Lilongwe’s Gala Macs producing liquid bio-fertilizer for macadamia farming

* Also producing honey at the farm whose main aim is for pollination of macadamia trees * Improved agriculture systems being used include irrigation and crop processing systems By Gift Chiponde, MANA Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has commended Gala Macs for using advanced innovative approaches towards mega farm implementation in pursuit of achieving the MW2063 national vision. This was after being impressed with 2,030 hectares of Gala Macs when he toured the Namitete-based when he toured farm in…

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Ecobank Malawi hosts thrilling Swipe, Dip & Win pre-Easter fiesta for customers at Clocktower Mall

Winner Bester Shaba with Ecobank’s staff * Bester Shawa won K500,000 trolley dash and he described the experience as exhilarating * It is not just about the prizes — it is how Ecobank makes banking convenient and rewarding for us. It truly is a better way to serve us By Duncan Mlanjira In its encouragement for the public to embrace a cashless transaction culture Ecobank Malawi hosted a thrilling Swipe, Dip & Win pre-Easter fiesta at Clocktower Mall on…

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TNM brings Mpamba e-ticketing to Super League; To pilot solution at Sapitwa tournament

Madalitso Jonazi, TNM’s Head of Brand & Marketing * The e-ticketing marks a significant transition from traditional paper tickets to digital access * Aligning with modern technological advancements and catering to the evolving preferences of football enthusiasts By Duncan Mlanjira In a move to redefine the local football landscape, sponsors of Malawi’s topflight Super League, TNM Plc is deploying  electronic ticketing for the TNM Super League. The new solution will be available for the Sapitwa 4 tournament which involves…

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Standard Bank joins commemoration of World Forestry Day by promoting Green Lilongwe tree-planting drive

Nuka handing over a tree seedling * We are determined to make our city and surrounding areas greener and environmentally sustainable * We can make Lilongwe and Malawi green if we work together—Standard Bank’s William Nuka By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has pledged to step up efforts in mitigating the negative effects of climate change by promoting reforestation efforts through its customers and staff in line with a commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen. The initiative is…

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2024 International ICT Expo holds immense significance for Malawi’s technological advancement—ICTAM 

ICTAM president Clarence Gama * A journey towards embracing digital transformation as gateway to economic prosperity for the country  * The International ICT Expo is a convergence of minds, ideas, and innovations that propel our nation forward in the digital age By Duncan Mlanjira  ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) is set to commemorate the 2024 International ICT Expo as its journey towards embracing digital transformation as gateway to economic prosperity for the country. ICTAM president Clarence Gama announced the news at a press…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi invest HD decoder towards Limbe police CCTV security surveillance

* Limbe Police doing commendable security work of reducing crime by ensuring that they are covering all the crucial areas * In as far as issues of criminal investigations through the use of CCTV cameras are concerned   By Victor Singano Jnr In a mission aimed at curbing crime rate within Limbe Town, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has invested a high definition decoder towards towards Limbe Police Station’s closed circuit television (CCTV) security surveillance system worth K7.1 million to…

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Standard Bank boosts diaspora remittances through through promotion whose grand prize is K20m worth of land plot

* To run from March to May 31 and draws will be conducted at the end of each month — which will see seven customers carting home K500,000 each * Other consolation prizes include a solar system valued at K4.6 to the first runner-up and the third winner will walk away with K1 million By Duncan Mlanjira In a bid to boost diaspora remittances and foreign currency inflows into Malawi, Standard Bank Plc has launched a promotion that entices…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc supports Amisili Paulendo Women Artisans Group with workplace protective wear

* This is not merely a donation — it is an investment in the future of these artisans while ensuring their protection * Against injuries such as cuts, burns, trips and falls as they do their work * Which includes plumbing, electrical installations, fabrication and welding, brick laying and painting By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has sponsored workplace protective wear that include  safety boots and protective overalls worth K7.5 million as empowerment and support for the progress…

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Chakwera insists on more value addition on agricultural produce

* Value addition is in line with the country’s development blue print, MW2063 * Which is premised on innovation in the exploitation of local resources to create national wealth that is inclusive By Yamikani Sabola, MANA On his visit to Kwithu Kitchen — a women-owned food processing cooperative in Mzuzu — President Lazarus Chakwera says there is need to scale up value addition to the country’s raw materials to boost their competitiveness on both domestic and export markets. He…

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Leadership lessons to eradicating toxic behaviors in work place

* It is also common among politicians and a President that allows such will never succeed * It is, therefore, a brave duty and responsibility of managers or those in leadership to discourage toxic behaviors in any organization Analysis by Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist I want to create a debate on leadership — I know some will have a different view but nonetheless, we will agree on one thing that there is toxic workplace behaviors to which lies are…

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