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Tropical storm Filipo wreaks havoc in Mozambique; Cuts power to almost 100,000 people

March 13, 2024

* Pylons fell down, equipment were flooded and electricity cables were broken * The storm projected to enhance the convergence of North-Easterly and North-Westerly air mass over Malawi * Leading to localised thunderstorms and heavy rains over Malawi which might trigger localised flash flooding By Duncan Mlanjira Tropical storm Filipo, which made landfall over Mozambique coast on Tuesday morning over south of Beira in Mozambique, has devastated several public infrastructure including causing damage to power grid. A report by…

Restoration of e-passport issuance comes with an advantage of fee reduction by 55% from K90,000 to K50,000

March 12, 2024

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* The reduction of the fee is for ordinary passports with waiting processing period of 10 days when the system will be fully calibrated and operating normally * Kalumo further says more details will be announced soon when Ministers of Homeland Affairs & Information will hold a press conference By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Immigration & Citizenship has successfully completed restoration of e-passport issuance system and announced an advantage of passport fee reduction by 55% from K90,000 to…

CFTC to amplify importance of knowing terms & conditions during commemoration of 2024 World Consumer Rights Day

March 12, 2024

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* There are increasing number of complaints regarding unfair and unreasonable terms and conditions * Lack of their disclosure by traders; and unilateral waver of the terms and conditions without the consent of consumer — thereby rendering the agreements void By Duncan Mlanjira This year’s World Consumer Rights Day on Thursday, March 14 will be commemorated under the theme; ‘Terms and Conditions, Traders’ Obligations’ and Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) will amplify the importance of knowing terms &…

Central Materials Laboratory gets government funding boost

March 11, 2024

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Engineer Kamndaya inspecting the falling weight deflectometer, which has emerged as a crucial tool in assessing the structural integrity and performance of road pavements during construction and maintenance phases * Indicates the importance of CML in supporting the development of public infrastructure * Government’s emphasis on quality and sustainable public infrastructure aligns with CML’s mandate By Denis Mzembe In recognition of the pivotal role that the Central Materials Laboratory (CML) plays in the construction industry in Malawi, Government recently…

FDH Bank Plc first to provide a commercial bank on Likoma Island

March 11, 2024

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Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda commissioning the service centre * This FDH Bank Plc service centre is aimed at breaking financial barriers for the people of Likoma * It was initially shocking to hear of the financial accessibility challenges that the people at Likoma are facing By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc has taken an extra mile in its provision of financial service which is present in every district in the country, by extending its…

Standard Bank ranked as Africa’s most valuable banking brand for the third consecutive year

March 11, 2024

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* In recognition of the increase in its brand value by 12.4% in the last year to reach over US$1.9 billion * Placing Standard Bank as first in Africa and 138th in the world, up 7 places from 145th in 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank has been ranked as the most valuable banking brand in Africa in 2024 for the third consecutive year by Africa Brand Finance in its annual ranking of the world’s Top 500 Banking Brands. A…

Chakwera tours Karonga’s value addition Nthola-Illola Rice Processing Plant

March 11, 2024

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* Producing 50 tons of rice per day and ensuring the rice is of great quality — starting from the field up to processing * Government is supporting the project with financial resources through GreenBelt Authority By Tawonga Moyo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Monday visited Nthola-Illola Rice Processing Plant in Karonga to appreciate the factory’s contribution to value addition chain in rice production and marketing. The President was taken inside the factory where he was showed different rice…

Low pressure weather system in Mozambique Channel develops into moderate tropical storm name Filipo

March 11, 2024

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The map to the left side depicts areas likely to be impacted while on the right shows the possible path of the tropical storm Filipo from various models * Southern Region districts that are likely to be moderately affected remain Mulanje, Phalombe, Chiradzulu, Thyolo, Blantyre, Mwanza, Nsanje, and Chikwawa * On the other hand, areas highlighted in yellow (category 5) are likely to experience lesser impact, such as Neno and Zomba By Duncan Mlanjira The low pressure weather system…

Chakwera orders construction of dyke along North Rukuru River to prevent flooding

March 11, 2024

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The situation last week after flooding of the river * In 2021, we constructed another dyke along North Rukuru River to prevent flooding from spilling over to settlement areas * However, people of the northern side of the river are still affected by floods By George Mponda, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), in coordination with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and relevant ministries, to construct a dyke on the northern side of…

Chimunthu Banda takes German relief aid to flood survivors of Nkhotakota islands

March 11, 2024

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* After realising that some flood survivors are still on the island, I started contacting well-wishers and various organisations * Government will offer more support and address other challenges that people are facing in the areas By Innocent Chunga & Wongani Mkandawire, MANA Former Speaker in the National Assembly, Henry Chimunthu Banda on Saturday took humanitarian support from Germany, through the Malawi-Hilfe Schwindegg organization, to assist flood survivors at Chauma Island and Kachere Beach in the area of Senior…