Blantyre District Council approves new development plans

Acting Director of Planning & Development, Melayi Mhone * The socio-economic profile highlights the gaps which we have in the district * The district development plan highlights projects that we want to be implemented to cover those gaps By Chilungamo Missi, MANA Blantyre District Council on Friday approved new district development plan (DDP) and socio-economic profile (SEP), which are its development roadmaps to be used till 2030. The approval was made during an extraordinary full Council meeting held at…

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IMF concludes staff-level agreement with Malawi on the second review of US$174.00 ECF arrangement

President Chakwera with IMF delegation leader, Mika Saito at beginning of talks in May * Consideration by the IMF Executive Board is scheduled for mid-November 2023 * Malawi stepped up efforts to meet fiscal targets and adjusting expenditure to offset a shortfall in revenue * RBM tightened the monetary policy to contain inflationary pressures and resumed foreign exchange auctions By Duncan Mlanjira The staff delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that it has reached a staff-level…

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Queen Tenge Ltd sponsors K2.4m towards Renewable Energy Industries annual conference

Linda Zamaere hands over the sponsorship to REIAMA president Soustain Chigalu * Queen Tenge works with local artisans to promote sustainable locally made bags, clothing and artifacts * Thus the conference resonates well with the promotion of renewable energy, both locally and internationally By Duncan Mlanjira Taking cognizance that players in renewable energy act as enablers for businesses, Lilongwe-based creative agency, Queen Tenge Limited, has sponsored K2.4 million towards Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA) annual conference on…

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Theatre for a Change impresses Malawian High Commissioner to UK Bisika

* Theatre for a Change received a grant from the Commonwealth Foundation * I sit on the Board in my capacity as Malawi High Commissioner to the UK By Kondwani Magombo & Sarah Munthali, MANA Malawi High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Dr. Thomas Bisika says he is impressed with the advocacy project that Theatre for a Change (TFAC) is implementing in the country with funding from the Commonwealth Foundation. Bisika, who is back home for a holiday,…

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Theme for Financial Market Dealers Association conference is centred on MW2063 Pillar 1 of agricultural productivity & commercialisation

* CDH Investment Bank first to offer financial support with K2 million for the October 13-15 event * The conference is expected to brainstorm and ultimately assist Malawi  economy to grow through MW2063 MIP-1 Pillar 1 * Focusing on optimization of agriculture productivity and commercialization * With an emphasis on a diversification program, that will promote sustainable economic growth By Duncan Mlanjira The theme for this year’s Financial Market Dealers Association (FIMDA) annual conference has been arrived at taking…

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TNM Plc injects K5m towards NGO regulatory body’s annual lakeshore conference

* At TNM, we recognize and appreciate the critical role of NGORA in regulating NGOs in Malawi * As a partner for national development, TNM is working closely with NGO partners * To support people at the grassroots level using mobile network technologies By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s pioneering mobile network and ICT services provider, TNM Plc, has contributed K5 million to the non-governmental organization (NGO) Regulatory Authority (NGORA) towards its 2023 lakeshore conference on September 28-29. To be held…

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First Capital Bank partners Beerland Festival ahead of October 7 Piano Fest and beyond

* We are also hopeful that through this partnership, we’ll be able to reach places where we are yet to reach * As well as assist in making our Piano Fest preparations successful By Victor Singano Jnr First Capital Bank (FCB) has partnered with Beerland Festival — a non-governmental organisation which focuses on raising life skills of tertiary and high school learners — for its upcoming Piano Fest scheduled for October 7 as well as beyond. To take place…

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MACRA impressed with road signage installation progress in Nkhata Bay

Suleman (right) inspecting progress of the exercise * All the streets in the country will be properly named and all the signage to be visible at all corners * This is part of the National Address System (NAS) which MACRA has rolled out in districts * Having almost completed the pilot phases in the country’s major cities By Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General, Daud Suleman says he is happy with the progress of road…

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FAO assures Chakwera of more support for Malawi

Chakwera with FAO Director General, Dr. Qu Dongyu * Discussion with FAO was focused on new approaches and innovations that can assist and promote food security in Malawi By Lisa Kadango Malango, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says he is optimistic to establish more mega farms to achieve what is expected in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) despite the challenges Malawi is currently facing. Chakwera said this during a round table discussion with Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Director General,…

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Two FCB customers win K250,000 each in ‘Back-to-School’ promotion

* A grand price of K2 million at its conclusion — thus splashing out a total of K3.1 million in cash prizes * The Bank incentivizes existing customers who would like to access loan top ups, but also encourage potential customers By Victor Singano Jnr Two First Capital Bank (FCB) customers, Moses Mayikalanga and Mercy Phisi became the first lucky winners of K250,000 each in the first draw of the ongoing FCB Back-to-School promotion. The promotion was launched last…

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