FDH Group supports K5m towards 3rd edition of Wealth CEO Summit set for Lilongwe on July 28-29

Nkunika (right) hands over the cheque to Chima  * To be discussed under the theme ‘Redeeming MW2063 through Collaborative Business Leadership’ * This is “a high-level platform that hinges on development of a business and entrepreneurial ecosystem * Including SME’s in Malawi to become key drivers of the economy in creating jobs among others By Duncan Mlanjira In support of the Wealth Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Summit as a catalyst for economic growth in the country, FDH Bank has…

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Bushiri’s extradition case adjourned to July 10

Bushiri and his wife attract huge attention on arrival at the court * The state ambushed us because they served us with a list of six witnesses—Bushiri’s lawyer Wapona Kita * We came prepared but we heard it in court that the state will parade just one witness who will adopt the rest of the witness statements By Twimepoki Mangani, Mana Chief Resident Magistrate, Madalitso Chimwaza has adjourned Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s extradition case to July 10, 2023 to allow…

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Lord Chief Justice for England and Wales to arrives in Malawi tomorrow

* His visit will explore areas of mutual collaboration with key interlocutors in the judicial sector * As Commonwealth sister nations, we believe the UK and Malawi can learn a lot from each other * On the dispensation of justice and fostering the rule of law in a democracy By Duncan Mlanjira The Lord Chief Justice, The Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon — Head of the Judiciary of England and Wales and the President of the Courts…

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Illovo Sugar Plc invests K109m in adopting 4 primary schools in Chikwawa in partnership with Mary’s Meals

* Good health is vital for every child’s growth and development—MD Lekani Katandula * It has been proven that there is a strong link between nutrition and academic performance * There is a correlation between malnourished children and poor performance * Children who lack nutrition also lack proper cognitive and social skills and are more susceptible to illnesses By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Plc has committed a total of K109,925,400 in adopting 4 primary schools in Chikwawa District in…

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23-year-old Kenyan lady has her money gift worth million of Shillings forfeited to government

* After it was established that the gift was the product of money laundering * Sent by billionaire Marc De Mesel, a Belgian YouTube crypto personality * Who did not explain or disclose the source of the money Maravi Express The High Court in Kenya has allowed the government to confiscate a Sh102 million love gift that was sent to a 23-year-old student named Felista Nyamathira Njoroge by her billionaire boyfriend who is abroad. A report by Nation Media…

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Russia honours Zikhale Ng’oma’s presentation on cyber crime

The Minister addressing the delegates in Moscow * I am personally impressed with your understanding of issues related to cyber crime—Igor N. Zubov, State Secretary * A special meeting between Zubov and the Minister was arranged to discuss issues for the benefit of Russia and Malawi By Chrispine Lwanja, in Moscow A presentation on cyber crime by Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma at the 11th edition of the international meeting of high-ranking officials responsible for security…

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Private sector productivity a tool to the country’s prosperity—Chakwera

* My administration has been pushing to see an uptick in productivity in three primary and most promising sectors * Of agriculture, tourism and mining, which is what I have been referred to as our ATM Strategy By Sellah Singini, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says increasing private sector productivity is the only way to make Malawi a middle-income economy that empowers Malawians to be self-reliant. Speaking in Lilongwe on Tuesday at the Malawi Investment Summit 2023, Chakwera said the…

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EGENCO set to host Association of Power Utilities of Africa annual meetings from June 3-9

* To attract chief executive officers (CEOs) and technocrats from power utilities across Africa * It presents an opportunity for Malawian businesses targeting Africa continent as a potential market * APUA has undergone some transformations by becoming an association which provides value for its members By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) is set to host the all-important annual meetings of the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA) — which brings together power and energy players…

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British High Commission to Malawi celebrates King Charles’ Coronation on Thursday

* The Coronation celebration is an opportunity to strengthen the UK-Malawi partnership on our mutual priorities * That His Majesty also cares deeply about — such as putting young people at the centre stage of our development programmes * Promoting tolerance in our societies and working together as one diverse family in protecting our environment By Duncan Mlanjira The British High Commission in Lilongwe announces that it will on Thursday, May 11 celebrate in a special way the coronation…

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Malawi hosts ITU Regional Cyber drill for Africa

* Africa needs to shift away from the national boundary mindset and take the modern approach of collaboration and coordination on issues pertaining to cyber security—MACRA chair Dr. Stanley Khaila By Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA Minister of Information & Digitization, Moses Kunkuyu says promotion of massive adoption of information telecommunication technologies (ICTs) should be preceded by an assurance to ICT users of the safety and overall security of these technologies. He said this on Monday when he opened the International…

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