Motorists advised to be vigilant at filling stations; Some motorists think fuel attendants are duping them

* Digital fuel gauges have a way of behaviour which may not be consistent By Duncan Mlanjira A concerned filling station owner, Happy Jere is advising motorists to be vigilant when their are filling up their tanks following an incident that happened at Mount Meru close to the Bingu Stadium in Lilongwe. It was reported that a lady filled up K4,000 worth of fuel and expected her gauge to be at quartertank mark and felt duped by the attendant…

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ACB investigating Ministry of Energy on MAREP 9

By Tione Andsen, MANA THE Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is investigating Ministry of Energy and has since restricted it from dealing with a contract to supply materials under Malawi Rural Electrification Project (MAREP) Phase 9. A press statement issued on Wednesday in Lilongwe, says the restriction notice is on a contract to supply MAREP Phase 9 materials under contract number 047/MoE-MAREP-PH9-G-NCB-2020/2021FY-08 in pursuant to its powers under section 23(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act, on June 23, 2021. The ACB…

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‘Unity and commitment for SADC development’—Chakwera

President Chakwera speaking at the summit By Mphatso Nkuonera, MANA in Maputo President Lazarus Chakwera — who is in Maputo, Mozambique for the Southern African Development Community’s extraordinary meeting of Heads of State and Governments — has appealed for unity and peace within the regional grouping in order to achieve development. Chakwera, who arrived in Maputo on Wednesday for the summit that also celebrates SADC’s 40th anniversary, said “as Africans, we must work together, and SADC as a regional…

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Chakwera in Mozambique for extraordinary SADC summit that commemorates SADC’s 40th anniversary

Chakwera waves goodbye  By Chimwemwe Njoloma & Mphatso Nkuonera, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera left on Wednesday for Mozambique to attend the extraordinary summit of the Southern Africa Development Committee (SADC) Heads of State and Governments. The summit, which also marks the regional body’s 40th anniversary, will among other key issues discuss the regional response and support to the Republic of Mozambique in addressing terrorism, regional food and nutrition security, gender and food development, regional integration, cooperation and development. The…

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Government on track in reforms implementation—Vice-President Chilima

Vice-President Chilima in Parliament  By Lily Kampani, MANA Vice-President Saulos Chilima told Parliament on Tuesday that the public sector reforms are being implemented with renewed vigour by all the stakeholders involved in the process. Chilima, who is also Minister responsible for Economic Planning and Development, and Public Sector Reforms, availed in Parliament to respond to questions regarding state of the reforms. “The first quarter review meetings we recently had have revealed that there is commendable progress of the reforms…

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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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