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Charity riders for Malawi education initiatives given pomp welcome by Billy Bilsland Cycles on arrival in Glasgow

August 11, 2023

| Education, International Sports, National, News, Sports

* We met some inspiring people and have laid some seeds for future collaborations * To support the work that benefits young people and support the growth of cycling in Malawi * Thanks to everyone for their hospitality at the YogaBarn inside Pollok Park for the authentic Malawian cuisine By Duncan Mlanjira The four charity cyclists who embarked on a epic adventure from London to Glasgow last Saturday, have completed their six-day ‘Pedal-with-a-Purpose’ challenge and were welcomed with pomp…

The late Honourable Goodall Gondwe, a distinguished economic genius that glanced Motherland Malawi; the real aMalume

August 10, 2023

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| Business, National, News

* His passing on is sad for the nation of Malawi and the Economist world in general * His legacy in the economic field is the one that Malawi as a nation should be proud of and celebrated * A venerable ODE by Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango Honourable Goodall Gondwe, the ex-Minister of Finance of Malawi was a distinguished Economic genius that glanced mother land Malawi with his extensive knowledge and practical experience on economic matters. The…

Parliamentary summons MACRA to explain circumstances that led MultiChoice Africa to withdraw DStv services

August 10, 2023

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* As South Africans joins Zambians in congratulatingMACRA for it solid resolve in applying regulatory laws * They are imploring on their government regulators to emulate MACRA and High Court’s stance * With Zambia alluding that what MultiChoice Africa Holdings has done is more like blackmail By Duncan Mlanjira Parliamentary Committee on Media, Information & Communications has summoned Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to what it describes as a round table discussion to fully understand the circumstances that led…

Defending champions Bullets fail to dislodge Silver and Chitipa United from top of 2023 TNM Super League

August 9, 2023

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* Silver Strikers and Chitipa United share 32 points at the top but are separated by goal difference * Mighty Wanderers drew 1-1 with Red Lions while Extreme FC drew 0-0 with Civil Service United By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Super League champions, Nyasa Big Bullets — who are eyeing for their 5th consecutive TNM Super League title — drew 0-0 with Mafco FC today and squandered the chance to dislodge Silver Strikers and Chitipa United at the top of…

Zambians applaud Malawi for solid resolve against MultiChoice Africa; Describes DStv service withdrawal as blackmail

August 9, 2023

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MACRA Director General, Daud Suleman at the centre of it all * A company that doesn’t go into negotiations is not good to make business with * MultiChoice has finally met a match — maybe another player can reconsider coming to Africa and render some competition * Malawi looks small geographically, but they have stunned the world with some of the tough decisions the country has taken By Duncan Mlanjira Zambians are wishing their country’s authorities could emulate the…

Late Goodall Gondwe’s dedicated service and contribution to Malawi will forever be remembered—President Chakwera

August 9, 2023

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| National, News, Politics

Chakwera with Goodall Gondwe in political camaraderie * When the baobab tree falls, it shakes the grounds and shatters the small shrubs surrounding it * Ensuing pain and pandemonium cause animals to run heater-skelter in search of new shade and protection—DPP By Duncan Mlanjira Tributes pour in for Malawi’s former Minister of Finance, late Goodall Edward Gondwe, who has passed away at the age of 86 and leading the nation in mourning the revered economist, technocrat and politician, President…

MultiChoice Africa announces withdrawal of DStv services following MACRA’s court injunction prohibiting tariff adjustment

August 8, 2023

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* Maintains that MultiChoice Malawi does not offer the DStv service to the public * And, therefore, cannot set or adjust tariffs for this service, a point repeatedly made to MACRA * The Court order handed down to MultiChoice Malawi is incapable of being implemented by them * But carries with it grave consequences for the directors and management of MultiChoice Malawi, including imprisonment By Duncan Mlanjira Following today, August 8’s High Court of Malawi’s order directing MultiChoice Malawi…

CDH Investment Bank invests K1.5m towards Bankers Association of Malawi Lakeshore Conference

August 8, 2023

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* As part of appreciating the advocacy role that BAM plays in uniting and guiding commercial banks in the country * Theme is significant as they provides a forum for stakeholders to discuss and brainstorm action plans on how to improve our nation * On top of what is already being done, in terms of the country’s economic revitalization By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has assisted Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) with K1.5 million towards the hosting of…

High Court orders MultiChoice Malawi to comply with injunction not to implement DStv tariff adjustment

August 8, 2023

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* MACRA expects MultiChoice Malawi will comply with the High Court’s directive without any further delay * Any person who disobeys the High Court’s order of injunction may be found guilty of Contempt of Court and liable to imprisonment By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court of Malawi sitting in Lilongwe has today, August 8 issued an order directing MultiChoice Malawi to comply with the order of injunction which was granted to Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) on July 29th…

Hamba kahle mfwethu! — the farewell by Sports Council chairperson on the death of Henry Chibowa

August 8, 2023

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| Malawi's Sports Legends, News, Sports

The late Kaka Chibowa * Madise alongside Chibowa, Mwenelupembe, Simon Itaye, Azikiwe Mussa-Mbewe Snr and others founded SULAM * The elite football is indebted to the legend for securing sponsorship the top flight league’s sponsorship by TNM Plc * As we ask God to receive your soul, we also thank Him for giving Kaka the football brains and great contributions to Malawi football By Duncan Mlanjira Founding member of the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), Henry Kaka Chibowa has…