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US Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Admiral Grady applauds MDF for its peacekeeping contribution in the DRC

February 28, 2024

General Valentino Phiri with Admiral Christopher Grady * MDF Commander General Paul Valentino Phiri was invited by the US Armed Forces for a courtesy call at the Pentagon in Virginia * Admiral Grady appreciated General Phiri’s leadership vision and philosophy and assured him of continued US Armed Forces’ support By Duncan Mlanjira The Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces has applauded the professionalism displayed by the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) in its contribution to peacekeeping, especially in the Democratic Republic of the…

Airtel Malawi condemns Wanderers/Silver game hooliganism; To meet FAM for discussion over future of Airtel Top 8 sponsorship

February 28, 2024

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* Unfortunate acts which are not supposed to be happening at football matches * Sport is supposed to bring unity by creating friendships among the soccer fraternities By Victor Singano Jnr Sponsors of the Airtel Top 8 ‘Zamadolo’ competition, Airtel Malawi Plc has condemned the act of violence that happened during the Season 6 launch match of the 2023 edition between Silver Strikers and Blantyre-based giants, Mighty Wanderers where violence exploded that ended up destruction of a number of…

Government snubs Techno Brain offer to assist on Malawi passport saga

February 28, 2024

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President Chakwera told Parliament that the system was hacked * Techno Brain has no connection to the cyberattack on the system * We have deep empathy for the Malawian citizens and it was in that spirit that it engaged the government to offer solutions By Duncan Mlanjira Techno Brain has distanced itself from any connection to the alleged cyberattack on the Malawi e-passport system, saying it transferred and completely handed over the operations and administration system to the Department…

Nkhata Bay benefits from Linga Irrigation Scheme

February 27, 2024

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* From the 1,000 hectares designed, 450 hectares of land have been utilized, through which farmers have managed to produce 900 metric tonnes of rice and 12 metric tonnes of beans * In the next farming season, we’ll be adopting new technologies called system of rice intensification whereby we expect to double three times the initial production realized By Tawonga Moyo, MANA The establishment of Linga Irrigation Scheme in Nkhata Bay, the biggest of its kind in the country,…

Government needs monthly implementation monitoring of elements presented in 2024-2025 Budget—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

February 27, 2024

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Chifipa Mhango’s Don Consultancy Group’s moto is: ‘Unlocking African Solutions’ * Malawi as a country has massive potential and resources towards a strong economic growth trajectory * However, a strong political will towards monitoring of all initiatives by Government remains imperative By Duncan Mlanjira The 2024-2025 National Budget that was presented in the National Assembly on Friday and is under debate, “has some positive elements to support a pro-poor approach and the only obstacle could be implementation”. This is…

Private sector incentivised for tax waive if it invests in construction of hostels for tertiary students

February 27, 2024

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University of Malawi Chancellor College campus, one of tertiary institutions that need private sector assistance on accommodation * As part of the Tax Policy Measures of the 2024/2025 National Budget under discussion in Parliament * Which was presented on Friday by Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda * “The private sector can also play a crucial role in complementing the Government’s efforts” By Duncan Mlanjira While acknowledging and committing to close the gap over deplorable living…

‘If economic growth targets of 3.2%-4.8% are to be achieved, government needs to contain appetite for debts and over spending’

February 27, 2024

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* As Standard Bank Plc sees hope for Malawi through the 2024-2025 National Budget * Success of implementation of this budget, and Malawi’s economic recovery, will hinge on the boldness, courage and commitment by all stakeholders By Duncan Mlanjira Finance & Economic Affairs Minister Simplex Chithyola has his work cut out for him — he must reduce government’s borrowing appetite and reign in expenditure controls if the ambitious economic growth targets of 3.2%-4.8% are to be achieved by 2025….

BWB yet to respond to CAMA’s queries on recall of prepaid meters sent on Feb 22

February 26, 2024

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* Surprisingly BWB has failed to inform and engage consumers on the real reasons for the recall or withdraw of the current prepaid meters * BWB has also failed to explain how many prepaid meters are identified and require removal as faulty or are of poor quality By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has released to the media a letter it sent on Thursday last week (February 22) to Blantyre Water Board Chief Executive Officer, Robert Hanjahanja…

Nyika water project set to supply water to 18,000 people in 2024 and up to 33,000 by 2044

February 26, 2024

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Site visit by Department of Parks & Wildlife and Rumphi District Council officials * To tap water from Runyina River in Nyika National Park and distribute to communities around Nyika/Vyaza conservation * Initially targeted to be completed by March, 2024, it is expected to roll out this June By Manasse Nyirenda The K7.6 billion Nyika water project — to be completed by June — is set to supply water to 18,000 people in 2024 and up to 33,000 by…

Yamikani Guba opens 2024 taekwondo season with two gold medals

February 26, 2024

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* I felt reinvigorated when I was recognised as the Sportsman of the Year by the Malawi Sport Awards * Last year alone he won 15 medals of 6 gold medals, 6 silver and 3 bronze By Duncan Mlanjira Taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba, who was honoured with the accolade of 2023 Sportsman of the Year at the Malawi Sport Awards Gala on February 16, has rolled out the 2024 season with two gold medals attained over the weekend at…