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Kabaza operators will be required to be licensed after proper training on use of public roads

August 25, 2024

Principal road transport officer, Charles Maluwa * And to be registered on MalTIS so that they get numbers, trained and be given licenses at affordable prices * As the Directorate launches district road safety committee to help beef up human capital challenges in enforcement of road traffic issues at district level By Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA Motor bike taxi operators, commonly known as Kabaza, will be required to undergo proper training on use of public roads before being licensed and…

FDH Bank Plc achieves K1 trillion market capitalisation milestone on MSE

August 23, 2024

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FDH Bank Plc Board chairperson Charity Mseka (c) flanked by Mkulichi (2nd left), Nkunika (left), Chitera (2nd right) and Richard Chipezaani during 2024 Investors Forum * As Parliamentary Committee applauds the bank’s sustained commitment to corporate social responsibility * Noting that its initiatives target some of the most vulnerable and marginalised communities in the country Maravi Express Within four years of listing on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), FDH Bank Plc has reached a significant milestone, achieving a market…

Department of Meteorological Services warns of strong Mwera winds from tomorrow

August 22, 2024

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Table showing the impact-based forecast * The winds are expected to exceed 40km/hour resulting in formation of high-water waves of more than 1 meter in height * Additionally, prepare for the impact of Chiperoni weather which is associated with cold conditions * Due to significant drop in temperatures and gusty winds over most areas coupled with rain drizzles By Duncan Mlanjira Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services alerts that strong Mwera winds are expected to start blowing over…

Two men sentenced to 7 years for being found guilty of vandalising ESCOM assets

August 22, 2024

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* They were arrested last month on July 14 at Zalewa police checkpoint * As they attempted to transport stolen ESCOM copper cables they vandalised in Mwanza and Ntcheu Maravi Express In order to deter the continued vandalism of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), two men from Balaka District, Patrick Malikebu (34) and Lonjezo Magaleta (27), have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment with hard labour Zalewa Magistrate Court for being found guilty of the malpractice. They were…

Missing two in Nkhotakota plane crash found dead

August 21, 2024

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* Zimbabwean pilot Fungay Jonathan and a Dutch national Frisco Westheim while the lone survivor identified as Charlotte Lemstra also Dutch * Minister of Tourism Vera Kantukule has applauded rescue team and service providers at Nkhotakota District Council for the swift operation By Wongani Mkandawire, MANA The two people that were reported missing after the plane they were travelling in crashed into Lake Malawi near Benga in Nkhotakota District on Tuesday afternoon, have been found dead. Nkhotakota District Commissioner,…

Standard Bank to host its ‘Growth Conversations’ series at Bankers Association annual Indaba in Mangochi

August 21, 2024

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* Further supports the Indiana with K10 million towards successful hosting of the event from from tomorrow, August 22-24 * To be held under the theme; ‘Bridging the Gap: Inclusive Banking and Sustainable Development for All’ By Duncan Mlanjira In support of the Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) annual conference be held in Mangochi, Standard Bank Plc has sponsored K10 million towards its successful hosting and at the same, the Malawi Stock Exchange-listed company will host its ‘Growth Conversations’…

Malawi is one of the countries whose adoption of digital financial services is low

August 21, 2024

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* As Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) scales up national awareness campaign on benefits of digital financial services * RBM spent over MK23 billion last year to reprint damaged currency notes—Deputy Governor, McDonald Mafuta Mwale * These printers and suppliers are paid in US$ which means the country is losing a lot of forex just to replace damaged notes * If more Malawians adopt digital financial services, this figure will go down as there will be no demand to…

Female Dutch passenger survives aircraft crash on Lake Malawi

August 20, 2024

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Confirmed by Minister Moses Kunkuyu * The aircraft was departing from Nkhotakota to Makhanga in Liwonde with one crew member and two passengers on board * The female Dutch passenger survived the accident with minor injuries after being rescued by local fishermen * She is currently being treated in hospital in the district—says Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, who is chief government spokesperson, has confirmed to the…

Ministry of Health alerts Malawians of outbreak of disease Mpox as a health emergency of international concern

August 20, 2024

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* To date, the Ministry assures that Malawi has not reported any confirmed cases of mpox * But despite this status, Malawi is at great risk as mpox is now a global threat Maravi Express Ministry of Health, through the Public Health Institute of Malawi alerts the public that on August 13, 2024, Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) declared Mpox (formerly known as Monkey Pox) as a public health emergency of continental security (PHECS) in Africa. In a…

Ministry of Energy encourages use of electric vehicles

August 20, 2024

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* We would want these vehicles to be everywhere in the country so that we reduce the import of fuel thereby saving forex * Ministry of Energy and Finance are striving to make purchase of electric vehicles affordable in the country By Moses Nyirenda, MANA At the launch first-ever electric vehicle in Malawi by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lilongwe yesterday, Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola says government through his Ministry is committed to promoting the purchase and…