deadliest massacre” in the history of the violent group. An Amnesty report suggests the town was razed and as many as 2,000 people have been killed.       Thousands have fled their homes around Baga, some crossing the border into Chad, said Daniel Eyre, Nigeria researcher for the human rights group. Boko Haram's 'deadliest massacre' reportedly kills 2,000 in Nigeria

At least 11 people have so far been been killed in the protests. It is the worst unrest in the capital, Kinshasa, since the riots which broke out after Mr Kabila won a second term in disputed elections in 2011. Mr Kabila, who first took power in 2001 following the assassination of his father Laurent, is constitutionally barred from running for another term in elections due next year. The opposition accuses the government o trying to stage a "constitutional coup" 'Dormitories ablaze' The opposition says government plans for a census are a ploy to delay the poll so that he can hang on to power. The government admits the election could be delayed, but says the census is vital to ensure polls are free and fair. DR Congo unrest: Catholic church backs protests

Last year, the killings of Eric Garner in New York and Michael Brown in Ferguson led to protests against police brutality targeting African-Americans.When asked if he sympathized with the protesters, Akon said he could understand their frustration as “the system in America was never built for black people.” But Akon added, “I don't want to speak too much for them, because I think I might have some knowledge they might not quite have, because I'm in the position where I have experienced Africa and I've experienced the United States. I always felt like Africa was for Africans. So when I see African-Americans in America dealing with all these issues, my first question is: 'Why don't they just go back home… Back to Africa.’” Senegalese Musician Akon says in spite Ferguson African Americans are better off than their brothers in Africa

BLANTYRE (MaraviPost) - Latest casualties to the list of those fired from their jobs is Benson Tembo and Presidential Press Secretary, Frederick Ndala. Oh my bad these two were not actually fired but were redeployed to a less visible position in society. Ndala was fired, no sorry redeployed on allegations that President Peter Mutharika got irked when it emerged that he had embezzled close to MK10 million which President Peter Mutharika had set aside for journalists who attended the media interface held in November last year at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre. If embezzlement is not reason enough to get fired, what can one do in our country to actually merit being fired from a job?   Malawi is a Utopia where no one ever gets fired from their job! What a country : Malawi is a Utopia where no one ever gets fired from their job! What a country

  Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua cautioned pastors against trying to compel people to give offerings in the church and politicians against trying to force people to love them through wild promises made during elections.  “It’s Scriptural to ask for offering and tithes but it has to come from the heart,” the cleric told his congregation in an impromptu message. “Anything that does not come from your heart becomes a curse to the person you give… We ministers of God should allow the congregation to bless us, not curse us with their possessions.”   He cited the case of people who attain wealth through bribery and corruption, insisting that the repercussions are severe. “If you collect a bribe, you can’t get anywhere with it. You may be rich now but at the end of your life, you will cry,” he admonished in a message televised live on Christian television station Emmanuel TV.   “Let me suffer now and laugh tomorrow. Let me be poor now and blessed tomorrow. That should be the life we live,” h

Vice President Saulos Chilima said it best on Friday, "It's a very bad situation," he said at a press conference in Blantyre after flying over the flooded valley in a military helicopter. President Peter Mutharika has been commended by many for his leadership in handling the disaster, The President has appealed for donors and members of the International Community to urgently help the country in its rescue efforts. The Malawi leader has also commended efforts and humanitarian assistance that has been rendered. He reiterated earlier calls for more assistance from the international community. Mutharika has pleaded with local private sector as well as all fellow citizens of goodwill to offer their support to help alleviate the suffering on the part of people affected by the floods. If devastations from Floods cannot unite and mobilize Malawians to action nothing else can : If devastations from Floods cannot unite and mobilize Malawians to action nothing else can

The current administration in Malawi should be commended in the way they have handled the former President. Unlike the former President who rushed to jail the current President and his close associates; the current leader of Malawi has not done that. Even when the former President’s name was mentioned by “Cash-gate” suspects that the former President was “involved” in the plunder of resources from government resources, no one went knocking on her door to ask her to go to her local police station to them with their inquiries. That’s unique on this Continent in matters like this.  Nevertheless, should enough evidence pile up and there is a Prima Facie reason to charge her then, that is the way Malawi will take and, we do not want any foreign politicians meddling in trying to stop us from following our own laws procedurally. If Her Excellency Joyce Banda was involved in the Cash-gate issues, then let the chips fall where they may ( “…… a Juror does not sit to dispense justic

Malawi's John Chilembwe, Brief life of an anticolonial rebel: 1871?-1915 : Malawi's John Chilembwe,  Ninety years ago in what is now Malawi, a tall, asthmatic, American-trained Baptist preacher attempted bravely, in the manner of John Brown at Harper’s Ferry, to strike a strong blow against white racism. Was he a conscious martyr in the cause of African independence, or did John Chilembwe secretly suspect that he and a small group of fellow Africans could oust their overlords and gain control of their own destinies? Brief life of an anticolonial rebel: 1871?-1915

