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US government-funded program BuckEye successfully maps 99% of Malawi
August 1, 2024
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* The experts used advanced aircraft, equipped with state of the art geospatial surveying technology * The imagery the BuckEye program compiled will be passed on in its entirety to DoDMA * For use in areas such as hazard assessment, improving early warning systems, optimizing resource management and informing recovery planning By Elia Chibwe, MANA A US-funded programme, Army Geospatial Center high resolution 3 dimensional (HR3D), also known as BuckEye in Malawi — which deployed a Beech King Air…

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King Misuzulu cancels trip to Malawi’s Umthetho Cultural Festival due to the reduction of number of accompanying amabutho
August 1, 2024
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* He was scheduled to bring a 300-strong delegation along with him but provincial government asked him to reduce entourage *  It would be embarrassing to go with a small number of amabutho and therefore he cancelled * But he has sent some princes to represent him — the king’s close aide, Prince Simphiwe Zulu, told the Daily News Maravi Express Apparently angered by the restructuring of his delegation team which included 300 amabutho, the Zulu regiments (military units/warriors),…

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Asset declaration to win back public confidence—MP Shadric Namalomba
July 31, 2024
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Namalomba (right) during the meeting * People are pointing fingers, accusing us, public officers, of stealing or misusing taxpayers’ money * This is one way to show that we are here to serve them, not to steal from them By Blackson Mkupatira, MANA The Parliamentary Monitoring Committee on Asset Declarations has urged all listed public officers in Chiradzulu District to declare their assets annually in line with the Public Officers Declaration of Assets, Liabilities & Business Interests Act to…

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Chakwera has been subjected to unnecessary insults since the loss of Chilima—Paramount Chief Kyungu
July 31, 2024
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Chilima and Chakwera were always together in various events * These insults on different platforms indicate moral decay among our people * He commended the President for maintaining his composure and not retaliating to the insults By Linda Moyo, MANA Paramount Chief Kyungu has said President Lazarus Chakwera has been subjected to unnecessary insults since the loss of the Vice-President, Saulos Klaus Chilima in the tragic plane crash, which claimed the lives of eight others. The Paramount Chief acknowledging…

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Airtel Malawi saves lives in record-breaking blood donation drive
July 31, 2024
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Airtel Malawi MD Kamoto (in red) registering to donate blood * We are deeply committed to the health and well-being of Malawians—Airtel Malawi Managing Director, Charles Kamoto * Airtel’s consistent support has been instrumental in addressing the blood shortage crisis—MBTS spokesperson, Upile Kaimvi By Duncan Mlanjira In a remarkable display of corporate social responsibility, Airtel Malawi today successfully concluded its annual blood donation drive, surpassing previous records with an overwhelming turnout of over 35 donors. Partnering with the Malawi…

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‘New tax measures aimed at enhancing revenue collection, promoting economic growth and ensuring equitable distribution of resources’
July 31, 2024
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MP Susan Dossi, chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Media, Information & Communications * They are designed to create a fair and transparent tax system that supports national development goals * It is essential for the public to understand new measures’ purpose, implementation and impact By Duncan Mlanjira The new tax measures that have become contentious from some section of the public are just amendments to the existing Taxation Act aimed at enhancing revenue collection, promoting economic growth and ensuring…

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Business captains to periodically discuss Malawi’s economic issues through Standard Bank’s Growth Conversations interactive platform
July 30, 2024
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* As we reflect on the 55 years of driving the country’s growth, we reiterate our commitment towards contributing to economic growth * As well as national development and creating platforms that harness collective decision-making * And foster realization of relevant agendas, as part of our efforts—Chief Executive Phillip Madinga By Duncan Mlanjira The Growth Conversations interactive platform, which was launched last week by Standard Bank Plc — one of the country’s key players in the financial service sector…

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Bon Kalindo seems not to understand benefits of newly-introduced excise tax stamps
July 30, 2024
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Kalindo addressing the media in Lilongwe * As he announces nationwide demonstrations on August 8 over new tax measures, voter registration and national IDs * Tax stamps are protecting local and legitimate industries from unfair competition from businesses engaged in illicit, smuggled and counterfeit excisable products * It is also to control consumption of unbranded and counterfeits where source of products cannot be verified and authenticated * While at the same time to promote voluntary tax compliance among manufacturers,…

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Government taking stock of a lot of campaign pledges made—Michael Usi
July 30, 2024
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* Ndirande Township to access National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) loans in the next month of August * Government is committed to see your businesses grow; therefore, I urge you to form groups * So that when we start disbursing these loans no one should be left out and I must say that these loans are for all persons regardless of their political affiliation By Lisa Lamya, MANA Vice-President, Michael Usi said there are a lot of campaign pledges…

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No party colours at Umthetho Cultural Festival—Mzimba Heritage Association
July 30, 2024
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* It starts on Friday and climaxes on Saturday, August 3 with the presence of President Lazarus Chakwera * To be celebrated under the theme; ‘Uniting against Climate Change under the Decade of His Majesty M’mbelwa V’ By Joel Phiri, MANA General Secretary for Mzimba Heritage Association (MZIHA), Kingsley Jere has asked people who will attend this year’s Umthetho Cultural Festival at Hora in the district not to put on any party colours as it is not a party…

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