Six arrested for theft of Illovo Sugar Malawi irrigation equipment

* Police first intercepted Yohane Sakala, 28, at Thabwa Police checkpoint with 150 metres of electric cable * The suspect confessed to stealing the cable and identified five accomplices who will appear in court soon to face theft charges * Chikwawa Police have intensified security measures to prevent further vandalism and theft of Illovo irrigation equipment By Leah Malimbasa, MANA Chikwawa Police Station has arrested six individuals for allegedly stealing irrigation equipment from Illovo Nchalo Estate’s fields of 412,…

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MultiChoice brings dishless and wireless DStv Stream

* Bringing a world of great content directly to subscribers screens anytime, anywhere * Sign up is a breeze, quick and easy and in no time you’ll be ready to explore a world of endless entertainment possibilities Maravi Express MultiChoice has announced the introduction of a new experience for its subscribers, the DStv Stream with no wires nor a dish — “a cutting-edge stand alone streaming service that opens up a new era for the modern connected household”. A…

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Civil Service United dislodge Wanderers off 5th spot after beating debutantes Baka City yesterday

* Ahead of the Nomads encounter against Dedza Dynamos this afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium * Wanderers have 12 points, two behind Civil Service United and 10 behind leaders Silver Strikers * As the Bankers target to tighten grip of leadership when they face defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets tomorrow By Duncan Mlanjira Civil Service United beat bottom of the TNM Super League 2024 debutantes Baka City 3-0 yesterday that made them leap-frog three places to perch at 5th position…

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‘Malawi Government to be sole recruiter of Israel labour export’

Labour Minister Agnes NyaLonje at the press briefing * The MoU aims at promoting the protection of the labour rights, including safety, health and welfare of Malawian workers * From recruitment, selection and placement with specific employers upon arrival and throughout employment until returning to Malawi By Robert Katuli, MANA Private recruitment agencies will no longer be involved in the recruitment of labourers expected to work in Israel, as Malawi Government will be the sole recruiter. Minister of Labour,…

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Puma Energy Malawi partners Le Croissant in ‘energising communities; Opens Le Croissant Café Chichiri Shopping Mall service station

* Le Croissant, a specialist pastry, confectionary and bakery brand, is a division of Heritage Hotel * A legacy Malawi hotel which opened its doors in 1958 as Shire Highlands By Duncan Mlanjira Puma Energy Malawi — in its demonstration of its continued commitment to providing convenience, product diversity, reliability and quality of service to customers, launched the first Le Croissant store at its service station at Chichiri Shopping Mall in Blantyre. This follows the signing of a memorandum…

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Meck Mwase not under pressure ahead of the must-win encounter against Dedza Dynamos

* “I am not new at the club and the players are the same,” he told Wanderers Media * “I understand we have sailed through troubled waters but there is no need for me to be under pressure * “We just need to do right things and get back to the winning ways.” By Duncan Mlanjira Interim Mighty Wanderers head coach, Meck Mwase says he is not under any pressure as he presides over his first assignment in his…

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Malawi, USA celebrate 60 years of diplomatic friendship

A toast for the future by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Charge d’Affaires Amy Diaz * All Malawians and Americans must dream with their hearts by reaffirming commitment in the next 60 years of partnership * Let us plant a new garden where transparency, inclusivity and accountability flourish in both countries * So that decisions which determine our future are not made by a few elites but with the full consent and participation of our electorates By Elia Chibwe,…

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MACRA lost US$20 million through court disputes over Revenue Assurance System

MACRA Director General Daud Suleman * The project was first introduced in the country 10 years ago but some agents thought MACRA was intending to install spying machine * We are going to follow the Directors of Agents wherever they are —Bahamas, Las Vegas — we will find them in order for us to collect the said amount By Tione Andsen, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has bemoaned that court disputes over the implementation of Revenue Assurance System…

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FIFA forfeits 6 points off Equatorial Guinea for fielding ineligible player Emilio Nsue in two FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers

At the centre of the controversy, Emilio Nsue * From games played last November against Namibia 1-0 and Liberia also 1-0 with Nsue scoring the goals * The qualifying matches must be forfeited as 3-0 losses and drops Equatorial Guinea into last place in Group H * Ahead of their games against Tunisia on June 5 in Rades before meeting Malawi Flames at home in Malabo on June 10 By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press in Geneva, Switzerland & Duncan …

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Airtel Malawi Plc adjourns AGM to revise its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023

* Along with the restatement of the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 * The decision was made in consultation with its statutory auditors By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc’s 25th annual general meeting (AGM), which was to be held today, May 31, was convened but subsequently adjourned to a later date as the Board of Directors considered it necessary to withdraw its audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023 together with its…

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