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Agriculture Minister implores on Chiradzulu communities to invest in irrigation farming

August 26, 2022

A female farmer explaining their work programme to Lowe * There are millions of kwachas in irrigation farming–Lowe * Liaise with district director of agriculture, go and visit other irrigation schemes and see how your friends are progressing By Lydia Maganga, MANA Minister of Agriculture, Lobin Lowe has urged communities in Chiradzulu to fully utilize and invest in irrigation farming as it is a money spinner that could help in boosting the economy of the country. On his…

Philip Morris International continues to enhance smoke-free products which will one day replace cigarettes

August 26, 2022

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The much acclaimed ‘IQOS’ * The best decision any smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether * PMI does not offer such smoke-free products to people who have never used tobacco or nicotine products * Switching to a smoke-free product is a better choice than continuing to smoke By Duncan Mlanjira One of biggest buyers of Malawi’s tobacco, Philip Morris International (PMI) continues to inculcate a smoke-free world by offering a variety of quality, scientifically…

Gerard ‘Yellowman’ Phiri named as coach for eSwatini top flight giants Nsingizini Hotspurs

August 26, 2022

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* We are thrilled to find someone with Gerald’s “capabilities, ideas and great attitude * With your experiences, we strongly believe you’ll stand with us and achieve a lot with our team By Wilfred Golden, Correspondent Legendary striker for defunct MDC United, Gerard ‘Yellowman’ Phiri — who is former Blue Eagles and Tigers FC coach, has been named as head coach for eSwatini top flight giants Nsingizini Hotspurs Football Club. Management of the club has confirmed the development through…

Sports Council unveils Malawi Youth Games program to revamp grassroots sports in schools

August 26, 2022

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Sports Council Board chairperson Sunduzwayo Madise unveils the program’s logo * The program to use sports as a tool that will attract and bring back school dropouts learners * Sports has been dwindling since the departure of the CocaCola schools competition in 2017 By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi National Council of Sports has launched Malawi Youth Games program it its campaign to revamp sports from grassroots level by bringing back primary and secondary schools competitions. At the official…

Nyasa Capital Finance sponsors K2.5 million towards Malawi Police’s preparation for southern African regional games

August 26, 2022

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Haiya (left) presenting the sponsorship to IG Yolamu * The police officers need enough support to produce positive results at the SARPCCO games * The sponsorship is a timely gesture which will encourage the athletes to work hard—IG Merlyne Yolamu By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi Police Services (MPS) has received a morale booster ahead of their preparations for this year’s Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (SARPCCO) annual games scheduled to take place in Tanzania from September…

Malawians applaud MACRA’s stance in enforcement of law and regulations

August 25, 2022

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* MACRA’s stance should be emulated by other government departments such as ESCOM, EGENCO, RBM “and everyone” * It is when these institutions fail to execute their mandates by the rule book that our economy fails * If the City Councils close shops such as a liquor shop for not paying for their licence, why should media houses be spared? By Duncan Mlanjira The public has supported views of social and political ills commentator, Prof. Betchani Tchereni, which he…

New movie channel to be introduced on DStv and GOtv from August 27

August 24, 2022

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* The channel will offer entertaining local and international movies 24/7, from big blockbuster hits to unforgettable cinema classics * We’ll be carefully curating the line-up to cater for every mood – whether it’s edge-of-your-seat action you’re after or the comfort of an old favourite Maravi Express MultiChoice will launch a new movie channel, Movie Room on Sunday, August 27 to be available for both DStv and GOtv subscribers. For DStv, it will be available on DStv Premium, Compact…

CAMA advises President Chakwera to declare power blackouts as national economic and social crisis

August 24, 2022

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President Chakwera * He should establish a Commission of Inquiry that will investigate the continued blackouts and poor workmanship at both ESCOM and EGENCO * Ministry of Energy has already failed to find solutions over the last years, despite making empty promises * ESCOM needs to improve on critical Key Performance Indicators because an increase in tariff alone will not get them out of the mess they have found themselves in By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA)…

Malawian model Leticia assists 250 girl students with stationery and uniforms

August 24, 2022

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The project is under the theme, ‘I am a child not a bride’ * Most girls can’t afford school fees or they don’t have learning materials or they don’t have a school uniform * So they are being sent back home and because their parents can’t afford to send them to school they dropped out * Zama Africa is an organization that empowers youths to stop taking up space and find their purpose By Duncan Mlanjira Leticia Tiyamike Bwanausi,…

FDH Bank Plc supports Malawi marketers annual conference with K3 million

August 24, 2022

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FDH Bank’s Lorraine Chikhula presenting the sponsorship to George Damson * Conference to be held under the theme, ‘Surviving to Thriving: Scaling Towards Excellence Marketing * The support is in line with the Bank’s motto, ‘FDH Cares’, which supports sustainability from various fronts * The difficult period of the CoVID-19 pandemic forced marketers and many other business players to be resilient * And developed innovative ideas in the way they carried out their every day business By Duncan Mlanjira…