Transport & Public Works Parliamentary Committee dissatisfied over delays in road construction

* The Ministry has said they are facing challenges such as lack of funding, effects of devaluation and others * But they need to hasten the processes as they have promised to address them so that people are helped in the communities—MP Lipipa * Also not satisfied with service delivery is Parliamentary Committee on International Relations * Which expressed its dissatisfaction with the inspection done by the Ministry of Labour in various work places By Prisca Promise Mashushu, Pempho…

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ESCOM advices customers whose pre-paid meters have not been upgraded on Token Identifier to buy electricity units in advance by November 24 for the next two months

* We will provide electricity units on credit for customers without the capacity to buy the two-month worth of units in advance * These units will be recovered through deductions from electricity units purchased after the meter replacements By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) alerts the public that the Token Identifier Project (TID) which it rolled out in June 2023 to upgrade all pre-paid meters is still on-going and that some meters will be non-compliant by…

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Vandalism on fiber connectivity cables both local and international greatly affecting Airtel Malawi’s services

* Airtel Malawi promises it is undertaking all measures to ensure minimum impact from the outages * We faced network challenges in August and October due to international fiber outages in Mozambique and Zambia * And locally from some areas in Malawi due to the ongoing road construction works By Pickson Chipeso, Patience Longwe, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Following concerns of internet connectivity outages of Airtel Malawi, the Parliamentary Committee on Media, Information & Communication invited the…

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Ndirande’s Kasambwe Brothers Band accorded highest honour to perform and record at one of the best world music studios in USA

* The mission of Sounds of Malawi at our centre is to promote our artists in Malawi — to showcase the talents of the artists first here in Malawi and to promote then abroad too * And it’s not just about the well known or successful artists alone, but it’s the local talents sometimes unheard of—Jacaranda’s Marie da Silva By Duncan Mlanjira Ndirande-based street and market place music artists, Kasambwe Brothers Band are in the USA to perform and…

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MultiChoice Group maintains strategic momentum despite macro-economic challenges

* Unprecedented foreign exchange pressures and economic challenges in key African markets impacted earnings and dampens subscriber growth * On track to right-size cost base and grow new revenue streams to drive future growth as streaming gains traction at the expense of traditional pay-tv * Cost-cutting measures delivered ZAR1.3 billion in permanent savings, on track to reach increased full-year target of ZAR2.5 billion Maravi Express MultiChoice Group continued to deliver exceptional video entertainment and execute on core strategic initiatives…

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All TNM Super League matches to be on 100% TNM Mpamba electronic ticketing from December 1, 2024

* It is to mark a significant transition from traditional paper tickets to digital access — aligning with modern technological advancements and catering to the evolving preferences of football enthusiasts * Apart from entry to matches and other events, the TNM Mpamba card can also be used for ATM withdraws and payment in shops through PoS machines By Duncan Mlanjira Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and TNM Plc — sponsors of the top flight TNM Super League have jointly…

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Mulanje Pizza restaurant plans to relocate to Limbe or Blantyre and asks well-wishers to donate rental space

* The hospitality facility was thriving prior to CoVID-19 through clientele of foreign tourists but took a nasty turn when the pandemic reached its peak * Small business like ours has its challenges as rentals are too high, transportation is expensive and to acquire short term loans from banks is near impossible * We prepare our pizza using the most traditional way of a wood fire  and we are one of the best pizza restaurant in Malawi By Duncan…

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CFTC’s leading complaints relate to traders not honouring guarantees & warranties and exclusion of liability

* Traders must provide for guarantees and warranties of, at least, six months on all long term consumer products * According to the Competition and Fair Trading Act and the Consumer Protection Act By Duncan Mlanjira Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has disclosed that 10% of the annual total complaints which it receives, which is about 40 complaints per year, relating to not honouring guarantees & warranties and exclusion of liability. CFTC public relations officer, Innocent Helema, says…

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Vandalism of ESCOM infrastructure takes new twist; power distribution cut down without stealing anything from it

* We condemn such acts of vandalism as they undermine service delivery to households, health establishhments, water treatment plants, business enterprises and the education sector * Vandalism is a serious offence that attracts a maximum jail term of 30 years with no option of paying a fine By Duncan Mlanjira As cases of vandalism keep hitting Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), a new case in Lilongwe is so bizarre unknown people just cut down a powerline pole without…

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Shemu Joyah to premiere short film on Rev. John Chilembwe titled ‘Strike a Blow and Die” tomorrow on iPlus Play

* People will be expected pay about K1,000 and to watch online platform as much as they like * Malawi has few theatres specifically meant for cinema such that it’s expensive to premier a 14-minute film By Milcah Time Mathias, MANA Malawi’s celebrated film producer and director, Charles Shemu Joyah, is set to to premiere a 14-minutes short film on iPlus Play tomorrow, November 9 — a story about Rev. John Chilembwe titled ‘Strike a Blow and Die’. The…

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