MultiChoice Africa announces resumption of DStv services in Malawi

* As a gesture of goodwill, MultiChoice is providing free access to premium package for 9 days from December 6-14 * To customers who have an operational DStv decoder that’s been active at least once within this current year from April 1, 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Africa Holdings, which withdrew its DStv in Malawi following disagreements with Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA), has announces the resumption of the service. A statement from MultiChoice Africa Holdings issued on Wednesday…

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SPC Zamba on verge of exiting Capital Hill?

SPC Colleen Zamba * During their interface with the President last week, PAC made several comments, observations and recommendations * On issues of national importance and prioritized the performance of the civil service as one major setback that is derailing socioeconomic growth in the country Maravi Express Concerns raised by quasi-religious body, Public Affairs Committee (PAC), on the untenable nature of the role Secretary to the President & Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba in government affairs, has brought into thought…

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Airtel Africa set to accelerate Africa’s digital transition through launch of Nxtra by Airtel

* Nxtra aims to build one of the largest network of data centres on the African continent * With high-capacity data centres in major cities located strategically across Airtel Africa’s footprint, complementing its existing edge sites By Duncan Mlanjira Nxtra by Airtel, a new data centre business that Airtel Africa has launched is founded on a commitment to meet the continent’s growing needs for trusted, and sustainable data centre capacity and to serve the fast-growing African digital economy. A…

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Malawi celebrating World Competition Day under the theme ‘Role of Competition in Enhancing Economic Recovery’

* There will be a live broadcast this evening of a panel discussion that will be aired on Zodiak Radio and TV from 18:00hrs * Recent economic shocks have led to significant disruptions in Malawi’s markets—CFTC * Resulting in price hikes and coordinated efforts among businesses to overcome disruptions in their value chains By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition of the recent economic shocks — following challenges posed by the CoVID-19 pandemic, Cyclone Freddy and the devaluation of the kwacha…

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Airtel Malawi restructures Chezani Voice and Data bundles

* The prices have on average been revised upwards by 15% and 20% for voice and data bundles respectively * The prices for some bundles have reduced while others remain unchanged By Duncan Mlanjira Effective from Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Airtel Malawi Plc restructured its Chezani Voice and Data bundle portfolios to simplify them for the customers and also change in prices. A statement from Airtel Malawi says the prices have on average been revised upwards by 15% and…

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Veep SKC, Madinga tees-off Standard Bank’s ‘We Believe in Malawi’ golf tourney

* Lilongwe Golf Club is thrilled to be part of this exciting event * Golfers can anticipate a competitive yet enjoyable tournament Maravi Express Vice-President Saulos Chilima, Standard BankChief Executive Phillip Madinga have led a field of 110 golfers in today’s Standard Bank individual stableford tournament at Lilongwe Golf Club under the theme; ‘We Believe in Malawi’. Madinga was the first open the greens with his tee, followed by Board chairman Chris Kapanga, as corporate golfers including Tourism Minister…

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TNM sponsors K6m towards MISA Malawi fundraising dinner & dance

* The fundraiser tomorrow is towards construction of a MISA Malawi media training centre * We believe that for a more vibrant media in Malawi, there is need for the media to undergo regular and continous training Maravi Express Mobile network and ICT service provider, TNM Plc has contributed K6 million towards Media Institute of South Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter’s fundraising dinner & dance scheduled for tomorrow at at Sunbird Capital Hotel Lilongwe. At the cheque presentation, Corporate Affairs…

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TNM sponsors Southern Region Press Club with K2.5m towards December 1 elective general assembly

TNM Corporate Affairs Manager, Limbani Nsapato (left) presents the sponsorship * As a corporate institution, we are motivated by the beliefs and pillars of this club which seeks to boost works of Southern Region media * The dawn of the organization signifies the growth of media in the country which is key to development Maravi Express Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT services provider, TNM Plc has sponsored Southern Region Press Club with K2.5 million towards its elective general…

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Government calls for concerted effort to achieve MW2063 agenda

* There is need for proper coordination and collaborative efforts with various stakeholders * Such as the development partners and the private sector among others to ensure we achieve by 2030 * Much as we are talking of the pandemics, sometimes it is also an issue of human factors * Sometimes we are not moving as fast as a country—SPC Coleen Zamba By Leonard Masauli, MANA Despite the CoVID-19 pandemic, Cyclone Freddy and cholera outbreak that challenged the progress…

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Agriculture Ministry hands over 8 new tractors with associated implements to Mega Farm Support Unit

* Through the Mega Farm Support Unit, the tractors will be made available to any qualified farmer on a credit basis * MAIIC and NEEF to administer agricultural production loans and a waiver on the farmer’s financial history and collateral will also be considered * The farmers are being assisted in developing a bankable farm business plan as a basis for credit assessment By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday unveiled eight new tractors with associated implements that…

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