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NICO Pension introduces ‘Retire Ready and Win’ promotion

July 27, 2023

* Introduced after noticing a low registration number of members connecting electronically * To the application platforms namely USSD, Mobile Smart App and Online Portal By Victor Singano Jnr NICO Pension, a subsidiary of NICO Holdings Limited, has introduced a new promotion campaign called ‘Retire Ready and Win’ whose main objective is to encourage its pension funds members to be able to connect with the company through its three newly-launched online application platforms. NICO Pension General Manager, Gerald Chima…

Zimpertec and Vitalite partner Dadaz Chess Academy to sponsor Back to School kids’ tourney

July 27, 2023

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* Zimpertec is a German-based company working closely with Vitalite Malawi to ease access to quality solar products * Zimpertec Chief Operating Officer, Ulrich Zimmerman is a chess player and FIDE Master (FM) * And is set to spice up the tournament by a playing a friendly match with Malawi’s celebrated chess player, FM Joseph Mwale By Duncan Mlanjira Zimpertec and Vitalite have partnered Dadaz Chess Academy to sponsor Back to School kids’ tournament scheduled for August 26 that…

BWB, UNIMA sign MoU for provision of technical assistance

July 26, 2023

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* For water testing and also provide opportunity for the university’s students of accessing practical job attachments at BWB * We’ll be able to exchange knowledge and we strongly believe that the students will positively contribute a lot By Victor Singano Jnr Blantyre Water Water (BWB) and University of Malawi (UNIMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) — an agreement of technical assistance which will allow BWB to be using UNIMA laboratories for water testing and also provide…

First Capital Bank Plc appoints Agness Jazza as new CEO

July 26, 2023

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* She established her career with the bank immediately after completing her undergraduate studies * And her success is a true reflection of FCB’s belief in nurturing talent and commitment to staff development By Duncan Mlanjira Agness Jazza, who was deputy chief executive officer (CEO) for First Capital Bank Plc, has now been elevated as the new CEO effective July 21, replacing Spiro Georgopoulos. In a statement, FCB chairman of Board, Terence Davidson takes cognizance that Jazza has served…

Bangwe All Stars demote coach Mabvuto Lungu and his assistant following poor performance in first round of 2023 TNM Super League

July 25, 2023

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* A mutual agreement was signed at the start of the 2023 season to finish in the top eight by the of the first round * From the 14 games played, Bangwe All Stars accumulated a meager 14 points * Of 3 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in which they scored 10 goals and conceded 17 By Duncan Mlanjira Bangwe All Stars FC, who are lying 13th of the 2023 TNM Super League season with just one game…

Lilly Alfonso, Wealth Magazine partner for ‘Fashion Meets Business Fashion Show’

July 25, 2023

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Lilly Alfonso and Harry Chima connected * Scheduled at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on August 24-25 * The event is a challenging journey into demystifying the complementarity of the two industries of fashion and business By Duncan Mlanjira Celebrated fashion mogul, Lilly Alfonso has partnered Wealth Magazine to host the first of its kind ‘Fashion Meets Business Fashion Show’ — an event that will combine business and fashion in a worldclass style. Scheduled at Bingu International…

Thaboland, Chipolopolo FC both triumph in Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup at district

July 23, 2023

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* Thaboland’s Andrew Msiska was the first to record a goal in this landmark football sponsorship at K320 million * While John Chikapa for Chipolopolo FC and Songwe Boarder United’s Vinja Sibakwe followed suit By Duncan Mlanjira From the two official matches of the district level of the 2023 Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup held at Rumphi Stadium on Saturday, Thaboland beat Vongo FC 1-0 while Chipolopolo FC triumphed over Songwe Boarder United 4-1 in post match penalties following the…

Mighty Tigers v Nyasa Big Bullets August 2 match shifted to Kamuzu Stadium

July 23, 2023

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* Instead Mpira Stadium will host Bangwe All Stars v Civil Service United on the same day * Chitipa United have now tied points with the league leaders Nyasa Big Bullets following their 2-1 win over Civil Service United Maravi Express The TNM Super League match between Mighty Tigers and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets on Wednesday, August 2 has been moved from Mpira Stadium to Kamuzu Stadium due to a clash of fixtures at the original venue. Instead Mpira…

BBC faces review of licence fee model with alternative methods considered

July 23, 2023

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* The BBC’s annual report revealed that the number of active licences had fallen by 500,000 to 24.4m since last year * The evidence that there is a growing unwillingness to pay is shown by figures each year * The licence fee model is becoming unsustainable By Hayden Vernon, The Guardian The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is facing a review into its funding model with subscription, a broadband levy and even advertising touted as potential alternatives to the licence…

Messi scores dramatic late winner on his Miami debut

July 23, 2023

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Super sub Messi shines on debut * Standing at 1-1, Messi won a free-kick just outside the box, in perfect range for his famous left foot * He took a glance at the position of Cruz Azul goalkeeper Andres Gudino, then put his head down * Before curling his shot high to the keeper’s right and into the top corner to deliver the 2-1 triumph SuperSport & AFP Lionel Messi made a Hollywood start to his American adventure, scoring…