Chakwera calls for concerted efforts in fighting malaria

* Launches ‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’ malaria campaign * “The campaign launch itself is not enough; we have to go down and root out malaria in our communities” By Robert Nayeja & Patrick Ndawala, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has officially launched a campaign dubbed ‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’ with a call to different partners to support government in ending malaria by 2030. The President made the call during the launch ceremony on Tuesday at Liwonde in Machinga…

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FDH Bank’s CEO William Mpinganjira delivers inspiring motivational talk to MSCE students at Chichiri Secondary School

Mpinganjira interacting with the students * As the Bank launches nationwide Career Guidance mentorship initiative * This is in celebration of the International Day of the African Child which President Chakwera launched on Wednesday * On this Day of the African Child, FDH Bank is taking care of the community that has educated us By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank’s Group Chief Executive Officer, William Mpinganjira inspired students at Chichiri Secondary School with a motivational talk as the Bank launched…

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President Chakwera advocates for safe environment for children

Chakwera interacting with kids during the commemoration  * As he officially launched Early Childhood Development Advocacy Campaign * All policies, laws and legal instruments should revolve around the child as a priority By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has called on all Malawians to ensure that children in the country are fully protected from all types of abuse which they face in the society. Chakwera made the call on Wednesday in Mangochi where he participated in this year’s…

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President Chakwera commits to honour local architects

Chakwera being installed as second Malawi Institute of Architects patron after Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda * MIA’s expertise has been bypassed by many organizations and institutions in favour of cheap substitutes By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says the Tonse-led administration will ensure that architects in the country are recognized by involving them in the design and development of the country’s infrastructural projects. The president made the commitment on Tuesday in Mangochi when he officially opened the Malawi…

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NICO Group launches its 50th anniversary celebration media visibility campaign; ‘The One’

* Despite CoVID-19 challenges NICO continues to deliver superior financial products * Celebrating this golden anniversary is a very important milestone to still be standing strong, or perhaps even stronger, after 5 decades * NICO is the pioneer in financial services in many regards as it was the first company to list on the Malawi Stock Exchange in 1996 By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Group has officially launched its 50th anniversary celebration media visibility campaign as one of engaging with…

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Government to lay out measures ensuring production of quality agricultural produce for export — Chakwera

President Chakwera in Mangochi on Sunday By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says farmers in the country do not realize enough money from their agricultural produce due to rushed sales which compromise quality. Thus he says, his administration would lay out some measures to ensure that the country produces quality agricultural produce for export. He made the remarks on Sunday afternoon in Mangochi, saying the problem is that “everyone is free to buy or sell crop produce most…

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HRDC calls for dissolution of MACRA Board for extravagance after travelling to Dubai for governance training

* Whole trip cost in excess of K46,282,250 for five board members * Travel to Dubai comes “at a time when Malawi’s economy is bleeding” * Management sent the board “even before the recruitment of a CEO” By Duncan Mlanjira Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to dissolve Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Board, accusing it for extravagance and abuse of power for attending a two-week governance training in Dubai. According to the revelation as…

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MRA officers ordered to confiscate charcoal and other illegal forestry products

Thriving charcoal business * This is in pursuant to Section 21 of the Customs and Excise Act By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has instructed its station managers and all staff, particularly officers at security road checkpoints, to confiscate charcoal and all illegal forestry related goods and surrender them to relevant authorities. A memorandum to all station managers from acting Commissioner of Customs & Excise Division, Fredrick Mpeusa, reiterates the government of Malawi, through the Department of Forestry…

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South African consultant still clings on to Malawi Traffic Information System

A traffic document that is processed through the Malawi Traffic Information System * Sources say government is losing millions in service payments * Consultant hasn’t handed over to Government since 2018 * Has failed to meet two deadlines set since 2018 * Up to now upgrading other modules hasn’t been completed * And some operational errors are still persistent By Duncan Mlanjira Over three years now, South African consultant firm has still not handed over the Malawi Traffic Information System…

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Public warning: Thieves robbing valuables left in cars as owners attend funeral services at cemeteries

As people gather for burial like this, thieves steal from their cars left a distance away * Several people’s cars were robbed of valuables such as lap tops at HHI cemetery on Friday By Duncan Mlanjira An incident has been reported by a concerned citizen warning the public that thieves are taking advantage of inactive sorroundings of cemeteries to rob valuables left in cars as owners attend funeral services. A voice note made by Nkolokosa-based lady, Emily Moya Ngo’mba…

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