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Flames’ AFCON fundraising drive reaches its crescendo with dinner hosted by Chakwera Nov. 27

November 16, 2021

By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera is set to host the VVIP Fundraising Dinner which the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has organised as resource mobilization drive ahead of the Flames’ preparations and participation for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun from January. The Flames’ AFCON finals budget is pegged at K1.5 billion (about US$1.8 million) which would in part be funded by the government; the Flames’ official sponsor, FDH Bank as well as participation subsidy…

Chakwera commissions solar energy power plant in Salima; To add 20 megawatts to national grid

November 16, 2021

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Chakwera touring the solar power plant * Malawi needs reliable sources of energy for its national development —Chakwera * “There are so many partners of goodwill ready to help us develop this sector” * “This is clean energy and a model for green future the country wants” By Grace Kapatuka, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has finally commissioned construction of the country’s first of its kind construction of solar energy plant which is expected to add 20 megawatts of power…

It is high time we started winning trophies at Olympics—Chilima

November 16, 2021

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Chilima welcoming The Queens Baton at Chileka Airport By Lydia Maganga, MANA Vice-President Saulos Chilima has urged Malawi Olympic family to find solutions to the country’s perennial failure to win medals at international tournaments. Speaking when he joined the sports fraternity to welcome Commonwealth Games’ Queen’s Baton for its Relay in Malawi, Chilima said it was time to get serious and go back to the drawing table to try and take a different approach so that the country’s athletes…

MERA Board member Likongwe resigns after Chapweteka betrayed him at the Ombudsman over Kachaje case

November 16, 2021

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Likongwe deeply regrets his action * Apologizes to the Public Appointment Committee of Parliament and to MERA Board “for letting them down” * “Whilst I was driven by my Christian values, I realize that legally I was not supposed to do that” By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Energy and Regulatory Authority (MERA) board member, Pempho Likongwe has tendered his resignation following the controversy sorrounding Henry Kachaje, whose appointment as MERA’s CEO was faulted by the Ombudsman. In his announcement letter…

Evangelical Association of Malawi calls on Christians to pray and fast for improvement of the country’s economy

November 16, 2021

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The Thanksgiving prayers follows successful hosting of Love Malawi Festival in October By Duncan Mlanjira The Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) is calling on all Christians and people of goodwill to 21 days of prayer for Thanksgiving as well as various national issues that include asking the Almighty God to spiritually guide the authorities in the improvement of the country’s economy. In the call for prayer, issued by EAM general secretary, Rev. Francis Mkandawire, said other national issues that…

Ntopwa FC owner Jomo Osman found guilty of assaulting referee but spared of any punishment on the individual action

November 16, 2021

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The controversial Jomo Osman, who is also Councilor for Bangwe Nthandizi * Club fined K25,000 for an offence only committed by the individual By Duncan Mlanjira Ntopwa Football Club has been found guilty of the misconduct regulation of failing to control the actions of its supporters, players and officials and fined K25,000 for an offence committed by the team’s owner and technical director, Isaac Jomo Osman — who was found guilty of assaulting a referee during his team’s official…

NICO General launches flexible third-party private motor insurance cover

November 15, 2021

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Maravi Express NICO General has launched affordable third-party private motor insurance cover that will enable clients pay for cover for 3 to 6 months. The cover, dubbed Kapa Easy, gives clients who might not meet the full annual cover a chance to adhere to the road regulations by having insurance cover. NICO General Chief Executive Officer, Donbell Mandala, said the company values it customers and understands that times are tough. “It is our duty as an insurance company…

COMESA Competition Commission alerts CFTC, CAMA on illegal Appletiser drink by Coca-Cola South Africa

November 15, 2021

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* The Commission has since invoked Article 33 (2) of the COMESA Competition Regulations * For Coca-Cola South Africa to issue a compulsory product recall notice to Coca-Cola to the Common Market * Not a single country in the Common Market were issued with the voluntary recall of some batches of Appletiser By Duncan Mlanjira The COMESA Competition Commission has alerted Malawi’s Competition & Fair Trade Commission (CFTC) and the Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) that the Appletiser drink…

Legendary author Wilbur Smith dies aged 88

November 14, 2021

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Voice of America World-renowned writer, Wilbur Smith — whose decades-long career in writing specialized in historical fiction, taking readers from tropical islands to the jungles of Africa — died at his home in South Africa on Saturday aged 88, his office said. “We are sorry to announce that the beloved, global bestselling author Wilbur Smith passed away unexpectedly this afternoon at his Cape Town home, with his wife Niso by his side,” said a message posted on the author’s official Twitter…

Senior Chief Malemia, students implore on Govt to seriously rehabilitate Nsanje Secondary School structures; As MACRA donates computer lab to commemorate World Post Day

November 13, 2021

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Senior Chief Malemia * They were joined by Nsanje West MP Mtiza, Councillor Makiyi and school’s headteacher * School’s security is heavily compromised as it is not fenced and is always invaded by thieves * At the same students are disturbed through passing motorcycle taxi operators and pedestrians and goats and cattle * MACRA gift included the settlement of a water bill the school had that was in excess of K4.8 million By Duncan Mlanjira Senior Chief Malemia has…