Additional 19.1MW off the national power grid for 5 days to allow maintenance works at Tedzani IV

* Diesel generators will be in use to supplement the available hydropower station * In order to minimize the impact of the outage and inconvenience to the public * We have recommissioned one machine at Tedzani II which was undergoing rehabilitation works since December 2021 * Which brought back 10MW and has therefore reduced the capacity being removed By Duncan Mlanjira Tropical Cyclone Ana, that destroyed Kapichira Hydro Power Station infrastructure of Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) in January that…

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Manchester Thunder’s Malawi netball import Joyce Mvula continues to inspire her hosts by reflecting on her career in Malawi and success in UK

* The Manchester Thunder star’s stature serves as a benefit in netball, a sport she discovered at 13 * That awkward age where some girls stayed small and others sprouted up — Mvula was a sprout By Caroline Nyekanyeka Joyce Mvula, Malawi’s first netball player export to the United Kingdom continues to inspire her host team, Manchester Thunder — which acknowledges that the 476 goals she has netted this season has contributed towards Thunder this season has helped the…

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Meteological Department warns of tropical depression in Indian Ocean that threatens to turn into moderate Tropical Storm

* Monitoring the possibility of strong winds and heavy rainfall mainly over Malawi’s Southern and Eastern districts By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services alerts the public that there a tropical depression which has developed in the Indian Ocean and is currently in the Mozambique Channel — whose weather models were indicating that the depression would intensify and strengthen further into a moderate Tropical Storm in next 24-36 hours as of Saturday, April 23. However,…

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Soche Township oldies fondly reminisce of historic D.P. Chirwa shop at Chitawira

* My first memories of school life were made here—Andrew Chigamba * Wow! You remind me of my days in Chitawira as a kid and a grown up too—Angela Zingani Phiri * Good men of the yesteryears. Strong pillars of the community, achina Dunda pambalipo—Gusto Sapangwa * Wow! Nice memories. You remind me of Malawi. Kale lathu malume—Mada Khupe By Duncan Mlanjira Soche Township in Blantyre, that comprises Chitawira; Nkolokosa; Soche East; Naperi and Njamba, had several historic places…

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English Premiership and other major European leagues to be suspended in November to accommodate 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup

* Matchday 16 games falling on the weekend of November 12-13 are set to be suspended a week before * To allow a call-up period for international coaches that will begin on November 14 to select their best squads * Major changes in all European leagues such as the La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A By Duncan Mlanjira With the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup set to run from November 21 to December 18, the most watched…

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Strong legal team assembled for Chizuma ahead of her defamation case filed by corruption suspect Ashok

The country’s most respected legal mind Mordecai Msisha, SC (left) * Mordecai Msisha SC joins the legal mind alongside Kaukonde Lawyers, Likongwe & Company and Lloyds & Associates * Chizuma is being sued in her personal capacity over the audio which was not leaked by herself * But the person she was having conversation with in regards to corruption investigations * That sorrounds Zunneth Sattar and other prominent business associates By Duncan Mlanjira Senior Counsel Mordecai Msisha of Nyirenda…

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President Chakwera awarded honorary Maputo City citizenship

* The symbolic citizenship key represents honor to the respected men of Africa, who have fought for their people * It underscores that the city of Maputo welcomes President Chakwera as its citizen * Therefore, this key symbolises the opening of our country to the President of Malawi — Maputo Mayor Comiche By Loness Gwazanga, MANA Maputo City Mayor, His Worship Eneas Comiche, awarded Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera as an honorary citizen of the Mozambique city as a gesture…

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Plan International Malawi adds credence to benefits of Mpamba Mudzi Wathu Village Bank innovation for the unbanked rural masses

Country Director Phoebe Kasoga addressing the gathering * The good news is that we have organizations like TNM who are partnering with us to uplift women * In coming up with services on the grassroots that are assisting women to access services like e-banking and credit By Duncan Mlanjira As TNM Plc continues its launching and marketing of the Mpamba Mudzi Wathu Village Bank, Plan International Malawi has thrown its weight on the benefits of enhancing the e-commerce  innovation,…

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Malawi Police suspends interview session with ACB’ Martha Chizuma after reports of demonstrations against it

Iron Lady Martha Chizuma * The MPS was ordered by Mzuzu Senior Magistrate Court on April 7, 2022 following an application by Frighton Mphompho * The MPS is bound by law and committed to comply with court orders * The UDF has distanced itself from Mphompho’s action and has since suspended the party’s District Governor for Chikwawa * Reports indicate that Mphompho acted on behalf comedian-turned political activist, Bon Kalindo By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has…

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NBS Bank FAM Charity Shield proceeds go towards gradual home repatriation of Chikwawa flood victims from relief camps

* They were distributed to 986 households that represents 4,930 people * Who are in four relief camps of Nthumba (326); Medrum (250); Nanchinchi (150); and Tomali Admarc (26) * All in the jurisdiction of three traditional chiefs; Kasisi, Mlilima and Lundu respectively * As a good corporate citizen and a caring bank, NBS Bank believe it is its responsibility to support the communities in which it operates By Duncan Mlanjira In partnership with Malawi Red Cross Society, NBS…

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