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FAM disputes allegations that it extravagantly spends on Mario Marinica’s accommodation at plush Amaryllis Hotel

April 11, 2022

* Contends that is has been saving up to K7.5 million for the five months the coach has stayed in the country * The figure reported are an exaggeration which have portrayed FAM as being extravagant and wasteful By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says the K900,000 a month special package it spent for national team coach Mario Marinica’s accommodation at the plush Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre helped the association to make significant savings of K1.5 million…

CHESSAM defends its president Namangale’s nomination of players for National Championship that includes Kezzie Msukwa

April 11, 2022

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Former CHESSAM president Kezzie Msukwa * Follows queries raised that Namangale nominated 7 instead of the maximum 3 as enshrined in CHESSAM constitution * “Our concern is purely on matters of constitutionalism other than targeting any individuals so nominated” * CHESSAM contends section 10 (1) (h) of its constitution is that the Open and Ladies sections are stand-alone tournaments with their own structures By Duncan Mlanjira Following concerns from one of its affiliates, Southern Region Chess League (SRCL) that…

Prophet Bushiri honoured with Good Samaritan Award by National Product Magazine

April 11, 2022

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Proud moment for Prophet Bushiri * It is the first-ever to receive in Malawi apart from numerous recognitions from foreign countries * I am very encouraged because this shows that there are other people who appreciate the efforts we make Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent In celebration of its 80th edition, National Product Magazine awarded Prophet Shepherd Bushiri of Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) with a Good Samaritan Award for his humanitarian charitable programmes he reaches out to underprivileged Malawians. In…

Serendib Hotels injects fresh breath of life for Kambiri Beach Resort in Salima by restoring and elevating its iconic ambience

April 10, 2022

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A pristine atmosphere * The most capacious and iconic beach resort in Senga Bay was relaunched in style on Friday * Invited guests were treated to an experience of boat cruise and tour of the Namalenje Lizard Island and a beach dinner * The place, that has the longest beach along the Lake Malawi, is set to host the Sand Music Festival in September * We look forward to more local and international business support as Kambiri proves to…

FDH Bank Plc enhances its adoption of Chingale Hills Forest environmental conservation by investing 10,000 tree seedlings for Lulanga Hills

April 10, 2022

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Yapuwa plants a tree together with a Chingale Secondary School student * The target is to plant over 1 million trees in different places across Malawi * We are involving members of the communities as well as chiefs and forest officials in order to cover large areas * And make sure they are guarding each other so that no one should be found illegally cutting down trees By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent FDH Bank Plc has invested 10,000 tree…

Petrol adjusted to K1,380/ltr from K1,150; Diesel at 1,470 from K1,120

April 10, 2022

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* This follows recent trends in the world petroleum products prices * And changes in other macroeconomic fundamentals in the local market and their impact on energy prices * Oil prices continue to skyrocket due to fears of security of supply following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia By Duncan Mlanjira Effective today, April 10, petrol price has been raised by 20% from K1,150 per litre to K1,380 while diesel is at K1,470 per litre — up from K1,120…

TNM Mpamba introduces Mudzi Wathu Village Bank as it moves to secure savings groups

April 10, 2022

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Guest of honour was former President Joyce Banda * Group savings is a novel but proven approach to uplifting millions of people out of poverty * The challenge is that cash is risky, and the group’s success can be tempting thieves and individuals * Who can run away with their savings funds. We have established the wallet to enhance safety Maravi Express TNM Mpamba Limited, wholly owned subsidiary by TNM Plc, has unveiled a special Mudzi Wathu Village Bank…

NICO Group treats The ONE Executive Golf Challenge winners to special tournaments in South Africa

April 7, 2022

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Mandala (right), Msowoya (centre) and Mwale * The trip was a perfect opportunity to interact with executives from outside Malawi * Golf presents an opportunity for networking—NICO General Chief Executive Officer, Donbell Mandala * We played with different people and have been able to form long lasting relationships that will benefit our businesses *NICO has set the tone for celebrations in Malawi. This was a wonderful experience—Sam Mwale * We enjoyed ourselves and the opportunity this presented for us to…

Malawi CSO Forum for National Development requests Ombudsman to investigate arrest of journalist Gregory Gondwe

April 7, 2022

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Chakaka-Nyirenda at the centre of it * Why and what was the AG apologizing for — the violation of the rights of Gondwe and PIJ as a media? *Is the apology on the arbitrary detention? Or is it on the part of ignorance on the part of government as stated by Minister of Information? * Is a media house publishing information in the interest of the public illegal? * Is it illegal to access an opinion of the AG…

Malawi shaken by 5.0 magnitude earthquake in Nsanje that was felt in many parts of the Southern Region

April 7, 2022

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By Duncan Mlanjira German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reports that Malawi was shaken by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake in Nsanje around 12:43 on Thursday whose tremor was felt in many parts of the Southern Region. GFZ reported that the Nsanje quake hit at a shallow depth of 10km beneath the epicenter, saying shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface. “The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might…