TNM partners Camfone to expand roaming services to 153 new destinations

TNM CEO Michel Hebert * The wider roaming options gives TNM customers the comfort for seamless communication connectivity away from Malawi * TNM now has over 300 roaming partners covering 153 countries and is now available to both postpaid and prepaid customers By Duncan Mlanjira In partnership with Comfone, a leading roaming services provider, Malawi’s pioneer mobile telecoms operator, TNM Plc is expanding its roaming services to 153 new destinations. Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert says the wider roaming…

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FND to petition Parliament on July 26 over “punitive, restrictive and abhorring” duty on imported second hand cars

* This policy is retrogressive and pushing a lot of people into poverty—FND * HRDC gives the government a 7-day ultimatum to engage with different stakeholders and address the issue * MRA contends that the specific tax — which will be implemented from July 15 — has relinquished powers it had * And gives it to motor vehicle importers which they said is good in as far as determination of duty is concerned By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express &…

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Government was irregularly paying former RBM Governor Kabambe full monthly salaries to instead of pensions

* Was being done by the Government despite two earlier reminders when he was RBM Governor * Through his attorney, T.F. & Partners dated November 10, 2020 and January 8, 2021 respectively * In which he had asked Government to stop paying him the full monthly salaries and substitute it with the required monthly pensions By Duncan Mlanjira Dalitso Kabambe — who worked in the Civil Service in various top positions before his appointment as the 13th Reserve Bank…

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National Planning Commission applauds Standard Bank Plc for its contribution to national economic development

* Urged the Bank to consider providing long-term financing to help the country create more wealth * In 2022, the bank has made a huge impact in various social economic and environmental sectors through investment * In health; youth empowerment; education & skills development; responsible lending and many more By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc is helping Malawi to grow its resource mobilization as well as complementing the country’s efforts to realise the goals envisioned in the MW2063 national…

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TNM’s mobile money platform playing a critical role of transforming lives

* As journalist joins 27 others winning K1m jackpot in TNM Mpamba Kashi Kashi promo * TNM’s transactional services through Mpamba are going a long way to stimulate economic growth * By making cash available in both rural and urban areas and where other financial service providers are not present By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Mpamba Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNM Plc, listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange, says its mobile money platform is playing a critical role…

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FDH Bank rolls out another digital transaction promo dubbed ‘Usampatse-Timpatsa’

* Customers to win Iphone 14 Pro Max; PlayStation 5 or K50,000 cash monthly when they transact four times or more on FDH Mobile * This is part of FDH Bank’s objective of encouraging customers to transact more using digital platforms By Duncan Mlanjira In continuing to inculcate a cashless transaction culture, FDH Bank Plc has with effect Monday, June 26 rolled out another digital transaction platform promotion dubbed #Usampatse Timpatsa!# to run up to October 31. Launching the…

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Lilongwe Water Board hikes domestic tariff by 30% and 35% for commercial from Monday

* Done in accordance with the authority granted by Section 56 of the Waterworks Act and has since been gazetted * The price adjustment has been necessitated by the escalating costs of water production * And high costs of maintenance against a water tariff that was last adjusted in November 2021 By Duncan Mlanjira Effective Monday, June 26, Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) will effect water tariff by 30% for residential customers and 35% for commercial and institutional customers while…

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Media asked to identify more of MW2063 Champions

Former President Bakili Muluzi was hounored for championing establishment of proper governance institutions * To help in promoting and profiling these Champions within their respective spaces wherever chances arise * Journalists have a great role to play in making Malawians truly believe we have the ability to translate our plans into actual reality By Duncan Mlanjira Individual Malawians who are being identified and awarded by National Planning Commission (NPC) as MW2063 Champions are people with a strong voice in…

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Malawi Relief Fund-UK provides 38 youths with starter pack tool kits for plumbing, bricklaying and carpentry & joinery

Valli speaking at the graduation ceremony * Done in collaboration with Issa Foundation (UK) in their efforts of supporting young people * To attain vocational skills, empower individuals and address the root causes of poverty By Duncan Mlanjira Charity foundation, Malawi Relief Fund-UK (MRF) has empowered 38 youths with starter pack tool kits to support their vocational skill they attained from their training at Maone Vocational Training Centre. This is in line with MRF-UK’s objective of supporting government’s  efforts…

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Sheer management negligence by some government MDAs contributing towards slow progress to MW2063 MIP-1

* We are not implementers but planners and provide implementation oversight * NPC values the importance of journalists in the popularization, mobilization of support and participation * As well as the actual realisation of the MW2063 and its implementation plans * In order to hold accountable those responsible for implementation By Duncan Mlanjira Among the challenges that National Planning Commission (NPC) is facing in the MW2063 First 10-Year Implementation Plan (MIP-1) include “sheer negligence” by some Government ministries, departments…

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