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Malawi is one of the countries whose adoption of digital financial services is low
August 21, 2024
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* As Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) scales up national awareness campaign on benefits of digital financial services * RBM spent over MK23 billion last year to reprint damaged currency notes—Deputy Governor, McDonald Mafuta Mwale * These printers and suppliers are paid in US$ which means the country is losing a lot of forex just to replace damaged notes * If more Malawians adopt digital financial services, this figure will go down as there will be no demand to…

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Daniel Dominic Daka replaces John Bizwick as MRA commissioner general
August 21, 2024
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* His extensive background in legal affairs and tax administration will be invaluable in his new role * As Douglas Katchomoza appointed as new executive director-corporate services Maravi Express Daniel Dominic Daka, a seasoned tax legal practitioner with over 20 years of management experience, has been appointed as MRA commissioner general, replacing John Bizwick, whose contract has expired. A statement from MRA Corporate Affairs, headed by Steve Kapoloma, says the Board of Directors also appointed Douglas Katchomoza as new…

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Second meeting in two weeks between Moyale and Bullets as they face off in FDH Bank Cup 2024 semifinal
August 21, 2024
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* They shared the spoils in the TNM Super League 2024 after 1-1 draw at Kamuzu Stadium on August 11 * They also met FDH Bank Cup 2022 Round of 16 match in which The People’s Team won 4-2 on post-match penalties after 4-4 draw in regulation time Maravi Express Moyale Barracks and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets date with destiny when they face-off in the semifinal of the FDH Bank Cup 2024 to be played this evening from 17h00…

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Female Dutch passenger survives aircraft crash on Lake Malawi
August 20, 2024
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Confirmed by Minister Moses Kunkuyu * The aircraft was departing from Nkhotakota to Makhanga in Liwonde with one crew member and two passengers on board * The female Dutch passenger survived the accident with minor injuries after being rescued by local fishermen * She is currently being treated in hospital in the district—says Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, who is chief government spokesperson, has confirmed to the…

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Ministry of Health alerts Malawians of outbreak of disease Mpox as a health emergency of international concern
August 20, 2024
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* To date, the Ministry assures that Malawi has not reported any confirmed cases of mpox * But despite this status, Malawi is at great risk as mpox is now a global threat Maravi Express Ministry of Health, through the Public Health Institute of Malawi alerts the public that on August 13, 2024, Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) declared Mpox  (formerly known as Monkey Pox) as a public health emergency of continental security (PHECS) in Africa. In a…

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Hosts Ascent Soccer booted out of CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifiers by Botswana’s Gaborone United
August 20, 2024
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* The Tswanas qualify for the semifinals alongside Mozambique’s UD Lichinga from Group B * The Malawians led 2-1 at break before surrendering the lead in the second half largely due to sloppy defending and Patricia Kachepa’s suspect goalkeeping Maravi Express Botswana’s Gaborone United came from behind twice to see off hosts Ascent Soccer 3-2 this afternoon to qualify for the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifiers played at Mpira Stadium. Faith Chinzimu and her strike partner…

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Ministry of Energy encourages use of electric vehicles
August 20, 2024
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* We would want these vehicles to be everywhere in the country so that we reduce the import of fuel thereby saving forex * Ministry of Energy and Finance are striving to make purchase of electric vehicles affordable in the country By Moses Nyirenda, MANA At the launch first-ever electric vehicle in Malawi by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lilongwe yesterday, Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola says government through his Ministry is committed to promoting the purchase and…

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Wanton cutting down trees still rampant
August 20, 2024
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Malawi’s News Agency Unauthorised cutting down of trees and excessive charcoal production in protected areas without taking responsibility for planting trees continues to be reasons why Malawi still faces climate change induced challenges. Prolonged dry spells, droughts and flash floods, among others, in some parts of the country are slowly turning into seasonal rhythm. If no strict measures are implemented soon, Malawi will be paying for excessive and unauthorised charcoal burners despite President Dr Lazarus Chakwera stressing the need…

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President Chakwera’s ambition is to feed Africa
August 20, 2024
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* ATM is a strategy that can accord the country to move into mechanisation and commercialisation * We need to put emphasis on the ATM strategy so that we move from subsistence farming to commercialisation By Abel Ikiloni, MANA in Rome, Italy President Lazarus Chakwera says his government has confidence to turn Malawi into an inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation which is well industrialised to become an upper & middle income economy. Chakwera made the assurance after meeting Food…

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South Africa’s UWC and Zimbabwe’s Herentals Queens proceed to semis of CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier
August 20, 2024
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* Hosts Ascent Soccer are playing this afternoon from 15h00 in Group B against Botswana’s Gaborone United * While Young Buffaloes of eSwatini face Group B leaders UD Lichinga in a noon kick-off Maravi Express University of the Western Cape (UWC) of South Africa defeated Zimbabwe’s Herentals Queens 2-1 yesterday but both Group A teams progressed to the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier. Both teams amassed 6 points which put UWC finishing top of the group…

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