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FDH Bank’s ’Usampatse Timpatsa!’ promotion rewards 15 lucky customers in first draw

August 4, 2023

* The promotion is FDH Bank’s contribution towards inculcating a cashless transaction culture * It has been welcomed by customers as they are transacting on digital platforms By Duncan Mlanjira One lucky customer Yamikani Chitimbe won a PlayStation 5 while two, Mateso Banda and Eliza Maston went away with Iphone 14 Pro Max with 12 receiving K50,000 cash in the first draw of the FDH Bank’s #Usampatse Timpatsa!# promotion. The promotion — that was launched in June and to…

Concern raised over increase of unsafe abortion cases in Blantyre

August 4, 2023

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Legal expert Mateyu Msisiya addressing the community members * Poverty is a major factor that fuels the malpractice * Women and girls still opt for unsafe means to terminate pregnancy * As abortion is unacceptable, according to the Malawi Constitution By Michael Martin, Correspondent Health authorities in Blantyre have expressed concern over the increase in unsafe abortion cases that is escalating maternal mortality rate. Speaking during a community engagement conducted at Traditional Authority Kunthembwe in Chileka, Blantyre, Francis Makiyi…

Extreme test for Extreme FC as they face Nyasa Big Bullets in FDH Bank Cup quarter-finals tomorrow

August 4, 2023

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* Extreme FC first beat St. Gabriel Zitha before seeing off Mbabvi United 1-0 in the Round of 16 * Defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets first beat Ndirande Stars in Round of 32 before triumphing over Balaka Stars By Duncan Mlanjira Extreme FC, who are at the bottom of the TNM Super League, will be put to extreme test tomorrow when when they will face Nyasa Big Bullets in the 2023 FDH Bank Cup quarter-finals at Civo Stadium. To…

TNM to award customers and agents with bumper bonus as incentives for new connections

August 4, 2023

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Head of Innovations at TNM, Joshua Sichinga * New customers will receive 1.4G in bonus data bundles, 200 bonus minutes and 200 bonus SMS * For every new SIM card bought when they recharge with at least K200 on Mpamba By Duncan Mlanjira Pioneering mobile network and ICT services provider, TNM announces a bumper offer of free airtime and data for every new SIM card purchase for new customers and resellers of SIM cards. Head of Innovations at TNM,…

Queens need to beat Uganda to reach fifth-place playoff

August 4, 2023

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* Towera Vinkhumbo voted Most Valuable Player after triumph over Tonga * Hosts South Africa needed to beat Uganda by 64 goals for them to be in top 4 but managed to win by 52-50 Maravi Express In a crucial clash that could have a far-reaching impact on the world rankings, 6th-ranked Malawi Queens beat 7th-ranked Tonga 56-51 and will now have to beat Uganda in their next 2023 Netball World Cup match if they are to retain their…

Trinidad & Tobago, Singapore and Jamaica players robbed in their Cape Town hotels

August 3, 2023

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Major General C Annandale, head of security at the 2023 Netball World Cup * In all cases, it was theft out of rooms, one related to a credit card being stolen, the other a wedding band * Which has subsequently been found and is in the process of being closed — and the remaining cases are currency being stolen Maravi Express Reports indicate that Police in South Africa have confirmed five cases of petty theft involving players from Trinidad…

CDH Investment Bank invests K7.9 million towards Beit CURE’s life-changing surgeries

August 3, 2023

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* The Bank values partnership and teamwork and is proud to support the hospital to conduct 7-8 life changing surgeries * We are committed to helping the health sector in creating an environment conducive for inclusive development By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has assisted Beit CURE International Hospital with K7.9 million (US$7,500) towards the hospital’s life-changing surgeries as part of its efforts to improve health in children. Presenting the donation at the hospital in Blantyre on the…

Impressive South Africa hold world champions New Zealand 28-28

August 3, 2023

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* Spurred on by Banyana Banyana beating Italy to advance to the round of 16 in the Soccer World Cup * Jamaica need to beat New Zealand for the Proteas to have any chance to advance to the semifinal * While the hosts need to navigate their way past Uganda SuperSport & Maravi Express Malawi’s arch rivals, South Africa nearly caused the biggest upset at the Netball World Cup 2023 on Wednesday when they drew 48-all against world champions…

Blantyre City Council to demolish structures built in disaster fragile areas

August 3, 2023

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The area in Chilobwe that claimed many lives in March’s Cyclone Freddy-induced floods * Specifically hills of Soche, Ndirande, Bangwe, Mpingwe, Mthawira, Nyambadwe and reserves of all streams and rivers * To prosecute anyone in defiance who will start new developments or continue any development in the stated areas By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre City Council has warned its residents that it has with immediate effect prohibited new developments from being erected on hills and stream reserves and that those…

Chitipa United finish 3rd of 2023 TNM Super League 1st round; 1 point ahead of Wanderers

August 3, 2023

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* Nyasa Big Bullets lead the first round with just a point (30 from 8 wins, 6 draws, 1 loss) * Mighty Wanderers are 4th who garnered 28 points from 8 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses By Duncan Mlanjira Team of the moment in the 2023 TNM Super League season, Chitipa United tie on 29 points with Silver Strkers but are separated by goal difference having scored 18 but conceded 14 in their 15 games of 9 wins; 2…