EGENCO faces possible liability in the case involving Midima Holdings Limited vs Techfab International Limited

* This is contained in the EGENCO’s Forensic Audit and Investigation of Alleged Irregularities Report * Which also exposes EGENCO’s reluctance to write off ESCOM debt of K62.2 billion By Duncan Mlanjira Apart from the revelations that corruption suspect Abdul Karim Batawala is involved in the massive rot following a forensic audit that government instituted at Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO), other disclosures include a possible EGENCO liability from a court order in the case of Midima Holdings Limited vs…

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MultiChoice launches ‘All Our Kids’ channel open to both DStv and GOtv customers

* Opens up all children’s channels with up to 7 more channels on DStv Access and up to 7 more channels on GOtv Value * New show Iwaju on Disney Channel and King Julien’s adventures in All Hail King Julien on DreamWorks open for 30 days Maravi Express MultiChoice is offering DStv and GOtv customers access to all children’s content that started from Friday to May 11, 2024 ensuring that children are fully entertained during this period. This means…

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3 people die from effects of flash floods in Chikwawa; 1,683 households affected

* The dead being an eight-year-old girl, a 55-year-old man and a woman whose age has not been established * The most affected villages include Group Village Heads Malemia, Mphamba, Nkhwangwa, Mchenga, Nsomo and Chabuka Maravi Express & MANA Three people are reported dead due to effects of flash floods that happened in Chikwawa where 1,683 households have been affected, says a report by Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). Quoting a report from Chikwawa District Council, the flash…

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Kamuzu-initiated Nkhate irrigation scheme in Chikwawa still stands the test of time

* The historic irrigation project was initiated in 1979 with support from government of Taiwan * Covers 243 hectares of land that harvests over 1,112 tonnes of rice — realising revenue of over K1.1 billion in one harvest By Duncan Mlanjira  Nkhate irrigation scheme in Chikwawa District, which was initiated by former President, late Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda in 1979, still stands the test of time as its beneficiary farmers harvest over 1,112 tonnes of rice in one harvest on…

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Chikwawa farmers set to be provided with water for irrigation from STVP’s mega canal by September this year

* Both Parliamentary Budget & Finance Committee and Agriculture Minister encouraged with contractor’s “tremendous progress” * Agricultural commercial cooperatives ready and eagerly waiting for the flow of water to roll out government’s mega farm concept By Duncan Mlanjira Chikwawa District farmers that are closer to the intake of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (STVP) mega irrigation canal are set to be provided with water for irrigation by September this year. The assurance comes after Parliamentary Budget & Finance Committee…

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Standard Bank clocks 55 years; To continue driving Malawi’s vision for inclusive wealth

* As we continue to steer Malawi towards achieving the status of an inclusively wealthy and self-dependent nation, we pledge to do so in a manner that is responsible and sustainable * The commemoration of our foundations is a platform to reaffirm commitment and responsibility towards growing together with Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc, which opened its first branch in Limbe on 11th April 1970 then trading as Commercial Bank of Malawi, is today commemorating 55 years…

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Salima Sugar promises equal distribution of its product across the country as production recommences on April 16

* Recruited 2,500 seasonal workers to necessitate smooth operation when it commences production of sugar * The company has been undergoing reformatory processes after termination of its contract with Aum Sugar Co. Ltd By Fostina Mkandawire MANA Salima Sugar Company Limited has assured that Malawians should expect benefit from its product unlike in the past, saying they “are changing how business was run, to produce a commodity that will be available across the country and should be well known…

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Amended Electricity Act to help step up vandalism fight—Energy Minister Matola

Matola inspects a vandalised power line in Lilongwe in March 2023 * Parliament has passed the bill which now awaits the President to ascent to it. I hope the President will ascent to it. * We cannot go on like this. We need stiffer punishment for the vandals Maravi Express Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola says he hopes the passing of a Bill in Parliament to amend the Electricity Act would help step up the fight against vandalism of…

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FAM enhancing safety and security at matches; To hold high-level stewards’ trainer of trainers course on Friday and Saturday

Experienced FIFA and CAF security and safety officer, Dixon Okello * Safety and security, which is a key element in the successful delivery of football matches and competitions in the country * It’s been over 20 years since an expert came to drill our stewards in the country * Over the years, we have recruited a lot of stewards without proper orientation or training due to lack of expertise By Duncan Mlanjira World football governing body, FIFA and Confederation…

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Zambia stun hot favourites Morocco to secure second successive appearance at Olympics Paris 2024

* The Copper Queens reverse a 1-2 home defeat to a 2-0 away win through a brace by Barbra Banda * Nigeria secure their 5th Olympics qualification after goalless stalemate with South Africa Maravi Express Zambia are through to their second consecutive Olympics Women’s football tournament after doing the unthinkable by reversing a 1-2 home defeat to a 2-0 win in Morocco on Tuesday evening. A brace by the Copper Queens skipper, Barbra Banda — who shone at the…

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