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Energy Minister Matola urges African nations at Maputo international conference to believe in themselves

April 26, 2023

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* It is time to encourage regional integration while also focusing on developing solutions from within * He made special acknowledgment of the achievement of Malawi’s EGENCO for bringing back Kapichira Hydro Power Station * Saying this demonstrates that many solutions can be found locally rather than relying solely on external expertise By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has told the 9th edition of the Mozambique Mining & Energy Conference (MMEC) taking place in Maputo from Wednesday…

FCB launches digital product ‘Think First’ campaign during Sunday’s FCB Bullets street bash

April 26, 2023

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* Customers should first think First Capital Bank if they want to experience probably the best digital platforms * Think First Capital Bank when you want to send money instantly to other banks, pay bills or buy airtime * Because our First app, First internet and First mobile (*1111#) offer convinience and speed By Victor Singano Jnr & Duncan Mlanjira As part of celebrating the official sponsorship partnership with the country’s football powerhouse, Nyasa Big Bullets, First Capital Bank…

Sparc Systems invests K3m towards International ICT Day

April 25, 2023

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Ward presents the cheque * In the course of our business, we realised that there are few ladies in the technical field * As a tech company, we have taken an initiative to motivate girls to venture into ICT as a way of bridging the gap * Girls should be encouraged to take part in driving the digital economy * We have been running free training — dubbed ‘Girls in ICT’ — over the past years and this is…

Kuche Kuche clocks 21

April 23, 2023

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* We have redesigned the look and feel of the brand * We chose the black color to connect with the old memories around Kuche Kuche * Since historical photos are shared in black and white Maravi Express Castel Malawi Limited on Friday night officially launched the black edition of its Kuche Kuche beer as part of the celebration marking the brand’s 21st anniversary. At the celebrations in Lilongwe, Castel Malawi’s head of marketing, Frank Binauli said the company…

MDAs defying President Chakwera’s directive to disclose project information on IPPI portal

April 22, 2023

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* The portal was established to provide an easy platform for MDAs to upload project information for infrastructure contracts * But not many MDAs have uploaded so far. On counting, we are estimating that only one third has done so * This is a problem because we are denying citizens and stakeholders their right to information By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Board Chairperson of Construction Sector Transparency (CoST) Malawi Programme, Joe Ching’ani has disclosed that only one third of ministries,…

Liwonde scrap metal dealers anti-vandalism campaign to encourage people to register their businesses to deter vandalism

April 22, 2023

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Most affected government institution on vandalism is ESCOM * Vandalism of government infrastructure, like bridges and road signs, derails the country’s development efforts * It has been rampant in the country as many scrap metal dealers venture into the business without being registered By Martin Chiwanda & Hopecein Makhaza, MANA Second Hand and Scrap Metal Dealers Association of Malawi — having observed that unregistered dealers are contributing towards increasing vandalism of government property — has partnered with the Malawi…

Khondowe was visionary—Chilima in honouring first Malawian to construct the tallest building in Lilongwe, Kang’ombe House

April 22, 2023

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Kang’ombe House in Lilongwe’s City Centre * He led a humble and selfless life, who abided by the law in conducting his business, without cutting corners * Khondowe was a father dedicated to his family, a man dedicated to his community, and a citizen dedicated to his country * Malawians should emulate the departed senior citizen’s attributes of hard-work, patriotism, and foresightedness By Kondwani Magombo, MANA The remains of renowned businessman, Mathews Eliazere Khondowe, were interred on Friday at…

CDHIB invests K1m towards national TEVET conference

April 20, 2023

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Jennie Madinga presents the cheque to Elwin Sichiola * We are excited to participate in the first-ever TEVET conference that will promote technical and entrepreneural activities * We trust that our support will result into further development of the economy By Fazilla Tembo, Correspondent In appreciating the need to empower the youth to support their training and education in vocational skills that will spur economic activity, CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has invested K1 million towards the national TEVET conference…

First Capital Bank introduces loan scheme for civil servants with a K1m promotion for lucky winners

April 16, 2023

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Apply for a Civil Servant loan or top up and stand a chance to win MK1 million. For more info visit your nearest branch or call 0891001111 * Customers also willing to consolidate and top their loans also stand a chance to win some amazing prizes in the promotion * The Civil Servant loan is fast, flexible, and affordable and does not require any form of collateral or security * As long as one is permanently employed by the…

ESCOM resolves misunderstanding with Soche Quarry communities

April 15, 2023

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ESCOM vehicle whose tyres were deflated * After members of the community attacked ESCOM technicians who were replacing 33kV transformers with 11kV transformers * To ease challenges the company faces when they lose 33kV transformers due to faults By Peter Kanjere, ESCOM PRO Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has resolved a misunderstanding that arose between the power utility company’s technicians and members of the community at Soche Quarry and Manje areas in Blantyre on April 7. The members…