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Incident at Shoprite questions whether Malawi service providers have staff trained in first aid

March 26, 2023

* After a customer collapses whilst on the till line * Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for service providers staff can save lives in such situations * What the staff know is going straight to their work places — no daily risk assessments * They assume the way they left the place is still the same By Duncan Mlanjira An incident that took place at Chichiri Shopping Mall’s Shoprite in Blantyre has ignited a debate on whether Malawi’s service providers, such…

CAMA asks Government to prioritise power generation before investing in additional electricity connections

March 24, 2023

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* Only 12% of Malawians have access to electricity making it one of the lowest in SADC region * Out of the 12% connected, only 6% are able to get real consistent supply of electricity * While the rest can only access electricity for only a day or two in a week By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) expresses its concern that resources are being channeled towards massive investment for new electricity connections when the current power…

Reunion Insurance invests K5m as response to ZBS’ Cyclone Freddy relief response initiative; ZBS Founder Kazako donates two cows to Machinjiri evacuation camps

March 23, 2023

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Hastings Kapesa hands over the cheque to ZBS Director Nsitira * We are in solidarity with the President that indeed let’s all unite in this period of tragedy * Reunion Insurance has partnered with various organisations of goodwill in development projects of this nature * As President Chakwera said through the Tigwirane Manja campaign, let us all work in solidarity—Kazako By Duncan Mlanjira Soon after flash floods due to Cyclone Freddy devastated the Southern Region that left thousands of…

Canadian telecoms engineer takes over as TNM CEO

March 21, 2023

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* The appointment is with effect from March 15 and that he brings with him a combined 25 years senior level experience * In telecommunications and technology garnered in Africa and the Middle East Maravi Express Malawi’s pioneer mobile network operator, TNM Plc has appointed experienced Canadian telecoms engineer Michel Hebert as new chief executive officer (CEO), the operator said in a statement. TNM Plc chairperson Ted Sauti-Phiri said in the statement that the appointment of Michel is with…

Illovo Sugar Malawi commits total of K100m in relief packages of sugar and blankets for survivors in evacuation camps

March 18, 2023

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* First activated its flood victims support plan by reaching out to its affected Nchalo Estate staff and surrounding areas * And carried it forward to Blantyre for Chilobwe, Ndirande, Machinjiri and Lunzu * It is not an easy time, but I believe that if we all come together as a nation, we can overcome this challenge * It is pleasing to note that many organisations and individuals are already doing so much to rally behind victim support initiatives…

Massive corporate response towards relief efforts for Cyclone Freddy survivors

March 18, 2023

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* CDH Investment Bank & Continental Holdings invests K60 million channeled to Malawi’s Red Cross Society * NICO Group K200 million through World Vision; the Rotary Club of Blantyre and Malawi Land Rover Defenders Club * Ecobank K100 million through Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) By Duncan Mlanjira & Victor Singano Jnr Following the declaration of state of disaster by President Lazarus Chakwera and an appeal for relief assistance to survivors of the Cyclone Freddy that devastated the…

South African Airways resumes flights to Malawi; Markets The Warm Heart of Africa’s tourism attractions

March 17, 2023

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* “Lake Malawi National Park is listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site due to its unique species” * “Mulanje Mountain is another attraction in the small central African state that visitors can explore” By Duncan Mlanjira South African Airways (SAA) has resumed its flights to Malawi, flying to both Blantyre and Lilongwe from Johannesburg — at the breath markets The Warm Heart of Africa’s tourism attractions. A report by www.getaway.co.za posted on Wednesday March 15 says the airline will…

President Chakwera declares state of disaster in Cyclone Freddy-hit districts of Malawi; As Police recover 63 dead bodies in Blantyre and surrounding areas

March 13, 2023

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The devastation in Blantyre City * Health Ministry recalls retired health workers to assist in the emergency on top of the support they are getting from partners * Malawi Land Rover Defender Club volunteers to deliver relief items to hard-to-reach areas, calls for assistance * Affected ESCOM sets up response teams to receive and attend to emergencies only By Duncan Mlanjira Following the devastation caused by the effects of Cyclone Freddy, that has claimed 63 lives as of Monday…

TNM Mpamba launches Kashi-Kashi promotion set to reward 28 winners with K1 million as grand prize

March 11, 2023

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* One from every district which would be complemented by bi-weekly draws * From which TNM Mpamba customers and agents will be winning cash prizes ranging from K25,000 to K100,000 * It is set to reward 1,344 customers and 840 agents across the country By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Mpamba Limited, a subsidiary of Malawi Stock Exchange-listed TNM Plc, officially launched its Mpamba Kashi Kashi promotion on Thursday initiated to reward customers and agents across the country till June 6,…

CFTC to lead Malawians in commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day on March 15

March 11, 2023

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* Comes with an appropriate theme: ‘Be an empowered consumer, know your rights and obligations’ * Participants observe the day by promoting the basic rights of all consumers and demanding that those rights are respected and protected By Duncan Mlanjira Malawians are being invited to join the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) on Wednesday, March 15 to commemorate this year’s World Consumer Rights Day at Mponela Trading Centre in Dowa — which comes with an appropriate theme: ‘Be…