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

March 13, 2024

* 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…

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

March 12, 2024

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* 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…