All Africa Conference of Churches bemoans growth of illicit mining on the continent

Rev. Maulidi and his entourage at the Alternative Mining Indaba in Cape Town * Protection of Africa’s mineral resources is what was supposed to have been done a long time ago * But the continent allowed foreigners under their watch to plunder through illicit mining * It is pretty sad to note that resources in the continent are being plundered under our watch * And the proceeds are taken by foreigners at the expense of deserving Malawians * Leaving…

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Mota Engil ready to engage Minister of Transport over dilapidated state of Nkhata Bay Port

Nkhata Bay Port with an old fashioned jetty * We would consider taking back control of the ports if no assurance to improve the standards of these facilities is provided—Minister * An agreement such as this is two sided — government has its obligations as well as Mota Engil * And if one does not fulfill those obligations, it becomes a challenge—Mota Engil By Osman Moyo, MANA In response to concerns raised by Minister of Transport & Public Works,…

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SMEDI building capacity for beekeeping small holders entrepreneurs in Nkhata Bay

Practical training on beekeeping * They are being trained in business plan development under Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) programme * SMEDI will continue to work with different stakeholders by facilitating the formation of Malawi entrepreneurship ecosystem * That ensures that all key players work with a consolidated approach in promoting MSMEs in the country By Duncan Mlanjira Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute (SMEDI), the parastatal organization under the Ministry of Industry & Trade, is building…

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Electricity supply system still in emergency mode following the February 12 flash floods

The devastation caused in Machinjiri * The public is urged to be alert and not to get near or touch any electricity wires or poles that might have fallen on the ground * Or are leaning badly as they might be live and cause accidents and should be reported to ESCOM or any nearest Police station for action By Duncan Mlanjira Due to the heavy rains that were accompanied by flash floods led to system shutdown at Electricity Supply…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi distances itself from a competition guised as being organised by the company

* Illovo is not celebrating such anniversary, and this is false * The public is advised to treat this competition as spam By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has described as spam an invitation to participate in a competition advertised in its name, warning the public that it is completely fake. In a statement posted on its social media platform where such competitions and promotions are posted, Illovo Sugar said the announcement circulating on social media platforms claims…

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Standard Bank joins largest local-currency financed arrangement with government at K34.5bln investment for Kenyatta-Mzimba road network

The financiers’ CEOs singing the deal * The agreement binds the Roads Fund Administration as project implementor * And Standard Bank Plc as the lead financier and joint arrangers, Old Mutual and Continental Asset Management as co-financiers By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Government has hailed Standard Bank of Malawi Plc for partnering with it towards improvement of Lilongwe’s transport network after signing a K34.5 billion investment towards rehabilitation of Kenyatta and Mzimba road network. This is the largest local-currency financed…

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MUST committed to protect young Malawians’ talent innovations

Young innovator Stewart Nankhumwa explaining how his WiFi innovation works * Our main target when we identify these young people is to protect and value to their innovations * This program runs over a year, even two years, and the plan is to cherish their ability By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) says it is committed to monitor and provide enough protection to young Malawians who have various innovation ideas in order to…

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NICO General awards best brokers

The brokers pose for a group picture with NICO management after the awards * The importance of their presence cannot and should not go unnoticed * but rather be recognized in a special way and make sure they are well taken care of By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent As one way of appreciating the good effort and strengthening  relationship among its stakeholders, NICO General on Thursday awarded the best performing brokers of 2022. The awards were presented at a…

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Postal services play a key role in national socio-economic development—MACRA

* Facilitation of communication within the country and with the rest of the world * Facilitation of trade, through the movement of parcels and other goods within the country and internationally * Rural development and poverty alleviation through employment creation * Provision of money transfer services, micro-finance services, etc By Duncan Mlanjira In commemorating the 2022 World Post Day in Ntcheu where Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) handed over a refurbished and re-equipped computer lab for its Data Centre,…

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Inkosi ya Makhosi Gomani V applauds MACRA for re-investing Ntcheu’s Data Centre with modern equipment

The Ngwenyama and Minister Kunkuyu unveil the refurbished facility * Malawi, including Ntcheu, should not be left behind in being provided with reliable technology services * The Data Centre will surely assist the District Council, as well as members of the public * To access modern way of doing various services and on behalf of people of Ntcheu, I thank you By Duncan Mlanjira In celebrating the World Post Day, Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has refurbished computer lab…

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