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2024 FAM NBS bank Charity Shield proceeds to go towards support of girl child education

March 14, 2024

NBS Bank’s Kwanele Ngwenya (left) and FAM’s Alfred Gunda sealing the deal * Sponsorship package 2024 doubled from K20 million to K40 million for the next three years * We expect good sportsmanship to entertain Malawians but most importantly, to continue making a difference through charity works * We expect more support from clubs, players, and the public at large to fulfill our promises of reaching out to the next beneficiary Maravi Express Proceeds from the 2024 FAM NBS…

CAMA appeals to Malawi citizens to always fight and demand for consumer rights

March 14, 2024

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* The commemoration serves as a means to raise awareness about consumer rights and the challenges that consumers face * As well as allowing them to demand for decent, quality goods and services at affordable prices * And at the same time hold torchbearers accountable when such rights are abused By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi joins the global village in commemoration of the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) appeals to consumers to be responsible…

National Water Resources Authority with land infrastructure developers along Lake Malawi and rivers to consult the institution for guidance

March 14, 2024

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* As of March 11, water levels of Lake Malawi were 475.95 meters above sea level (masl) as compared to 475.12 masl last year during the same period * It is against the law to carry out construction or agricultural activities below the 477(masl) contour line along Lake Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Many people have been affected due flooding in several parts of the country, especially those that erected infrastructures along Lake Malawi and rivers banks such as houses,…

Airtel Africa’s first data centre ‘Nxtra by Airtel’ breaks ground in Nigeria

March 13, 2024

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(L-R): MD/CEO Airtel Nigeria, Carl Cruz; Group CEO-Designate, Airtel Africa, Sunil Taldar; Board Member, Airtel Africa, Awuneba Ajumogobia; Group CEO, Airtel Africa, Segun Ogunsanya; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani; during the ground-breaking ceremony * This marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey and is a cornerstone of the organization’s growth strategy * We strongly believe that the establishment of NXtra Data Centers will enhance data sovereignty,…

ESCOM inculcating culture of ownership on staff members by rewarding innovative service delivery

March 13, 2024

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* The awards were initiated to inspire the staff members to take an extra mile in their service delivery * They are reaping fruits as the employees are emulating each other in a spirit of hard work towards ESCOM’s new motto of ‘A New Customer Experience’ By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has this year rewarded four of its employees for their dedication and innovative service delivery — which has been described as embracing the…

Moderate tropical storm Filipo moves away from inhabited land and will not pose any threat to Malawi

March 13, 2024

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* Malawians should expect localised thunderstorms and heavy rains to continue due to the convergence of North-Easterly and North-Westerly air mass * Do not to allow children close to streams, storm drains, or other flooded areas and to stay informed of updates from reliable and official channels By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change &!Meteorological Services has issued its final update on moderate tropical storm Filipo, saying it has moved away from inhabited land and will lose its…

UK for stronger partnerships in climate change fight

March 13, 2024

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British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie * We cannot get anywhere as a Commonwealth family unless we work together to tackle threats of climate change * It is not only about funding but also innovation and ideas in coming together to discuss how we might tackle those problems together By Patricia Kapulula, MANA British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie has emphasised on the need for stronger partnerships amongst Commonwealth Member States, and the world at large, in…

Malawi Passport processing fee reduced but its lifespan cut from 10 to 5 years

March 13, 2024

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* Why do we like troubling citizens? Are authorities are happy to see never ending queing in Immigration offices? * If we call this an electronic passport, why not stop printing expiry dates on the document? * Instead endorse electronically the expiry date so that instead of printing another booklet, it should just be activated By Duncan Mlanjira The public has observed that while the Government says it has reduced the processing fee of Malawi passport, it has cut…

Tropical storm Filipo wreaks havoc in Mozambique; Cuts power to almost 100,000 people

March 13, 2024

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* Pylons fell down, equipment were flooded and electricity cables were broken * The storm projected to enhance the convergence of North-Easterly and North-Westerly air mass over Malawi * Leading to localised thunderstorms and heavy rains over Malawi which might trigger localised flash flooding By Duncan Mlanjira Tropical storm Filipo, which made landfall over Mozambique coast on Tuesday morning over south of Beira in Mozambique, has devastated several public infrastructure including causing damage to power grid. A report by…

Restoration of e-passport issuance comes with an advantage of fee reduction by 55% from K90,000 to K50,000

March 12, 2024

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* The reduction of the fee is for ordinary passports with waiting processing period of 10 days when the system will be fully calibrated and operating normally * Kalumo further says more details will be announced soon when Ministers of Homeland Affairs & Information will hold a press conference By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Immigration & Citizenship has successfully completed restoration of e-passport issuance system and announced an advantage of passport fee reduction by 55% from K90,000 to…