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“Person of great courage in fight against corruption” arrested allegedly over leaked phone audio

December 6, 2022

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* Arrested around 04:00hrs — a very awkward hour in what has been described as if the law enforcers were arresting a highly dangerous criminal * In custody at Namitete Police Station for “safe keeping” having been brought there under heavy police escort * The police station’s precincts are fortified with armed mobile police By Duncan Mlanjira Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General, Martha Chizuma has been arrested allegedly over breach of her Oath of Office when she divulged corruption investigation…

HRDC cancels planned demos but puts Chakwera’s administration on probation with strict conditions

December 4, 2022

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| Business, National, News, Politics

Chakwera given fresher demands * That the fuel crisis will not re-emerge; * That there shall be transparency in the recruitment of the new NOCMA CEO; * President Chakwera should address the serious allegations made against his SPC * But also, the SPC should step aside to pave way for investigations; * That Government will impose restrictions on non-essential travel for all ministers and civil servants until the country’s economy stabilises By Duncan Mlanjira Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC),…

Namadingo spices up K300,000 FDH Bank ‘Swipe & Dash’ 60secs shopping experience

December 4, 2022

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* The performing artist wowed shoppers at Chipiku plus Clock Tower supermarket * Taking the role of FDH Bank’s crew to announce format of the competition and names of winners By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Three Blantyre-based residents each received an early Christmas gift of K300,000 shopping experience in the ongoing FDH Bank Swipe & Dash 60 seconds trolley dash promotion. The exciting shopping experience was spiced up by the country’s celebrated music songwriter and star performing artist, Patience…

Namadingo signs a new 2-year FDH Bank Brand Ambassador contract at K60 million

December 4, 2022

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* The first contract was mainly focusing on the promotion as well as building the company’s brand * Within the period Namadingo managed to bring good response from the customers through different activities * Target for the new contract will be focusing more on the promotion on the digital product * Both the current ones and those that we are planning to introduce very soon By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Celebrated Malawian music songwriter and star performing artist, Patience…

CFTC to spice up 2022 World Competition Day commemoration through live panel discussion

December 3, 2022

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* Panelists from CFTC, CCC, MCCCI and National Bank of Malawi under the theme ‘Competition Policy andMisuse of Market Power’ * In Malawi, misuse of market power is not only a threat to competition but also a danger to consumer welfare * CFTC has established that some enterprises with market power have been misusing it through a number of conducts By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s business community and consumers will commemorate the 2022 World Competition Day (WCD) on Monday, December…

CDHIB invests K16.9m to Mary’s Meals towards construction of school kitchen and learners’ feeding block

December 1, 2022

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* Mbinda Primary School located at Somba in Blantyre Rural * Mary’s Meals is doing a recommendable work through the school-feeding charity program * For this great work, we decided to partner them specifically to help support Mbinda Primary School * In building a modern kitchen and provide the learners meals for a year By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent In continuing its 10th Anniversary celebration activities — under the theme ‘Creating Value’ — CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) donated K16.9…

Standard Bank earns Bank of the Year 2022-Malawi award from The Banker Magazine

December 1, 2022

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* The Banker has been a trusted source of banking information since 1926 * Navigating its way through over 90 years of banking coverage with a reputation of accuracy, authority, and integrity * We feel greatly honored that our services and impact have been appreciated globally—Phillip Madinga * Our focus continues to lean towards enhancing economic development of the country By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc’s zeal and determination in driving the country’s economic growth — coupled with excellent…

FDH Bank Plc invests K45 million to Rise & Shine Group under FDH Graduate Start-up Program

November 30, 2022

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Chitera poses with the pioneering learners of Rise & Shine Private Primary School * Program was initiated after getting concerned with the rising number of unemployment among graduates * Majority of students think they will get employment soon after graduating, which is never the case * Through this programe, we are trying to encourage students to start thinking of venturing into entrepreneurship * We have also engaged lecturers to encourage their students to think of good business ideas to…

CAMA faults Ministers of Finance, Tourism, Education, Health, Local Government and RBM Governor as Chakwera’s “weakest link” in reviving the economy

November 30, 2022

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Finance Minister Sosten Gwengwe signing an agreement which Malawians have widely criticised * These are key Ministries that can drive your vision and deliver your Hi-5 Agenda * Unfortunately, over time, these key Ministries and institutions are struggling and suffering from poor leadership * The Cabinet has failed as can be evidenced by the current poor quality of service delivery from various Government departments By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) contends that President Lazarus Chakwera needs the…

Malawi secures momentous US$6.85 billion from Belgium’s BRIDGIN Foundation

November 28, 2022

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

Prof. Tanko Mouhamadou hands over the signed agreement to Finance Minister, Sosten Gwengwe * To construct M’mbelwa University to build the nation’s capacity in the production and management of animal resources * To increase our electricity generation capacity to 1000MW * To build 25-story twin towers at Capital Hill to house modern offices for Government * To build new cities and construction of a Medical City in Chileka, Blantyre, with satellites in Lilongwe and Mzuzu * To move the…