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Met Department alerts fishermen from using small boats and canoes

May 17, 2024

The table and map showing the forecasted Mwera winds and their level of severity (Level 6) * The winds are at times reaching 40km/h resulting in formation of high water waves of about 2m in height * Cold conditions currently being experienced will also persist into next week over most areas Maravi Express Strong Mwera winds are currently blowing on Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies which are expected to continue until Wednesday May 22 — thus the…

Ecobank Malawi launches groundbreaking transfers from its business internet banking OmniPlus to multiple mobile wallets

May 17, 2024

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Douglas Luka (right) unveils the new package alongside Tidzi Chalamba, head of brand marketing & corporate communications * This is a monumental milestone for both Ecobank Malawi and the digital banking landscape of Malawi * It signifies our commitment to driving innovation and enhancing financial inclusion in the country By Duncan Mlanjira In spearheading digital banking innovation, Ecobank Malawi has introduced a game-changing feature to its corporate & business internet banking platform, OmniPlus to mobile money wallet transfers. At a…

Easy way of reporting faults to ESCOM through WhatsApp Chatbot

May 16, 2024

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* The self-service digital platform is part of ESCOM’s digitalisation of its services that was launched in February this year *That included digital mobile App named 360 degrees Digital Experience; an USSD service and a redesigned website for the seamless submitting of power faults By Duncan Mlanjira By saving the number +265886 302 774 on WhatsApp, customers can seamlessly report faults to Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM). The self-service digital platform is part of ESCOM’s digitalisation of its…

Draw for preliminary phase of FDH Bank Cup 2024 set for tomorrow

May 16, 2024

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* 70 teams will play for a regional championship in their respective regions to come up with 16 teams * That will qualify for the national phase — 5 from the South, 5 from the Centre and and 6 from the North Maravi Express The draw for the preliminary phase of FDH Bank Cup 2024 is set for tomorrow at the Mpira Village in Blantyre that pits 70 regional leagues’ Premier Division teams — 21 from the South, 21…

An-all Lilongwe semifinals of FAM Goshen Women’s National Championship

May 16, 2024

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* Ascent Soccer qualified after beating last years champions Kukoma Ntopwa Women by 4 goals to nil * While MDF Lioness beat Nyasa Big Bullets Women 4-1 to oust the Blantyre-based teams Maravi Express & Fam.mw The semifinals of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Goshen Women’s National Championship to be played tomorrow involves only Lilongwe sides — Ascent Soccer v Silver Strikers Ladies (12:00hrs) and Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Lionesses v Civil Service United Women (15:00hrs). Ascent Soccer…

Two arrested for illegal possession of Matchday tickets for Mighty Wanderers and Karonga United

May 16, 2024

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* The two appeared before the Blantyre Resident Magistrate Court, whose proceedings have been adjourned * Both suspects have been granted court bail answering charges of contravening section 329 as read with section 34 of the Penal Code * Sale of Matchday tickets without following proper procedures is a punishable offence under the law and may result in criminal prosecution By Duncan Mlanjira Francis Danger and Samson White are answering in court of charges the offence of being found…

Chakwera commends PMI and Pyxus Malawi for their efforts in making Malawi self-reliant in achieving food security

May 16, 2024

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* Malawi Agriculture Mechanisation initiative to assist smallholder farmers in improving crop yield and maintaining soil fertility through the use of tractors * PMI pledges its continued support for modern agricultural mechanization, school feeding programs and other initiatives Malawi News Agency President Lazarus Chakwera has launched the Malawi Agriculture Mechanisation initiative which has been funded by Philip Morris International (PMI) and to be implemented by Pyxus. He thus emphasized the importance of investing in agricultural mechanization to enhance Malawi’s agricultural…

Government launches five-year project dubbed Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Agriculture

May 16, 2024

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* To be implemented by Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) with support from Mastercard * Over 50% of the population in the country are young people. If we leave them behind, the country will never develop * That is why more programmes are now geared towards young people because they have the energy, are creative and passionate By Moses Nyirenda, MANA Government has launched a five-year project dubbed Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Agriculture (YEFFA),…

Standard Bank Plc signs five-year strategic partnership with Lilongwe Golf Club

May 16, 2024

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* This collaboration is a step towards enhancing excellence, service and supporting the growth of local tourism * Considering Lilongwe’s strategic location to Malawi, and the country’s MW2063 vision—Chief Executive Madinga By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has signed a strategic partnership with Lilongwe Golf Club in which it will offer exclusive services tailored to propel the growth of golf and to enrich the lives of its mutual customers and stakeholders at the premier golf destination. The Bank will…

Kabaza operators working towards bringing sanity on public roads; Starting with signing MoU with Mchinji District Council

May 15, 2024

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* They say they are committed to improving safety and bringing in better coordination between themselves and district council * Also to bring in different opportunities such as loans to operators so that they can develop their businesses By Winfrida Kamwana, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Operators of passenger motorbike taxis, commonly known as Kabaza, have been renowned of causing many accidents on public roads because of their recklessness and lack of proper traffic law enforcement. But it…