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NICO Group joins huge support from corporates towards EGENCO’s hosting of Power Utilities meetings with K12m investment

June 3, 2023

NICO Group and EGENCO officials captured during the symbolic cheque presentation * Our manufacturing, mining, and agriculture industries need energy to operate successfully * NICO Group is a key contributor to national development and an advocate for economic growth * This sponsorship is a further indication of the Group’s commitment towards that drive By Victor Singano Jnr In appreciation of the role that Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) plays in driving the country’s economy through the energy as an enabler…

Mnangagwa for long-lasting strategies to mitigate impact of disasters

June 2, 2023

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* As he hands over another consignment of assorted items to affected households to support in their rebuilding process * Such as cement bags, blankets, flour, kitchen utensils, soap, among others * As a starter, my government supported Malawi with 300 metric tonnes of food items to support the affected households with immediate need By Memory Chatonda, MANA President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emerson Mnangagwa has implored upon the Malawi government to develop long lasting strategies to mitigate…

World Bank approves US$265 for agricultural commercialization

June 2, 2023

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* To benefit eastern and southern African countries it finances — Malawi, Comoros, Kenya, Somalia, Madagascar and Tanzania * The program will scale up many of the successful interventions and approaches of Malawi’s Agricultural Commercialisation Project By Tiyanjane Mambucha, MANA The World Bank has approved US$265 million (approximately K265 billion) to scale up agriculture commercialisation and improve the food systems resilience program (FSRP) for eastern and southern African countries it finances that include Malawi, Comoros, Kenya, Somalia, Madagascar and…

University of North Caroline Project, CDHIB hand over school block to community in Lilongwe

June 2, 2023

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* CDH Investment Bank has contributed to the nation’s education development efforts in a variety of ways * Ranging from provision of learning materials, infrastructure, financial support to less privileged students By Fazilla Tembo Supported by CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB), University of North Caroline (UNC) Project has handed over a school block they constructed for Nafatsa Primary School in Lilongwe. CDH Investment Bank invested K15 million in the UNC Project towards the construction of the school block and speaking…

11 people arrested for possession of scrap metal suspected to have been vandalised from Limbe-Sandama railway line

June 1, 2023

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* Masambanjati Police Post were tipped off by a well-wisher that motor vehicle registration number PE 2443 was transporting metal scraps * An adhoc road block was set up along Makwasa-Masambanjati-Thekerani road and intercepted the said motor vehicle * Loaded with metal scraps as well as five gas cylinders which are believed to have been used in the commissioning of the crime By Aubrey Kashoni, MANA Police in Thyolo are keeping in custody a driver and 10 others for…

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa granted freedom of Lilongwe City

June 1, 2023

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* He is expected to hold a number of official engagements with his counterpart Lazarus Chakwera * Which include bilateral talks and visiting areas that were affected by Tropical Cyclone Freddy By Tiyanjane Nandie Mambucha & Rachel Gonani, MANA Zimbabwe President, Comrade Emmerson Dambuzo Mnangagwa has been granted freedom of Lilongwe City by the Mayor, Richard Banda upon his arrival in Malawi on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. Accompanied by President Lazarus Chakwera and Vice-President Saulos Chilima, Mnangagwa…

All set for EGENCO to host high-level Association of Power Utilities of Africa annual meetings as CDHIB supports with K1m

June 1, 2023

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* The meetings will support the national agenda to propel the energy sector development and ultimately promote economic growth * The will contribute towards improving our nation’s socio-economic status by enhancing our innovations in the energy sector By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) recognises that for the country’s energy sector to be strong, there is need for collaborative efforts in partnership with other African countries — thus its support of K1 million donated to Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO)…

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

May 31, 2023

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* 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…

Malawi’s leadership implored to address with speed IMF’s areas of concern on qualification for extended credit facility

May 28, 2023

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President Chakwera with IMF’s Mika Saito last week * Malawi fiscal performance requires urgent review so that the country is seen to be aligning to the agreed targets * Although the country has faced some challenges, recently attributed to natural disasters, the fiscal imbalances created by strong spending appetite are not necessarily a new thing By Duncan Mlanjira The recent poor rating by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Malawi economic reform progress is a cause of concern and…

Ministry of Trade & Industry suspends exportation of scrap metal

May 28, 2023

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* All licences which were issued before this notice stand revoked and no export of scrap metal shall be entertained * There is empirical evidence that those involved in the malpractice, sell the materials as scrap metal * To fulfil their business requirements which is not in tandem with our national development agenda By Duncan Mlanjira Following the increased vandalism of infrastructure for Electricity Supply Corporationof Malawi (ESCOM); waterboards, telecommunication and the railway Ministry of Trade & Industry —…