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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Malawi media need to adjust accordingly to changing environment in terms of technology—MACRA
December 21, 2023
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* In their daily operations and thinking and further urged them to be proactive in adopting the new technology platforms * This year’s conference was held under the theme; ‘Shaping the Future of Broadcasting through Digital Technologies’ By Eunice Disi Lole, MANA Radio and television broadcasters must embrace digital technologies in order to capture the new emerging markets, as well as new listeners and viewers looking for content on demand. This was said by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)…

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Ecobank unveils exclusive year-end loan campaign with a one-month repayment break
December 21, 2023
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* Effective immediately and extends throughout the month of December to January 2024 * Providing eligible individuals with an opportunity to embrace the holiday season with financial ease and freedom By Duncan Mlanjira Ecobank Malawi has launched a special year-end loan campaign, with a one-month repayment break on all new loan applications during the Festive Season. This is a beacon of financial relief and joy for its esteemed customers and non-customers throughout the festive season and the Pan African…

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CDHIB sponsors K5m towards national darts finals scheduled for Lilongwe
December 21, 2023
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* We appreciate DAM’s efforts and are aware that the level of sponsorship is low compared to other sports disciplines * Our CSR policy aims to support the various sporting disciplines in the zeal to promote sportsmanship, health and teamwork By Duncan Mlanjira For the 4th year running CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) is sponsoring the annual national darts finals and for the 2023 event, scheduled for Lilongwe, the bank is supporting with an investment of K5 million. The sponsorship…

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Standard Bank forum outlines sticky economic issues
December 21, 2023
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Convenor, Standard Bank Chief Executive Phillip Madinga * The forum concluded with high-level commitments to restore the country’s macroeconomic stability and put fundamentals back on the track of recovery * Attended by key stakeholders, Minister of Finance; Minister Trade & Industry; donors; government economic agencies and the private sector Maravi Express Economic stakeholders have asked the government to urgently correct misalignment of the country’s exchange rate by allowing the Malawi kwacha to float freely and guaranteeing public accountability of…

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Up close and personal with Gabadinho Mhango on DStv Jambo WWE channel 128 at 18:00hrs today
December 21, 2023
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* With a blend of speed, skill and aggression, Gaba became hot property in the Premier Soccer League * And has gone on to feature for Golden Arrows, Bidvest Wits, Orlando Pirates, AmaZulu and his current club Moroka Swallows By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s DStv Premiership and Malawian football star, Hellings Frank ‘Gabadinho’ Mhango will be a star guest on DStv’s Jambo WWE and SuperSport’s Social Corner on Blitz Africa this evening,  December 21 from 18:00hrs (CAT). Jambo WWE is the home-grown African hub for…

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RBM likely to hike interest rates following the 6.2% rise in inflation rate—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango
December 20, 2023
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* This is just the first round effects, we should expect secondary effects that will take Malawi inflation rate to 40% * The first round effects will be like immediate increases in transport costs, then the secondary will be the impact of such on production value chain etc By Duncan Mlanjira The next move for Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is to hike interest rates further from its current high lending rate of 24%, says Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist…

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