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Confederation of African Athletics orders Chitembeya and company against making comments on behalf of Athletics Malawi
October 5, 2023
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CAA-SR president Zakhele Dlamini (right) with Malawi Minister of Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire  * After he told the media that government would be forced to spend over elections now taken over by World Athletics * We are not aware of such arrangements, and we do not know where and how did the said Mr. Chitembeya entered into such agreement with the aforementioned organizations without our knowledge By Duncan Mlanjira Former general secretary for Athletics Malawi, Frank Chitembeya and the rest…

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Fuel crisis forces postponement of Cape Maclear Carnival Fitness Fiesta
October 5, 2023
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* The organisers are currently working on rescheduling the carnival for November 24-26 * It’s a mission to resuscitate the lakeshore tourism industry that was affected by CoVID-19 pandemic * The situation has also been compounded by the subsequent Cyclone Freddy disaster By Duncan Mlanjira Due to critical fuel crisis which has severely hampered transportation systems and mobility, organisers have postponed the Cape Maclear Carnival Fitness Fiesta, which was due for this weekend. A public notice from the organisers…

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Salute to African teachers on World Teachers Day
October 5, 2023
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* They not only facilitate learning, but also provide guidance and inspire learners * Some teachers have been known to exert greater influence on children’s development than some parents * They create a supportive environment within and outside the classroom for learning and development By Segun Ogunsanya, Airtel Africa Group CEO from Dubai There is no gainsaying the fact that teachers are crucial to the process of education. In appraising the nexus between teaching and learning, teachers rank highest…

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Precious Medical International sponsors K1m towards Physician Assistants Union’s Indaba
October 5, 2023
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Dr. Gertrude Mateyo, PMI Chief Executive Officer * Support represents PMI’s significant commitment towards universal access to quality healthcare and Malawi’s 2063 agenda * We are thrilled to partner with PAUM in their quest to improve healthcare services and medical knowledge in our nation By Duncan Mlanjira Precious Medical International (PMI) has sponsored K1 million towards Physician Assistants Union of Malawi (PAUM) annual conference scheduled for Lilongwe on Friday October 6. The sponsorship is in two parts — K500,000…

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Zomba Athletics Academy seeking sponsorship to meet travel costs to participate at two sports festivals in Blantyre and Mangochi
October 4, 2023
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* Cape Maclear Carnival Fitness Fiesta October 6-8 and Blantyre Under-20 Athletics Championship October 16 whose registration already paid for * The athletes for the Cape Maclear Carnival are expected to leave for Mangochi on Friday morning * We are, therefore, appealing to wellwishers to sponsor us for the development of the sport at grassroots, which is our main focus By Duncan Mlanjira Zomba Athletics Academy has committed to participate at two sports festivals in Mangochi and Blantyre by…

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Skeffa, TayGrin, Zimbabwe’s Apama Arts dance troupe headline performances at Blantyre City Arts & Cultural Festival
October 4, 2023
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* Apama Arts is an arts & media group that specializes in product advertisements, dance & music and poetry * All being what’s on the menu of performances by Malawians at the Blantyre City Arts & Cultural Festival * To be spiced up with a street carnival from the Civic Centre to the Upper Stadium * Under the theme of ‘Celebrating Arts, Culture & Unity to Promote Participatory Municipal Management’ By Duncan Mlanjira All is set for the Blantyre…

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India’s Indigo display unity in diversity, women empowered Aircrew on Gulf sector
October 4, 2023
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* Air Hostess Syed Waheeda and passenger Waheeda Begum gel well * Indigo is making a foray to capture the aviation sector on international routes particularly the Gulf sector By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui India’s greatest strength is its unity in diversity. The King of the Indian Skies – Indigo is making a foray to capture the aviation sector on international routes particularly the Gulf sector. Indigo displays the cherished unity in diversity by deploying a women empowered aircrew…

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FDH Bank Plc sponsors K10m towards IPMM annual conference
October 4, 2023
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Elizabeth Phoya hands over the sponsorship to IPMM president Godwin Ng’oma * IPMM’s annual meetings provide a platform for growth for the important professionals of all business sectors * We would like to ensure success of the meeting that supports the workforce to achieve individual and economic growth By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc says they consider Institute of People Management of Malawi (IPMM) as a its crucial partner being the umbrella body that supports and contributes to capacity…

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Malawi needs to have a robust labour market information system—Labour PS
October 4, 2023
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PS Kayira implored on the officer to always carry with the the practice manual * We have limited data for informed decision and visibility. This is an area that we need to improve on * District labour officers have the duty to submit monthly reports containing useful data and information * Some have responded very well while others are not cooperative By Duncan Mlanjira At the opening of labour inspectors capacity building workshop at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre, Secretary…

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Malawi ranks top of 10 African countries with cheapest data prices between June-September, 2023
October 3, 2023
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* Globally, the report says Malawi ranks 29th globally with its data price for 1GB at US$0.38 * Followed by Nigeria on second place (31st globally) at US$0.39 and Ghana on third (33rd in the world) at US$0.40 By Duncan Mlanjira A report filed by Adekunle Agbetiloye — a business reporter by africa.businessinsider.com who is passionate in the African economy, technology, energy transition and climate change — indicates that Malawi leads top 10 African countries with cheapest data prices…

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