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UK Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds to visit Malawi from tomorrow

December 8, 2024

Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds * I am delighted that Minister Dodds is visiting Malawi to see for herself the fruits of the long relationship between our two countries—British High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie * During her visit, the Minister will highlight the UK government’s new approach to development, working in partnership with Malawi to tackle global challenges and drive inclusive economic growth By Duncan Mlanjira United Kingdom’s Minister for Development and Women & Equalities, Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds, is expected…

Supreme Court of Appeal upholds High Court ruling on forfeiture of Paul Mphwiyo’s house

December 6, 2024

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* The court below was within the law when it made the order of forfeiture * It invoked the provisions of Section 121 of Criminal Procedure & Evidence Code * Which allows the State to apply for forfeiture of bonded property where there is breach on the conditions of bail By Duncan Mlanjira The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld the decision by the High Court on the forfeiture of fugitive Paul Mphwiyo’s house at Area 43 in Lilongwe, agreeing…

RBM orders maximum foreign currency withdrawals for diplomatic offices and staff

December 6, 2024

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* Diplomatic offices shall be allowed withdrawal of forex to a minimum of US$15,000 or equivalent thereof in any foreign currency per calendar month for operations * For the ambassadors and consuls is a maximum of US$3,000 or equivalent thereof in any foreign currency per calendar month By Duncan Mlanjira On November 13, 2024, the Reserve Bank Governor, William T. Banda issued orders to authorised dealer banks (ADBs) in which diplomatic offices and their staff can only making maximum…

Orlando Pirates’ squad depth to be tested in CAF Champions League

December 6, 2024

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* As the South African side renew 2013 rivalry with Egyptian and African football giants Al Ahly * Pirates have strengthened their squad in recent seasons, bringing in talented players * But it will take more than just quality on paper to go all the way in the CAF Champions League Maravi Express It has been more than a decade since current CAF Champions League holders, Al Ahly met with former champions Orlando Pirates in what was one of…

Chawinga sisters make it in final 5 nominees for African Player of the Year 2024

December 6, 2024

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Alongside Zambia’s Barbara Banda, Sanna Mssoudy from Morroco and Chiamaka Nnadozie from Nigeria * Tabitha and Zambia’s Barbara Banda have also been nominated for the Best FIFA Women’s Player 2024 award * Whose voting platform was opened by the world football governing body last week to run till Tuesday, December 10 * On which fans can vote through the link: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards-2024/en/best-fifa-womens-player By Duncan Mlanjira Sensational Malawian women’s football stars, sister Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, have made it into the…

Standard Bank’s entrepreneur support initiative continues to empower women in agribusiness

December 6, 2024

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The overall winner Mercy Esau flanked by Tverdun (right), Chipande (2nd left) and GIZ official * Phuka Incubator is a Standard Bank-led initiative in partnership with GIZ, Winrock International and the US Department of Agriculture * We committed to supporting women entrepreneurs, particularly in sectors critical to the economy * Agriculture plays a vital role in our nation’s growth, and women have the power to revolutionise this industry By Duncan Mlanjira Women in agribusiness are critical to the economy’s…

VAT waiver removed on motor vehicle imports for privileged individuals including the President

December 6, 2024

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* The President has guided that we all make our fair contribution towards revenue that government needs at the moment * The removal of the VAT waiver is a sacrifice and a clear testimony to the commitment to fiscal consolidation for the betterment of all Malawians By Austin Kananji & Martha Rukunya, MANA The value added tax (VAT) waiver on duty-free motor vehicle imports which was being enjoyed by some privileged individuals, including the State President, the Vice-President, retired…

Gospel songstress Lorna Chewere releases Christmas carol ‘Oonadi Mtima’ ahead of 3rd album to be released soon

December 5, 2024

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* ‘Pansi Pano’ album coming after another ‘Ndaima Nji’ released in February 2024 and her first ‘Monga Ndili’ in February 2023 * ‘Oonadi Mtima’ will be amongst 10 other tracks for the forthcoming album By Duncan Mlanjira Gospel songstress Lorna Chewere has been in the studios working on her third album, which includes a Christmas carol entitled ‘Oonadi Mtima’ — her own Chichewa composition of the great rendition of the Christmas carol; ‘O come, all ye faithful, joyful and…

FOMO FC stop Silver from equaling unbeaten record set by ESCOM United in 2009/10 season

December 5, 2024

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Scorer Prince Kajore * Surprisingly, ESCOM United finished that league season in second place (W15 D13 L0) * While at W18 D10 L0 before the match yesterday, Silver Strikers had won the title with two games in hand By Duncan Mlanjira The penultimate match of the TNM Super League 2024 between FOMO FC and Silver Strikers was two fold as FOMO are focused to escape relegation while the confirmed champions eyed to keep their 28-game unbeaten run. After the…

This year’s theme for World Competition Day specifically focuses on lowly developed markets including Malawi—CFTC

December 5, 2024

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* Micro, small, medium and micro enterprises (MSMEs) face barriers to entry due to some inequalities and anti-competitive trade practices * These include anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant positions among others, culminating into serious consequences for their development By Duncan Mlanjira The theme for this year’s World Competition Day; ‘Competition Policy and Inequality’, which is being commemorated today, November 5, is “very relevant as it specifically focuses on lowly developed markets including Malawi”. This is said by Chief…