‘Brain Drain’ threat to Africans collective security and development—Nigerian Armed Forces

The delegation after visiting MUST By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent A group of Nigeria Armed Forces Command and staff college students, which was in the country for a week-long study, described ‘brain drain’  as one of the major challenges affecting collective security and development in African countries. The group, which was hosted by Malawi Defence Force (MDF), are on  Africa security study tour which is an annual cardinal event aimed at enabling Nigerian Armed Forces students to travel to…

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MACRA launches Universal Service Fund’s strategic plan that promotes adoption of ICT services in the rural and underserved areas

Information Minister Kazako and MACRA Board chairperson Khaila * The Fund finances ICT projects in the telecommunication, broadcasting, and postal sectors for a digitally inclusive Malawi * Helping the country bridge the digital divide and make strides towards an information-rich society * And turning our ICT potential into tangible benefits By Duncan Mlanjira Established in 2018 under the Communications Act, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has officially launched a 5-year strategic plan of the Universal Service Fund, which is…

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Malawi’s forex scarcity forces Ethiopian Airlines to suspend ticketing services for all travel agents

* Reserve Bank of Malawi has been unable to remit money to their accounts due to dwindling forex reserves * This means that passengers traveling from Malawi will have to buy tickets in other countries * However, the decision does not affect ticketing for the Malawi Airlines in the interim By Duncan Mlanjira Secretary for the Travel Agents Association of Malawi Eliza Chimbaya has confirmed with the local media that it has received a communication Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday…

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Incident of motorist who deliberately rammed over 3 traffic police officers triggers hot debate on social media

The car in question that was used to seriously injure the traffic police officers * People censure those that insinuate the police officers must have provoked the driver * Majority plead for the driver to be given stiff punishment as they commiserate with the officers as just doing their job * The 3 traffic police officers were rushed to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre By Duncan Mlanjira People have taken to social media to censure others that insinuate…

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CAMA contends that prices of cooking oil will remain high despite government’s intervention to order recommended reduced prices

* The forced recommended reduce prices are not a true reflection of what is happening on the ground * Key raw materials are currently in short supply as a result CoVID-19 and the war in Ukraine and Russia * The question is, for how long can you mantain these prices when you are a net importer and you have a weak currency? * These prices are misleading because they are unsustainable By Duncan Mlanjira Despite the Ministry of Trade…

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Kamuzu and football development

* Politics aside, Kamuzu laid a solid foundation for football development in Malawi * During his administration, Malawi football recorded some significant progress Analysis by David Kanyenda This weekend, the national imagination has centred around the figure of Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda whose name is inseparable from Malawi’s history. General consensus derived from multiple historical sources reveal that Kamuzu was a deeply complex character with several strengths and weaknesses. Let me, however, focus on football only. Kamuzu himself watched…

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CAMA demands reduction of electricity tariff following termination of diesel power generation contract between ESCOM and Aggreko

The Aggreko diesel power generation at ESCOM Power Station at Makata Industrial Area * ESCOM should take off the 3-4% tariff which was effected to cover for the supplement diesel power generation * Consumers expect a MERA that is transparent and accountable to consumers and that is proactive * When and where any changes in supply and price have taken place whether upwards or downwards, MERA shoul pass on the changes to consumers immediately By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply…

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National Planning Commission to recognize champions for the MW2063

* We celebrate such Malawians and hope others can be inspired and take ownership in the implementation of our country’s vision * The list of the Champions identified so far, comprising some unsung heroes, will soon be made public *No civil servant nor Member of Parliament nor Cabinet Minister has been bestowed with the Champion title * Since they are all by default supposed to champion implementation of the country’s long-term development vision By Duncan Mlanjira National Planning Commission…

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IHB dares “ill-intentioned” people to report to ACB to probe the “unfounded” allegations leveled against it on fuel transportation

* If these allegations are true then it’s criminal offense worth to be investigated by the authorities * Facts are that NOCMA has completely excluded IHB as its contracted transporters and have taken in 4 associations * The concern should not be which Malawian is hauling but rather why are foreign trucks still in use when other Malawians’ are parked By Duncan Mlanjira International Haulage Brokers (IHB) emphasizes that it operates within the confines of regulations as set by…

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CDH Investment Bank donates K3.5m towards the promotion of free community health among children

CDH Investment Bank’s CEO Ahadzi (left) presenting the donation  * CDH value the partnership as well as teamwork which exists between the Bank and Beit Cure * Hence the need to support and celebrate together the 20 years partnership of Beit Trust and Cure Hospital By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent CDH Investment Bank, which is celebrating 10 years of its existence, donated K3.5 million to Beit Cure International Hospital in Blantyre towards the promotion of free community health among…

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