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Castel Malawi to retrench more staff; Further 200 targeted

March 2, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira Castel Malawi Limited has informed its members of staff that it will implement its third phase of retrenchment by March 25 and the information gathered is that the exercise targets 200 employees. The second phase that affected almost every department also targeted 200 employees and sources within Castel say the actual number the company wants to get rid of is 600. A short memo dated February 28 signed by Director of Human Resources Naomi Nyirenda, just…

Today’s insurance customer has become very complex owing to digital transformation — IT expert Mtumbuka

March 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Information and technology expert, Matthews Mtumbuka says the modern insurance customer has become very complex, owing to the digital transformation and that they have several insurance options to choose from as the digital age has made the customer’s access to information so easy. Mtumbuka said this when he presided as the guest of honour at this year’s Institute of Insurance in Malawi (IIM) annual Charter Dinner held at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre where he said…

General Alliance’s Malaicha is new Malawi Insurance Institute executive council president

March 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Chartered insurer, Masautso Malaicha, who has 25 years working experience in general insurance and currently working as underwriting manager at General Alliance Insurance Company, was voted in as the new Institute of Insurance in Malawi (IIM) and was unveiled on Saturday during the Institute’s annual Charter Dinner at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre. Malaicha served as vice-president to outgoing president Maclonex Mwase, who works for Britam insurance company as Country Sales Manager, and will be deputized…

Civic education needed for proper industrial hemp regulation

February 29, 2020

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By Alice Chunga, MANA Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri has said civic education is essential to change the people’s perception regarding industrial hemp regulation. He said this on Thursday during the 48th Session of Parliament where the Cannabis Regulation Bill was passed. The Bill, which seeks to distinguish the criminalised Indian hemp (chamba) from medicinal cannabis through cultivation, production, possession and marketing, was first tabled five years ago by former legislator Boniface Kadzamira. “Perception…

Chaos in Nkhotakota after elephant stomps woman to death

February 29, 2020

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By Stanley Nkhondoyachepa, MANA Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve field operations manager, David Robertson is in pain while his game ranger, Thomson Mizeck is battling for his life in hospital after they were stoned and hacked with panga knives by an angry mob, who are incensed with the death of a woman who was stomped by an elephant. The attack on the two occurred Friday morning in Bamba Village in Traditional Authority (TA) Mwadzama, who had visited the village to…

FIFA chief Infantino says open to changes in offside law

February 29, 2020

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SuperSport.com World football governing body, FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he is open to changes to the offside law to help address problems that have arisen since the introduction of VAR video reviews. Football’s law-making body, the International FA Board (IFAB), is expected to meet on Saturday and discuss VAR and the offside law, although no proposal has been tabled for a concrete law change. Frustration in England’s Premier League with VAR ruling out goals for tiny margins…

FIFA set to limit number of loan deals

February 29, 2020

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By Muambo Edward, kick442.com The world football governing body, FIFA has announced that the new laws governing loan deals for players will soon be effective. FIFA has announced a-three-year plan to enforce its new regulations that will govern the transfer of players. The entire transfers system has been revisited by FIFA and particular attention was paid on the modalities and number of loan deals authorized in a season for any club. Clubs will be limited to eight arrivals…

Nkhata Bay launches Sanitation and Hygiene Investment plan

February 29, 2020

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By Aliko Munde, MANA Nkhata Bay District Council and Northern Region Water Board (NRWB) have launched a 20-year Sanitation and Hygiene Investment Plan to guide implementation and promotion of sanitation and hygiene services in the district. During the launch on Thursday at Nkhata Bay District Council Chamber, a sanitation set of equipment worth K15.9 million was handed over to the council. NRWB Chief Executive Engineer, Titus Mtegha noted that only the district hospital has a sewer system…

K2,000 ID processing fees force Standard 8 learners out of school

February 29, 2020

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By Dyna Mtalimanja Banda, MANA Some Standard 8 learners in Dowa have been forced to drop out of school after failing to pay K2,000 for identity cards required by Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) if one is to sit for Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations (PLSCE). A report produced by District Education Management Information System (DEMIS) Office, shows 556 learners dropped out after failing to pay processing fee for the IDs. Out of the 556 dropouts, Kayembe Zone…

Donors happy with progress of lean season response

February 29, 2020

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By Louis Kumchima, MANA Donors have expressed satisfaction with the progress made by government in responding to the food insecurity situation in the 2019/2020 season. Donor partners who assist with funding towards lean-season response and Social Cash Transfers, which among others include Department for International Development (DfID), United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Irish Aid in collaboration with Plan Malawi International, made the sentiments when they toured Ulongwe in Balaka District. DfID Country Director, Dave Beer…