Motorists continue to make dangerous maneuvers at Magalasi Road’s rail crossing

Dangerous as a train might approach at any moment * This manouvre creates confusion in traffic, especially for those driving uphill as they suddenly encounter a vehicle as it negotiates the tight opening * We rely on CEAR to put on a self controlled barricade to stop the malpractice—Blantyre City Council By Duncan Mlanjira The double carriage Malagalasi Road to Kameza Roundabout has very few openings soon after Nyambadwe PUMA service station, that include a roundabout at Magalasi and…

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Finance Minister Gwengwe’s tax decision shocks banks; Accused of imposing selective tax on bank profit

Gwengwe’s Budget under review in National Assembly * While we appreciate the need to raise funds for recovery and relief after Cyclone Freddy, Gwengwe’s decision appears selective and illegal * Why is he only targeting banks leaving out other sectors like telecoms, construction and agriculture that make similar levels of profit, if not more? By Duncan Mlanjira Representatives of banks and shareholders say they are shocked by Tuesday’s decision by Finance Minister, Sosten Gwengwe to impose a selective income…

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Radio stations have the responsibility and the power to build peaceful communities—Information Minister Kunkuyu

The Minister being interviewed live by YONECO Community Radio * Together we need to share ideas and make our radio stations relevant to aspirations of Malawians * And most importantly make our radio stations economically viable By Duncan Mlanjira At the commemoration of this year’s World Radio Day, whose theme was Radio & Peace, Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu emphasized that radio stations, especially community ones, have the responsibility and the power to build peaceful communities and…

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Airtel Malawi Plc revamps its popular voice bundle portfolio Chezani with 3 new bundles

* With the world becoming more connected than ever, it’s essential for friends, family, and colleagues to always stay in touch * Regardless of the network that they are using—Kamkondo-Sande By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel customers can now comfortably call out to mobile numbers from other networks through the its popular voice bundle portfolio, Chezani — which has been revamped by adding three new bundles. A statement from Airtel Malawi Plc, one of the leading mobile network service providers, announces…

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African champions Senegal qualify for 2023 AFCON alongside South Africa, Tunisia, Burkina Faso

* Coach Aliou Cisse is further quoted as saying he will use the last two matches of the qualifiers to rotate the squad * And give more players a chance to prove their worth ahead of their defence title in Côte d’Ivoire Maravi Express Senegal beat Mozambique 6-1 on aggregate on the back-to-back 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — 5-1 at home and 1-0 away in Maputo — to qualify for finals in Côte d’Ivoire, joined by South…

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Flames out of contention after been clobbered 4-0 by highflying Pharaohs of Egypt

The encounter at Bingu National Stadium * If they will manage to win both matches in June, which is highly unlikely, they shall garner 9 points * To tie with both Egypt and Guinea — in the event that both these Group D leaders lose their upcoming assignments Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira With just 3 points from four games and with two fixtures remaining — against Guinea at home and Ethiopia away in June 2023 — the Flames might…

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TNM’s push for financial inclusion impresses World Bank

Riddell being appraised of the services offered Financial inclusion is part of the graduation story in social protection—Country Manager, Hugh Riddell * We at TNM have partnered Government of Malawi in digitizing the social cash transfer project by introducing e-payment—Sukasuka By Duncan Mlanjira The office of the World Bank in Malawi has commended TNM Plc for providing technology that is helping people in rural areas improve their livelihoods through financial inclusion. After a tour of beneficiaries of the social…

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SULOM executive member Chimwemwe Nyirenda organises Sapitwa 4 pre-season tourney

Nyirenda fulfilling the pledge he made when campaigning for post in SULOM * We deliberately decided to stage these matches just a week before the season kick-off * So that these clubs’ coaches should have the opportunity to use their possible First XI players by trying out different combinations * The pre-season matches will have a unique format to encourage clubs to score more goals and supporters to enjoy penalty shootouts By Duncan Mlanjira Four TNM Super League teams;…

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Flames gave Mo Sallah’s Egypt too much respect—coach Mario Marinica

Liverpool FC’s talisman Mohamed Salah scored first in the 20the minute * We had planned to put pressure on them but we only did this in the second half * Egypt was the better team and a team with quality players like them, if you give them time and space, they will punish you Maravi Express After going down 0-2 in the first of the against Egypt on Friday in the back-to-back fixtures of the 2023 Africa Cup of…

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Heavy rains and thunderstorms forecasted mainly over lakeshore areas, North and part of Central areas from March 27-April 2

* The expected locally heavy rains may trigger flash flooding mainly over Karonga, Nkhotakota and Salima * Mwera winds of over 40km/hr are expected over Lake Malawi and other water bodies By Duncan Mlanjira In its weekly weather statement, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services indicates that from today (Monday March 27 to Sunday April 2), the public should expect windy, cool to warm and mostly cloudy conditions with locally heavy rains and thunderstorms — mainly over…

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