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Napoleon Dzombe plans other big investment plans around Kalipano Hotel by Sunbird

August 29, 2023

| Agriculture, Business, National, News, Tourism

* He came up with Kalipano country resort after various travels to other countries such as Dubai and China * There are desert areas in these countries but through creative thinking and hard work, the people there transformed the land and made significant developments * So I thought that we can do likewise in our country where we have fertile land and vast natural resources By Stanley Nkhondoyachepa, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Napoleon Dzombe’s plans in the…

TNM unveils Agulu bundle for the young and free

August 28, 2023

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| Business, Education, National, News

* The youth will explore numerous potentials in the process contributing to the overall development of the country * Agulu is an exciting package designed for the youth to do more using the mobile technology By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT services provider, TNM Plc has launched the first-of-its-kind youth development bundles dubbed ‘Agulu’ to enhance young people’s capabilities and productivity through mobile phones. Agulu, which will be available for use from Wednesday, August 30, is…

Kalipano country resort is crown jewel of Napoleon Dzombe’s illustrious career as an investor—Chakwera on official opening of Kalipano Hotel by Sunbird

August 28, 2023

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* We gather here to celebrate the development of Malawi by a distinguished Malawian * This majestic hotel is not a franchise imported from abroad — it is the actualization of a colourful dream by one of our own By Duncan Mlanjira At the official opening of the magnificent Kalipano Hotel by Sunbird — a country resort in Dowa District, President Lazarus Chakwera lavished praise on its founder, Dr. Napoleon Dzombe, saying “the feat he has accomplished as a…

Public assured of continued supply of maize in ADMARC markets across the country

August 27, 2023

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* ADMARC General Manager Makata maintains that they have so far been supplied with more than 12,000 metric tons of maize * From the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) to be sold in targeted markets in the Southern Region By Duncan Mlanjira Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) General Manager, Daniel Makata has assured the public of continued supply of maize in ADMARC markets across the country. Makata made the assurance following continued fears that the grain marketer does…

MACRA willing to resolve peacefully outside court the impasse with MultiChoice Malawi

August 27, 2023

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| Business, Courts, Law Enforcement, National, News

* MACRA maintains that it shall respect the decision of the Court on the matter, as it abides by the law * It was MultiChoice Malawi itself that dragged the regulator to the High Court of Malawi * Challenging its determination that the company had breached its statutory and licence obligations by raising DStv tariffs without prior approval from MACRA By Duncan Mlanjira As an institution that upholds the rule of law, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is awaiting…

Zambia joins Malawi in Data Must Fall campaign

August 26, 2023

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ESCOM CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda (left) and Zambia’s Minister Mutati sealing the agreement * The cost of internet, which is drawing the countries back. Africa must together say data prices must fall * Thanks to the wisdom of Malawi—Zambia Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati By Patricia Kapulula, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Zambia Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati has appealed to countries in Africa to embrace Malawi’s ‘Data Must Fall’ mantra for smooth data flow…

Chakwera engages Illovo Sugar Group in South Africa on value chain diversification

August 24, 2023

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* Illovo is about 60 years old in Malawi but they have really done only the sugar value chain addition * Time is now ripe with the Shire Valley Transformation Programme, which focuses on gravity fed irrigation By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA in Johannesburg President Lazarus Chakwera has asked Illovo Sugar Group to diversify their value chain in Malawi to other crops for the benefit of Malawians and also the company. After an engagement the President has with Illovo Africa…

ESCOM warns of countrywide power disconnections including Government MDAs

August 24, 2023

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The Capital Hill, seat of the Malawi Government * Pay in full all outstanding balances and to check with the power utility if their current bills have not been received By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has announced countrywide power disconnections from Monday, August 28 on all overdue accounts — including Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), which are ESCOM’s biggest debtor and consumer. In a public notice, ESCOM is advising customers to pay in full…

Electricity load shedding expected from Saturday till Monday

August 24, 2023

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* Due to maintenance works by EGENCO at Tedzani Hydro Power Station during the said period * Available capacity from major hydropower plants will drop from 371.2MW to 263.2MW * This will result in unmet demand during the morning, midday and evening peak periods By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is alerting the public to expect power load shedding from Saturday, August 26 till Monday August 28. In a public notice, ESCOM says this is due…

Malawian business industry embracing first-ever digital service Tenderite to combat corruption in procurement

August 24, 2023

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PSB Founder & Chairman, William Sichinga briefing the media * Developed by Products & Services Bureau (PSB) Limited — Malawi’s broker of goods and services * Its primary objectives is to deter occurrences of corrupt and fraudulent practices and rendering the society of equal opportunities for all By Duncan Mlanjira Since 2022, Tenderite, Malawi’s first-ever digital service that was developed to combat corruption in procurement, dubbed the Corruption Vaccine, has processed over 3,000 procurement services — indicating that the…