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BWB yet to respond to CAMA’s queries on recall of prepaid meters sent on Feb 22

February 26, 2024

* Surprisingly BWB has failed to inform and engage consumers on the real reasons for the recall or withdraw of the current prepaid meters * BWB has also failed to explain how many prepaid meters are identified and require removal as faulty or are of poor quality By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has released to the media a letter it sent on Thursday last week (February 22) to Blantyre Water Board Chief Executive Officer, Robert Hanjahanja…

Nyika water project set to supply water to 18,000 people in 2024 and up to 33,000 by 2044

February 26, 2024

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Site visit by Department of Parks & Wildlife and Rumphi District Council officials * To tap water from Runyina River in Nyika National Park and distribute to communities around Nyika/Vyaza conservation * Initially targeted to be completed by March, 2024, it is expected to roll out this June By Manasse Nyirenda The K7.6 billion Nyika water project — to be completed by June — is set to supply water to 18,000 people in 2024 and up to 33,000 by…

Youth power: Around 92% of MultiChoice Talent Academy graduates go on to work in the creative sector

February 23, 2024

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* As MultiChoice gears up to develop young African professionals for future success * Taking on the responsibility of developing its own sector, through its year-long MTF academies across the continent * The MTF academies offer training programmes to students from 13 countries including Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira A recent survey by MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy — a training programme for youths in TV production — has had a profound impact across Africa, having already produced more than…

TEVETA applauds MRF-UK and Issa Foundation for empowering informal business sector through vocational training

February 23, 2024

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* As 106 youths graduate at Maone Vocational Training Centre in Chiradzulu funded by MRF-UK and Issa Foundation * Last year 95 completed their training, making a total of 201 beneficiaries within a period of two years * This years cohort had 45 women trained in tailoring skills; 30 youths in bricklaying and 31 youths in carpentry & joinery By Duncan Mlanjira The Technical Entrepreneurial Vocational Education & Training Authority (TEVETA), the country’s vocational training regulator, has soundly praised…

Chakwera defends decision to migrate SOE’s bank accounts from commercial banks to RBM

February 22, 2024

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* The President already explained in his SONA that the decision was to stop the government from borrowing its own money from commercial banks * It is fundamentally and morally wrong to continue this policy of allowing a few entities to control the wealth of Malawians for their own self-enrichment Sheminah Nkhoma & Sellah Singini, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says his administration is committed to ensuring that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are part of a wider reform agenda of the…

Universal Service Fund facilitates community broadband networks to enhance internet services accessibility

February 21, 2024

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* Very soon people will see a network on their mobile phone called Yathu Yathu * Click that network, as it will connect and direct you to buy a bundle electronically Maravi Express In line with Malawi Government national information & communication technology (ICT) and digitalization policy, the Universal Service Fund (USF) is facilitating the formation of community broadband operators in an effort to enhance the accessibility of internet services in the country. Under a model termed Yathu Yathu…

FDH Bank, TEVET sign K1bln loan agreement for TEVETA programs graduates

February 20, 2024

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Deputy Managing Director, George Chitera (left) and TEVETA Executive Director, Elwin Chiwembu Sichiola exchanged the signed MoU * The partnership is aimed at boosting the already existing talent and skills which are gained from these institutions * We have decided to go into this partnership because we appreciate the role several disciplines play from these colleges By Alfred Chauwa Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET), the Malawi’s sole vocational training regulatory authority — which also collects and…

FDH Bank Plc gratified at being honoured with Malawi Sport Awards Chairman’s accolade

February 20, 2024

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Nkulichi receiving the award from Madise * The award is a testament of FDH Bank’s commitment to elevating sports in the country * FDH Bank has also committed to sponsor Malawi Schools Association expected to be unveiled within the year By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc Managing Director, Noel Nkulichi says his institution is gratified at being honoured with Malawi National Council of Sports Chairman’s Award, which was presented alongside 2023 outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen at Malawi Sport Awards…

TNM launches Pink Potential to groom women leaders

February 19, 2024

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Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert with the women staff * At TNM, our commitment to gender diversity, equity, and inclusion both inside and outside the organization, is unparalleled * We are very excited to launch this ground-breaking initiative as it underlines our seriousness to address disparities in gender inclusion Maravi Express TNM Plc, the Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT services provider, has unveiled Pink Potential, a program designed to empower female employees and groom them for leadership roles….

Thyolo District Council to introduce e-ticketing at Goliati Market

February 19, 2024

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* The introduction of the e-ticketing is one way of maximising our revenue collection * As the current system of manual ticketing is prone to corruption as huge sums of money collected goes into the revenue collectors’ pockets for personal gains other than the Council benefiting By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Thyolo District Council plans to introduce electronic ticketing system of collecting market fees at the newly-opened Goliati Market in the district. District Commissioner, Hudson Kuphanga announced this on Saturday…