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MultiChoice launches Christmas promotion

December 20, 2019

By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Malawi has launched a Christmas festive season promotion in which they will be upgrading its clients’ packages when they will be renewing their DStv and GOtv subscriptions starting Friday, December 20 to January 1. Those who are on Access package at K8,500 will be upgraded to the next level of Family, which goes at K13,500 and so on for a whole month. The other packages are Compact at K22,500; Compact Plus at K35,500 and…

Anglia Books running special management skills resources promotion

December 20, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Anglia Books, which is situated in the Trade Fair Grounds at Chichiri in Blantyre at Stand No. 50, is running a promotion for professional management skills books, are ideal for individuals who wish to access personal development resources and for those currently studying professional undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications courses. The resource books on promotion tackle essential areas such as human resource management; communication, sales & marketing development; leadership; entrepreneurship and innovation. Sales manager Justice Mlanga says…

*MBS NAMED THE NUMBER ONE PERFORMING PARASTATAL – DG attributes the accolade to dedicated staff.

December 19, 2019

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The Malawi Bureau of Standards MBS has been named the most outstanding performing parastatal in the year ending 2019. The announcement ceremony was held on Thursday 19th December at BICC and presided over by the Chief Secretary to Government Loyd Muhara. The announcement coincides with the recent unavailing of a landmark project by MBS of a state of the art laboratory in Blantyre among many others. The laboratory will also be used by other SADC member countries. MBS has…

Malawi Roads Fund Administration to construct first-ever toll bridge at Chingeni

December 19, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Roads Fund Administration (RFA) of Malawi is planning to construct the first-ever toll bridge at Chingeni along the Blantyre-Lilongwe M1 road as one of the strategic initiative to broaden its resource base. RFA’s Procurement & Public Relations Officer, Masauko Mngwaluko said they also plan to identify more sites suitable for erecting tollgates including smaller versions, which we may start sooner than the toll plaza at Chingeni. For a start, Mngwaluko said they are already in…

Boeing set to curb 737 Max production

December 17, 2019

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By Rene Marsh and Chris Isidore, CNN Boeing’s stock fell Monday following a report that the company was considering curbing production of the troubled 737 Max. Sources told CNN that a decision about the future of the 737 Max could be announced Monday after the US markets close. The company could either suspend or further curb production, they added. Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg warned in July that the company would be forced to curtail or halt 737 Max…

ICT is an enabler for service delivery — Minister Botomani

December 16, 2019

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By Lisa Kadango, MANA Government says it is committed to continue embracing the cross cutting influence of ICT in Malawi to ensure maximum reaping of the digital dividends. Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communication Technology, Mark Botomani said this in Lilongwe on Monday during the commemoration of Internet Governance Forum under the theme ‘One World One Internet and One Vision’. He said Malawi, as a member state of the Southern Africa and Africa Union Internet Governance Forums,…

NICO General awards its insurance brokers in style

December 16, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Insurance brokers play a huge role in the industry and that is why NICO General rewards outstanding firms. This was said by NICO General Chief Executive Officer Donbell Mandala as the awards giving ceremony held at Game Haven Country Club on Saturday where NICO treated the brokers to a round of golf, lunch and a braai before warding the outstanding performers. The Major Business Contributor was awarded to Marsh Insurance Brokers; the Highest Business…

A lot of airlines stopped flying in 2019

December 13, 2019

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By The Independent, UK Although the aviation industry is growing, there are always businesses that fall by the wayside. In 2019 alone, 23 carriers have stopped flying, making it a record breaking year for airline bankruptcies. Thomas Cook’s demise was one of 2019’s most shocking failures, but plenty of smaller brands have also gone under, including Flybmi and WOW Air. Increased competitiveness, cost pressures, Brexit uncertainty and high fuel prices are the most common causes of airline bankruptcy…

People welcome the return of SOBO Orange Squash on market

December 13, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira After seven months of people calling for the return of their favorite SOBO squash, Castel has obliged and brought back the national ‘treasure’ to the pleasure of the public. In a press statement, Castel says SOBO Orange and Pineapple squash 2 litres are now available nationwide and returns with the original recipe with a refreshed packaging and will be retailing at K2,400 a bottle. “SOBO Orange squash has been trusted by generations of mothers since…

Events management company set to go beyond connecting brides and grooms to wedding service suppliers

December 12, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira An events management company, We Events, eyes to go beyond connecting brides and grooms to wedding service suppliers by developing a wedding planning mobile app that will bring digital innovation to the long process of planning a wedding. Founder of the company, Tawina Mbeza — a marketer, graphic designer and entrepreneur, who runs a startup creative agency called Roadville Studio — says on the We Events app, brides will be able to receive daily tips,…