Fund-raiser for reconstruction of Paralympic Saukile’s house vying for top honours in July 30’s Blantyre 42.195km Race

* She first ran the Standard Bank Be More Race for the same cause in which she competed favourably by finishing 6th * In a time 1:41:55hrs — just 24 minutes away from the 2023 edition’s champion, Kenyan Monica Ghihruto, who clocked 1:16:18 By Duncan Mlanjira Buoyed by her excellent performance in the Standard Bank Be More Race on June in which she finished 6th, Eneless Makumba is eyeing for top honours during the Blantyre 42.195km Race set for…

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TNM partners Camfone to expand roaming services to 153 new destinations

TNM CEO Michel Hebert * The wider roaming options gives TNM customers the comfort for seamless communication connectivity away from Malawi * TNM now has over 300 roaming partners covering 153 countries and is now available to both postpaid and prepaid customers By Duncan Mlanjira In partnership with Comfone, a leading roaming services provider, Malawi’s pioneer mobile telecoms operator, TNM Plc is expanding its roaming services to 153 new destinations. Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert says the wider roaming…

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FND to petition Parliament on July 26 over “punitive, restrictive and abhorring” duty on imported second hand cars

* This policy is retrogressive and pushing a lot of people into poverty—FND * HRDC gives the government a 7-day ultimatum to engage with different stakeholders and address the issue * MRA contends that the specific tax — which will be implemented from July 15 — has relinquished powers it had * And gives it to motor vehicle importers which they said is good in as far as determination of duty is concerned By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express &…

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Government was irregularly paying former RBM Governor Kabambe full monthly salaries to instead of pensions

* Was being done by the Government despite two earlier reminders when he was RBM Governor * Through his attorney, T.F. & Partners dated November 10, 2020 and January 8, 2021 respectively * In which he had asked Government to stop paying him the full monthly salaries and substitute it with the required monthly pensions By Duncan Mlanjira Dalitso Kabambe — who worked in the Civil Service in various top positions before his appointment as the 13th Reserve Bank…

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MUST ranked best university in Malawi and 29th in Sub-Saharan Africa

The beautiful and magnificent MUST Campus at Goliati * This is a motivation and inspirational in just nine years since it opened its doors and has already gained a reputation * For impacting Malawi’s education in teaching, research and social benefits By Duncan Mlanjira & Victor Singano Jnr Times Higher Education, the Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, has rated Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) as 29th best university in Sub-Saharan Africa in its inaugural 2023 rankings — thus…

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MasterChef Australia Season 15 now available on DStv’s M-Net channel 101

* Offers brand-new batch of 18 culinary competitors vying for the coveted title of Australia’s MasterChef * The series promises to be an absolute food-filled feast, packed with multiple competitive challenges, twists and turns, and other scrumptious surprises Maravi Express From Friday, June 30, the highly anticipated new season of MasterChef Australia, is being broadcast on DStv’s M-Net Channel 101, to be beamed every Monday to Friday from 18:00. A statement from MultiChoice says Season 15 will introduce a brand-new…

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National Planning Commission applauds Standard Bank Plc for its contribution to national economic development

* Urged the Bank to consider providing long-term financing to help the country create more wealth * In 2022, the bank has made a huge impact in various social economic and environmental sectors through investment * In health; youth empowerment; education & skills development; responsible lending and many more By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc is helping Malawi to grow its resource mobilization as well as complementing the country’s efforts to realise the goals envisioned in the MW2063 national…

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TNM’s mobile money platform playing a critical role of transforming lives

* As journalist joins 27 others winning K1m jackpot in TNM Mpamba Kashi Kashi promo * TNM’s transactional services through Mpamba are going a long way to stimulate economic growth * By making cash available in both rural and urban areas and where other financial service providers are not present By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Mpamba Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNM Plc, listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange, says its mobile money platform is playing a critical role…

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FDH Bank rolls out another digital transaction promo dubbed ‘Usampatse-Timpatsa’

* Customers to win Iphone 14 Pro Max; PlayStation 5 or K50,000 cash monthly when they transact four times or more on FDH Mobile * This is part of FDH Bank’s objective of encouraging customers to transact more using digital platforms By Duncan Mlanjira In continuing to inculcate a cashless transaction culture, FDH Bank Plc has with effect Monday, June 26 rolled out another digital transaction platform promotion dubbed #Usampatse Timpatsa!# to run up to October 31. Launching the…

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There is need to keep refreshing Flames’ squads in order to remain in contention for a place at continental showpieces

* It is unfortunate that we have been unable to replicate our excellent performance in the current AFCON campaign * However, for me, this does not in any way erase the new record we set for ourselves in 2022, a record that will stay on our memories for years to come By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu believes the Flames failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 because…

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