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Airtel Malawi restructures Chezani Voice and Data bundles

December 2, 2023

* 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…

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

December 2, 2023

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* 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…

TNM sponsors K6m towards MISA Malawi fundraising dinner & dance

December 1, 2023

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* 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…

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

November 28, 2023

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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…

Government calls for concerted effort to achieve MW2063 agenda

November 28, 2023

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* 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…

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

November 28, 2023

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* 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…

Seasoned business executive Chikondi Ng’ombe motivates Illovo Sugar Malawi’s women employees to strive to be the best

November 26, 2023

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* As the Illovo Women in Leadership (I WIL) forum marks a significant step towards fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company * It represents a commitment to strategically prioritize the recruitment, development, advancement and retention of women * The main goal is to achieve 30% representation of women in leadership roles at Illovo Sugar Malawi by the year 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira In its second year, the special Illovo Women in Leadership (I WIL) forum that was…

Chakwera urges hope, collective action against corruption

November 23, 2023

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* Is the current generation of public officials is beyond redemption when it comes to corrupt practices? * Is a question that needs deep reflection on as a nation, as it will shape both the narrative and the strategy in the ongoing battle against corruption By Laison Kamkole In a stirring address today at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC)in Lilongwe, President Lazarus Chakwera opened the Anti-Corruption Symposium with a call for reflection on the state of corruption in…

Minister Kunkuyu urges Blantyre City Council to amicably resolve differences with street vendors

November 23, 2023

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Kunkuyu addressing the vendors * Some vendors reacted angrily to Council officials who were snatching merchandise from those who were selling in undesignated places * The situation turned ugly when some of the vendors hit back and stoned a Council vehicle that carried officials By Tikondane Vega, MANA Following running battles between street vendors, Blantyre City Council patrol officers and the Police, Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu called for an impromptu interface meeting with the concerned parties….

Malawi needs almost US$1bln debt relief by 2027–IMF

November 23, 2023

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* Getting a commitment from bilateral creditors, China and India, to restructuring their portion of its external debt * Which was US$4 billion at the end of 2022, was a key requirement for the IMF board to sign off on the ECF By Duncan Mlanjira Report by global news agency, Reuters quotes the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as saying Malawi needs almost US$1 billion in debt relief from its creditors by 2027 — as the country “battles severe medicine,…