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Malawi’s Tobacco Law set to improve returns for growers and the country’s revenue—Agriculture Minister Kawale
December 12, 2023
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* To increase foreign exchange earnings; remove grower restrictions and curb exploitation * It will also enhance sustainability of the tobacco industry and enhance compliance to local and global standards Maravi Express If assented to by President Lazarus Chakwera, the Tobacco Bill which the National Assembly recently passed will propel Malawi to have a robust legal framework for the tobacco industry that shall enhance tobacco production, its marketing as well as improve returns for growers and revenue to country….

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TNM Plc launches massive K50m Christmas prize promotion with grand prize of K10m
December 11, 2023
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Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert * The promotion will end in February through which TNM will reward customers with fabulous cash and non-cash prizes * This Christmas promotion is a means through which we are appreciating our customers for standing by us through thick and thin By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Plc, the pioneer mobile network company in Malawi, has kicked off the festive season for its customers with a K50 million Christmas promotion from which the grand winner shall…

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Police CCTV cameras set to be live for Blantyre CBD in 3 weeks time; As CDHIB invests K2m towards its completion
December 11, 2023
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CDHIB’s Ivy Kwatiwani presents the cheque to Superintendent Jackson Silungwe * Building owners in various hot crime spots have been engaged where they are mounting the cameras * Starts with 14 cameras around hot crime spots but aims to procure more than 50 cameras * CDHIB is committed to supporting partnerships and investing in initiatives that provide national development agenda By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Police has assured the public that the closed circuit TV (CCTV) camera system it has…

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Long service awards creates the spirit of dedication among employees—NICO Life Insurance
December 9, 2023
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The awardees with Chief Executive Officer-designate, Wise Chigudu * It gives courage and joy to see our employees staying in the company for more than 10 years * This shows that NICO as an employer is nurturing their growth and provides a platform for them to show their talent or to be able to contribute to the organization By Victor Singano Jnr NICO Life Insurance introduced long service awards in order to celebrate as well as appreciate the efforts…

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Doctors play a critical role in overall growth of Malawi—TNM
December 8, 2023
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Jonazi (right) hands over the assistance to SMD member, Dr. Parth Patel  * TNM puts keen interest in issues that bind our communities together and uphold wellness of Malawians * Doctors are integral in the provision of excellent healthcare services that cut across every individual By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT services provider, TNM Plc, believes that medical doctors play a critical role in the overall growth of Malawi and commits itself towards sustaining the positive…

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Government to act on Salima Sugar corruption saga
December 7, 2023
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* Over US$30 million has been misappropriated by the company through various dubious deals for the past years * The Attorney General’s office is taking swift and decisive action to recover the stolen funds By Sarah Munthali & Gift Chiponde, MANA The Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has assured Malawians that his office is working on recovering over US$30 million and bring to book the perpetrators involved in the Salima Sugar Company Limited corruption. Chakaka Nyirenda said this at…

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MultiChoice Africa announces resumption of DStv services in Malawi
December 7, 2023
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* 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?
December 7, 2023
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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
December 6, 2023
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* 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’
December 5, 2023
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* 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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