The statement also commended President Peter Mutharika for taking lead in government’s response to this emergency by amongst other things appealing for concerted, unified efforts from all stakeholders to ensure that all prevailing problems resulting from this catastrophe are sorted out. The statement further said the CSOs join hands with the President and the government by appealing for increased national and global response to help in alleviating the problem at hand bearing in mind that human rights issues are at stake due to the catastrophe. CSOs Applauds Government efforts on National Crisis caused by Floods, Offer their helping hand : CSOs Applauds Government efforts on National Crisis caused by Floods, Offer their helping hand

Hundreds of bodies still litter the bushes of Baga, Nigeria -- mostly women, children and elderly victims too slow to outrun Boko Haram fighters who stormed the town with explosives and assault rifles in recent weeks, in the Islamic extremists’ bloodiest massacre yet.   Amnesty International called Boko Haram’s recent attacks in Baga -- near the Nigeria-Chad border – possibly “the “deadliest massacre” in the history of the violent group. An Amnesty report suggests the town was razed and as many as 2,000 people have been killed.       Thousands have fled their homes around Baga, some crossing the border into Chad, said Daniel Eyre, Nigeria researcher for the human rights group. Insurgents seized a key military base on Jan. 3 and attacked again last week, Nigerian government spokesman Mike Omeri said Friday. Boko Haram's 'deadliest massacre' reportedly kills 2,000 in Nigeria

The number of people killed after drinking a "poisoned" homemade beer in Mozambique has risen to 69, state radio has reported. The beer, usually made from millet, may have been contaminated with crocodile bile, a health official said. A toddler was among those killed after apparently drinking the beer at a funeral in Tete province on Saturday. An official said it was the worst such tragedy to hit Mozambique, with 39 people still being treated in hospital. Mozambique beer poisoning deaths rise to 69

The entire southern Lower Shire Valley bordering Mozambique has also been declared a 'disaster area'. Vice President Saulos Chilima, government officials and journalists Tuesday aborted a planned tour to inspect the effects of the damage in the valley because the military helicopter could not fly due to bad weather. Mutharika appealed to the international community and NGOs to assist the flood victims. He said at least 23, 000 people have been made homeless following the flooding. He said the displaced people immediately need temporary shelter, food, medicine and clothing. "Government alone cannot afford so I appeal to the international community for urgent assistance," he said. Over 20 people across the country have died following the flooding.-maravipost Mutharika declares ten districts 'disaster areas' as 23,000 Malawians are displaced by floods : Mutharika declares ten districts 'disaster areas' as 23,000 Malawians are displaced by floods

Heavy Floods across Malawi have caused many to be displaced, Emergency help needed for many : Heavy Floods across Malawi have caused many to be displaced, Emergency help needed for many

The Daily Times in their reporting said Mr. Kanyuka told them the UDF is on the verge of collapsing and eventually being swallowed by ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Mr. Kanyuka according to the Daily Times said the UDF claimed it had removed him from his position because it did not have money to pay its secretariat staff including him. But he brushed aside this reasoning, arguing that he was removed because he had asked for the terms of reference for the working relationship between the UDF and the DPP. “There are a lot of issues going on and people are accusing each other of not behaving properly before their seniors. In as much as that was not reflected in the letter as the reason, it played a bigger part on my sacking,” he said. Kanyuka, who claims to be still in the UDF national executive committee, said this has come about because the fact that ever since Atupele became a cabinet member, there has been no formal communication on the working relationship.

The Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare has vowed to take to task a Seventh Day Adventist Executive Secretary for Central Region Conference Harrison Juwa, 50, for allegedly defiling his 13-year-old niece. During a press conference in Lilongwe, the Minister responsible Patricia Kaliati expressed concerned over the pastor’s conduct which she described as barbaric and disgusting. “I am deeply shocked to learn that a pastor has been defiling his late brother’s daughter since 2011. As a ministry we are going to ask the court and the police not grant the suspect bail,” she said, adding, “we have the legislation Act with us that the maximum penalty for the offense committed is 14 years in jail. The Maravi Post - sda-pastor-arrested-over-defilement-of-13-year-old-niece-in-malawi-opinion maravipost.com

What Will Likely Become The Ugliest “Non-Political” Fight In Post-Kagame Rwanda?

What Will Likely Become The Ugliest “Non-Political” Fight In Post-Kagame Rwanda?

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LILONGWE (MaraviPost)--Death has been announced of Ruth Tembo, wife to former President of the main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP), John Tembo. Mrs. Ruth Tembo, who was from Lesotho, died on Monday at city centre clinic in Malawi's capital - Lilongwe after a short illness. In an interview with the local media, Mr Morgan Tembo speaking on behalf of the bereaved family said the burial arrangements will be announced later.     Ex-Malawi Congress Party leader’s wife, Ruth Tembo has died