BWB engages with customers on need for cost effective tariffs

* We are satisfied that Blantyre Water Board is justified to adjust the tariff * Because we have seen for ourselves how complicated water production is By Duncan Mlanjira In its turnaround strategy in order to serve better through cost-effective tariffs and to sustain the gains it shall earn in the long run, Blantyre Water Board (BWB) took customers to Walker’s Ferry to appreciate that there is huge cost attached to production of potable water all the way from…

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Malawian company Recapo Solar Systems signs distributor partnership with ENGIE Energy Access

* Recapo is the leading supplier of solar electricity and accessory products to rural and semi-urban communities in Malawi * Under the agreement, Recapo will be selling ENGIE Energy Access’s products and related services * Since 2014, Recapo Solar Systems has pioneered the use of renewable energy to replace traditional resources By Duncan Mlanjira ENGIE Energy Access, the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, has signed a partnership agreement with Recapo Solar Systems Limited, in which…

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Another medal in the bag for taekwondo master Yamikani Guba; 11th just this year alone

* Now looks forward to the British Taekwondo National Championships at the English Institute of Sports, Sheffield * This has been a satisfying year for me and I am all set to keep winning the medals all the way through By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba won won bronze medal in seniors +80kg category at the Scorpion Open Championships on Sunday — his 11th just this year alone of 4 gold, 5 silver and…

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Kenyan cyclist on trailblazing awareness ride through 9 countries including Malawi to promote road safety

* Having covered over 4,500km, he is currently in Mozambican city of Tete heading to cross into Malawi * Under the theme ‘Share the Road’, Haggai seeks to educate road users on the proper and safe utilisation of road networks By Duncan Mlanjira Kenyan trailblazing cyclist, Ben Haggai — who set off on an epic 7000km breathtaking 40-day journey from June 27, 2023 that will see him cross into nine countries — is currently in Mozambican city of Tete…

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OPC applauds STVP management team for commendable progress of the largest irrigation project in Southern Africa

* The PDU brought together all government MDAs for the site visit in Chikwawa * And engage them to discuss the roles and responsibilities expected from each MDA in the project * To identify gaps to be addressed in order for the project to achieve its intended goals considering its complex nature By Duncan Mlanjira After a site visit to Chikwawa to appreciate the progress of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (STVP), the Office of the President & Cabinet,…

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Fundraiser for Cyclone Freddy-affected athletes Eneless Makumba finishes 5th in Blantyre 42.195km Race

* In a time of 3:45;39hrs while champion Nalicy Chirwa from Mzuzu clocked 3:00:07 * I have set myself a personal record and come next year, I shall aim to break it and even for the gold medal By Duncan Mlanjira Having finished 6th at the Standard Bank Be More Race last month, Eneless Makumba — who is raising funds together with partners to reconstruct houses for three of her Zomba Athletics Academy athletes which were demolished due to…

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MACRA warns public to be on high alert against heightened cyber attacks in COMESA region

* Its resulting in severe disruptions to critical information infrastructure, across various sectors * These online attacks have the potential to affect anyone due to the interconnections between countries By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Computer Response Team (mwCERT) of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) announces of recent cyber-attacks that have targeted several countries in the COMESA region, resulting in severe disruptions to critical information infrastructure, across various sectors. In a statement, MACRA Director General, Daud Suleman says “these online…

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‘Policy lending rate hikes by RBM will add more pressure on borrowers’

* The current level of lending rate is the highest since 2017–Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * And clearly highlights the difficult path the Malawi economy is under currently By Duncan Mlanjira Revered economist, Chifipa Mhango says the hiking of policy lending rate by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) by 200 basis points, from 22% to 24%, did not come as a surprise as this is what he already projected. He said “in an economic environment where the currency…

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MACRA granted injunction stopping MultiChoice from effecting DStv tariff adjustment

* To remain in effect until the ongoing judicial review is concluded — which Multichoice Malawi initiated against MACRA * Any attempt to implement tariff changes or adjustments during this period will be a violation of the court order and could result in legal consequences By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has obtained an interim injunction from the High Court in Blantyre, which This injunction prohibits Multichoice Malawi from making any changes or modifications to DSTV tariffs,…

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Kumwembe, Chaziya, Kamanga out of Kamuzu Barracks game due to injuries

* Chaziya is out with hamstring he suffered during their game against Mafco FC * Kumwembe also has hamstring problems * Kamanga is out with knee injury while Kolawole is still sidelined with a groin problem Maravi Express Mighty Wanderers coach Mark Harrison says they “are down to bare bones now” due to injuries ahead of their TNM Super League clash against Kamuzu Barracks at Kasungu Stadium this afternoon as four key players Lawrence Chaziya, Chris Kumwembe, Mphatso Kamanga…

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