New CFTC Executive Director Nkhoma certifies that he has inherited a vibrant institution whose track record speaks for itself

* My job now is to build on the strong foundation laid by those who led before me * This year alone, the Commission has received over 332 complaints on unfair trading practices * And recovered about K42 million, which has been refunded to consumers for different violations By Duncan Mlanjira In the four weeks since he filled the post of executive director for Competition & Fair Trade Commission (CFTC), Lloyds Vincent Nkhoma attests that he has inherited “a…

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CAMA likens the 10,000 metric tonnes rotten maize as equivalent to genocide

* Consumers are currently paying one of the highest prices for maize on the market * Which is selling approximately at K35,000 to K40,000 per 50kg bag * These high prices of maize on the market are as a result of manmade scarcities of maize * While Government was holding onto lots of stocks of maize By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) Executive Director John Kapito says they are shocked to hear that “Government has lost 10,000…

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MultiChoice Malawi grows its customers technical support operations through Decoder Service Centres

Distinct branding of the centres  * Located in Directo Space; Area 47 Bwandilo in Lilongwe; Mild Electronics at 5 Miles in Zomba * With a Mzuzu branch coming soon while Blantyre has existing support at MultiChoice Malawi head office By Duncan Mlanjira Rolled out on Wednesday, March 1, MultiChoice Malawi has introduced Decoder Service Centre’s to provide GOtv and DStv customers with technical support through decoder diagnostics, repairs, swapping of decoders under warranty and the sale of hardware and accessories….

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Finance Minister Gwengwe to present 2023/24 National Budget tomorrow

* For further details, the public and all stakeholders are encouraged to contact Taurai Banda on 0995 856 000 * Meanwhile, President Lazarus Chakwera appeared before Parliament yesterday to questions from MPs Maravi Express & MANA Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Sosten Hwengwe is expected to present and lay before Parliament the 2023/2024 National Budget tomorrow, March 2 from 14:00hrs. A statement from Secretary to the Treasury, MacDonald Mwale said the presentation shall be aired live on radios…

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Limbe Police’s CCTV security surveillance project to include drones; As FDH Bank invests 5 CCTV cameras and 3 monitor screens

Chipumphula briefing Nkunika how the surveillance room works * The system also to be connected to National Registration Bureau to detect wanted suspects within Limbe * The station is in liaison with Blantyre City Council to repair nonfunctional street lights * And to install several more throughout the town for the benefit of the cameras and the public at night By Duncan Mlanjira The ambitious Limbe Police Station’s digital security surveillance project that is currently active shall be enhanced…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi provides security fences for Nkhunga CDSS and Health Centre

Jerry Ndlovu and Precious Chautsi commissioning the Nkhunga CDSS fence * Testimony of Illovo Sugar Malawi’s commitment to continuously play its role * In building and sustaining a thriving community in its operational areas * The company remains committed to ensuring the welfare our employees and all other stakeholders wherever possible * We understand the interdependence between our business, the environment, and society By Duncan Mlanjira Ensuring safety is Illovo Sugar Malawi’s priority — not only for its employees…

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Public substantially praise Soche Police officers for foiling a planned armed robbery at Chichiri

The wounded suspects were quickly taken to hospital for treatment  * The incident took place at the junction towards Blantyre City Council * The suspects were driving a black Honda Freed with fake registration plates By Duncan Mlanjira As cases of armed robbery keep rising and petrifying the public, the news that detectives from Soche Police in Blantyre have foiled an attempted operation was received with a huge sigh of relief — giving hope that law enforcement officers are…

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Sports Council lifts ban for athletics association’s president and general secretary

* The two apologized which has been accepted but they have not retained their positions * Since Sports Council constituted an operation committee that is running the technical aspects * Which is working on logistics for regional and national elections after the constitution was adopted By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports has lifted the ban imposed on Athletics Association of Malawi (AAM) president, Godfrey Phiri and general secretary, Frank Chitembeya which restrained the two “from taking part…

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Fleetwood Haiya shouldn’t throw into the gutter Tiya Somba Banda’s wish to turn SULOM secretariat into corporate office

Both contestants ahead of the presidential elections of the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), incumbent Tiya Somba Banda and Fleetwood Haiya, presented beautifully crafted and enticing manifestos — but as the immediate past leader Tiya alluded to “there comes a time to leave the stage as it is in any race, there is always one winner”. He has since congratulated Fleetwood, saying: “Go and serve the clubs well”,  — a gesture we should all applaud and which has…

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After all is said and done, there comes a time to leave the stage—Tiya Somba Banda

* But as it is in any race, there is always one winner. Congratulations to Fleetwood Haiya — go and serve the clubs well * That’s what sportsmanship means, my brother Tiya. As you handover the conch, you stand aloft—Clever Ngwalo * We appreciate your service to football and country. All the best in next endeavours—Ralph Kasambara By Duncan Mlanjira People have acclaimed Tiyanjane Somba Banda for graciously accepting defeat as Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and for his…

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