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Successful conclusion of FDH Bank ‘Usampatse-Timpatsa’ promotion aimed at inculcating cashless society

November 7, 2023

Conclusion of the promotion on Tuesday * The promotion has indeed been welcomed by their customers as they have recorded a high number of digital transactions * It was mooted in order to inculcate a cashless society, which is the modern day business practice in this digital era By Duncan Mlanjira The FDH Bank ‘Usampatse-Timpatsa’ promotion has been concluded and has achieved its objective that encouraged the Bank’s customers and the public at large to transact their businesses using…

High Court awards K50m to former Agriculture Minister Chaponda as defamation compensation against Times Group

November 7, 2023

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George Chaponda * This is against the K350 million which Chaponda had demanded while the Times Group proposed that K5 million would be adequate * After the media house had denied during the court case and asked proof of defamation * Maintaining that the Maize-gate reports were published for the national interest and in pursuit of media freedom By Duncan Mlanjira Following the judgement made by High Court Judge, Justice Dingiswayo Madise on February 22, 2022 — in which…

New Minister of Finance takes different approach to solve Malawi’s economic problems by engaging chiefs on economic recovery

November 6, 2023

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* He has already met Public Affairs Committee, faith leaders, CSOs, chairperson of various Parliamentary Committees and leaders all of political parties * The meeting with the chiefs was to familiarise them on how the economy can be recovered through collective approach By Duncan Mlanjira Newly-appointed Minister of Finance & Economic Planning, Simplex Chithyola Banda has taken a different and unconventional approach to solve Malawi’s economic problems by engaging traditional leaders on economic recovery. A report by public broadcaster,…

ESCOM, EGENCO move in to improve electricity system stability

November 6, 2023

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* This is to ensure balance between generation and load demand, frequency as well as power interchange with other systems * AGC is a modern way of operating and controlling generators to improve frequency regulation and system stability By Peter Kanjere Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited and Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) Malawi Limited will on Wednesday launch Automatic Generation Control (AGC) to improve system stability by introducing generation fast response to power demand changes in real time….

Three wins away for Bullets to retain TNM Super League as Blantyre Derby ends 1-1

November 6, 2023

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* The defending champions came from behind after captain Stanley Sanudi put the Nomads in front with a stunning goal the 35th * Before equalizing in the 57th minute through Maxwell Phodo to get closer to the title * Which they have won for the past four consecutive seasons (2018, 2019, 2020-21, 2022) By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Twimepoki Mangani, MANA With five more games to wrap up the 2023 TNM Super League — and three matches in…

Medal haul continues for Yamikani Guba as he attains his 6th gold medal of 2023 at the England Open Championships

November 6, 2023

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* This is his 6th gold this year alone and the awards include 6 silver medal and 3 bronze * The first gold medal of 2023 was attained at the Ultimate Taekwondo Championships in January * Followed by a further 2 gold medals at the Army Open Championships and the 4th gold at Midlands Open * The 5th was last month in the ‘Vets +87’ category at the Scorpion Open Championships By Duncan Mlanjira With one more in championship…

Chakwera commends NBS Bank as it pledges continued support to the country’s war veterans

November 6, 2023

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* The Veterans Thanksgiving Golf tournament is not an ordinary tournament but a token of appreciation to the country’s war veterans * For their selfless service to which the MDF’s reputation of discipline, dedication and commitment to achieving peace is attributed By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has commended NBS Bank, the main sponsor of the 2023 Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Veterans Thanksgiving Golf tournament, for contributing towards the welfare of the country’s war veterans and ex-service men….

Malawi Relief Fund-UK donates K82m-worth of essential equipment to Queens Hospital’s ENT Unit

November 5, 2023

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* The charitable organisation has been working with visiting consultants from the UK, Dr. Chris Bem and Dr. Chris Raine * Who have been providing their services for free at Queen and its ENT Unit to improve the two operating theaters * ENT specialists treat fundamental functions of life such as hearing & balance, swallowing & speech * As well as breathing, sleep issues, allergies & sinuses, head & neck cancer and skin disorders By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Relief…

TNM staff enjoy MaHape moments by conquering Mulanje Mountain’s Sapitwa peak

November 5, 2023

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* Sapitwa is just the beginning — we look forward to having other experiences * Like Nyika Plateau, Livingstonia Machewe Falls, Salima 7 Hills, Mulanje Lichenya, Minunu and others * We believe that through these tourist destinations, TNM can benefit by creating a strong presence By Duncan Mlanjira Hiking up the great Mulanje Mountain up to Sapitwa Peak, the highest point on the massif at 3,002m above the sea level and also the highest point in Malawi, is not…

FIFA delegation gives the nod on FAM’s Luwinga Academy in Mzuzu

November 5, 2023

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Seal of approval from FIFA director-member association Africa, Gelson Fernandes * Malawi is among just three African FAs alongside Mauritania and Djibouti that FIFA selected * To establish inclusive football academies that will teach young players best footballing techniques and how they can prepare for life outside football By Duncan Mlanjira After inspecting the progress of Football Association of Malawi’s Luwinga Technical Centre in Mzuzu, the delegation world football governing body, FIFA has given it a thumbs up as…