Chakwera says over 6m litres of fuel is being hauled into the country; Daily distribution has been doubled

Chakwera during a panel discussion at today’s Summit * Government has already secured US$28 million from local banks for the purpose of procuring fuel as short term solution * Also in pursuit of another US$50 million facility for the same on top of instructions for RBM to prioritize fuel procurement * NOCMA and MERA are working around the clock to address the situation with his instructions By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera has assured Malawians that over 6 million…

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HRDC, CAMA asks Malawi leadership to swiftly deal with the fuel crisis “that has bedeviled the country”

* Should assure consumers when to expect next fuel supplies after NOCMA declares situation as a crisis * NOCMA issued a public alert on Tuesday, saying it has run out of both fuel and diesel in its Strategic Fuel Reserves * Barely a week after assuring the public that it has enough fuel in the country By Duncan Mlanjira The fuel crisis that has “bedeviled the country over the past two weeks is a sign that the country is…

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NOCMA finally accepts of fuel crisis in the country

Long queues that even involves fuel tankers * It has run out of both petrol and diesel in its Strategic Fuel Reserves * Advises the public to use fuel wisely to avoid long queues at pump stations By Duncan Mlanjira Barely a week after assuring the public that it has enough fuel in the country, National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) now has sent an alert that it has run out of both fuel and diesel in its Strategic…

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NICO Group impressed with ICON Properties’ consistent performance in its 3 years of existence

*The company which has shown consistence in terms of results as well as paying of dividends consistently * Going forward, ICON Properties has a number of projects which are in the pipeline * Such as building of a hotel and office building in Lilongwe as well as in Mzuzu Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent In just 3 years of its existence, ICON Properties Plc — a subsidiary of the country’s giant financial service institution, NICO Group — has been successful…

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Capital FM Radio settles its outstanding licence fees; MACRA to consider fresh licence application

* MACRA’s Board is set to meet next month * Capital FM Radio assured of maintaining its old frequencies once the application is successful * The regulator is on a serious campaign in enforcing the law on all players in the industry By Duncan Mlanjira Capital FM Radio, whose broadcasting licence was revoked last month, has settled all its outstanding fees of over K14 million and awaits Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to consider its fresh licence application. A…

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First Capital Bank introduces ‘Civil Servant Loan’ from K100,000 up to K3m

* Access to credit has become an urgent requirement for many of its clients * Unavailability of mass lending solutions for customers is also one major disadvantages * As it causes customers to change banking services provider — hence committed to create a viable market segment By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent  One of the country’s leading bank, First Capital Bank Plc has introduced a Civil Servant Loan-Zangaphee, which is aimed at giving opportunity to the customers based in both…

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Standard Bank Plc launches Report to Society to record and track its contribution to Malawi’s national development

Standard Bank CEO Phillip Madinga unveils the Report to Society in presence of UNDP deputy resident representative, Challa Getachew * As a financial services provider in Malawi, we remain resolute in our purpose — which is ‘Malawi is our home and we drive her growth * We are committed to playing our role to drive the country’s economic growth sustainably * By serving our communities through impactful projects that touch lives and improve societies By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank…

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MACRA tears apart Adrian & Company’s demand on MBC’s licence compliance citing it lacks legal basis

* Any future requests made to the Authority should cite the legal basis under which such request is being made or risk not being entertained * MBC account in MACRA’s books is reflecting a negative balance of K111,672.22 indicating overpayment by MBC to MACRA * MACRA does not have a licensee answering to the name, ‘Malawi Broadcasting Cooperation’ By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has challenged law firm Adrian & Company that its demand for the regulator…

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NICO Group resuscitates employees’ Family Day celebration

* Brings together employees from NICO Group’s various subsidiaries who came with their families * For moments of relaxation, camaraderie — to enjoy and refresh their minds By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent After a two-year break due to the CoVID-19 pandemic, NICO Group has resuscitated its annual Employees Family Day, which is organised for a moment of relaxation after working so hard in their respective offices. The event on Saturday brought together employees from NICO Group’s various subsidiaries who…

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Loliny Brown Foundation initiates development projects in Thyolo targeting widows and girl child

Founder Heather Gwaza presents some food stuffs to a needy widow * Lives of poor people would improve in the area they have identified as a pilot project * The community’s response has been positive, an indication that the initiative would be successful By Wilfred Golden Loliny Brown Foundation has initiated development projects in in Mulanje Village, Traditional Authority Bvumbwe in Thyolo by empowering widows and girl child to live fulfilled lives. One of the Loliny Brown founders,  Heather Gwaza…

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