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SADC leaders call for immediate joint summit with East African Community to find solutions to escalating war in DRC 
February 1, 2025
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* Also expressed their deepest condolences to DRC, South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi for the soldiers killed in action in the recent attacks * That took place in Sake, eastern DRC serving as peacekeepers of SADC Mission in DRC (SAMIDRC) By Duncan Mlanjira At its Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State held in Harare, Zimbabwe, leaders of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) have called for immediate joint summit with East African Community to find solutions to the escalating war…

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Customs clearing agents already trained to be in common denominator with MRA’s new innovation of e-Tariff system
February 1, 2025
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Commissioner for Customs & Excise, Cornelius Kakwesa * Simple, efficient and easy platform for clearing of goods and cargo tracking for importers and exporters * We are committed to ensure that our services are advanced to minimise time spent in using paper manuals By Duncan Mlanjira At the launch of the electronic tariff (e-Tariff) system yesterday, Commissioner for Customs & Excise for Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), Cornelius Kakwesa, assured the country’s importers and exporters that registered clearing agents have…

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45 Chiradzulu women graduate in tailoring and design training funded by MRF-UK and Issa Foundation
February 1, 2025
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* As the two organisations continue in imparting vocational skills for Chiradzulu towards self-reliance, financial independence and economic empowerment * When a woman is equipped with skills, knowledge and opportunities, she becomes a force for economic growth and social change By Duncan Mlanjira One of the country’s most innovative and true to its word, Malawi Relief Fund (MRF)-UK, in conjunction with major donor, Issa Foundation, has graduated 45 women based in Chiradzulu in tailoring and design training. This is…

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ESCOM rolls out second tranche of electricity tariff increase by 16%
February 1, 2025
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* The four-year base tariff which was approved by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) in September 2023 * Assures that the tariff adjustment would significantly help improve their services in its commitment to serve customers better By Duncan Mlanjira With effect from today, February 1, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has increased its electricity tariff by 16% across all customer categories. A public notice from ESCOM management reminds its customers that this is the second tranche of the four-year base…

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MRA continues with its digital modernisation by introducing electronic tariff system
February 1, 2025
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MRA Board member, John Kamanga highlighting measures done and launching the new innovation * Launched on the commemoration of International Customs Day 2025, under the theme; ‘Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity’ * Previous innovations include upgraded ASYCUDA World system; data exchange with Tanzania and Zambia; cargo tracking system; smart border gates and one-stop-border post * We are not only celebrating the invaluable role customs plays in fostering economic growth, safeguarding our national borders, and…

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Dowa police worried over high crime rate at Dzaleka refugee camp due to many illegally operating bars
January 31, 2025
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* There are many people including young boys aged between 12 to 15 years involved in robberies and assault, usually happening between midnight and 3am * Many criminals are hiding behind these bars, posing as customers, but committing crimes like violent robbery and assault during the night By Sylvester Kumwenda, MANA Worried over high crime rate at Dzaleka refugee camp, Dowa Police have sounded an alert to stakeholders for their interventions to counter the development, which has been attributed…

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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan sets sights for the Pharaohs’ 8th AfCON title
January 31, 2025
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Hossam Hassan won the title as a player in 1988, 1998 and 2006 * The seven-time AfCON champions drawn into Group B of Morocco 2025 finals along with COSAFA sides South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe * We have been lucky enough to have Mo Salah, one of the best players in the world—Hassan * On paper, Egypt is the biggest threat to us in the group—South Africa coach Hugo Broos Maravi Express Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has declared his ambition…

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Vitality Netball Nations Cup to be beamed live on DStv from Saturday, February 1-9
January 30, 2025
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* Saturday February 1: South Africa v Uganda (17:00); England v Malawi (19:00) Sunday February 2: Malawi v Uganda (16:00); England v South Africa (18:00) By Duncan Mlanjira The Vitality Netball Nations Cup 2025, involving hosts England and African sides Malawi, South Africa and Uganda fighting for glory across two weekends of February in Nottingham and London, will be beamed live on DStv through SuperSport Events channel. The action gets underway on the late afternoon of Saturday, with South…

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Ekhaya FC hits ground running ahead of football season by signing Enos Chatama as new head coach
January 30, 2025
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* Was approached by a number of teams but he has decided to lead Ekhaya FC because they have good structure and philosophy * Signs new players goalkeeper, Elias Misi and defenders Happy Mphepo and Kester Simbi By Duncan Mlanjira New-promoted into the TNM Super League, Ekhaya FC has hit the ground running by signing former Nyasa Bullets Reserves mentor Enos Chatama as new head coach ahead of the 2025 season. Along with him is Vincent Gona, who is…

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Deputy Minister Daudi’s visit to Mpemba Reformatory Centre exposes its serious dilapidation of structures
January 30, 2025
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* Low funding from the central government has led to wear out of structures * And struggling to provide proper meals and in time to the youngsters, who were found in conflict of the law By Brenda Nkosi, MANA Mpemba Reformatory Centre in Blantyre is in a dilapidated state due to low funding from the central government, that has led to wear out of structures and struggling to provide proper meals and in time to the youngsters, who were…

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