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Missing two in Nkhotakota plane crash found dead

August 21, 2024

* Zimbabwean pilot Fungay Jonathan and a Dutch national Frisco Westheim while the lone survivor identified as Charlotte Lemstra also Dutch * Minister of Tourism Vera Kantukule has applauded rescue team and service providers at Nkhotakota District Council for the swift operation By Wongani Mkandawire, MANA The two people that were reported missing after the plane they were travelling in crashed into Lake Malawi near Benga in Nkhotakota District on Tuesday afternoon, have been found dead. Nkhotakota District Commissioner,…

Standard Bank to host its ‘Growth Conversations’ series at Bankers Association annual Indaba in Mangochi

August 21, 2024

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* Further supports the Indiana with K10 million towards successful hosting of the event from from tomorrow, August 22-24 * To be held under the theme; ‘Bridging the Gap: Inclusive Banking and Sustainable Development for All’ By Duncan Mlanjira In support of the Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) annual conference be held in Mangochi, Standard Bank Plc has sponsored K10 million towards its successful hosting and at the same, the Malawi Stock Exchange-listed company will host its ‘Growth Conversations’…

Malawi is one of the countries whose adoption of digital financial services is low

August 21, 2024

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* As Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) scales up national awareness campaign on benefits of digital financial services * RBM spent over MK23 billion last year to reprint damaged currency notes—Deputy Governor, McDonald Mafuta Mwale * These printers and suppliers are paid in US$ which means the country is losing a lot of forex just to replace damaged notes * If more Malawians adopt digital financial services, this figure will go down as there will be no demand to…

Daniel Dominic Daka replaces John Bizwick as MRA commissioner general

August 21, 2024

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* His extensive background in legal affairs and tax administration will be invaluable in his new role * As Douglas Katchomoza appointed as new executive director-corporate services Maravi Express Daniel Dominic Daka, a seasoned tax legal practitioner with over 20 years of management experience, has been appointed as MRA commissioner general, replacing John Bizwick, whose contract has expired. A statement from MRA Corporate Affairs, headed by Steve Kapoloma, says the Board of Directors also appointed Douglas Katchomoza as new…

Second meeting in two weeks between Moyale and Bullets as they face off in FDH Bank Cup 2024 semifinal

August 21, 2024

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* They shared the spoils in the TNM Super League 2024 after 1-1 draw at Kamuzu Stadium on August 11 * They also met FDH Bank Cup 2022 Round of 16 match in which The People’s Team won 4-2 on post-match penalties after 4-4 draw in regulation time Maravi Express Moyale Barracks and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets date with destiny when they face-off in the semifinal of the FDH Bank Cup 2024 to be played this evening from 17h00…

Female Dutch passenger survives aircraft crash on Lake Malawi

August 20, 2024

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Confirmed by Minister Moses Kunkuyu * The aircraft was departing from Nkhotakota to Makhanga in Liwonde with one crew member and two passengers on board * The female Dutch passenger survived the accident with minor injuries after being rescued by local fishermen * She is currently being treated in hospital in the district—says Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, who is chief government spokesperson, has confirmed to the…

Ministry of Health alerts Malawians of outbreak of disease Mpox as a health emergency of international concern

August 20, 2024

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* To date, the Ministry assures that Malawi has not reported any confirmed cases of mpox * But despite this status, Malawi is at great risk as mpox is now a global threat Maravi Express Ministry of Health, through the Public Health Institute of Malawi alerts the public that on August 13, 2024, Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) declared Mpox (formerly known as Monkey Pox) as a public health emergency of continental security (PHECS) in Africa. In a…

Hosts Ascent Soccer booted out of CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifiers by Botswana’s Gaborone United

August 20, 2024

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* The Tswanas qualify for the semifinals alongside Mozambique’s UD Lichinga from Group B * The Malawians led 2-1 at break before surrendering the lead in the second half largely due to sloppy defending and Patricia Kachepa’s suspect goalkeeping Maravi Express Botswana’s Gaborone United came from behind twice to see off hosts Ascent Soccer 3-2 this afternoon to qualify for the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifiers played at Mpira Stadium. Faith Chinzimu and her strike partner…

Ministry of Energy encourages use of electric vehicles

August 20, 2024

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* We would want these vehicles to be everywhere in the country so that we reduce the import of fuel thereby saving forex * Ministry of Energy and Finance are striving to make purchase of electric vehicles affordable in the country By Moses Nyirenda, MANA At the launch first-ever electric vehicle in Malawi by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lilongwe yesterday, Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola says government through his Ministry is committed to promoting the purchase and…

Wanton cutting down trees still rampant

August 20, 2024

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Malawi’s News Agency Unauthorised cutting down of trees and excessive charcoal production in protected areas without taking responsibility for planting trees continues to be reasons why Malawi still faces climate change induced challenges. Prolonged dry spells, droughts and flash floods, among others, in some parts of the country are slowly turning into seasonal rhythm. If no strict measures are implemented soon, Malawi will be paying for excessive and unauthorised charcoal burners despite President Dr Lazarus Chakwera stressing the need…