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CFTC to amplify importance of knowing terms & conditions during commemoration of 2024 World Consumer Rights Day

March 12, 2024

* There are increasing number of complaints regarding unfair and unreasonable terms and conditions * Lack of their disclosure by traders; and unilateral waver of the terms and conditions without the consent of consumer — thereby rendering the agreements void By Duncan Mlanjira This year’s World Consumer Rights Day on Thursday, March 14 will be commemorated under the theme; ‘Terms and Conditions, Traders’ Obligations’ and Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) will amplify the importance of knowing terms &…

Central Materials Laboratory gets government funding boost

March 11, 2024

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Engineer Kamndaya inspecting the falling weight deflectometer, which has emerged as a crucial tool in assessing the structural integrity and performance of road pavements during construction and maintenance phases * Indicates the importance of CML in supporting the development of public infrastructure * Government’s emphasis on quality and sustainable public infrastructure aligns with CML’s mandate By Denis Mzembe In recognition of the pivotal role that the Central Materials Laboratory (CML) plays in the construction industry in Malawi, Government recently…

FDH Bank Plc first to provide a commercial bank on Likoma Island

March 11, 2024

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Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda commissioning the service centre * This FDH Bank Plc service centre is aimed at breaking financial barriers for the people of Likoma * It was initially shocking to hear of the financial accessibility challenges that the people at Likoma are facing By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc has taken an extra mile in its provision of financial service which is present in every district in the country, by extending its…

Standard Bank ranked as Africa’s most valuable banking brand for the third consecutive year

March 11, 2024

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* In recognition of the increase in its brand value by 12.4% in the last year to reach over US$1.9 billion * Placing Standard Bank as first in Africa and 138th in the world, up 7 places from 145th in 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank has been ranked as the most valuable banking brand in Africa in 2024 for the third consecutive year by Africa Brand Finance in its annual ranking of the world’s Top 500 Banking Brands. A…

Chakwera tours Karonga’s value addition Nthola-Illola Rice Processing Plant

March 11, 2024

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* Producing 50 tons of rice per day and ensuring the rice is of great quality — starting from the field up to processing * Government is supporting the project with financial resources through GreenBelt Authority By Tawonga Moyo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Monday visited Nthola-Illola Rice Processing Plant in Karonga to appreciate the factory’s contribution to value addition chain in rice production and marketing. The President was taken inside the factory where he was showed different rice…

Low pressure weather system in Mozambique Channel develops into moderate tropical storm name Filipo

March 11, 2024

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The map to the left side depicts areas likely to be impacted while on the right shows the possible path of the tropical storm Filipo from various models * Southern Region districts that are likely to be moderately affected remain Mulanje, Phalombe, Chiradzulu, Thyolo, Blantyre, Mwanza, Nsanje, and Chikwawa * On the other hand, areas highlighted in yellow (category 5) are likely to experience lesser impact, such as Neno and Zomba By Duncan Mlanjira The low pressure weather system…

Chakwera orders construction of dyke along North Rukuru River to prevent flooding

March 11, 2024

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The situation last week after flooding of the river * In 2021, we constructed another dyke along North Rukuru River to prevent flooding from spilling over to settlement areas * However, people of the northern side of the river are still affected by floods By George Mponda, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), in coordination with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and relevant ministries, to construct a dyke on the northern side of…

Chimunthu Banda takes German relief aid to flood survivors of Nkhotakota islands

March 11, 2024

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* After realising that some flood survivors are still on the island, I started contacting well-wishers and various organisations * Government will offer more support and address other challenges that people are facing in the areas By Innocent Chunga & Wongani Mkandawire, MANA Former Speaker in the National Assembly, Henry Chimunthu Banda on Saturday took humanitarian support from Germany, through the Malawi-Hilfe Schwindegg organization, to assist flood survivors at Chauma Island and Kachere Beach in the area of Senior…

Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca set for FIFA’s new 32-team club world cup set for 2025 in US

March 11, 2024

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Al Ahly won the Egyptian Cup winners for a record-extending 39th time on Friday * South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns and Tunisia’s Esperance eyeing other slots of the Mundial de Clubes FIFA * All four are in the 2023-2024 CAF Champions League quarterfinals * Alongside TP Mazembe, ASEC Mimosas, Simba, Petro de Luanda and Young Africans Maravi Express The race is on for African clubs to secure the remaining places at FIFA’s new 32-team club world cup tournament — the…

Shipping concessions on Lake Malawi hung in the balance

March 11, 2024

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* Shipping was previously operated by Malawi Lake Services while the ports were operated by the Marine Department * The two entities are being operated by Malawi Shipping Company and Malawi Ports Company respectively — both being Mota-Engil subsidiaries * The two concessions have not been a success compared to what was anticipated at the inception By Denis Mzembe Doubts surround the future of two concessions signed between the Malawi Government and Mota-Engil regarding shipping and ports on Lake…