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Public cries out loud on Castel Malawi’s suspension of production of Malawi Gin, Premier Brandy and Malawi Vodka due to shortage of forex

October 8, 2022

* At this rate most foreign companies will close business in a year or so. Our economy may collapse * We may not have Malawi Gin to drown our sorrows * In the current economic situation, people are finding refuge in alcohol and the spirits are matching the pockets * Making them scarce will prove detrimental to public peace By Duncan Mlanjira Castel Malawi management has announced that customers of Malawi Gin, Premier Brandy and Malawi Vodka will experience…

15 Miss Malawi contestants chosen to the next round; 5 of the left out being voted back into competition

October 8, 2022

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* The voting lines to bring back the left out 5 through the link: https://pageantvoteafrica.com/pageants/861 * And closes by close of business today —Saturday, October 8 By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent From the 70 ladies that auditioned for the 2022 Miss Malawi pageant last month, 30 were selected for public voting and now 15 have made it to the next round. The organisers, Alpha Arts have posted on the pageant’s Facebook page that after a few activities with…

CAMA raises serious concerns on unhealthy supply of tap water amidst cholera outbreak

October 8, 2022

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* Water from these Water Boards often comes muddy with a lot of impurities and not suitable for human consumption * The worst poorest quality water supplies are from Water Boards of Blantyre (80%), Lilongwe (72%) and Central Region (55%) * As of Friday, October 7, a total of 23 districts have reported cases of cholera since first case in March in Machinga * A total of 74 new cases were reported with new two deaths — one each…

First Capital Bank Plc offering loans of up to K3m for civil servants to pay school fees in ‘Back to School’ campaign

October 7, 2022

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* Also targeted are non-FCB customers, who have a valid National ID and bank statement reflecting latest salary deposit * At First Capital Bank, we provide loans to finance civil servants and this campaign aims at assisting towards their children’s educational aspirations By Duncan Mlanjira As the new academic year begins next week of October, First Capital Bank is offering loans for civil servants to assist them pay school fees for their children and wards — with access of…

Forum for National Development demands investigations on Shyley Kondowe and Adamson Mkandawire for possession of huge sums of US$

October 7, 2022

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The two under the radar * FND pens the ACB; Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) and the Inspector General of Police * Being found with unexplained foreign currency is an offense under the Exchange Control Act of Malawi * ACB must immediately conduct a lifestyle audit for the two to array the fears of money laundering and corrupt practices * ACB confirms receipt of the letter and will review the complaint as it does with all complaints By Duncan Mlanjira A…

ESCOM reminds public of the prolonged load shedding throughout this month

October 7, 2022

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* Due to the works at Nkula A and B, by EGENCO, ESCOM will have only 115 megawatts (MW) of power available * Which will be prioritized to supply essential loads such as central referral hospitals and water boards By Duncan Mlanjira As Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) continues with its maintenance works at Nkula A and B Power stations every Sunday until the end of this month of October, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) reminds customers of another…

Korean International Youth Fellow donates music equipment for MUST’s academic music programme

October 7, 2022

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State-of-art keyboards; violins and Korean-styled flutes * MUST’s music programme moved seamlessly from inception four years ago and its ready to graduate the inaugural cohort next year By Duncan Mlanjira One of the innovative academic programmes being administered at Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) — though Bingu School and Culture — is the Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in African Musicology, which is currently in four cohorts. However, challenges being faced include students’ access to music equipment for…

Public spits fire at Education Minister NyaLonje’s lack of knowledge on forex use on foreign travels

October 6, 2022

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NyaLonje, under fire * In Malawi, most people go to school to memorize what they learn for examination purposes only * It’s not only her, we have top government officials who are ignorant of the system — yet they are running the same system By Duncan Mlanjira A video clip from a press conference last month ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has gone viral which highlights Minister of Education, Agnes NyaLonje demonstrated her lack of knowledge…

Safe water programme to benefit 2.7 million people in 8 districts

October 6, 2022

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Minister of Health, Khumbize Chiponda launching the programme * Chlorine dispensers at several water points in Blantyre, Chiradzulu, Neno, Mwanza, Balaka, Mangochi and Machinga * The program will provide safe water access to 15% of the population and 35% in Southern Region By Chilungamo Missi, MANA Evidence Action, an organization which scales evidence-based and cost-effective programmes to reduce the burden of poverty, has launched a safe water program in Blantyre district to address challenges of water borne diseases. The…

Contingency plan crucial in managing disasters

October 6, 2022

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Devastation caused by storms and floods * Machinga District is affected every year by disasters such as floods, dry spells, strong winds, cholera, and crop pests * The January 2022 flood disaster affected about 9,362 households as evidenced by the disaster assessments that were conducted By Martin Chiwanda, MANA Disaster contingency plan is crucial in the management of disasters as it helps to prepare how to respond for any eventualities. This was said by Machinga District Commissioner, Rosemary Nawasha…