Former Blantyre City Mayor Noel Chalamanda has delivered a blistering warning about Malawi’s “dangerous habit” of ignoring its own laws, accusing authorities of allowing chaos to spread across the country’s prime land while regulations gather dust. Appearing on Times Exclusive on Times Television, Chalamanda said Malawi is now trapped in a cycle where illegal construction […]
Former Mayor of the City of Blantyre, Noel Chalamanda — together with three corporate executives — Allan Hans Muhome; Eric Chapola and Donbell Mandala, are leading a newly-formed Coronavirus response fundraising initiative — named Covid Response Foundation. An introduction on its website, www.crfmw.org, says it is a non-profit making; wholly voluntary foundation and newly incorporated under […]
The former mayor of Blantyre City Council (BCC) Noel Chalamanda said he was leaving frontline politics and will not campaign for any elected political seat in the May 21 Tripartite elections. But the former Blantyre City father said would continue to “offer good pieces of advice” to the youthful politicians seeking election in various seats. Chalamanda, who is […]
A renowned political scientist has suggested that a law should be amended to allow residents vote in city council elections. Boniface Dulani of Chancellor College, a constituent of the University of Malawi, said election results in Blantyre indicate that residents were not happy with the loss of Noel Chalamanda as Mayor. Wild Ndipo of the […]
Approximately two years in mayoral office, the youthful Blantyre city mayor Noel Chalamanda and former hip hop artist, Lilongwe city deputy mayor Akwame Bandawe simply known as Kwame have lost their positions in the recently held mayoral elections. The elections which took place in all the three cities on Friday and Monday saw Noel Chalamanda […]
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 […]
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has said the two and half year terms of office for the Mayors in the country’s cities has expired and there will be election next month, January 2017. During the elections, councillors will vote for mayor, deputy mayor positions. In Blantyre City, the commercial capital, the elections will […]
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Youth Director and Councilor for Misesa Ward in Blantyre, Louis Ngalande, has intensified his drive to unseat Mayor Noel Chalamanda when Blantyre City Council (BCC) holds elections next month. Chalamanda, private practicing lawyer and independent councilor for Blantyre City Centre Ward, was elected as Mayor for Blantyre city on July 9, […]
It was all smiles for the country’s human rights and consumer activist John Kapito and Blantyre City Mayor Noel Chalamanda when they were awarded for their contribution in customer service delivery. The two were awarded during the second edition of Service Excellence Awards for Malawi organized by Chartered Institute of Customer Management (CICM) in Lilongwe on Friday. […]
Blantyre City Mayor Noel Chalamanda has assured Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and Primary schools around Blantyre City that the newly revived Mayor’s trophy is here to stay. The competition involves boys and girls in primary schools who compete in football and netball. Chalamanda was speaking after receiving a donation of 10 high quality adiddas […]
The man who allegedly sent a death threat to Blantyre City Mayor Noel Chalamanda has been identified by law-enforcers as Charles Mpaya, a former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) officer. On Friday, 36-year-old Mpaya is said to have sent lawyer Chalamanda a death threat but the law-enforcers reacted swiftly to arrest him. Blantyre police Public Relations […]
Blantyre City Mayor Noel Chalamanda is said to be receiving death threats and police on Friday arrested one suspect. Chalamanda confirmed he has been receiving the threats on his mobile phone. “Today I was attending a Malawi Defense Force meeting at Chichiri when I received one such threat. The guy said he wanted to meet […]
Blantyre City Mayor, Noel Chalamanda has urged the College of Medicine to be visible in the communities around Blantyre. Chalamanda said this on Tuesday in Blantyre during a COM partner’s day organized by the College as it is celebrating its Silver Jubilee urging the college to consider starting offering paramedic services to the residents. “I […]
Mayors’ term of office, including that of hard working Noel Chalamanda of Blantyre City comes to an end in December. Local government ministry’ spokesperson MuhlabaseMughogho confirmed all positions of mayor will be up for grabs after December. “The laws provide that the tenure of office of mayors is two and half years so yes, their […]
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 […]
Blantyre City Council has received K1.150 billion ($1.6 million) from government which will facilitate the commencement of construction work on three roads namely Angelo Goveya to Manje, Chilomoni Ring Road and Living Waters to Zion in Chimwankhunda. This was disclosed by Mayor for Blantyre City Noel Chalamanda on Tuesday during the ground breaking ceremony of […]
Nyasa Junior Academy (NJA) has partnered Blantyre City Council (BCC) and Mayor Noel Chalamanda in supporting the less fortunate pupils through the Festive Shoesday Tuesday Initiative. Chalamanda, through the initiative, is encouraging privileged learners to donate and share with the less fortunate during this festive season. NJA students have since donated second hand shoes to […]