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MultiChoice Malawi celebrates 25th anniversary of enriching Malawian lives; Launches ‘Sankha Wekha’ campaign

September 16, 2021

* The first-ever pay TV business in Malawi which was received with overwhelming positivity and excitement * The journey began as a joint venture between Malawian owned, Raise Limited and MultiChoice Africa Holdings * It has a national footprint comprising retailers, over 200 agents throughout the country and 58 accredited installers * In GOtv was launched, which provided unmatched quality content and value for money Maravi Express As part of celebrating half a century of enriching Malawian lives through…

More support from corporates towards ICAM Lake Conference as FDH Financial Holdings and LifeCo pump in a total of K7m

September 16, 2021

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FDH’s Richard Chipezeani hands over the sponsorship to ICAM’s Chrissie Jere * Theme ‘Navigating the Tough Economic Terrain: Moving Forward Regardless of Challenges’ * The country’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima to be guest of honour at the Mother of all Conferences By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Financial Holdings and LifeCo Holdings Limited joined the support towards the successful hosting of Institute of Chartered Accounts of Malawi (ICAM) annual Lake Conference at Sun ‘n’ Sun Holiday Resort in Mangochi by injecting a…

MERA set to announce fuel price increase

September 14, 2021

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* The landed costs of petrol has increased by 20.44%, diesel by 12.03% and paraffin by 12.23% * Landed costs of petroleum prices are determined by the international market and the exchange rate * As at September 7, 2021 the Price Stabilization Fund averaged K1.5 billion against the recommended minimum of K5 billion By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced that it is reviewing current trends of the international market and other economic factors to determine…

World netball governing body names Malawi’s legend Mary Waya as its official Heart Ambassador

September 14, 2021

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Waya, one of Malawi’s netball legends * Waya started playing international netball for Malawi at the tender age of 14 * She has since become the nation’s most high-profile player having played in more than 200 international matches * She was also part of the 2007 World Netball Championships squad that finished 5th * This was the Queens’ highest ever international placing Maravi Express Malawi’s netball legend, Mary Waya has been appointed as World Netball’s official Heart Ambassador, representing…

FDH Financial Holdings donates K10m for Bible Society of Malawi to complete construction of office complex in Lilongwe

September 14, 2021

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By Chipambano Mbewe As part of its corporate social responsibility, FDH Financial Holdings Limited Plc has donated K10 million to Bible Society of Malawi to help it finalize construction works of its magnificent office complex, the Jireh Bible House in Area 3, Lilongwe. The Bible Society’s Board chairperson, Gary Jumbe — while applauding FDH for the support — said the donation will play a huge role in assisting a number of areas at the Jireh Bible House once everything…

NICO Pensions launches online member self-service pensions platforms

September 14, 2021

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NICO Pensions General Manager Gerald Chima * Accessible by dialing *323# and on https://www.npsonline.mw * We understand the value of information in a digitally advancing world * The two platforms we will ensure clients can seamlessly manage their pensions and claims By Duncan Mlanjira As part of NICO Group’s ongoing endeavour to digitize its services and processes, NICO Pensions has launched state-of-the-art Online Pensions Member Self-Service and USSD platforms. Announcing the development, which is the first on the market,…

NICO Group, Sparc Systems donate towards successful hosting of Malawi ICT Expo on September 27-29

September 14, 2021

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ICTAM vice-president, Andrew Kasasi (right) receives the donation from NICO Technologies CEO, Clarence Gama * President Chakwera expected to be guest of honour * This is an opportunity to ICT industry players to showcase their services and solutions * Under the theme ‘Mobilising Business with Digital Technologies beyond the CoVID-19 Crisis’. By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Group and Sparc Systems on Monday donated a total of K9 million to Information & Technology Communication Association of Malawi (ICTAM) towards the successful…

MPC workers industrial strike unreasonable and unjustifiable—management

September 9, 2021

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A few of the striking staff captured in Lilongwe * Their demand of no pay for two months not true as it’s only top management yet to be paid * MPC is dealing with a structural issue, where 85% of its revenue pays staff costs * The struggling parastatal needs to downsize its staff if government is to recapitalize it * It is inviting applications from those interested to proceed on voluntary retrenchment By Duncan Mlanjira One of the…

Public urged to collect official certification as proof for full CoVID-19 vaccination

September 9, 2021

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President receiving his second jab of AstraZeneca some weeks ago * To bring with them vaccine certificate they were first given as proof of full vaccination * The certificate will be generated through the Ministry of Health’s CoVID-19 electronic vaccine registry * The e-vaccine registry system contains records of each person who has received a CoVID-19 vaccine * As of Wednesday, a total of 923,686 vaccine doses had been administered * 482,962 people receiving their first doses of AstraZeneca…

Mary’s Meals feeds 30% of over 1m Malawian learners; As it reaches milestone of serving more than 2m children in 19 countries

September 9, 2021

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Proud Founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow with some of beneficiary kids * More than 335,143 children served in Zambia; 125,414 in Kenya and 144,208 in Liberia * Mary Meal’s founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow to attend virtual celebratory event to be held in Kenya * It will be broadcast at 8pm CAT and open to all through: marysmeals.org/2-million * “When we set out on this path nearly 30 years ago we were overwhelmed by people’s goodness in donating” By Duncan Mlanjira International school…