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Haiya commits over MK42.5m allocated to him as FAM president from CAF towards football development

December 26, 2023

Haiya addressing the media at Mpira Village today * From CAF’s annual subvention of US$250,000 which is designated for 50% (US$125,000) towards football development and other initiatives * 10% (US$25,000) allocation to Member Association president and 40% (US$100,000) for capacity building & administration By Duncan Mlanjira Newly-elected Football Association of Malawi president, Fleetwood Haiya has committed towards football development the US$25,000 (over MK42 million), which is allocated by Confederation of African Football (CAF) to him as Member Association president….

Ministers Sendeza, Zikhale Ngoma and Police IG Yolamu asked to act on brutal harassment of an elderly citizen by Nyau masqueraders

December 25, 2023

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A screenshot of the video clip as the Nyau assaults the elderly citizen * Asks them to expeditiously arrest the individuals behind the masked Nyau to face the mighty hand of the law * Malawi is a society of equals and should therefore be a country and place where everyone must feel safe irrespective of age By Duncan Mlanjira Concerned over the brutal torture of an elderly citizen by younger village folks masquerading as traditional Nyau dancers — whose…

Aqeel Masinja scoops 3 accolades from 2023 Muslim Arts Awards

December 24, 2023

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* Special Recognition Awards went to Radio Islam for 20 Years of Promoting Muslim Art * Muslim Artists Association initiated the Islamic Arts Awards as annual recognition to promote, honour and motivate creative works By Duncan Mlanjira Artist Aqeel Masinja has won three accolades from this year’s Muslim Arts Awards in the nasheed category — as Best Nasheed Artist; Best Nasheed Song (‘Uliranji’) and Best Nasheed Video (‘Dzuka’). A nasheed is a work of vocal music, partially coincident with…

How to transform the tourism or holiday makers landscape—a tip from Chief Economist Chifi Mhango

December 23, 2023

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| Entertainment, National, News, Tourism

* Today’s tourist or holiday makers are different from us By Duncan Mlanjira As we celebrate Christmas and the advent of the New Year, people go on holiday travels — which in essence their contribution to local tourism. Chief Economist Chifi Mhango for Don Consultancy Group in South Africa offers his thoughts on how to transform the tourism or holiday makers landscape. He say: “Today’s tourist or holiday makers are different from us — questions they will ask you…

CFTC alerts consumers to be vigilant against misleading and deceptive pricing of commodities

December 23, 2023

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| Business, Law Enforcement, National, News

* Consumers are already reeling from increases in prices which emanated from * It is imperative that they spend their hard earned cash on goods and services that offer value for money * As CAMA advises the public to be responsible and spend their scarce resources prudently By Duncan Mlanjira The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) is alerting consumers to be vigilant on the market against possible unfair trading practices — especially during this festive season when suppliers…

Road Traffic Directorate, Malawi Police enforcing strict traffic surveillance on all public roads during this festive season

December 22, 2023

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* The enforcement will be both day and night enforcement and surveillance targeting enforcement of speed limits * Checking road worthiness of all vehicles and impounding those found to be unroadworthy * Spot checks for drinking & driving; driver’s licenses, vehicle certificate of fitness (COF), operator certificates and vehicle insurance By Duncan Mlanjira The Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services, in collaboration with Malawi Police Service, warns the general public that during this festive season, it is enhancing…

Zimbabwe to add anti-corruption studies in school curriculum right from nursery

December 22, 2023

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Malawi rolled out its own campaign in October * As an affirmation that corruption is a serious problem that needs to be tackled * Zimbabwe signed the UN Convention Against Corruption in February 2004 and ratified it in March 2007 By Duncan Mlanjira Zimbabwe’s prosecutor-general, Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo — a judge who is that country’s director general of public prosecutions announced that the government has set in motion plans to introduce a curriculum on anti-corruption, ethics and integrity in…

Airtel Africa registers its 150 millionth customer; Malawi at over 6.8 million

December 22, 2023

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* Focused on further expansion, increased innovation, and continued investments to ensure a digitally empowered future for all * This is just the beginning of a journey that will see many more milestones in the coming years By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Plc, which has a presence in 14 countries primarily in East Central and West Africa, has registered its 150 millionth customer with Malawi at over 6.8 million as at half year ended June 30, 2023. And going…

Most South and Central areas should anticipate normal to below-normal total rainfall amounts from January-March 2024

December 21, 2023

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Weather forecast released on Wednesday * There is also a high chance of prolonged dry spells in February, 2024 which likely to have negative impact on agriculture * The prolonged dry spells are common during El Niño years and this is due to a typical El Niño season * Which suppresses rainfall in southern Africa and enhances rainfall over eastern Africa and Malawi Maravi Express An advisory from the Ministry of Agriculture alerts farmers that most areas of the…

Government reaffirms commitment to transform lives through agriculture commercialisation

December 21, 2023

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* We have about 15 cooperatives that are ready in various value chains, such as sorghum, soy beans, mangoes and groundnuts once the water starts flowing * We want to register even more cooperatives to ensure widespread benefits, not just in cultivation but also in agribusiness processing By Leah Malimbasa, MANA Minister of Trade & Industry, Sosten Gwengwe has reaffirmed government’s commitment to transforming lives through agriculture commercialisation and flagship projects including the Shire Valley Transformation Project (SVTP). Speaking…