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Irish Minister applauds TNM Mpamba for enhancing digital economy for the unbanked rural people

April 13, 2023

Fleming being appreciated how Mpamba e-wallet is implemented * I am impressed to see cash being disbursed using mobile phones * In other countries we visit, beneficiaries get their funds through hard cash Maravi Express Ireland Minister of state for international development & diaspora, Sean Fleming has commended his government’s partnership with TNM Mpamba Ltd for helping improve livelihoods through social cash transfers. He singled out that TNM Mpamba Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNM Plc, provides the…

Malawi UK Military Community delivers 10 tonnes of clothing items for homeless survivors in Lower Shire

April 13, 2023

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DODMA Deputy Director Fredson Chikuse (left) receiving the consignment from Kantiki * We felt we need to assist towards clothing materials as concentration was on food items, blankets and kitchen utensils among others * We already assisted with other relief items worth approximately K1.6m * Which we delivered last month to survivors sheltering at Makuwa Primary School at Milepa in Chiradzulu District By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi UK Military Community (MUMCo) — a grouping of Malawians serving in the UK…

Standard Bank unveils K18m sponsorship to MAFCO FC

April 13, 2023

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Lieutenant Colonel Richmond Maulana and Charity Mughogho signing the agreement * These mutual undertakings are aligned to the bank’s purpose of driving the growth of Malawi * Standard Bank believes that dreams matter and taking unexplored paths to realize them leads to growth Maravi Express Standard Bank Plc has unveiled a K18.29 million sponsorship to Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO) football club to cater for the team’s football kit and game allowances in the course of the 2023/24 TNM…

Business-in-Detail Magazine symposium to tackle Buy Malawi strategy

April 12, 2023

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* A platform that explores investment opportunities in Malawi; business ideas; how to succeed * As well as uniting entrepreneurs, corporate companies and business moguls in one place * Speakers are Minister of Trade & Industry, Simplex Chithyola Banda; former Cabinet Minister, Atupele Muluzi and business motivational speaker, Benedicto Bena Nkhoma By Duncan Mlanjira Amongst topics to be discussed on challenges being faced in the country’s business sector and providing its solutions, Business-in-Detail Magazine’s symposium on April 27 is…

FAM ready with K30m to assist Cyclone Freddy-induced floods survivors

April 12, 2023

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The champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets * As NBS Bank FAM Charity Shield match between Bullets and Wanderers netted K20.351 million * AFCON qualifier between Flames and Egypt raised K10,148,160 also for the same cause — a total K30,499,160 By Duncan Mlanjira The NBS Bank FAM Charity Shield match between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers last Sunday at Bingu National Stadium — whose proceeds were targeted to be channeled towards assisting Cyclone Freddy-induced floods survivors —…

NICO Life introduces ‘Zonse Savings Plan’ to provide holder with life cover

April 11, 2023

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NICO Life CEO Eric Chapola * This product has been designed to make it easier for our customers to plan out their lives and those of their loved ones * Hence the name Zonse, to encapsulate the fact the policy provides multiple benefits in one By Victor Singano Jnr In an effort aimed at creating easiest way for customers to plan out their lives and those of their loved ones, NICO Life has introduced a new product named ‘Zonse…

Illovo Sugar MD Katandula, retired banker Bena Nkhoma, ServiceTouch founder Mulele amongst 8 Inspiring Malawians

April 10, 2023

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* Wealth Malawi recognises some inspiring men and women who have been at the heart of building a leadership, entrepreneurial narrative and culture in Malawi * They range from corporate executives to thought leaders and practical business people and personalities * Who have made a fortune, impact and inspire many within the Warm Heart of Africa and beyond By Duncan Mlanjira In its latest edition, Wealth Malawi — a magazine for entrepreneurs, professionals and business professionals — has named…

FAM advised to be diligent in identifying Flames’ next coach

April 10, 2023

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* Follows FAM’s and Marinica mutual consent not to enter into negotiations for renewal of his contract * Urged FAM to keep Marinica’s backroom staff to finish the remaining AFCON qualifiers against Guinea and Ethiopia * The COSAFA tournament is just around the corner and the team will have to regroup in the next coming weeks * We need a permanent coach who can start to build from the tournament By Duncan Kaonga, Correspondent As reports indicate that Football…

Load-shedding reduced to 5hrs from 10hrs during morning, midday and evening peaks

April 10, 2023

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Load-shedding schedule for Monday and Tuesday * EGENCO’s emergency diesel generators are scheduled to run for 8 hours daily * Currently there is some available capacity of 9.5MW * This compares poorly with the installed diesel power capacity of 46MW * Imports from ZESCO (Chipata) and EDM (Mandimba) are averaging 5.0MW * With 5.0MW available from Mulanje Hydro Limited (NDIZA) for 24 hours daily By Duncan Mlanjira Following the restoration of 64.4 megawatts (MW) from two of four machines…

MRF-UK set to commission orphanage in Jali to accommodate 100 children

April 9, 2023

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* To also cater for the community’s members such as a Masjid; a learning block nursery and as a women skills development centre * Without donors, we would never be able to carry out the important work * Which has eased the pain and made a difference to so many lives in Malawi * As a charity, we continue to strategize to maintain our 100% donation policy—chairman, Faruk Bharucha By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Relief Fund (MRF)-UK, a charity with…