India’s Indigo display unity in diversity, women empowered Aircrew on Gulf sector

* Air Hostess Syed Waheeda and passenger Waheeda Begum gel well * Indigo is making a foray to capture the aviation sector on international routes particularly the Gulf sector By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui India’s greatest strength is its unity in diversity. The King of the Indian Skies – Indigo is making a foray to capture the aviation sector on international routes particularly the Gulf sector. Indigo displays the cherished unity in diversity by deploying a women empowered aircrew…

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FDH Bank Plc sponsors K10m towards IPMM annual conference

Elizabeth Phoya hands over the sponsorship to IPMM president Godwin Ng’oma * IPMM’s annual meetings provide a platform for growth for the important professionals of all business sectors * We would like to ensure success of the meeting that supports the workforce to achieve individual and economic growth By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc says they consider Institute of People Management of Malawi (IPMM) as a its crucial partner being the umbrella body that supports and contributes to capacity…

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Malawi needs to have a robust labour market information system—Labour PS

PS Kayira implored on the officer to always carry with the the practice manual * We have limited data for informed decision and visibility. This is an area that we need to improve on * District labour officers have the duty to submit monthly reports containing useful data and information * Some have responded very well while others are not cooperative By Duncan Mlanjira At the opening of labour inspectors capacity building workshop at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre, Secretary…

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Malawi ranks top of 10 African countries with cheapest data prices between June-September, 2023

* Globally, the report says Malawi ranks 29th globally with its data price for 1GB at US$0.38 * Followed by Nigeria on second place (31st globally) at US$0.39 and Ghana on third (33rd in the world) at US$0.40 By Duncan Mlanjira A report filed by Adekunle Agbetiloye — a business reporter by africa.businessinsider.com who is passionate in the African economy, technology, energy transition and climate change — indicates that Malawi leads top 10 African countries with cheapest data prices…

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TNM named Internal Audit Awareness Champion

TNM’s head of internal audit department, Ackson Banda proudly with the trophy * TNM implemented great awareness initiatives promoting good governance processes in their institution * In May, the telco implemented outstanding series of awareness initiatives both internal and external By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Plc — the country’s pioneer mobile phone service provider — has been named Malawi’s inaugural Internal Audit Awareness Champion award for the year 2023 by the auditing authority, the Institute of Internal Auditors in Malawi…

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Agriculture Minister Kawale commends Morocco for continued support towards Malawi’s food security

Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale with his counterpart Professor Mohamed Sadiki * Towards cooperation in trade, agriculture, education, health and cultural exchanges * The agreements are aimed at enhancing collaboration and promote mutual benefits between the two countries By Timothy Kateta Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale has commended Morocco for supporting Malawi’s agriculture sector towards the country’s agenda of achieving food security and increased production for commercial purposes. Kawale said Malawi will always remain grateful for its unwavering support, saying:…

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LDCs require urgent support to achieve SDGs by 2030–Chakwera

Chakwera signs visitors book as UN Secretary General looks on  * Appeals to world leaders and international institutions to match their words with action * I call upon donor partners to consider cancelling debts owed by struggling economies as they are stumbling blocks to progress By Lisa Kadango-Malango, MANA in New York At the high level 78th UN deliberative conference in New York, Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera said this year’s United Nations General Assembly high level conference provided solutions…

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FDH Bank presents K200m towards construction of climate-resilient house for Phalombe, Chiradzulu Cyclone Freddy survivors

Mkulichi (left) presents the investment to DCs Douglas Moffat for Phalombe (centre) and Francis Matewere from Chiradzulu * K70 million each reserved for Chiradzulu and Phalombe Districts * K30 million for Habitat for Humanity and K30 million through other partners By Duncan Mlanjira The innovative campaign which FDH Group initiated in June to mobilize funds to build climate-resilient houses for Cyclone Freddy-induced flood survivors, raised K200 million and the funds have been handed over to Phalombe and Chiradzulu District Commissioners. FDH…

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REIAMA set to inspire innovative players and pacesetters in the energy industry through ‘Mphamvu Awards’

* Nominations begin and first awardees to be honoured at the Malawi 2023 National Energy Conference * To nominate, entrants require to send a request email to: khadija_mussa@yahoo.co.ukor send a WhatsApp message to: 0881 04 47 58 By Duncan Mlanjira Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA), the umbrella body for players in the renewable energy sector, announces newly introduced ‘Mphamvu Awards’ — its milestone innovation aimed at industry recognition for leading players and pacesetters in the energy industry…

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FDH Bank introduces mini POS gadget targeting small business operators

* Dubbed ‘Small Business Game Changer’, the devise is designed like a mobile phone * It also caters for ATMs for customers of any other branch at no extra fee and can be used for courier shopping, late night shopping, meeting travel costs and for filling up fuel By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc, that is touted as a technological advanced and innovative financial service provider, has introduced a mini point of sale (PoS) named Kungoti Tswaa — that…

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