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Blantyre City Council opens two bypass streets to ease traffic flow

October 10, 2023

By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre City Council has opened two roads to motorists to ease traffic flow in the city through the new bypasses from the junction to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Chipatala Road to Kamba in Soche Township and the junction into Lali Lubani from Makata Road all the way to Kenyatta Drive at Chinyonga. In a public statement, Blantyre City Council alerts motorists that the roads are still in the final stages of construction and must be used…

Postal services still relevant—Malawi Posts Corporation on World Post Day

October 10, 2023

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People transacting in Blantyre Post Office service hall * Everything is going on well that is aimed at keeping the company afloat * Amid technological advancements that have rendered posting mail almost obsolete By Tikondane Vega, MANA Despite the advent of new technology in the communication sector, Malawi Posts Corporation (MPC) services are still relevant, stressing that the corporation has been diversifying services as part of its turnaround strategy. MPC’s Head of Public Relations, Ida Nkolimbo said this on…

MRA, Central Medical Stores Trust, FDH Bank’s Chikhula win prestigious public relations awards

October 10, 2023

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FDH Bank Plc’s Public Relations Manager, Lorraine Chikhula * Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule was honoured as PRSM Honorary Fellow By Tikondane Vega, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express For its wide utilisation of almost all aspects and spectrum of public engagement to ensure maximisation of tax collection, Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has been presented with ‘Leader in Public Relations lnnovation-2023 Award’ by Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM). The award was presented at PRSM’s annual conference held at…

Standard Bank Plc scoops two Euromoney Awards for best service performances

October 9, 2023

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* The awards come as the Bank has acquired multiple recognitions from well-known financial publishers and professional bodies * Such as Global Finance, Employer Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) and Institute of Marketing Malawi (IMM) among others By Duncan Mlanjira The world’s leading capital markets and financial think tank, Euromoney, has named Standard Bank Plc as Best Bank for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Malawi and Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Malawi. The awards come as the Bank…

Nacala Port to facilitate faster movement of fuel, fertilizer and other goods

October 8, 2023

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* President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique has assured us that now Malawi has a stand-alone port * This is the integration that we are talking about in terms of infrastructure development—President Chakwera By Patricia Kapulula & Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA On his arrival from Nacala, Mozambique where he attended the inauguration of Nacala Port, President Lazarus Chakwera said the port’s rehabilitation and expansion will facilitate faster movement of goods that the country needs most — such as fuel and…

World Bank and IMF annual meeting due to take place in Marrakech, Morocco mid-October

October 7, 2023

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* Ironically being held in a city and country still reeling from a devastating earthquake early last month of September * Hosting these meetings on the African continent for the first time in half a century under such circumstances carries immense symbolism, serving as a demonstration of resilience By Duncan Mlanjira The annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are due to take place in Marrakech, Morocco mid-October and ironically being held in a city…

EGENCO forensic audit to do with restoration process after Cyclone Ana-induced damages of Kapichira Dam

October 7, 2023

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* As CEO Liabunya and company secretary Mluwira obtain injunction against being sent on forced leave * In keeping with proper corporate governance practices, government sent the two on leave until completion of forensic exercise By Duncan Mlanjira At an extraordinary general meeting by government shareholders of national parastatal, Electricity Generation Company Limited (EGENCO) on July 23 in Lilongwe, it was resolved that a forensic audit be undertaken following the devastating damage due to Cyclones Ana and Gombe at…

Always at your service—Ecobank assures during its Customer Service Week

October 7, 2023

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* Cakes were specially baked with the Ecobank logo and the customer service week theme: ‘Always at Your Service’ * The bank also invited its executive committee members to serve as guest tellers at some of its branches By Duncan Mlanjira Ecobank Malawi, the leading pan-African bank, has successfully celebrated its annual Customer Service Week from October 2-6 with various activities to appreciate and delight its customers. The annual event recognizes the importance of customer service and the people…

EGENCO CEO Liabunya, company secretary on forced leave pending forensic investigations on company operations

October 6, 2023

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* Liabunya joined EGENCO on January 1, 2017 and is hailed as a distinguished engineer * With close to three decades of engineering experience of which over 20 has been in the electricity industry * Director of operations, Dr. Maxon Chitawo has been appointed in acting capacity By Duncan Mlanjira William Liabunya, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for national parastatal, Electricity Generation Company Limited — together with director of corporate services & company secretary, Videlia Mluwira, have been sent on…

First Capital Bank urges young Beerland Festival’s Piano Fest participants to open Afana Ophusha student account

October 6, 2023

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* As all is set for the Piano Fest tomorrow in Lilongwe which FCB is sponsoring * Students would be offered free tickets if they open Afana Ophusha student account By Duncan Mlanjira First Capital Bank (FCB), which partnered with Beerland Festival — a non-governmental organisation which focuses on raising life skills of tertiary and high school learners — for its Piano Fest scheduled for tomorrow is encouraging young minds to open the Bank’s Afana Ophusha student account. FCB…