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Mining Minister Gaffar visits illegal miners in Machinga

August 12, 2020

By Robert Nayeja and Patrick Ndawala, MANA Minister of Mining, Rashid Gaffar visited people engaged in illegal gold mining in Busiri River in traditional authorities Liwonde and Nsanama in the district where over 800 people are engaged in gold mining. The visit was to assure the illegal miners that government would guide them to follow proper procedures so that they carry out their mining activities legally and freely. “I have learnt that people here have built houses and paid…

Coronavirus-related deaths now at 152 as of Tuesday

August 12, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira As of Tuesday, August 11, six Coronavirus-related deaths were registered, bringing the cumulative figure at 152 as the total figure of recorded cases in Malawi is now at 4,714 since the first cases in April. Since August 1 alone, there had been 42 deaths — six on August 1 (from 108 new cases recorded); three on the 2nd (from 45 new cases); none on the 3rd (from 42); five on the 4th (from 88); eight on…

MultiChoice Malawi donates PPEs worth a whopping K38.7m

August 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Digital television service providers, MultiChoice Malawi has donated personal protective equipment (PPEs) to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital worth a whopping K38.7 million in the form of 3,500 KN95 face masks and 3,500 disposable isolation gowns. MultiChoice Malawi’s Managing Director, Gus Banda said their gesture is an appreciate of the multilateral efforts by the Government, the Presidential COVID-19 Task Force, the medical fraternity, security and other agencies as well as the general public in their collective efforts…

Speaker of Parliament should bring the august House out of hiding

August 11, 2020

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Analysis by Mphatso Moses Kaufulu Under former President, late Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Malawi was not just a single-party state — it was also a political system anchored in Presidential Supremacy. In general, a presidential system privileges the president in sanctioning and prosecuting the national agenda, and requires of parliaments and judiciaries to conduct their functions deferentially in support of that agenda. Under Kamuzu Banda, this was broadly the Malawian system. However, the 1994 Constitution established a system…

MyBucks Bank profit grows by 130% in 2019-2020 financial year

August 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira MyBucks Banking Corporation has recorded a profit after tax of MK1.8 billion in the first six months period ended on 30th June, 2020 compared to MK817 million same period in June, 2019. This represents a 130% growth in profit after tax, according to a published financial statement co-signed by the banks Board chairperson Francis Pelekamoyo; Board Director Morgan Tembo; Managing Director Zandila Shaba and Chief Finance Officer Thomson Kumwenda. The financials say the main driver of…

Malawi’s COVID-19 recovery rate passes the 50% mark

August 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Monday’s situation report from co-chairperson of Presidential Taskforce Force on COVID-19, Dr. John Phuka, says the country’s data shows that the people that have recovered have surpassed the active cases and that the recovery rate has passed the 50% mark. “This is encouraging as it gives hope in this fight against COVID-19 pandemic,” says Dr. Phuka in his report, while stressing that those that have recovered should continue to strictly adhere to all preventive measures to…

Another double eviction in BBNaija Lockdown House: Eric And Tochi join Ka3na and Lilo on the outside

August 10, 2020

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Maravi Express Two more housemates, have been evicted on Sunday from the The second live eviction show Eric and Tochi evicted from the Big Brother Naija Lockdown House, a week after Ka3na and Lilo were the first two to be voted out. During the week, Ozo won the Head of House Challenge, and after much deliberation, he chose Dorathy as his deputy and that automatically saved both of them from being up for eviction. As with last week,…

Candlex Malawi partners with Blantyre Press Club in COVID-19 fight by donating PPEs

August 10, 2020

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Maravi Express As one way of fighting against the global Coronavirus pandemic, Candlex Malawi Limited has donated COVID-19 personal preventive products to Blantyre Press Club (BPC), which the club is preparing to donate to Chiradzulu communities on August 15 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibly (CSR). The items included 40 cartons of U-Fresh soap and 10 boxes of Sanitizers to encourage the communities practice preventive measures that include regular handwashing. Presenting the products at Candlex Malawi head offices…

NBS Bank wins Euromoney Award for second year running as Malawi’s Best Bank

August 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank has emerged as Malawi’s Best Bank for the second year running in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2020, whose results were unveiled on July 15. Last year, NBS Bank was voted 2019 Best Bank in Malawi by EuroMoney Awards for Excellence and 2019 Bank of the Year Malawi by the Banker Awards. The Bank has been recognised for the great advancements achieved in the 2019 financial year, and generally on its transformation journey which…

Chitipa United FC impressed with replica jersey sales

August 10, 2020

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By Wisdom Ngwira, MANA Just a month after piloting sales for their replica jersey, TNM Super League outfit, Chitipa United Football Club is pleased with the public’s high demand for the uniform on the market. The team say so far, they have almost finished selling the first consignment of the jersey, which is going at K15,000 each. The club’s general secretary, Duma Ngoma said the public has been positively responding to their plea to support the team by buying…