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Establishment of Malawi National Emergency Telecommunications Working Group to ensure availability of resilient and effective emergency systems during disasters

December 17, 2024

* Over the past recent years, Malawi has faced devastating impacts of severe weather events, which have claimed lives, disrupted livelihoods and set back development efforts across our nation * During these emergencies, communication plays an essential role. Without it, coordination becomes difficult, emergency services falter, and lives that could have been saved are lost By Duncan Mlanjira After Malawi faced devastating impacts of severe weather events in recent past, the country’s authorities, led by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority…

Customers forced to pay ESCOM’s faults-clearing technicians just for them to have power restored

December 16, 2024

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The flier ESCOM distributed two weeks ago * Anthu awa akumafuna ndalama awa the moment wangoti tikuonani inayake akumabwera — 5 minutes ntchito yatha * One customer has been experiencing power fault for over a month now and received almost seven fault reference numbers but nobody visits to rectify it By Duncan Mlanjira While Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) emphasises that clearance of electricity faults is done at no cost to the customer, there are strong indications that…

2 deaths recorded due to effects of Cyclone CHIDO with approximately 1,800 households affected; translating to about 8,100 people

December 16, 2024

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* Highest in Machinga with a total of 650 households affected with one death recorded caused by collapsing walls * Followed by Blantyre District Council at 270 households with one death also caused by collapsing walls By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in the office of the President & Cabinet reports that from preliminary reports it has received from district councils on damages caused by Cyclone CHIDO, two deaths were and approximately 8,100 people affected…

Insignificant impact of Cyclone CHIDO on Shire River water levels between December 9-15–Ministry

December 16, 2024

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Kamuzu Bridge in Chikwawa on Shire River * As the remnants of Tropical Cyclone CHIDO are expected to continue weakening while moving at 22km/h towards the west and it is likely to exit Malawi by this afternoon * CHIDO’s remnants may still bring heavy rainfall and damaging winds, which may lead to infrastructure damage, flash flooding, and other impacts By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Water & Sanitation informs the public that there has been insignificant impact of the Tropical…

Gate revenue for TNM Super League 2024 increase by 17.21% from MK915.7 million to over MK1 trillion

December 15, 2024

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* The increase in revenue demonstrates the growing popularity of the TNM Super League and the commitment of all stakeholders involved * SULOM remains dedicated to enhancing the fan experience by providing competitive and entertaining football at league games By Duncan Mlanjira The gate revenue from 240 games of the TNM Super League 2024 increased by 17.21% from MK915.7 million (MK915,726,999.01) to over MK1 trillion (MK1,073,280,460), announces the Super League of Malawi (SULOM). “This impressive achievement accentuates the continued…

Opulence Malawi lighting up communities in Dowa with solar powered electricity for school-going children

December 13, 2024

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* Over 13 villages have benefited from its Solar Village for Quality Education (SVQRE) project * Which has reached 2,000 households and nine schools in Dowa District * There is no difference between the city and our village at night since we now have access to lights—GVH Nkanire By Duncan Mlanjira Non-profit organisation, Opulence Malawi is transforming communities in Dowa District in various social and economic projects, that include provision of solar powered electricity for school-going children for night-time…

BWB’s electronic water kiosks for cholera-prone areas expected to be operational by next March

December 12, 2024

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Smart water kiosks contract manager, Fazil Abdul Latif briefing the media * Customers to buy water tokens using cards and to access water at the kiosks 24/7 * 15 kiosk are being built and 15 traditional ones being modified into Smart Water Kiosks By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Water Board (BWB) is completing the construction of 15 electronic water kiosks, dubbed ‘Smart Water Kiosks’ with a further 15 traditional ones being modified — through which customers will be expected to…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc appoints Kondwani Msimuko as interim Managing Director effective January 1

December 11, 2024

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Kondwani Msimuko * During his tenure as finance director, Msimuko has developed a deep understanding of the business and its people * His expertise in risk management and accounting — combined with his leadership skills — has been instrumental in navigating the company through a dynamic environment * The process to appoint a permanent Managing Director is well underway as the role has been advertised—Illovo Sugar Malawi Board By Duncan Mlanjira Following the appointment of Lekani Katandula as the…

CAMA warns consumers of substandard and counterfeit products that flood the market during Christmas

December 10, 2024

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* Appeal to relevant regulating institutions especially the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) to protect the economic and health interests of consumers * Who will fall victim to these products due to their misleading adverts and lower prices ahead of Christmas By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) is warning the general public that during the Festive Season, the market is mostly flooded with substandard and counterfeit products, which will be offered at cheaper prices but offering no…

No funds available for maintenance of road network as Roads Fund Administration is in serious liquidity situation

December 10, 2024

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* It is failing to pay Roads Authority’s liabilities with its contractors whose outstanding balance is at K151.2 billion * Advises RA to postpone or cancel some activities just as RFA is doing as a way of managing the situation By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of this year’s rainy season, the 2024/25 maintenance works have not been awarded to contractors as there are no funds for such projects as the Roads Fund Administration (RFA) is in serious liquidity situation. A…