NICO Pensions launches online member self-service pensions platforms

NICO Pensions General Manager Gerald Chima * Accessible by dialing *323# and on https://www.npsonline.mw * We understand the value of information in a digitally advancing world * The two platforms we will ensure clients can seamlessly manage their pensions and claims By Duncan Mlanjira As part of NICO Group’s ongoing endeavour to digitize its services and processes, NICO Pensions has launched state-of-the-art Online Pensions Member Self-Service and USSD platforms. Announcing the development, which is the first on the market,…

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NICO Group, Sparc Systems donate towards successful hosting of Malawi ICT Expo on September 27-29

ICTAM vice-president, Andrew Kasasi (right) receives the donation from NICO Technologies CEO, Clarence Gama * President Chakwera expected to be guest of honour * This is an opportunity to ICT industry players to showcase their services and solutions * Under the theme ‘Mobilising Business with Digital Technologies beyond the CoVID-19 Crisis’. By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Group and Sparc Systems on Monday donated a total of K9 million to Information & Technology Communication Association of Malawi (ICTAM) towards the successful…

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MPC workers industrial strike unreasonable and unjustifiable—management

A few of the striking staff captured in Lilongwe * Their demand of no pay for two months not true as it’s only top management yet to be paid * MPC is dealing with a structural issue, where 85% of its revenue pays staff costs * The struggling parastatal needs to downsize its staff if government is to recapitalize it * It is inviting applications from those interested to proceed on voluntary retrenchment By Duncan Mlanjira One of the…

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Two Malawians selected for third cohort of MultiChoice Talent Factory class for 2022

Maravi Express Two Malawians, Asante Mbaimbai and Chisomo Kawaga are amongst the 60 new students that form the third cohort of the fully-funded MultiChoice Talent Factory 12-month academic programme starting in October. Four other Mphatso Makamo, Chisomo Livason, Chimwemwe Mkwezalamba and Jonathan Kapumba graduated as young filmmakers after their successful completion of their filmmaking training through MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF). The 60 candidates were selected after a 6-week rigorous interview and adjudication process by film and television experts, as…

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NICO Group injects K10m support towards the premiere of Malawian movie ‘Highbrow’ on September 24-25

NICO’s Lorraine Phiri (left) hands over the sponsorship to the movie producers By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian new movie, ‘Highbrow’ — that tells real life stories sorrounding the infamous financial scandal Cashgate — is set to be premiered on September 25 in Lilongwe and in Blantyre the next day, courtesy of K10 million logistical support from NICO Group. The premieres will be held at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe and at ICON Theatre, belonging to NICO Group which is situated at…

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It’s high time Malawi sports fraternity stamped its authority by not allowing new sponsors to dictate team name changes

Yes, beggars are not choosers because they choose to be ensnared in this spirit. The Malawian sport fraternity chose to become beggars and thus whenever they lose sponsorship, they are dictated to change their name to suit that of their new partners. This week, Under-20 First Capital Bank football cup defending champions have changed the name they trended with, Sanwecka to Bicco Opticals FC after the name of their new sponsors. Sanwecka is the name of their previous sponsors….

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Public laments cancellation of contract for Mota Engil to rehabilitate Marka-Bangula railway line

* ACB has instituted corruption investigations on the procurement process * Public asks for speed investigation into the allegation * Some people involved in road transportation business suspected intent to derail the rail rehabilitation By Duncan Mlanjira Some members of the public have expressed dismay at the decision of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), which has restrained Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil from going ahead with the contract it was awarded to design, upgrade and rehabilitate the railway section between Marka-Bangula….

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Malawi insurance industry launches digital motor vehicle system that is linked to Govt’s MalTIS

Sample of the new motor vehicle insurance disc * Clients to buy motor vehicle insurance through online from any local general insurance company of their choice under one platform * The manual discs will be issued concurrently with the new CoverIT system up to December 31, 2021 * From January 2022, the MalTIS will start the automatic validation of the validity of insurance discs By Duncan Mlanjira The Insurance Association of Malawi has rolled out an automated motor vehicle…

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Lilongwe-based FDH Bank customer Rumarc Agro Dealers wins grand prize of K5m in Wamkaka promotion

FDH Bank’s auditor Mphatso Mandala (white shirt) conducting the draw By Duncan Mlanjira A business customer based in Lilongwe, trading as Rumarc Agro Dealers, has won the grand prize of K5 million in the four-month FDH Bank Wamkaka promotion saw 425 winning various prizes. The competition, that was initiated to inculcate and promote a saving culture on Malawians — including those in the rural areas — was giving out monthly prizes of K300,000 for one winner; K50,000 each for 20;…

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Foreign consultant forcing Malawian garages to pay for Malawi govt motor traffic system MalTIS

A traffic document that is processed through the Malawi Traffic Information System * Red flags were raised way back in 2016 over the consultants Movesa in Malawi and Fischer Consulting from South Africa * Auto Tech was deemed to be in conflict of interest as an outsourced service provider since it is owned by Movesa *The MalTIS consultants are still clinging on to the system and dictating the concerned garages * DRTSS is supposed to be solely responsible for authorisation…

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