MACRA lost US$20 million through court disputes over Revenue Assurance System

MACRA Director General Daud Suleman * The project was first introduced in the country 10 years ago but some agents thought MACRA was intending to install spying machine * We are going to follow the Directors of Agents wherever they are —Bahamas, Las Vegas — we will find them in order for us to collect the said amount By Tione Andsen, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has bemoaned that court disputes over the implementation of Revenue Assurance System…

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Airtel Malawi Plc adjourns AGM to revise its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023

* Along with the restatement of the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 * The decision was made in consultation with its statutory auditors By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc’s 25th annual general meeting (AGM), which was to be held today, May 31, was convened but subsequently adjourned to a later date as the Board of Directors considered it necessary to withdraw its audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023 together with its…

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US-funded Malawi Transport & Land Compact officially rolled out

* Concluded this morning at Mzonde in the area of Senior Chief Kalolo in Lilongwe * The projects signifies government’s commitment to improving the country’s infrastructure and the livelihood of Malawians * Ensuring improved transport through the construction of road networks which will help subsistence farmers Maravi Express At the launch of the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact 2, also known as the Malawi Transport & Land Compact, President Lazarus Chakwera expressed his gratitude to the United States…

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TNM launches 2024 season of Tikolore promotion that aims to boost agriculture

* Its grand prize is a brand-new pickup truck, perfectly suited for rural adventures and farm hauls * Other prizes include water pumps, gas stoves, fertilizer and TNM products Maravi Express Pioneering Malawian mobile network services provider, TNM Plc has launched its 2024 season of Tikolore that celebrates the harvest season with farmers and provides inputs for the next season. This year’s grand prize is a brand-new Toyota Hilux pick up truck while the other prizes such as inputs…

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TNM awarded 2024 Best Internet Company in Malawi; Second consecutive internet connectivity award

TNM Board director, Gerald Chungu (in black suit) receiving the award from ICTAM’s Musonda Kapaya * This accolade is a testament to TNM’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in advancing the ICT sector and driving the digital economy * We continue to take command of technological advancements in response to the dynamic needs of our customers in a fast-paced digital economy Maravi Express TNM Plc has been awarded as the 2024 Best Internet Connectivity company in Malawi by the Information Technology…

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TNM Mpamba, MASM upgrade payment system for instant automatic updates

* A comprehensive payment upgrade aimed at revolutionizing the way health premium transactions are conducted * The upgrade represents a significant step forward towards redefining the landscape of health insurance transactions Maravi Express TNM Mpamba Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TNM Plc, has upgraded its payment system with Medical Aid Society of Malawi (MASM) that will enable instant automatic updates of payment subscriptions made directly on Mpamba money wallet. A statement from TNM Plc says the system aims at…

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CEAR engages Lilongwe District Council to relocate encroachers of railway reserve to complete rail rehabilitation

* As Nkaya-Lilongwe railway operations set to resume soon as rehabilitation is near complete * Council assures CEAR it will engage all the business committees who are plying their businesses along the rail line By Andrew Mkonda, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Central East African Railways Company Limited (CEAR) has asked Lilongwe District Council to remove and relocate people who had encroached the railway reserve to pave way for completion of rail rehabilitation. A statement from CEAR says…

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Vanguard Life Assurance focuses on increasing service penetration to create a thriving insurance market

Steven Kanyoza presenting the support to IIM president, Hastings Kapesa * As it presented a K3 million cheque towards Charter Dinner for Insurance Institute of Malawi, whose guest of honour is Minister of Finance, Simplex Chithyola Banda * We decided to support IIM because we value its services through the training of insurance professionals who add value to our innovative business By Duncan Mlanjira Vanguard Life Assurance Limited is focusing to increase its penetration into the insurance market through…

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Chakwera to open 34th Malawi International Trade Fair tomorrow

* Exhibition will showcase various industries and sectors that exemplify the private sector—MCCCI * Participants should expect to gain comprehensive insights into the local competitive landscape * And make informed business strategy adjustments based on market trends Maravi Express The Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC) will tomorrow open the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair at Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre, which will be celebrated under the theme ‘Boosting Malawi’s Export Capacity through Enhanced Production’ On its part,…

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TNM invests into 3 additional fibre cable routes to counter internet disruptions by beyond-its-control sea cable cuts

TNM CEO Hebert Michel during the press briefing * As the Malawian mobile network operator swiftly restores recently disrupted internet service through sea cable cuts * The additional three routes are designed to provide resilience to the TNM internet in the event of future similar incidences By Duncan Mlanjira Over the past week, TNM customers experienced exasperatingly slow and intermittent internet services, which the company apologised for and explained that it was due to disruption by cuts to under-sea…

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