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‘We were very unlucky against Bangwe All Stars but we have to move on’—Silver coach De Jongh

August 25, 2023

* As professionals, we shouldn’t let a stumble disturb our run. The players need to enjoy the game * We respect Extreme FC just like any other side so we will see how the game goes By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of this afternoon’s TNM Super League encounter against bottom of the table Extreme FC at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Silver Strikers head coach, Pieter de Jongh told the media that the Bankers aim for nothing but a win…

Kunkuyu circumvents the Law by ordering MACRA to vacate the injunction that was obtained against MultiChoice Malawi to effect price adjustments

August 24, 2023

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* According to the Communications Act, MACRA may, where necessary, seek the general guidance direction of the Minister as to the manner in which it is to carry out its duties under this Act * The directions given by the Minister under subsection (1) shall be in writing and shall be published in the Gazette * Except as provided for under this Act or any other law, the Authority shall be independent in the performance it is functions By…

India reportedly hits South African media Daily Maverick with malicious cyberattack after a report on PM Modi’s ‘tantrum’ refusal to be welcomed by Cabinet minister for BRICS Summit

August 24, 2023

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| International, News

* The Indian Prime Minister arrived in South Africa to attend the BRICS summit, which Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera is in attendance * The site suddenly went down and we picked it up very quickly and started identifying a DDoS attack—Daily Maverick’s security coordinator * After they investigated, they found it was coming from a whole host of Indian servers By Duncan Mlanjira South African digital news website, the Daily Maverick reported on Wednesday that it had been subject…

Desperate single mother appeals for tuition fees support of K250,000 to prevent her son from dropping out from Mzuni

August 24, 2023

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* She managed to pay part of the annual fees of K650,000 but doesn’t have any other means to raise the balance by Monday * The primary school teacher has been fending for him singlehandedly as well as taking care of 3 other children’s academic needs By Duncan Mlanjira Third year student studying Bachelor of Education (Languages) at Mzuzu University (Mzuni) is on the verge of dropping out if her mother fails to raise K250,000 when the new semester…

Chakwera engages Illovo Sugar Group in South Africa on value chain diversification

August 24, 2023

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* Illovo is about 60 years old in Malawi but they have really done only the sugar value chain addition * Time is now ripe with the Shire Valley Transformation Programme, which focuses on gravity fed irrigation By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA in Johannesburg President Lazarus Chakwera has asked Illovo Sugar Group to diversify their value chain in Malawi to other crops for the benefit of Malawians and also the company. After an engagement the President has with Illovo Africa…

German Fide Master Ulrich Zimmerman arrives to grace Dadaz Chess Academy’s ‘Back to School’ kids tournament

August 24, 2023

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* Paid courtesy visit to the Minister of Sports who has agreed to grace the tournament * Brings chess books as donation for Dadaz Academy to set up a chess library * The German is set to play a friendly match fellow Fide Master Joseph Mwale — Malawi’s celebrated chess player By Duncan Mlanjira Fide Master (FM) Ulrich Zimmerman from Germany, is in the country to grace Dadaz Chess Academy’s ‘Back to School’ kids tournament scheduled for Saturday, August…

ESCOM warns of countrywide power disconnections including Government MDAs

August 24, 2023

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The Capital Hill, seat of the Malawi Government * Pay in full all outstanding balances and to check with the power utility if their current bills have not been received By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has announced countrywide power disconnections from Monday, August 28 on all overdue accounts — including Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), which are ESCOM’s biggest debtor and consumer. In a public notice, ESCOM is advising customers to pay in full…

Electricity load shedding expected from Saturday till Monday

August 24, 2023

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* Due to maintenance works by EGENCO at Tedzani Hydro Power Station during the said period * Available capacity from major hydropower plants will drop from 371.2MW to 263.2MW * This will result in unmet demand during the morning, midday and evening peak periods By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is alerting the public to expect power load shedding from Saturday, August 26 till Monday August 28. In a public notice, ESCOM says this is due…

Mosque in Dubai renamed to ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus’

August 24, 2023

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* Ordered by Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi crown prince * To consolidate bonds of humanity between followers of different religions By Hannah Johnson, punchng.com The Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Mosque in Al Mushrif, a district in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has been renamed to ‘Mariam, Umm Eisa’ which translates from Arabic to English as ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus’. The renaming of the mosque was ordered by Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi crown prince, “to…

Malawian business industry embracing first-ever digital service Tenderite to combat corruption in procurement

August 24, 2023

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PSB Founder & Chairman, William Sichinga briefing the media * Developed by Products & Services Bureau (PSB) Limited — Malawi’s broker of goods and services * Its primary objectives is to deter occurrences of corrupt and fraudulent practices and rendering the society of equal opportunities for all By Duncan Mlanjira Since 2022, Tenderite, Malawi’s first-ever digital service that was developed to combat corruption in procurement, dubbed the Corruption Vaccine, has processed over 3,000 procurement services — indicating that the…