Globe Internet rolls out ‘NetYathu Kawawa’ internet bundles

* The campaign is a special premier of three new data deals for day to day internet users * The packages, Kawawa 200, Kawawa 300 and Kawawa Unlimited each offer unique data volumes at competitive pricing * Tailored to suit variety of consumer spending patterns and internet needs * In this time and age, internet is no longer a luxury but a need—Chief Commercial Officer, Elias Imaan By Duncan Mlanjira Leading integrated ICT solutions provider, Globe Internet Limited has…

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NICO Group sponsors K1.98m for reconstituted Public Universities Staff Sports Association to hold capacity building symposium

NICO’s Mwawi Nkhonjera presenting the sponsorship to Khumalo * NICO Group has been very supportive to the grouping as UMSSA dating back as 1999 * When they started participating in Southern Africa Universities Staff Sports Association * We value the relationship we have with these institutions be it through students, the administration or tutors By Duncan Mlanjira The country’s giant financial service provider, NICO Group has sponsored K1.98 million for the reconstituted Public Universities Staff Sports Association (PUSSAM) to…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc dismiss rumours of potential sugar shortage

* The company assures its customers, consumers and the general public that both mills have commenced production * It is common practice for cane haulage to be affected during the early part of the season due to wet fields * But mitigating measures are in place to facilitate cane supply to the factory By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc assures the general public that rumours circulating through social media insinuating that there is a potential shortage of sugar…

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Malawi MPs represent country to pay homage to fallen former Kenya President Mwai Kibaki

The Malawi MP delegation signing the visitors book at Kenya’s Parliament in Nairobi * He will be remembered for rebounding the economy which he found at its lowest point—MP Gladys Ganda * Economic growth shot up to 7% from 1 % during his first term in office * He increased literacy levels in Kenya is as a result of the introduction of the free primary education By Duncan Mlanjira Members of Parliament from Malawi represented the country on Wednesday…

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CFTC set to release verdict on probe of granting sole motor vehicle blank number to Movesa

* To announce their determination on Tuesday after consulting the respondents * Which are the Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services (DRTSS) and Malawi Bureau of Standards * The complainant also petitioned the Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate the same case last year By Duncan Mlanjira Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has released complaints cases it considered and adjudicated at its 61st meeting on March 28 but it is yet to release findings of a case to do…

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CFTA fines and refunds total of K11.89 million for cases it has adjudicated of anti-competitive business practices and unfair trading conduct

Apoche Itimu (right) delivering the verdicts  * Cases involve Old Mutual Pensions; Peoples Trading Centre; King Steel Limited; Central Poultry * As well as Chipiku Plus; Suncrest Creameries; Vanguard Life Assurance Company; Platinum Finance Limited * And alleged unconscionable conduct against 15 private schools By Duncan Mlanjira At its 61st meeting on March 28, the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) considered and adjudicated over a total of 69 cases, which included 55 cases of unfair trading practices and…

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Social issues commentator Hesi Chikoko scoffs off Malawi police’s use of drums for roadblocks

Use of drums elsewhere outside Malawi * Where do the police officers get those old drums? * Are they the most cost-effective way of stopping cars? * How much does it cost to buy them? * And how do they record those old drums in their accounts — ‘270 old drums for traffic policing’? By Duncan Mlanjira Most police officers at roadblocks, especially those close to police stations, mount drums in the middle of the road to indicate their…

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Nankhumwa set to hold own rally 24hrs after APM’s at the same venue in Lilongwe

* Nankhumwa’s poster screams at the bottom: “DPP woyeee! Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika woyeee!” * A far cry from Nankhumwa, who is at leadership feud with APM that has stretched since 2020 * It all started when APM fired Nankhumwa together with Gelzeder Jeffrey; Jappie Mhango and MP for Mulanje West Yusuf Nthenda * Who were later instated after the four took the party to court over the decision By Duncan Mlanjira In a bizarre twist of events, beleaguered…

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Malawi Agrobiodiversity Network pleads with President Chakwera not to assent the Seed Bill into Act

The Bill passed through Parliament at supersonic speed * The legislation process should be reopened to allow for an inclusive process in the development of seed regulation * To balance with regulation of the commercial seed sector through provision for recognition, protection and support for farmer-managed seed systems * Revision of the Seed Act to guard against promotion of the GMO industry in Malawi in keeping with Malawi’s Biodiversity legislation By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Agrobiodiversity Network (MAgNet) has noted…

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CDH Investment Bank invests K2m towards procurement of blood bank fridge for MBTS’ hard-to-reach Mangochi hospitals

Nsamala receives the cheque from Chikoti * It is unfortunate that access to health facilities is difficult and expensive to get * We all have a role to play in contributing to enhance health services in our beloved country * CDH Investment Bank is honoured to give back to the community through this initiative that will contribute to saving lives By Duncan Mlanjira In its efforts to boost access to blood transfusions for hard-to-reach areas across the country, Malawi…

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