UK-based Malawian executive management consultant Thomas Ngoma envisions investors’ confidence in Malawi economy to increase

Ngoma (centre), a graduate from the Polytechnic in Mechanical Engineering Summary of Industry Skills & Experience (1986) * It will attract foreign savers to deposit their money in Malawi commercial banks * Thereby contributing to the accumulation of the foreign reserves * Foreign direct investment (FDI) to Malawi will increase because of the stable economy * And because the risk of kwacha exchange devaluation will be eliminated By Duncan Mlanjira Thomas Ngoma — a UK-based executive management consultant with…

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Perfect birthday gift for Senegal coach Thiaw: ‘Our CHAN victory means our hard work has paid off’

* I dedicate this title to a person very dear to me, Joseph Koto, the former coach of this team who passed away. This was his wish * I did not doubt that we would win. Not even for a single moment and I remained calm Maravi Express African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2022 champion, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw is in cloud nine after his team lifted the title on Saturday in Algiers — coinciding with his birthday on Sunday,…

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Algeria earn two CHAN individual prestigious awards; Best Player of Tournament and Golden Boot award

Houssem Eddine Mrezigue as the Best Player * Aymen Mahious became the second Algerian to win the Championship’s Golden Boot award Maravi Express As a consolation, two of Algeria players — who had high hopes to clinch the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2022 but were shattered by losing 4-5 to Senegal in post match penalties — earned the Best Player of Tournament and Golden Boot award. The Best Player was Houssem Eddine Mrezigue while Aymen Mahious became the second…

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3 additional accolades for Senegal as they clinch CHAN title by beating hosts Algeria

* The Teranga Lions also win Fair Play award * Teenage sensation Mamadou Lamine Camara claimed his third Man of the Match * Goalkeeper Pape Mamadou Sy bag the Best Goalkeeper Award By Duncan Mlanjira On top of winning the African Nations Championship (CHAN) title on Saturday by beating hosts Algeria 5-4, Senegal also earned the Fair Play award while their teenage sensation Mamadou Lamine Camara claimed his third Man of the Match while goalkeeper Pape Mamadou Sy bagged…

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Msilikali SACCO donates kidney and liver testing equipment for its own MDF health services

Brigadier General Dr. Kingsley Magomero receives the symbolic cheque from Msilikali SACCO * MDF was incurring huge costs to bring over such equipment from the headquarters in Lilongwe * They also donated 1,000 Mibawa trees last month to the MDF towards its 2023 tree planting initiative Maravi Express Msilikali SACCO, the Malawi Defence Force’s Savings and Credit Cooperative, has donated Chemistry Analyser equipment used for kidney and liver testing worth K5.8 million for its own Malawi Military Health Services,…

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MPs, DPP, UDF, CSOs in solidarity condemning interdiction of Martha Chizuma

* It is only the President who has such legal authority and powers under Section 6 (3) of the Corrupt Practices Act—DPP * Chizuma’s criminal charges are purely a cobweb of political dealings aimed at suffocating the fight against corruption—UDF * Chakwera given up to this Monday to withdraw the interdiction or risk nationwide demonstrations—CSOs By Duncan Mlanjira Opposition parties, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP); United Democratic Front (UDF), individual Members of Parliament (MPs) and the civil society organisation…

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Will Gautam Adani’s ‘largest con conglomerate in history’ impact Tanzania adversely?

Embattled business tycoon Gautam Adani (left), who is close friends to Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui India’s dubious industrialist Gautam Adani, who was the third richest billionare in the world until last week, has come down to number 11 on the richest list after the Hindenburg Research came out with a damning report exposing Adani’s alleged ‘largest con conglomerate’ in business history. Gautam Adani has his feet firmly placed on the African continent with…

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Judicial officer Soka Banda likens Limbe Police boss to legendary former tough cop Mapulanga

Gladson Chipumphula loudly applauded * That type of policing is probably no longer possible. The population has swelled * The Mapulanga way has been overtaken by events — sophistry. CCTV cameras have replaced Mapulanga * Limbe Police now has Chipumphula. Another proper policeman as officer in charge * Those of us who have been connected to Limbe from childhood can see the effects of his works By Duncan Mlanjira Since Deputy Commissioner, Gladson Chipumphula was entrusted to manage Limbe…

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Airtel Malawi describes Airtel Top 8’s 5-year sponsorship as success and aims for more standard football development

The champions, Mighty Wanderers * Since we started sponsoring the competition 5 years ago, the trophy has been producing a new champion every year * Except Silver Strikers, who managed to win it twice. This tells us that indeed the competition has brought a good fight * It is our target to experience such every year and make sure football standard is growing By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Airtel Malawi — the official sponsors of the much sought for…

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Minister Abida Mia commend BWB’s strides in combating cholera outbreak

Mia being appraised of progress made * Opened all the disconnected kiosks and schools taps who were owing Blantyre Water Board in bill arrears * The mutual overdraft arrangement will assist people in low density areas in accessing safe and clean water By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Minister of Water & Sanitation, Abida Mia has expressed satisfaction with measures put in place by Blantyre Water Board (BWB) which are aimed at combating cholera outbreak in the city. On Thursday,…

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