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Plan International Malawi adds credence to benefits of Mpamba Mudzi Wathu Village Bank innovation for the unbanked rural masses

April 23, 2022

Country Director Phoebe Kasoga addressing the gathering * The good news is that we have organizations like TNM who are partnering with us to uplift women * In coming up with services on the grassroots that are assisting women to access services like e-banking and credit By Duncan Mlanjira As TNM Plc continues its launching and marketing of the Mpamba Mudzi Wathu Village Bank, Plan International Malawi has thrown its weight on the benefits of enhancing the e-commerce innovation,…

Malawi Police suspends interview session with ACB’ Martha Chizuma after reports of demonstrations against it

April 22, 2022

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Iron Lady Martha Chizuma * The MPS was ordered by Mzuzu Senior Magistrate Court on April 7, 2022 following an application by Frighton Mphompho * The MPS is bound by law and committed to comply with court orders * The UDF has distanced itself from Mphompho’s action and has since suspended the party’s District Governor for Chikwawa * Reports indicate that Mphompho acted on behalf comedian-turned political activist, Bon Kalindo By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has…

NBS Bank FAM Charity Shield proceeds go towards gradual home repatriation of Chikwawa flood victims from relief camps

April 22, 2022

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* They were distributed to 986 households that represents 4,930 people * Who are in four relief camps of Nthumba (326); Medrum (250); Nanchinchi (150); and Tomali Admarc (26) * All in the jurisdiction of three traditional chiefs; Kasisi, Mlilima and Lundu respectively * As a good corporate citizen and a caring bank, NBS Bank believe it is its responsibility to support the communities in which it operates By Duncan Mlanjira In partnership with Malawi Red Cross Society, NBS…

Late Chadwick Mphande mentored many professionals into becoming better managers — including VP Saulos Chilima

April 20, 2022

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* I met the late Mphande at Southern Bottlers Malawi and we worked together there for about five or six years * In all that time he grilled me and my colleagues into becoming better managers—Chilima By Duncan Mlanjira Amongst the executive professionals that late Chadwick Lawrence Mphande mentored in his career do attest that the former Southern Bottlers (SOBO) and Carlsberg Malawi Brewery chief executive officer was a corporate executive par excellence. He died on April 13 at…

Joseph Mwale stamps his mark as country’s top rated player by winning 2022 CHESSAM National Championship for the 7th time

April 20, 2022

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Joseph and Priyasha at the winners podium * He won 5 games and drew 4 to attain 7 points and the title that includes selection into the national team * To represent Malawi at the World Chess Olympiad in India from July 28-August 10 * He has won the National Championship in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2019 and 2022 * His chess academy coaching student, top rated Priyasha Shriyan won the Ladies Section Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira FIDE…

TNM appoints experienced telecoms executive Ted Sauti-Phiri as Board chairperson

April 20, 2022

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* He has over 20 years of distinguished career showcased by experience and knowledge in telecoms having worked in several African countries * He has served in several boards including CDH Investment Bank, Marsh and Malawi Accountants Board in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira The Board of Directors of Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) Plc has appointed a vast experienced telecoms executive in Africa, Ted Sauti-Phiri as its new chairperson. Sauti-Phiri is currently serving as the Regional Finance Director of MultiChoice…

Flames drawn with Egypt, Guinea and Ethiopia in 2023 Côte d’Ivoire AFCON qualifiers

April 19, 2022

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The Flames at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroun where they caused a stir * Guinea was the team which beat the Flames in the group stages of the January finals in Cameroun * They lost to Morocco in the Round of 16 in which they caused a stir when they scored first through Gabadinho * Hosts Côte d’Ivoire are in Group H with COSAFA sides Zambia, Comoros and Lesotho By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national football team have been drawn…

NICO Life values contributions from its agents in the growth of individual insurance policies; Continues to award best preforming agents

April 19, 2022

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Chapola poses with the proud awardees * The agents contribute towards the individual insurance policies, which accords about 12% of its business * In Savings Protection Plan; Child Saver (for tertiary education); Cash Plus and Festival Advance Plan * Through the agents, the public has now been encouraged to participate in individual insurance covers * We have reached this far because of your invaluable contributions to the growth of the business By Duncan Mlanjira In honouring the annual awards…

Despite FIFA suspensions, Kenya and Zimbabwe will still be included in Tuesday’s 2023 AFCON qualifiers draw

April 18, 2022

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* A window is open for both countries if they satisfy FIFA’s terms to lift the suspensions two weeks before the kick-off * If not both associations will be considered as losers and eliminated from the qualifiers By Duncan Mlanjira The draw for the group stage qualifiers of the 2023 Côte d’Ivoire Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set for tomorrow, Tuesday in Johannesburg, South Africa that will include Kenya and Zimbabwe despite having been suspended by world football…

Defending champs Nyasa Big Bullets, Blue Eagles in neck-to-neck fight for the TNM Super League title

April 18, 2022

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* The People’s Team beat Mafco FC 1-0 on Sunday through a goal from Precious Sambani * The cops of Nankhaka also won 1-0 against Karonga United through Gaddie Chirwa on Saturday * Both leaders have attained their 13 points from 4 wins and 1 draw and separated through goals scored and conceded Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira After five games apiece, defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets are tied on 13 points apiece with fellow title chasers Blue Eagles FC,…