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MultiChoice launches 50+ channel GOtv Supa package at K18,000 monthly subscription

November 1, 2021

Some of the channels on GOtv Supa * GOtv Max a complimentary 30-day viewing window at no charge in December * GOtv Supa adds to five as packages on offer for viewers through GOtv Max; GOtv Plus; GOtv Value and GOtv Lite * “When it comes to the best quality African-grown entertainment, GOtv certainly delivers the best” By Duncan Mlanjira Effective Monday, November 2, MultiChoice clients can choose to upgrade their GOtv packages to a brand-new one — GOtv…

RBM appeals Judge Kenyatta’s ruling to re-tender ICT contracts awarded to a company that did not qualify for bidding

November 1, 2021

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The Reserve Bank of Malawi * It’s RBM’s attempt to evade the outcome of a court process that was initiated by itself * In order to still award the procurement contract to Mitra Systems though the process was severely faulted by the Court * As well faulted by RBM’s independent forensic auditors it appointed * RBM did not abide to the High Court’s order to re-tender at the reduced period of 21 days By Duncan Mlanjira The Reserve Bank…

CAMA appeals to consumers to immediately withdraw their money from banks and keep it safe in homes

October 31, 2021

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* “Consumers will only wake up one day and only to find that their money in the bank has been wiped-out” * BAM’s press release is a friendly warning to all consumers that their money is unsafe with the banks * The reintroduction of new transaction charges in the name of VAT is unacceptable and unjustifiable By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has joined the outcry on the introduction of value added tax (VAT) which banks are…

Financially vulnerable members seek legal direction to demand Attorney General to suspend enforcement of some sections of VAT (Amendment) Act

October 29, 2021

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* If the demands are not met and the law comes into force, Kawelo Lawyers is instructed to proceed with Constitutional review of the impudged amendments * “The amended law has added VAT on interchange fees between banks — which are mostly done through ATMs” * “The law seeks to add VAT on interchange fees between a bank and other financial institutions including mobile banking” * “Mobile banking is mostly used by members of the community with no bank…

CAMA against World Bank’s demand for an increase on Malawi’s electricity tariffs

October 29, 2021

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* MERA takes into account key economic and social fundamentals when reviewing tariff increases * The Word Bank should have made their advice through the Ministry of Energy and MERA in camera Maravi Express Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) strongly condemns World Bank’s demand for an increase on the country’s electricity tariffs. In a public statement issued on Friday, November 29 by CAMA’s Executive Director, John Kapito, reminds the Word Bank that matters related to electricity tariff increase are…

Public distrustful of MRA’s assertion that only non-banking services attract VAT

October 29, 2021

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Ngutwa (middle) during the press briefing By Duncan Mlanjira Members of the public have expressed their incredulity and skepticism of the explanation by Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) that only non-banking services in the country attract value added tax (VAT) as according to the law. On Thursday, MRA Deputy Commissioner General, Henry Ngutwa held a press conference that disputed a statement from Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) that says effective Monday, November 2, 2021 “all fees and charges will be…

Bullets date MAFCO in Airtel Top 8 opener on Nov. 6

October 29, 2021

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Maravi Express The Airtel Top 8 Season Four kicks off next week with an opening game between Nyasa Big Bullets and MAFCO FC at Kamuzu Stadium on November 6 followed by the second between Mighty Wanderers and Moyale Barracks at the same venue the following day. Defending champions Silver Strikers will begin their title defense with a home tie against TN Stars at Nankhaka Stadium on November 13 before CIVO and Karonga United wrapping up the quarterfinal first leg…

Malawi Relief Fund-UK donates 30 wheelchairs to six hospitals

October 29, 2021

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MRF-UK’s Bakali handing over the wheelchairs to Dr. Nyirenda * All the recipient hospitals were in dire need of the wheelchairs * Malawi Relief Fund-UK is implementing various developmental projects in Malawi * In March, it donated a washing machine with a 8.0kg washing capacity to Chiradzulu District Hospital’s laundry room * MRF-UK also initiated the repairing process of the mortuary’s cold room at the same hospital By Duncan Mlanjira Having been touched by patients’ mobility challenges being faced…

Ngabu Rural Hospital’s mortuary initiated by Abida Mia’s CDF project now fully functional

October 28, 2021

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Mia appreciates the corridor that has just been completed * The CDF project also constructed corridor from the wards to the mortuary * She also donated office furniture for the mortuary staff * Councillor Masanza applauded Mia for being development conscious By Duncan Mlanjira Ngabu Rural Hospital’s mortuary, which was initiated by Member of Parliament for Chikwawa Mkombezi, Abida Mia through the constituency development fund (CDF), is now fully functional and is servicing the whole of the Shire Valley….

Malawi Police IG Kainja urges Chikwawa residents to report on abuse of 3 patrol vehicles donated by Illovo Sugar and Unitrans

October 28, 2021

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* Illovo Sugar and Garda World also rehabilitated Ngabu Police Post and Nchalo Police Station * I confidently say Illovo, Unitrans and Garda World are our trusted partners, come rain or sunshine—IG * Illovo Sugar also donated torches, whistles and reflective jackets to Chikwawa community policing forums * Theft has been a serious concern for both the Illovo Nchalo operations and the wider Nchalo-Ngabu community itself By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc and Unitrans has donated three patrol…