Malawian Vice President Dr Saulosi Chilima on Thursday asked Blantyre City Council (BCC) to vacate an injunction obtained by people who encroached Soche Hill “with immediate effect” to reduce occurrence of accidents due to floods. Dr Chilima said this in Blantyre when he visited flood prone areas in Soche and Ndirande townships following the […]
Blantyre City Council (BCC) says it is satisfied with how Blantyre residents have complied with the ban restraining them from holding weddings, engagement parties and bridal shower ceremonies in residential areas. BCC Public Relations Officer (PRO), Anthony Kasunda said the idea behind the ban was not to restrict residents from holding such events but rather […]
The polishing of shoes along the streets of Blantyre City will be prohibited by the City Council’s by-laws from Monday 3 August, 2017. Confirming the development in an interview, the Blantyre City Council (BCC) Spokesperson, Anthony Kasunda, said if the shoe shiners are to continue with their businesses, they need to obtain business premises licenses […]
Barely a month after Blantyre City Council (BCC) indicated plans to install 31 city clocks in all the prime roundabouts and other crucial sites in the city, the council has erected a clock tower along the M1 road’s Haile Selassie, Victoria Avenue, Sanjika crossroads. BBC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alfred Chanza disclosed last month that […]
Mixed views have ensued over the newly rehabilitated clock at the renowned Blantyre Clock Tower with Roman numeral five on the multi-million kwacha clock appearing upside down. However, commenting on the matter in an interview, Public Relations Manager (PRM) for Blantyre City Council (BCC) Anthony Kasunde said there is no problem with the numbering of […]
A popular pub in Blantyre called From Dusk to Dawn, in the residential area of Mandala Flats which is operated by businessman George Sims has been accused of causing a noise nuisance to neighbours. Residents of Mandala Flats are complaining of disruption and have asked Blantyre City Council (BCC) to close From Dusk to Dawn […]
Residents in Blantyre have taken up on social media to express shock at the loss of mayor Noel Chalamanda in the mayoral elections. Lawyer Chalamanda has lost to his former deputy ruling Wilald Ndipo. Some residents have expressed shock, saying Chalamanda deserved another term because he is a hard worker, very creative and completely changed […]
The tension for Blantyre City Mayor’s elections on Monday is heating up with current Mayor, Noel Chalamanda facing opposition from his deputy Wild Ndipo and three other councillors. The elections are set for Monday 9th January, 2017 at the civic offices. So far Chalamanda is facing challenge from Councillors Alinane George Chipwete, Louis Ngalande who is the ruling […]
Following the incident in which an old and large mahogany tree (M’mbawa) fell on minibuses that damaged some of the minibuses and injured dozens of people at Mibawa minibus terminal in the commercial capital of Blantyre on Wednesday morning, people on social media condemned the Blantyre City Council of lacking the capacity to carry out […]
The court has granted Blantyre City Council (BCC) the mandate to stop people from conducting ceremonies like weddings, engagements and bridal showers in residential areas. According to BCC’s Public Relations Manager, Anthony Kasunda, the issue was put on a temporary halt because there was an injunction stopping BCC from enforcing the order. “There was an […]
The Blantyre City Council (BCC) Tuesady says it will finish the surfacing of Limbe-Angelo Goveya-Manje road soon. There were concerns from residents considering that the road was partly surfaced and the part that remained is not in good shape especially now that the rains have started. According to Anthony Kasunda, BCC Public Relations Manager (PRM), […]
Blantyre City residents have been advised to involvewomen andthe youths in decision making processes as they are key to development. This was said during the launch of the “Increasing Young People and Women Participation and Voice in Blantyre City” project. Mayor Noel Chalamanda said the project will play a critical role in the promotion of […]
Blantyre City Council (BCC) has expressed concern over the increase in road accidents resulting to knocking down of street light poles. BCC Public Relations Manager Anthony Kasunda said the accidents are hindering the city council’s efforts to provide similar facilities to other city road users since they are focusing on the damaged street lights. According […]
Blantyre City residents have been advised that sharing messages about the spread and prevention of HIV/AIDS can play a leading role in reducing the spread of the virus. This was said during the commemoration of the 2016 International Aids candlelight memorial held at Mbayani Primary school ground. Councillor Mike Mambo, representing the Blantyre City Mayor, […]
Blantyre City Council (BCC) and its Chief Executive Director (CEO) Dr. Alfred Chanza have been dragged to court for declining to consent transfers of plots offensively sold to business tycoon Muhammed Ahmed, owner of Superior Halaal and Malawi Sun Limited. The plots in question are part of the Council’s Engineering Yard that housed the Health […]
Yankho Msukwa –Nyasa Times The Blantyre City Council has said it will prioritize infrastructure development in the 2016/17 fiscal year. Mayor for the City, Noel Chalamanda said this during a budget session for the Blantyre City Council. According to him, the city’s population has grown tremendously within the past few years, hence the need to […]
The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has committed to provide Blantyre City Council (BCC) with K400 million to light up the Masauko Chipembere Highway in Malawi’s commercial capital, Blantyre. The Council has been mobilizing resources to rehabilitate street lights on the Chipembere Highway and this project is expected to run for five months, according to BCC […]
The Blantyre City Council (BCC) is waiting for the determination of the High Court on the injunction 54 property owners had obtained restraining the council from enforcing demolition of earmarked buildings under the much-touted Red Star Campaign. BCC last year set 31st March, 2016 as a deadline for owners of earmarked buildings to either start demolishing […]