MultiChoice Malawi hypes-up Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup with parade along Blantyre City streets

* It attracted the attention of several pedestrians, who stopped by to marvel the parade * While those most free followed it up to the Kamuzu Stadium where they were treated to some more performances *People danced to MDF brass band music and after the ceremony, there was lots of enthusiasm as they posed for pictures with the MDF soldiers, which is a rare opportunity By Duncan Mlanjira A parade led by Malawi Defence Force (MDF) brass band; colourful…

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Public incredulous that RBM failed to detect reg flags that led to collapse of Alliance Capital Limited

* The Registrar of Financial Institutions proved on the requisite standard of proof that the company is insolvent * And not likely to return to solvency within a reasonable time * Private practice lawyer hints that RBM should not regulate other banks and financial institutions * The industry should have an independent regulator to also regulate the Reserve Bank By Duncan Mlanjira Billions of kwachas have been lost which many government institutions, private Limited companies invested into financial service…

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Malcel Plc pledges to deploy 5G in cities, 4G LTE in suburban areas and to roll out 1,300 sites in five years

* The new wholly Malawian-owned new mobile service provider trending on Africa Telecom Review website * We have on board a team of talented experts who have vast experience in the mobile service industry * With mobile penetration at less than 50%, if you take out multisimmers, there is a good prospect for growth in voice * And with data penetration at less than 20%, there is a massive opportunity for data growth By Duncan Mlanjira New mobile service…

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Tickets sale open for Malawi Achievers UK Awards ceremony scheduled for Dec. 3 in Nottingham

* So far we have already sold over 70 tickets and we anticipate to sell out long before the day of the event * 10% of any revenues generated as result of Malawi Achievers go towards charitable activities * The annual event awards Malawians in the UK, who have exceptionally and positively contributed to the way of life in the UK * Nomination for the awards are already under way and its deadline is November 23 — through the…

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SuperSport launches Sounds of the World Cup starring renowned African comedian Arap Uria

Kenyan comedian Uria Arap * As SuperSport, we are thrilled to join forces with Arap, YoungNobleCommentary andSay Logan to name a few * Who are undoubtedly some of the biggest content curators across the continent right now * SuperSport prides itself as innovators and the lip-synching challenge presents a perfect opportunity for our viewers * To showcase their authentic talent while enjoying the biggest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 By Duncan Mlanjira SuperSport has partnered with…

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First Capital Bank invests K5m towards return of KUHeS Research Dissemination Conference

Twikale Chirwa (2nd left) hands over the sponsorship * To be held on November 24-25 at the University’s campus along Mahatma Gandhi Road in Blantyre * Under the theme: ‘Excellence for Life: Through Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation’ * First Capital Bank has demonstrated its total commitment towards the health sector—KUHeS’ Dr. Benjamin Kumwenda * The public should expect some breakthroughs from this conference as a lot of research has been conducted at KUHeS By Duncan Mlanjira The all-important Kamuzu…

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MACRA signs MoU with Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority to control advertisements of traditional medicines

Now under radar of PMRA and MACRA * Tradition medicines are allied substances that needs to be regulated by law * Media houses warned against airing any advertisement from traders in tradition medicines unless they bring an approval certificate By Sellah Singini, MANA Following the rise in advertisements of tradition medicines on radio and television stations using unsubstantiated health claims, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA)…

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Football fan wins K500,000 for correctly predicting lone scorer to be Richard Rapson in Blue Eagles vs Mighty Wanderers

* In TNM Super League’s Zampira promotion for fans — which seeks to celebrate the value of supporters to the game * The promotion reaffirms TNM’s commitment towards value creation for every football stakeholder * As a Malawian company, we understand the potential that football has in the economic development of the country By Duncan Mlanjira Football fan, Lameck Bentery correctly predicted that the match between Blue Eagles and Mighty Wanderers will end 1-0 and that the lone scorer…

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Public warned of illegal petrol mixed with ethanol and paraffin being sold on black market

* Only fuel grade ethanol not ordinary ethanol that should be mixed with petrol * Petrol mixed with ethanol and paraffin extremely damages car engines as it results into serious fuel corrosion * Paraffin has higher flash point temperature than petrol — meaning it generally burns hotter * And can accelerate burning of fuel injectors and valves, as a result you can lose your engine easily By Temwa Malire, MANA Malawi Regulations Authority (MERA) has urged Malawians to use fuel…

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Live goat, decoders, free GOtv Supa subscription up for grabs in MultiChoice’s G.O.A.T. campaign

Up for grabs * 5 billboards erected in each of Blantyre, Lilongwe or Mzuzu cities painted as murals * At which GOtv customers can pose at and post the pictures on Facebook * With the official campaign hashtag #GOtvCollectGOATs and tag GOtv Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira GOtv subscribers stand a chance of winning a live goat, decoders and free GOtv Supa subscription in MultiChoice’s Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.) — which is a customer facing competition that is running…

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