Former President Joyce Banda unites with her young idol Oyanda

Two proud new friends, former President and aspiring Ayanda * She dressed up representing the country’s 4th Presidents at her school’s Black History Month commemoration * I found her at last and I was honored to receive her together with her parents, her school director and teachers * I was amazed to listen to the speech she gave at the event that she recited it to me By Duncan Mlanjira Impressed with a picture post on Facebook of a…

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Blantyre Synod’s Church & Society engages its church leaders to campaign for CoVID-19 vaccination uptake during congregations

Rev. Billy Gama; there is a lot of misconceptions that is being spread through social media * It is up to us to dispel those false messages that seems to appeal to people not to get vaccinated * We are lucky that we attract huge gatherings every Sunday to preach the the Lord’s Gospel * They believe in us when we preach the Gospel and thus they will in turn believe if we teach of the positives of getting…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc posts K20.5bn net profit representing 647% increase

By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc financials for the year ended August 31, 2021 saw a revenue increase of K163 billion from K147 billion during the same period of 2020 which represents an increase of 11%. From this revenue, the company posted K20.5 billion as net profit, representing 647% increase while operating profit had an increase of 293% at K32 billion. The company has declared a dividend of K14 per share but a final dividend of K4 per…

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DStv’s M-Net to broadcast Janet Jackson documentary from February 17

Legendary Janet Jackson * It’s a never seen before all-encompassing coverage on her career journey and family * Upon the 40th anniversary of her first album, this will be the definitive story of Janet Jackson * One of the best-selling and highest-earning artists in music history By Duncan Mlanjira DStv’s M-Net will this month broadcast the documentary of Janet Damita Jo Jackson, the acclaimed American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. The acclaimed documentary, ‘Janet Jackson’ will debut on MNet…

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Malawi included in UN Economic Commission’s implementation of complementary technical assistance for SADC’s SME response to CoVID-19

Eunice Kamwendo, ECA subregional office director for southern Africa * Seminar focused on country experiences and a focus on ‘building back better’ in Mauritius * ECA aims to first strengthen the capacities of MSMEs in southern Africa * Target countries for these projects are Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia * To effectively respond to CoVID-19 and bounce back stronger * Also to strengthen MSME capacities to design and apply innovative approaches to resilience building By Duncan…

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South Africans rebuke Orlando Pirates coach for disrespecting AFCON over his grudge on Malawian star Gabadinho

Gaba in action against Senegal  * He is quoted as saying South African Premier Soccer League is bigger than the AFCON * AFCON is organised by CAF, whose president is South African national Patrice Motsepe * This is an embarrassment to Pirates chairman for hiring an immature coach * Mandla is so clueless and doesn’t deserve to be coach for such a big club By Duncan Mlanjira Soon after Gabadinho Mhango’s return from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

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Illovo Sugar Plc responds swiftly on its surrounding communities in distress soon after Cyclone Ana

After shocks of the disaster in the Lower Shire * Provided tents and piped water to the flood victims * Refurbished a maize mill to enable communities to continue processing maize for food * Set up the continuing supply of potable (drinking) water to the estate villages and Nchalo trading centre * Completed the temporary repair of the Nchalo/Bereu road to allow for easy movement between Nchalo and Chikwawa boma * Worked in close cooperation with the Government to…

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9-month period revenue growth for Airtel Africa Plc at US$3,492m representing 21.7%

* The highlights of the report include constant currency underlying revenue growth that was recorded across all regions * Nigeria up 29.0%, East Africa up 24.4% and Francophone Africa up 19.0% and across all key services * Revenue in Voice up 16.1%, and in Data and Mobile Money both up 37.2% By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Plc’s results for nine-month period that ended December 31, 2021 indicates that revenue grew to US$3,492 million — representing 21.7% growth while constant…

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FDH Bank Plc once more donates towards flood victims through ADRA

FDH Bank’s Hamisi and her colleague Levie Nkulichi handing over the support to Pastor Nyirenda and Board member Dorothy Chapeyama * This comes after FDH Bank Plc contributed K15 million towards DoDMA’s response * As a Group assistance to DoDMA, First Discount House pooled in K7.5m, K5m from FDH Money Bureau for the total of K27.5m * When ADRA reached us with their initiative we found it noble and honourable, hence stepping in to support the cause * This shows how…

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Lafarge Cement reverts name to Portland Cement

* Notwithstanding the changes in the name and shareholding, all its products remain unchanged * Huaxin is among the 10 largest cement manufacturing companies globally with 115 million tons capacity By Duncan Mlanjira Following a change in the company’s shareholding from Holcim (formerly Lafarge Holcim to Haxon, Lafarge Cement Malawi Limited has reverted to its original name of Portland Cement Malawi Limited with immediate effect. A public notice issued by company secretary, Constance Musopole informs customers, suppliers, contractors and…

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