Public appalled as Government authorises construction of Orton Chirwa mausoleum at a staggering K1.4 trillion

A new school in Kasungu built by NGO, Good Neighbors, cost of K200 million, that included good houses for teachers * The campus is said to include state-of-the-art library, 6 houses, amphitheater, open arena * The costs are on the lower side when I looked at the drawings. It’s not just about the graveyard By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Wildlife has flighted a notice in public media that it intends to award a contract for…

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CAMA against government holding fuel prices; As it maintains demand to remove some levies on fuel

* Government is holding price increases despite the law or regulations demanding MERA to adjust prices once they are above or below 5% threshold * Both diesel and petrol prices have gone up by an average of 25% which is huge to be effected at once * This will be one of the biggest increases that will hurt consumers who are already experiencing serious economic challenges and high cost of living By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA)…

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Archdiocese of Blantyre inculcating in Catholic men the impulsion to care for nature through tree replacement; As FDH Financial Holdings donates 30,000 seedlings

* CMO has today partnered FDH Financial Holdings which is an institution that is like-minded on issues of environmental justice * Oftentimes, many groups or individuals engage in similar exercises of planting trees but most of the seedlings die due to lack of care * As FDH, we are supporting a very worthy and important cause — nurturing a truly sustainable environment for the country at large * Under our sustainability program FDH Cares, we are committed to plant…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc places significant value on consumers’ loyalty to its brand; As K178m ‘Iponyereninso Kwakuya ndi Illovo’ promo ends

Illovo MD Katandula drawing for winner of Nissan NP200 * The promotion has seen 6 wholesalers of Illovo Sugar winning Nissan NP200 vehicles * Grocers and table tops went away with motorbikes, bicycles and bags of fertilizer * Retail customers won cookers, fridges and K250,000 worth of shopping vouchers By Duncan Mlanjira At the grand draw of the ‘Iponyereninso Kwakuya ndi Illovo’ competition, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc emphasised that it places significant value on its consumers’ loyalty to its…

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Government signs MoU with MUST as commitment in developing technologies for industrialization

Minister Katsonga and MUST Vice-Chancellor Malata signing the MoU  By Victor Singano Jnr. Minister of Trade and Industry, Mark Katsonga Phiri says Malawi Government through his ministry is committed in working together with local institutions of higher learning for them not work in isolation in advancing science, technology and innovation. The Minister said this at Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) on Friday during the signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University and  Ministry of…

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Catholic Bishops join calls to have OPC removed in parastatals as ex-officio board member

Secretary to the President & Cabinet (SPC) Zanga-Zanga Chikhosi * Parastatals must operate with total independence and be accountable to Malawians * Continued pressure and interference by the OPC in the operations of parastatals is a clear demonstration of impunity * The politics of appeasement and patronage have continued, pretty much like in previous regimes * This is particularly true in the appointments of Chief Executive Officers to various parastatals By Duncan Mlanjira Catholic Bishops of the Episcopal Conference…

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FDH Bank challenges Chiradzulu Secondary School students for awards upon attainment of single digit MSCE exam points

FDH Bank also donated 80 mattresses for the school’s hostels * 15 needy but performance outstanding students offered scholarships * Part of FDH Bank’s school career guide mentorship launched last year By Duncan Mlanjira In the enhancement of its school career guide mentorship initiative rolled out last year, FDH Bank reached out to Chiradzulu Secondary School where it donated 80 mattresses worth K2 million for the school’s hostels and also pledged to award students if they attain single digit…

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Airtel Malawi unveils new internet bundles PaNet MoFaya

The packages on offer for PaNet MoFaya * Available in seven options of daily, weekly, and monthly packages * Ranging from 2GB valid for 24 hours to 215GB valid for 30 days * The speeds for ‘PaNet MoFaya’ bundles are uncapped ensuring customers enjoy the best internet experience * Based on the technology of their choice whether 2G, 3G or 4G By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc has unveiled new internet bundles that will see Airtel prepaid customers enjoy data…

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Illovo Sugar MD Katandula urges Malawians to embrace the spirit of ‘Umunthu’ to create a thriving community

Katandula; this is at the very heart of our purpose * The society at large is living in a time where the spirit of ‘Umunthu’ is the only way we are going to overcome all the challenges being faced * ‘Umunthu’ is capacity of the African culture to express compassion; reciprocity; dignity; humanity and mutuality * In the interests of building and maintaining communities with justice and mutual caring as described by late Desmond Tutu Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc invests state-of-the-art 1,000 pints capacity blood bank for Lower Shire health services

The state-of -the-art equipment * It cements partnership between MBTS, Illovo Directorates of Health Services for the whole of Lower Shire * To increase access to blood units to hospitals such as Nsanje, Chikwawa, Montfort, Trinity, Ngabu Rural and Kalemba Mission * As MBTS calls on communities to support efforts in blood donation as demand has risen recently By Duncan Mlanjira Responding to a request from Malawi Blood Transfusion Services (MBTS) to enhance blood collection for Lower Shire health…

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