National Investment Trust posts K7m profit after tax in 2022; Projects impressive performance in 2023

* The company is eager to sustain the impressive performance in the coming years * So that they continue improving by registering growth in terms of profits By Victor Singano Jnr National Investment Trust (NITL) Plc has announced that it has managed to post K7 million as profit after tax in 2022, which is a great growth of over 60% compared to 2021 when the company posted K4.5 million. During its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday at Ryalls…

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Malawi Queens arrive in South Africa ahead of 2023 Netball World Cup

* Were welcomed at OR Tambo International Airport by Malawi High Commissioner to South Africa, Stella Ndau * Among the 16 participating teams will be hosts South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Malawi — ensuring a powerful African presence By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national netball team, the Queens — of captain Jane Chimaliro, Joyce Mvula, Sindi Simtowe, Takondwa Lwazi, Thandie Galeta, Martha Dambo, Grace Mwafulirwa, Laureen Ngwira, Shabel Bengo, Towera Vinkhumbo and Mwawi Kumwenda —  arrived in South Africa ahead…

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Nankhumwa risks being sued for K100m if Jappie Mhango’s name is not removed in civil case against DPP

Jappie Mhango, who served as Health Minister in Mutharika’s administration  * Also demands public notice to be published in any newspaper of daily circulation * Informing the public that he has erroneously and without instructions from Mhango filed an application on his behalf * In seeking nullification of the resolution made at the DPP’s National Governing Council on July 3 By Duncan Mlanjira Member of Parliament for Rumphi North, Jappie Mhango is demanding that his name should be removed…

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NICO General launches WhatsApp Chatbox and Broker portal to improve clients service needs

Donbell Mandala, NICO General CEO * These services are very effective and our objective is to make sure there is efficiency for our partners * So that each and every customer is able to interact with us timely and instantly By Victor Singano Jnr NICO General has launched new digital platforms named WhatsApp Chatbox and Broker Portal’ which are aimed at meeting customers needs in the digital technology and improve their daily services. The two platforms, which were unvield…

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FCB Katswiri U-20 league sponsorship increased to K45m

* It is playing crucial role in the contribution of the country’s football development * By producing hidden football stars — who end up shining in the local Super League teams By Victor Singano Jnr First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc — the official sponsors of FCB U-20 national youth league — have increased the sponsorship package for the 2023 edition from K40 million to K45 million. The bank, which has been sponsoring the competition for the past 15 years,…

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Over 24,000 cooperatives members trained on commercial farming by Shire Valley Transformation Programme

* Project Coordinator Dr. Stanley Khaila reported that the project is making very good progress * At the moment, a climate resilient cofferdam is being constructed which is at 146m above the sea level * The target is to increase it to 148m above the sea level By Duncan Mlanjira Cumulatively, 24,304 members of 12,055 men and 12,249 women have been trained on agricultural cooperative member education on commercial farming by Shire Valley Transformation Programme as construction of the…

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The Gift of Chess launches ‘Become a Builder’ campaign enticing 1,000 people globally to support the chess charity

Namangale distributing chess sets to young minds in rural areas * Each day, new builders are joining us, and we thank all of you that have already supported the campaign * The game of chess can be used as an incredible tool for empowerment and opportunity globally By Duncan Mlanjira On the commemoration if the International Chess Day on Thursday organised by The Gift of Chess, the chess charity announced that it launched ‘Become a Builder’ campaign which is…

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Indian Government should shut down IKEA Stores to avoid rat dropping dead on food table like in Bengaluru

The incident at IKEA’s food court By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui For Sharanya Shetty, it was her first visit at IKEA Stores in the southern Indian city Bengaluru. Two of Sharanya’s friends and a son of one of the friends accompanied her to IKEA located at Nelamangala — Majestic Service Road, Manjunatha Nagar, Nagasandra, Bengaluru. After reaching the store in the morning, they did some shopping, and one of her friends said he would go and pick up some…

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Lower Shire small scale irrigation farming doing fantastic job in food production—Agriculture Minister Kawale

Kawale with TA Ndamera at Nkulowamitete Scheme and with MP Ganda at Tiyanjane  * Agriculture is crucial to the economic growth of our country—Nsanje Lalanje MP Gladys Ganda * It is enshrined in the MW2063 national vision, under the Pillar 1 of Agricultural Productivity & Commercialization * This is impressive and if extended throughout our communities, the Shire Valley alone can supply food for the whole country By Duncan Mlanjira Despite challenges that kept affecting their irrigation farming due…

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SuperSports’ English Premier League added on GOtv Supa+ along with other high profile channels

* As the new Premier League football season is around the corner * GOtv Supa+ is a package that offers viewers unmatched sports and entertainment at subscription fee of K33,000 * With access to over 70 exceptional channels and an expanded World of Champions offering By Duncan Mlanjira From August 1, GOtv Supa+ has been upgraded and is set to broadcast the much-loved English Premier League on SuperSport along with other high profile channels such as Universal TV, Studio…

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