Chakwera distances himself from state and political harassment perpetuated on media practitioners using the police

The President and First Lady arriving for the Presidential Breakfast with media practitioners at Kamuzu Palace * I can assure you that I have never once issued orders to the Police to arrest anyone, much less a journalist * Because such an order would be a violation of the very Constitution I swore an oath to protect By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the World Press Freedom Day 2024 to be globally commemorated tomorrow, May 3, President Lazarus Chakwera hosted…

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Digital airtime and data transactions to save forex; As scratch are being phased out

* This is not brand new mechanism — most of the mobile network operators and mobile internet providers already provide digital top-ups * But what we have pushed is for a fast-tracking for fully adoption of digital ways and means of transactions By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Daud Suleman has highlighted the importance of phasing out physical airtime and data scratch cards in Malawi, saying this will help the country to save forex…

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FDH Bank assures Malawians of its commitment to offering best financial solutions; As it unveils FDH Salama Banking

* It is our mission to create a conducive platform to every community when it comes to banking services * We discovered that majority of our Muslim community have been facing challenges when it comes to banking products that meet conditions of their religion By Victor Singano Jnr One of the leading financial service providers in the country, FDH Bank Plc has assured Malawians that it is one its major objective to ensure it satisfies its customers by offering…

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Real-time weather updates Zanyengo App officially launched alongside new website

* Zanyengo App https://apkcombo.com/malawi-zanyengo-app/xdk.intel.zanyengoApp/ to be available for downloading on online Playstore * Bad weather is becoming a norm and there is need for the public to access updates technologically * Innovation to continue by adding SMS updates through mobile phone service providers By Duncan Mlanjira As bad weather is becoming a norm whose effects have greatly impacted the country social and economic livelihood, the Ministry of Natural Resources — through the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services…

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‘Coordinated border management agencies collaboration crucial in reducing transit delays’

* It is the government’s major target to end delays at borders  because it affects the people and the country’s development at large * It is our expectation that we’ll have an improved operations when our neighbours Mozambique conclude their CBM facility By Victor Singano Jnr Ministry of Trade & Industry has emphasized on the importance of working in collaboration among coordinated border management (CBM) agencies, saying the program helps in smoothening and making the border clearances efficient and…

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TNM staff engages in charitable work in major hospitals in deepening community connection with Green Touch initiative

CEO Michel Hebert serves food to a child’s guardian * TNM recognizes the value of human connection, more especially in challenging times * By reaching out and touching the lives of others, we inspire hope, resilience, and solidarity Maravi Express In an effort to foster deeper connections and support within the community, employees at TNM Plc, engaged in charitable work across the country’s major hospitals through its Green Touch initiative. Green Touch initiative is a heartfelt program that calls…

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Chilima urges Malawians living in Tanzania to contribute to their country’s socio-economic development

Chilima engaging the Malawians in Tanzania diaspora  * The diaspora raised several issues, some of which are not new that include diaspora remittances, land allocation issues, and bringing investments back home * Most of these are already being handled at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs level, but we have assured them that we will follow up appropriately Maravi Express Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima has urged the diaspora community in Tanzania to contribute to Malawi’s socio-economic development. According to official…

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Railway construction project takes shape in Nsanje

* The project is expected to open up a lot of business opportunities in the district once completed—District Commissioner * Chief Ndenguma appeals to communities to take ownership of the project and refrain from theft of construction materials MANA Nsanje District Commissioner Dominic Mwandira has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Bangula-Marka railway construction project, describing it as good development as people in the district were expecting to have project completed on time. “The project is expected to…

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Embracing commercialization is one key step to achieve a sustainable and well-governed football league—TNM CEO

* This speaks to symbiotic relationship between football development and sponsorship * Football development cannot occur in a vacuum without sponsorship * At the same time, sponsorship is attracted by the potential of the game to develop further By Duncan Mlanjira At the unveiling of the increase of sponsorship of the TNM Super League yesterday by 350% from K150 million to K500 million, TNM Plc Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert said they believe that “despite the current difficult and…

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Five arrested in Mzuzu for stealing Escom equipment

* Four suspects at Sonda found melting stolen ESCOM wire to make aluminum pots * The on-going worrying trend of vandalism of ESCOM equipment and assets led the Ministry of Energy to propose an amendment of the Electricity Act to help step up the fight against the vice  By Blessings Memena & Tracy Mtegha, MANA Worrying rampant theft of equipment for government’s power utility company, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) continues despite pleas to the public to stop…

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