FDH Bank Plc once more donates towards flood victims through ADRA

FDH Bank’s Hamisi and her colleague Levie Nkulichi handing over the support to Pastor Nyirenda and Board member Dorothy Chapeyama * This comes after FDH Bank Plc contributed K15 million towards DoDMA’s response * As a Group assistance to DoDMA, First Discount House pooled in K7.5m, K5m from FDH Money Bureau for the total of K27.5m * When ADRA reached us with their initiative we found it noble and honourable, hence stepping in to support the cause * This shows how…

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Lafarge Cement reverts name to Portland Cement

* Notwithstanding the changes in the name and shareholding, all its products remain unchanged * Huaxin is among the 10 largest cement manufacturing companies globally with 115 million tons capacity By Duncan Mlanjira Following a change in the company’s shareholding from Holcim (formerly Lafarge Holcim to Haxon, Lafarge Cement Malawi Limited has reverted to its original name of Portland Cement Malawi Limited with immediate effect. A public notice issued by company secretary, Constance Musopole informs customers, suppliers, contractors and…

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MultiChoice Africa CEO to share opportunities for women in the media and technology industries through virtual conference

Maravi Express MultiChoice Africa CEO, Fhulufhelo Badugela will on February 16 host virtual conference to share her leadership journey and her take on authentic leadership. In a statement, MultiChoice Africa says the 60-minute session will also address breaking down barriers of entry in the workplace and shed some light on MultiChoice’s gender equality agenda ― “topics that Fhulu is passionate about”. “This is one engaging discussion you can’t afford to miss,” said the statement. “She will also share some…

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Police pledges not to leave any stone unturned in the investigation of murder of MRA senior officer Alinafe Bonongwe

The late Alinafe Bonongwe described as very passionate of his work Maravi Express Malawi Police Service says investigations are still on going to establish cause of death of Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) senior officer who was stationed at Dedza Border. Malawi Police says on February 4, 2022, Bonongwe was discovered at his residence at Airfield Location at Dedza Boma lying dead in his bathroom with a piece of loose rope around his neck tied to the shower in an…

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Over K18bln needed to restore 32% of power lost from Kapichira due to Cyclone Ana

Minister Matola (centre) being briefed of the extent of damage * Restoration process in progress starting with fixing access road * The first and most important part of repair is Kapichira Dam * It is completely drenched with sand and its equipment destroyed * Some equipment washed away to over 14kms downstream By Duncan Mlanjira The devastation caused by the floods from Tropical Cyclone Ana that hit the Lower Shire last month, extensively damaged resources and equipment at  Kapichira…

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Illovo hands over ‘Iponyereninsoni Kwakuya ndi Illovo’ Nissan NP200 promotion vehicles to North and Centre winners

Katandula (left) handing over keys to Central Region winner Emmanuel Nkurunziza Maravi Express Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Plc officially handed over 2 Nissan NP200 vehicles to the Northern and Central Region ‘Iponyereninso Kwakuya ndi Illovo’ promotion winners at colourful ceremonies which took place in Mzuzu and Lilongwe respectively. The Northern Region the winner is 38-year-old Mzuzu resident businessperson, Gilbert Mbwagha who was all smiles as he was being handed over the keys of the vehicle by Illovo Sugar officials at a…

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Government to increase access to information through provision of affordable internet services

Maravi Express In January, 2021 the government developed the Access to Information Act (ATI) regulations which is being implemented in collaboration with the Malawi Human Rights Commission and as initiative to increase access to information for Malawians, President Lazarus Chakwera’s is set to provide affordable internet services. Chakwera said this today, February 3 in his State of the Nation (SONA) address in Parliament, saying to accomplish that, his Administration successfully negotiated for the 75% reduction on the lower volume…

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Government keen to improve quality and quantity of the country’s transport infrastructure

State of Nsanje-Limbe railway line  Maravi Express Taking cognizance that one factor that affects the productivity of any economy is its transport infrastructure and that it is well factored in the Malawi 2063 which recognizes it as a key enabler for socio-economic productivity, President Lazarus Chakwera’s Administration outlined a number of investments they are making in infrastructure development to boost economic productivity. In his State of the Nation (SONA) address Parliament today, February 3, Chakwera says the improvement of…

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Chakwera’s Administration facilitating establishment of industrial parks to achieve massive industrialization

An industrial park in Mumbai Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera says his Administration is facilitating the establishment of several industrial parks across the country — in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu — to achieve massive industrialization, with feasibility studies already done for two of them. He said this today at Parliament during his State of the Nation (SONA) address, saying this was towards the achievement of his Administration’s priorities of wealth creation, job creation and food security. He announced that…

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Government has started establishing job centres in all four cities towards 1 million job creation pledge made during campaign

Maravi Express On the progress made towards job creation — which was the Tonse Alliance campaign for the Presidency, Lazarus Chakwera told Parliament today, February 3 in his State of the Nation (SONA) address that Government has started establishing job centres in all the four cities of Malawi. Chakwera said Malawi has not been spared from the CoVID-19 that hit global labour markets hard, and in view of this, during the 2021/22 Financial Year, “Government has been developing the…

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