Serendib Hotels injects fresh breath of life for Kambiri Beach Resort in Salima by restoring and elevating its iconic ambience

A pristine atmosphere * The most capacious and iconic beach resort in Senga Bay was relaunched in style on Friday * Invited guests were treated to an experience of boat cruise and tour of the Namalenje Lizard Island and a beach dinner * The place, that has the longest beach along the Lake Malawi, is set to host the Sand Music Festival in September * We look forward to more local and international business support as Kambiri proves to…

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FDH Bank Plc enhances its adoption of Chingale Hills Forest environmental conservation by investing 10,000 tree seedlings for Lulanga Hills

Yapuwa plants a tree together with a Chingale Secondary School student  * The target is to plant over 1 million trees in different places across Malawi * We are involving members of the communities as well as chiefs and forest officials in order to cover large areas * And make sure they are guarding each other so that no one should be found illegally cutting down trees By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent FDH Bank Plc has invested 10,000 tree…

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Petrol adjusted to K1,380/ltr from K1,150; Diesel at 1,470 from K1,120

* This follows recent trends in the world petroleum products prices * And changes in other macroeconomic fundamentals in the local market and their impact on energy prices * Oil prices continue to skyrocket due to fears of security of supply following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia By Duncan Mlanjira Effective today, April 10, petrol price has been raised by 20% from K1,150 per litre to K1,380 while diesel is at K1,470 per litre — up from K1,120…

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TNM Mpamba introduces Mudzi Wathu Village Bank as it moves to secure savings groups

Guest of honour was former President Joyce Banda * Group savings is a novel but proven approach to uplifting millions of people out of poverty * The challenge is that cash is risky, and the group’s success can be tempting thieves and individuals * Who can run away with their savings funds. We have established the wallet to enhance safety Maravi Express TNM Mpamba Limited, wholly owned subsidiary by TNM Plc, has unveiled a special Mudzi Wathu Village Bank…

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NICO Group treats The ONE Executive Golf Challenge winners to special tournaments in South Africa

Mandala (right), Msowoya (centre) and Mwale * The trip was a perfect opportunity to interact with executives from outside Malawi * Golf presents an opportunity for networking—NICO General Chief Executive Officer, Donbell Mandala * We played with different people and have been able to form long lasting relationships that will benefit our businesses *NICO has set the tone for celebrations in Malawi. This was a wonderful experience—Sam Mwale * We enjoyed ourselves and the opportunity this presented for us to…

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Blantyre vendors applaud NBM Plc for introducing digital financial services

The vendors association’s chairperson, Martin Matchindu Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent The Association of Vendors in Blantyre has applauded one of the the country’s leading banks, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc for introducing new digital financial customer services which is helping its clients to make transactions in a smooth manner that is improving time management. The vendors disclosed this on Wednesday during a dinner organized by the bank at its Head Offices in Blantyre, where the association’s chairperson, Martin…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc honours all prizes it pledged for the Iponyereninso Kwakuya Ndi Illovo promotion

Katandula hands over the Blue Book and keys to Ngamwani * It is my hope that you continue to support us and ensuring the continued availability of our sugar at recommended retail price * There are many economic factors that are affecting the prices of products not only in the country but the world * However, it is important that we all remain fair in the pricing of product *It is unfortunate that due to competition law regulations we…

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Upmarket Feliz Guest House in Lilongwe offers special rates for long stays and group bookings

* Also offers special rates for group bookings and is ideal for guests who like to live in a quiet and peaceful environment * All rooms are self-contained added with hot showers, mini fridges and DSTV with own decoders * Guests coming by coach are provided with transport to the guest house at no extra cost By Caroline Nyekanyeka For frequent travellers to Lilongwe, who stay longer to conclude their businesses and require affordable but elegant and exquisite accommodation,…

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Forum for National Development asks new MERA Board to remove court injunction against Ombudsman

Forum for National Development’s national coordinator, Fryson Chodzi * You have an enormous task to bring back the confidence of the public towards MERA * What the previous board did was wrong and an abuse of office in stopping the Ombudsman * She was carrying out the constitutional mandate in order to protect an individual By Duncan Mlanjira Forum for National Development has asked the new board of the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Board to remove the court…

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Government for growth of media industry—Information Minister Kazako

Kazako during the interface meeting.—Picture by Arkangel Tembo, MANA By Brenda Nkosi, MANA Minister of Information and Digitalization, Gospel Kazako says the media is an important partner that government cannot do without, adding that its growth was of utmost importance. Kazako said this on Friday after meeting with media owners and top managers from the Southern Region at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre to address the challenges they face “We need to see to it that the media industry is…

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