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Mary Waya amongst 2 other African analysts for SuperSport’s exclusive coverage of 2023 Netball World Cup

July 8, 2023

* Alongside Ruth Meeme from Uganda and Perpetua Siyachitema from Zimbabwe * Analysts will include former internationals from top netball countries such as New Zealand, Australia, England and Jamaica * Malawi Queens open the campaign in Group B on July 28 against Scotland, followed by England the next day and Barbados on July 30 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s celebrated netball legend, Mary Waya will be joined by former veteran African players from Uganda and Zimbabwe as among top analysts…

Withdrawal of new fixed duty on importation of second hand vehicles exposes weak governance—chief economist Chifipa Mhango

July 8, 2023

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* Minister Gwengwe says the figures considered to be new taxes for imported second hand vehicles were wrongly calculated by MRA * He has since directed MRA not to processed with system of clearing second hand vehicles By Duncan Mlanjira Revered South Africa-based Malawian economist observes that the decision by Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Sosten Gwengwe to hold back the implementation of new Custom duty on vehicle importation “exposes weak governance issues on the functioning of the…

Malawi, Tanzania sign digital and communication MoU to accord Malawi data affordability

July 8, 2023

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* It will be enhanced by connecting Malawi to the undersea cable through non-commercial avenues * Currently Malawi connects undersea cables to Tanzania and other countries via vendor cables * Which is expensive as Malawi is a landlocked country—Information Minister Kunkuyu By Patricia Kapulula, MANA The Government of Malawi and the United Republic of Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on communication and digital to connect the two countries on the data corridor. The agreement was signed…

Both Malawi and Comoros celebrate Independence Day with COSAFA Cup victories

July 7, 2023

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* Both winners crowned their celebrations with Man of the Match awards * CosafaCup2023 wished both nations a Happy Independence Day By Duncan Mlanjira Both Malawi and Comoros won their opening matches at the 2023 Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) — and coincidentally both were celebrating their Independence Day, July 6. A Twitter from COSAFA congratulated the two nations on their Independence Day celebrations, which the two teams also capped it with two being voted for the…

Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba wins 2 silver medals at Finland’s European Masters Games 2023; Accumulating 8 medals just this year alone

July 6, 2023

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* The first silver on Day 1 competing in World Taekwondo Individual Poomsae U45AClass * In which he lost in the final against Master Meysam Habibiher from Team Iran * On Day 2 he won Silver medal in +87kg category fighting Kyorugi against a German in the final By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba won two silver medals at the European Masters Games 2023 held in Finland — accumulating 10 medals just this year…

WiseChoice Insurance to further market Kumudzi Diaspora Funeral Plan during the Essex Malawi Association/MAUK Independence Day celebration

July 6, 2023

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* After its success in the past 15 months since its launch in partnership with NICO Life Insurance company * NICO Life is set launch more diaspora targeted products — hence promoting the plan further By Duncan Mlanjira WiseChoice Insurance Agency is set to promote Kumudzi Diaspora Funeral Plan Essex Malawi Association/Malawi UK Association (MAUK) Independence Day celebration after the scheme’s success in the past 15 months since its launch in partnership with NICO Life Insurance company. Launched in…

CDH Investment Bank supports LUANAR Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Awards with K10m

July 6, 2023

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* We are committed to supporting innovation which is instrumental to adapting and thriving in all aspects of business or life * An investment in innovation will develop the nation as the initiatives contribute positively to the overall growth By Fazilla Tembo CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has contributed K10 millon towards the 2023 Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Awards run by Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). The support is part of the K28.9 million package that is earmarked…

Mighty Wanderers fan becomes second to win K2m in TNM Zampira promo

July 6, 2023

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Journalist Yasin Limu draws out the lucky winner * He correctly predicted that Mighty Wanderers would beat Bangwe All Stars 2-0 * He emerged the winner out of 21,721 correct predictions the promotion recorded during the period By Duncan Mlanjira The journey of making millionaires courtesy of TNM Zampira promotion continues. This time luck has perched on Mighty Mukuru Wanderers family of Chikwawa-based fan Robert Mlota who was drawn as the second winner of K2 million. Mlota, a pharmacy…

Connections in Malawi Electricity Access Project hit over 31,000

July 6, 2023

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* The project seeks to connect 83,000 single-phase households by December 2023 and 180,000 by June 2024 * Southern Region tops the list with 13,363 new connections followed by 10,329 in the Central and 7,222 in the North Maravi Express Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) announces that new electricity connections under the World Bank-funded Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) reached 31,000 as of June 30, 2023 — up from 23,000. MEAP Manager, McDivings Longwe gave the update on…

FCB takes ‘FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Street Bash’ to Lilongwe

July 6, 2023

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* Expected to start at 13:00hrs on Saturday and will bring together celebrated local artists * Comprising The Black Missionaries & Anthony Makondetsa, Zeze Kingston, Eli Njuchi, Kell Kay, Tuno, Lulu, Malinga, Mafo and others By Victor Singano Jnr After the success of the street bash organised by First Capital Bank (FCB) in April along Chilembwe Road in central business district of Blantyre City — to celebrate the landmark sponsorship deal which was secured with Nyasa Bullets — the…