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Private sector incentivised for tax waive if it invests in construction of hostels for tertiary students

February 27, 2024

University of Malawi Chancellor College campus, one of tertiary institutions that need private sector assistance on accommodation * As part of the Tax Policy Measures of the 2024/2025 National Budget under discussion in Parliament * Which was presented on Friday by Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda * “The private sector can also play a crucial role in complementing the Government’s efforts” By Duncan Mlanjira While acknowledging and committing to close the gap over deplorable living…

‘If economic growth targets of 3.2%-4.8% are to be achieved, government needs to contain appetite for debts and over spending’

February 27, 2024

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* As Standard Bank Plc sees hope for Malawi through the 2024-2025 National Budget * Success of implementation of this budget, and Malawi’s economic recovery, will hinge on the boldness, courage and commitment by all stakeholders By Duncan Mlanjira Finance & Economic Affairs Minister Simplex Chithyola has his work cut out for him — he must reduce government’s borrowing appetite and reign in expenditure controls if the ambitious economic growth targets of 3.2%-4.8% are to be achieved by 2025….

BWB yet to respond to CAMA’s queries on recall of prepaid meters sent on Feb 22

February 26, 2024

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* Surprisingly BWB has failed to inform and engage consumers on the real reasons for the recall or withdraw of the current prepaid meters * BWB has also failed to explain how many prepaid meters are identified and require removal as faulty or are of poor quality By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has released to the media a letter it sent on Thursday last week (February 22) to Blantyre Water Board Chief Executive Officer, Robert Hanjahanja…

Nyika water project set to supply water to 18,000 people in 2024 and up to 33,000 by 2044

February 26, 2024

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Site visit by Department of Parks & Wildlife and Rumphi District Council officials * To tap water from Runyina River in Nyika National Park and distribute to communities around Nyika/Vyaza conservation * Initially targeted to be completed by March, 2024, it is expected to roll out this June By Manasse Nyirenda The K7.6 billion Nyika water project — to be completed by June — is set to supply water to 18,000 people in 2024 and up to 33,000 by…

Yamikani Guba opens 2024 taekwondo season with two gold medals

February 26, 2024

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* I felt reinvigorated when I was recognised as the Sportsman of the Year by the Malawi Sport Awards * Last year alone he won 15 medals of 6 gold medals, 6 silver and 3 bronze By Duncan Mlanjira Taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba, who was honoured with the accolade of 2023 Sportsman of the Year at the Malawi Sport Awards Gala on February 16, has rolled out the 2024 season with two gold medals attained over the weekend at…

CAF Champions League quarterfinals take shape as six teams secure qualification

February 26, 2024

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* They are defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire’s Asec Mimosas, DRC’s TP Mazembe, Tanzania’s Young Africans * As well as COSAFA sides South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns and Angola’s Petro de Luanda * Two quarterfinal slots remain for the taking in Match Day 6 scheduled for March 1-2 Maravi Express Defending champions of CAF Champions League, Al Ahly of Egypt Ahly joined by five strong contenders in quarter-finals of the prestigious African club competition who final two slots…

CCAP’s Church & Society Programme, Vice-President’s UTM Party strongly condemn violence against DPP supporters in Lilongwe

February 25, 2024

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* We are calling upon the Law enforcement agencies to swiftly bring to book perpetrators of the said violence * Additionally, we are calling upon political party leaders from all parties to condemn this act in strongest terms By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), Blantyre Synod through the Church & Society Programme, is appalled to learn that there were no police officers present yesterday at Mbowe Filling Station in Lilongwe, where thugs armed with stones,…

Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter implores on Malawians to vote wisely in 2025 general elections

February 25, 2024

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* As much as our leaders are responsible for the many problems we face as a country, we the citizens, the voters, are also responsible for these problems by choosing leaders who are not able to govern the country properly * As we approach the 2025 elections, we want to remind everyone that not being interested in politics translates to not being concerned about your quality of life, well-being, job, freedom and future By Duncan Mlanjira In the Pastoral…

Catholic Bishops reveal of several engagements with Chakwera, describing them as ‘fruitless’

February 25, 2024

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* We still fail to see any positive change in the general governance of our dear Malawi * Or any improvement in the plight of our poor brothers and sisters across the country * As Government, we will not engage in item by item response with the clergy in public—Minister of Information * Instead, we will not get tired utilizing the engagements that we do have with the clergy from time to time By Duncan Mlanjira Mindful of their…

WFP processing 23,000 metric tonnes of maize flour for government to distribute to hunger-threatened households

February 25, 2024

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* The food distribution exercise as a significant milestone in WFP’s efforts to alleviate the plight of vulnerable people who urgently require food assistance * The government has hit the ground running by reaching out to affected vulnerable people in Blantyre By Duncan Mlanjira World Food Programme (WFP) Malawi handed over 1,400 metric tonnes of maize for the government distribute to food-insecure people under the 2023/24 lean season food insecurity response programme. This is the first consignment of 23,000…