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South Africa to import plastic waste to meet needs of the industry

September 19, 2021

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi can decide to take advantage of cleaning up plastic waste following South Africa’s plans to import plastic waste in order to meet the plastic industry’s needs. A report by that country’s Daily Maverick online publication, South Africa — which also struggles to deal with its own waste — recycles only 14% of its plastic waste but the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is opening up applications for the commodities import. Daily Maverick’s…

16 graduate in third cohort of African Drone and Data Academy through MUST

September 18, 2021

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Explaining a drone design by the graduands targeted for farmers * The training is being carried out in 23 African countries through partnership with UNICEF and US-based universities * The next cohort in a few weeks time shall involve 10 youths, five from Malawi and the others foreign * The African Union has taken African Drone and Data Academy as an excellent initiative in its 2063 Agenda * The Malawi2063 also has technology enhancement as one of its pillars…

Constitutional Court grants Times Radio permission to broadcast live DPP election case

September 16, 2021

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Maravi Express Taking cognizance that only a few people will access the court room during the Democratic Progressive Party’s appeal case of the fresh presidential election, the High Court — sitting as a Constitutional Court — has granted Times Radio permission to broadcast the hearing live. A determination from the Constitutional Court headed by Justice Sylvester Kalembera has ruled that from which the live court proceedings “will assist promote the principle of open justice”. The ruling also looked at…

NEEF disburses K16.9 billion loans; K8.8 billion to 3,576 in women groups

September 16, 2021

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By John Saukira National Empowerment Economic Fund (NEEF) has disbursed K16.9 billion to various groups with K8.8 billion going to women from 3,576 groups and K3.9 billion to 1,474 youth groups. Speaking during a sensitization workshop on access to finance and NEEF products in Lilongwe, NEEF Board chairperson Jephter Mtema disclosed that they also disbursed loans amounting to K879 million to 438 payroll individuals. He said currently there is a good progress in as far as loan disbursement is concerned. Mtema said the workshop…

MERA set to announce fuel price increase

September 14, 2021

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* The landed costs of petrol has increased by 20.44%, diesel by 12.03% and paraffin by 12.23% * Landed costs of petroleum prices are determined by the international market and the exchange rate * As at September 7, 2021 the Price Stabilization Fund averaged K1.5 billion against the recommended minimum of K5 billion By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced that it is reviewing current trends of the international market and other economic factors to determine…

FDH Financial Holdings donates K10m for Bible Society of Malawi to complete construction of office complex in Lilongwe

September 14, 2021

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By Chipambano Mbewe As part of its corporate social responsibility, FDH Financial Holdings Limited Plc has donated K10 million to Bible Society of Malawi to help it finalize construction works of its magnificent office complex, the Jireh Bible House in Area 3, Lilongwe. The Bible Society’s Board chairperson, Gary Jumbe — while applauding FDH for the support — said the donation will play a huge role in assisting a number of areas at the Jireh Bible House once everything…

NICO Pensions launches online member self-service pensions platforms

September 14, 2021

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NICO Pensions General Manager Gerald Chima * Accessible by dialing *323# and on https://www.npsonline.mw * We understand the value of information in a digitally advancing world * The two platforms we will ensure clients can seamlessly manage their pensions and claims By Duncan Mlanjira As part of NICO Group’s ongoing endeavour to digitize its services and processes, NICO Pensions has launched state-of-the-art Online Pensions Member Self-Service and USSD platforms. Announcing the development, which is the first on the market,…

MPC workers industrial strike unreasonable and unjustifiable—management

September 9, 2021

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A few of the striking staff captured in Lilongwe * Their demand of no pay for two months not true as it’s only top management yet to be paid * MPC is dealing with a structural issue, where 85% of its revenue pays staff costs * The struggling parastatal needs to downsize its staff if government is to recapitalize it * It is inviting applications from those interested to proceed on voluntary retrenchment By Duncan Mlanjira One of the…

Public urged to collect official certification as proof for full CoVID-19 vaccination

September 9, 2021

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President receiving his second jab of AstraZeneca some weeks ago * To bring with them vaccine certificate they were first given as proof of full vaccination * The certificate will be generated through the Ministry of Health’s CoVID-19 electronic vaccine registry * The e-vaccine registry system contains records of each person who has received a CoVID-19 vaccine * As of Wednesday, a total of 923,686 vaccine doses had been administered * 482,962 people receiving their first doses of AstraZeneca…

Mary’s Meals feeds 30% of over 1m Malawian learners; As it reaches milestone of serving more than 2m children in 19 countries

September 9, 2021

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Proud Founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow with some of beneficiary kids * More than 335,143 children served in Zambia; 125,414 in Kenya and 144,208 in Liberia * Mary Meal’s founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow to attend virtual celebratory event to be held in Kenya * It will be broadcast at 8pm CAT and open to all through: marysmeals.org/2-million * “When we set out on this path nearly 30 years ago we were overwhelmed by people’s goodness in donating” By Duncan Mlanjira International school…