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MEC advises concerned stakeholders to verify with Registrar of Companies and PPDA for authenticity of supplier of polling materials

May 11, 2024

* Sheba Enterprises is a Malawian company not the Sheba Enterprises Ltd that is said to be UK-based * Unsuccessful bidders are asked submit their request for debriefing sessions before May 22, 2024 By Duncan Mlanjira Since the publication by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announcing the awarding of a contract to Sheba Enterprises to supply and deliver non-sensitive polling materials, reports circulated on the social media indicating that the said company was registered in UK but was dissolved in…

Bullets Ephraim Kondowe nets 3 goals in four games as others have played 5 with Zeliat Nkhoma leading with 5 goals

May 10, 2024

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* Four apiece have been scored by Silver Strikers duo of Adiel Kaduya and Binwell Katinji and Creck Sporting’s George Chaomba * Ramadan Ntafu also has three goals from the first hat-trick of the season when his team Chitipa United beat Karonga United 4-1 By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Tione Andsen, MANA From four games he has played, Nyasa Big Bullets’ Ephraim Kondowe has scored 3 goals in the race for the Golden Boot of the TNM Super…

Malawi secures US$45m for soil health, fertilizer use

May 10, 2024

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Chakwera at his meeting with chairperson for AGRA, Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe * Need for Malawi to depart from rain fed agriculture to irrigation in order to respond to climate change shocks * Our work is to have a sustainable production system given the climate change calamities and vulnerabilities By Patricia Kapulula in Nairobi, Kenya Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has pumped in US$45 million to help in promoting agricultural productivity, soil health, use of fertilizer and…

Top African honours continue to elude Tabitha Chawinga; As she is beaten to COSAFA Player of the Year award by Zambian Kundananji

May 10, 2024

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Tabitha has earned several awards at COSAFA tournaments before * However, Ascent Soccer and Malawi Scorchers forward Leticia Chinyamula is voted forward Most Promising Player * Egyptian club Al Alhly’s South African star, Percy Tau crowned men’s Best Player of the Year By Duncan Mlanjira At club level in Europe, Tabitha Chawinga is winning hearts of fans that saw her winning the Golden Boot having scored 23 goals in 21 matches in 2023 whilst with Italian Serie A Femminile…

FCB impressed with response to ‘Civil Servant Aweluke’ promotion’ as 3 people win K250,000 each in second draw

May 9, 2024

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* It is improving each and every month in terms of response since it was launched in February this year * We are encouraged because our target is to ensure that civil servants are enjoying our services By Victor Singano Jnr First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc has expressed satisfaction with the overwhelming response which the current on-going ‘Civil Servant Aweluke’ promotion has been embraced by its customers. FCB Marketing Manager, Pacharo Stanley Chirwa made the remarks today in Blantyre…

Ministry of Trade, CFTC strongly warn sugar distributors and wholesalers against price manipulation

May 9, 2024

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* Ministry to revoke licenses of those found indulging in the price manipulation * CFTC to fine a minimum sum of K500,000 and a prison sentence of five years By Patience Longer, Daniel Siame, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express As sugar is now readily available on the market following resumption of production at both Illovo Sugar Malawi and Salima Sugar Limited, Ministry of Trade & Industry and Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued stern warnings to…

MUST’s 2024-2027 strategic plan to champion MW2063’ pillars of industrialisation and human capital development

May 9, 2024

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* We have committed ourselves to be a solution provider through innovation and technology driven by science and meet societal needs * The university and its graduates are into manufacturing and now they want to expand further By James Kanyenda, Ministry of Education’s deputy PRO Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched its 2024-2027 strategic plan and Council chairperson, Dr Mathews Mtumbuka said through the plan, the university has resolved to champion industrialisation pillar as well as…

‘Facilitating revenue growth has been, and will remain, fundamental to Airtel Africa’s performance’

May 9, 2024

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* This strong revenue performance is a reflection not only of the opportunity that is inherent across our markets * But also the resilience of our affordable offerings despite the inflationary pressure many of our customers have experienced By Duncan Mlanjira In reflecting the financial accomplishment of Airtel Africa — whose total customer base grew by 9.0% to 152.7 million while mobile money subscriber growth at 20.7% — chief executive officer Olusegun Ogunsanya says facilitating revenue growth has been,…

Standard Bank enhances Funeral Plan cover by introducing ‘Last Mile to Lasting Memories’ tombstone cover

May 9, 2024

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* Improved funeral plan offer comes in three new packages of Premium, Diaspora Gold and Diaspora Platinum * Offered in partnership with NICO Life and the improvements speak of the bank’s commitment to provide a holistic service beyond daily financial transactions By Michael Nasiyaya, Contributor Standard Bank Plc has announced improvements to its Funeral Plan cover by extending the offering to Malawians in the diaspora and introducing the additional benefit named ‘Last Mile to Lasting Memories’ tombstone cover on…

Zomba Athletics Academy sends SOS to well-wishers to financially support participation of its athletes at Malawi National Championship

May 8, 2024

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* Its athlete have represented Malawi in various international tournaments such as the AUSC) Regional 5 Games * They have brought medals to the academy that include gold, silver and bronze By Duncan Mlanjira Zomba Athletics Academy, whose young members’ success in the sport is unprecedented, is at its wits end to source funds for its 14 boys and girls to participate at the Malawi National Championship in Lilongwe at Bingu National Stadium on May 25. Since it started…