‘The reported RBM consolidated annual of loss of MK543.3bln 2023 financial year reflects a mismatch between fiscal, monetary and Trade & Industry policy environment in the Malawi economy’

Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango * Consolidated loss in RBM annual report released yesterday, July 16 had foreign liabilities of MK2.8 trillion against foreign assets of MK459.5 billion * This cannot continue if the country is to rescue itself from the current economic challenge By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Economist for South Africa-based Don Consultancy Group, Chifipa Mhango observes that the reported consolidated annual of loss of MK543.3 billion (US$319.5 million) by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) in financial year…

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US cyber security experts visit MUST

* The team engaged with MUST faculty members and students under Department of Computer Studies & Information Technology (CSIT) * They shared their experiences and insights on the latest cyber security trends and technologies, while also learning about the unique challenges faced by Malawi in the cyber security landscape By Chikumbutso Mwale & Charlie Mtambalika, MUST communication students A delegation from the USA, comprising distinguished experts and researchers in the fields of cyber security, energy & power and in…

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TNM lends credence to MACRA’s continued refutal that people’s phone calls are being listened to

TNM’s Chief Technical Officer, Lloyd Gowera responding to the query * With their sophisticated digital system, even the Western World would not be able to listen in to each and every call made by the public * But only do so by law enforcement agencies in tracking high profile criminals and terrorists under their radar By Duncan Mlanjira Lloyd Gowera, Chief Technical Officer of the pioneer mobile phone service provider, TNM Plc, has authenticated that the country’s telecommunications companies…

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‘MACRA operating within precinct of the law, so too should operators and consumers of the digital space’

Minister Moses Kunkuyu at the launch of the Open Week * Freedom of speech on the social media goes with it some personal responsibility * If one abuses it and becomes in conflict with law, then the law should take its course By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu emphasises that the law is the law and should be followed to the book, unless the public engages lawmakers in Parliament to amend some clauses that are…

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FAM alerts fans of infiltration of counterfeit Flames replica jerseys on the market

The counterfeit jerseys that were found at M&D Fashion Shop * The police have since arrested M&D Fashion Shop owner identified as Ellah Littah for being found in possession of counterfeit jerseys * She was charged with counterfeit trademark contrary to section 388 sub section (d)(e) of the Penal Code Maravi Express Following a raid by Malawi Police Fiscal & Fraud Unit that was recently carried out that resulted in the seizure of 71 suspected counterfeit Flames Moto replica…

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Malawi journalist Rodrick Mulonya appointed as publicist for All-Africa Association of Small & Medium Enterprises

* Mulonya is former MBC director general of Malawi Broadcasting and is founder of Angaliba Radio and TV * Has been appointed in recognition of his immense expertise in media and entrepreneurial skills * Formed in 2017, AAASME works to protect and develop the interests of MSMEs across Africa By Jamal Jamal Veteran journalist and entrepreneur, Rodrick Mulonya has been appointed as publicity secretary of All-Africa Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (AAASME), a continental advocacy body that aims…

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MUST Girls Science Camp ends with motivational field trip to EGENCO’s Nkula Hydro Power Station

* The annual camp was initiated in 2018 to impress female students into studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) * Standard Bank Plc supported K15 million for this year’s cohort drawn across the country By Duncan Mlanjira The 2024 girls’ science, technology, engineering, arts & mathematics (STEAM) camp, organised by Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), ended on a high note as this year’s cohort were hosted by Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) to a motivational field trip…

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Ticket sales for Phyzix Mzuzu Mountain Goat Concert available through TNM Mpamba

Mpamba customers to use the TNM SmartApp by selecting eTicketing or dialing USSD short code *444# * Select 6, Eticketing; then 2, Concerts & Music Festivals to buy the tickets By Duncan Mlanjira Fans of popular performing artist, Phyzix’s Mountain Goat Concert — starting on Saturday in Mzuzu that has on line the country newest celeb, JETU, will gain exclusive access to the show via TNM Mpamba e-ticketing.  Others on line for the great show at Springs Park are…

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Rev. Maulidi persuades members of All Africa Conference of Churches to purposefully join the fight against corruption

* The clergy are supposed to stand tall and preach against the vice of corruption in churches * We need to encourage whistleblowing that people should report to authorities through the anti-corruption bureau * When they suspect something which is of corruption in nature — thus the area of influence comes in By Duncan Mlanjira Rev. Baxton Maulidi of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod, has persuaded members of All-African Conference of Churches (AACC) to purposefully and…

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Immigration Department’s Blantyre office resumes provision of passports tomorrow, July 10

* The Department profoundly appreciates the patience and understanding of passport applicants during the entire period when the services were temporarily suspended in Blantyre * It reiterates its commitment to meet the expectations of the citizens and address all challenges related to provision of passport services By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services is assuring the public of its commitment to providing efficient and reliable passport services as it resumes provision of passports at its Immigration…

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