Sunbird Tourism Plc posts K749m profit after tax on year ended 2021

The magnificent Sunbird Waterfront Hotel in Salima * The turnaround to the increased business volumes in 2021 as compared to 2020 when CoVID-19 effects were at at its peak * Lakeshore resorts performed well unlike the city hotels because they were driven by conferences By Steven Mkweteza, Correspondent Despite the prevailing devastating impact of CoVID-19 in the hospitality and travel industry, Sunbird Tourism Plc has announced that it has posted a profit after tax of K749 million in the…

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Majority of Flames’ 2022 COSAFA Cup squad comprise those who played in 2021 AFCON in Cameroun

Mario Marinica * Conspicuously missing is South Africa-based matchmaker, Gabadinho Mhango * Leading the foreign based contingent is captain John Banda; Khuda Muyaba and Dennis Chembezi and Peter Banda — who plays in Tanzania Maravi Express Flames’ head coach, Mario Marinica, has named a 30-man provisional squad for next month’s COSAFA Cup to take place in Durban, South Africa a majority of whom were in the team that reached their first-ever knockout phases of the Africa Cup of Nations…

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Stagflation and misalignment of comparative advantages in Africa

* Economies do not recover from the blues, there are extra efforts that are put in place to ensure that a country moves out of poverty * If African countries continue to rely on international institutions without putting in place structures to help them escape poverty, serious problems like stagflation will find a home in our midst * It’s past the time for us to recognize that an economy is built piece by piece, not just with vision but…

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Malawi enlists support of China in investigations of alleged inhumane treatment of Malawian children by some Chinese nationals

The video that went viral globally * The actions by the perpetrators of such unacceptable mentality is an affront to the principles enshrined in various international human rights instruments * Including the United Nations Charter and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child * The Embassy Embassy strongly condemns racism in any form, by anyone or happening anywhere * The Chinese government has zero tolerance for racism and has in the past years been cracking down…

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Malawian fans of Formula 1 motorsport races on SuperSport in for a treat for the 2022 edition

By Duncan Mlanjira Many Malawians follow up Formula 1 races on SuperSport and they are in for a treat for the 2022 edition of the World Championship, the Canadian Grand Prix, live from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal on the evening of Sunday, June 19. Formula 1 is one big feature on SuperSport and according to a statement from DStv, the previous round in Azerbaijan saw Max Verstappen lead a Red Bull one-two, with Sergio Perez in the…

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Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise appointed as UNIMA deputy Vice-Chancellor

* Expected to support the new exciting chapter of the re-established University of Malawi under VC Prof. Sajidu * He played a huge role in the process towards the delinking of the University of Malawi * He has international academic experience as a visiting lecturer at the Universities of Pretoria and Western Cape (RSA) * As well as an external examiner at the University of the Western Cape and the University of Cape Town By Duncan Mlanjira After a…

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ICON Properties and Eris Properties invest in establishment of stately KFC restaurant at Chichiri Shopping Mall that includes Drive-In services

* The Drive-In service is targeted to just take less than two minutes from point of order though an intercom * To the paying cubicle and finally the food handover cubicle * This adds to three of KFC restaurants — with another in Blantyre central business district (CBD) * The other in Lilongwe — that also has a Drive-In service By Duncan Mlanjira With partnership from NICO Group’s ICON Properties and Eris Properties, Afribrand has provided a stately KFC…

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Sports Minister pleads with private and parastatal sectors to invest into sports

* As Mukuru officially unveils K175 million 1-year sponsorship deal for Mighty Wanderers FC * There a lot of companies, private or parastatals, which are making big profits but they are failing to give back to Malawians * Football and other sporting disciplines are helping in as far as creating job opportunities among Malawians By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent At the official signing ceremony of the 1-year sponsorship at K175 million between international mobile money financial service provider, Mukuru…

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UK major media house The Telegraph lauds Samuel Valla Bhima — 1st Malawian to become Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

The iconic Bhima who died on April 8, 2022 * He overcame racism to blaze a trail in maternal healthcare in Malawi and became sub-dean of King’s College Medical School * Bhima became a full Medical Officer in Zomba, the capital, in 1954 becoming the first black medical doctor in Nyasaland * When Kamuzu Banda’s autocratic style sparked a crisis, his key opponent, Henry Chipembere, went into hiding * Bhima drove alone to visit him and supply him with…

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No Malawian qualifies in 10 of COSAFA Cup Legends list over the past 25 years

The Flames squad of the early years of the COSAFA Cup * Angolan Fabrice Akwa tops the list who competed in the early years of the COSAFA Cup * Featuring in seven tournaments between 1998 and 2006 and lifted the trophy twice in 2001 and 2004 * Akwa was a lead striker for Angola at the turn of the century, who played for Portuguese giants Benfica, among other overseas clubs * As the southern African regional grouping awaits the…

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