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Chakwera unveils First Capital Bank as anchor sponsors of Presidential Charity Golf tournament

September 14, 2023

* The commitment of K100 million is an encouraging shot in the arm to become a self-reliant nation * Self-reliance demands that we ourselves should be the ones to help our own citizens and not rely on outsiders By Stanley Nkhondoyachepa, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday unveiled the First Capital Bank (FCB) as this year’s as anchor sponsors of Presidential Charity Golf tournament sponsor at a ceremony that took place at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. The President hailed…

MACRA set to roll out National Addressing System in districts

September 12, 2023

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* Once completed, NAS will bring many social and economic benefits to the country * Hence all stakeholders need to join hands to ensure proper execution of the project By Tikondane Vega, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it is ready to roll out National Addressing System (NAS) in districts, having almost completed the same in the country’s major cities. MACRA’s acting Director of Postal Services, Burnet Namacha said this in Blantyre on Monday when the regulatory authority…

FDH Bank attests that ’Usampatse Timpatsa!’ promotion indeed inculcating culture of cashless society

September 12, 2023

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Lorraine Chikhula (centre) briefing the media before the draw * Lucky customers are being rewarded with state-of-the-art PlayStation 5 (1), Iphone 14 Pro Max (2) while 12 are receiving K50,000 cash straight into their accounts * In this digital era, customers need not visit banking halls for their immediate business deals * Thus encouraged them to continue with transact digitally even after the promotion on October 31 By Duncan Mlanjira At the second monthly draw of the FDH Bank’s…

MultiChoice to hit the streets with GOtv Zokambakamba quiz sessions to entertain people

September 12, 2023

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* When the whistle blows and the football season starts, there’s an electric energy in the air * Zokambakamba ndi GOtv, is the local extraordinaire set to quiz and entertain you on the streets! By Duncan Mlanjira Following the upgrade on GOtv Supa+ package that is airing the English Premier League, MultiChoice Malawi innovated entertainment sessions dubbed GOtv Zokambakamba quiz — saying it’s not just about catching the game on customers screens but to entertain them through other means….

MultiChoice Africa maintains awaits Court case despite MACRA giving the go-ahead to resume DStv services

September 11, 2023

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* The judicial dispute between MultiChoice Malawi and MACRA is in court pending judgement—MultiChoice Africa * The decision is made without prejudice to the ongoing negotiations and/or litigation—MACRA By Duncan Mlanjira Conflicting notices are filtering through from MultiChoice Africa Holdings, which is indicating that the potential return of DStv in Malawi is now dependent on the outcome of the judicial dispute between MultiChoice Malawi and Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), which is in court pending judgement. The public notice…

Alarming indiscriminate deforestation of Njamba Park prompts environmentists CURE to demand for immediate mitigation action

September 11, 2023

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* This is coupled with environmental pollution of lunchboxes, juice packets, and home waste by residents of Njamba * All because responsible public duty bearers are just watching without applying regulations * Responsible public duty bearers are shifting land ownership of the park to each other * They are Malawi Housing Corporation, Blantyre City Assembly, Ministry of Lands and Ministry of Youth & Sports By Duncan Mlanjira The once alluring Njamba Freedom Park is in a very miserable state…

More than 2,000 killed by earthquake near Marrakech, Morocco

September 10, 2023

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* Morocco’s King Mohammed VI declared three days of mourning and ordered mosques nationwide to hold funeral prayers on Sunday * In Marrakech, a popular and historic tourist city, many residents spent a second night sleeping on the streets, too afraid to return to their homes * The city’s historic walls, first laid out in the early 12th century, have been damaged CNN Rescuers in Morocco are still searching for survivors from Friday’s powerful earthquake as more than 2,000 people…

What’s in a name? India’s Modi sits behind ‘Bharat’ placard at G20 summit

September 10, 2023

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the first session of the G20 Leaders’ Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on on Saturday.—Getty Images * Both India and Bharat are used officially in the nation of 1.4 billion people, which has more than 20 official languages * Bharat is also the Hindi word for India and is used interchangeably – both feature on Indian passports By Rhea Mogul & Manveena Suri, CNN When Indian prime minister Narendra Modi…

After 9 rounds of games each in Egypt, Lucie Chimeta won 4, Alipo Namangale 3, Mphatso Chikopa 2

September 10, 2023

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Malawi’s Ambassador to Egypt HE Catherine Kunje joined the children during the closing ceremony * This was a great learning experience for the children, Region 5 chess president Susan Namangale * Exposure to international tournaments is the only way for them to be competitive and improve By Duncan Mlanjira At the conclusion of the 2023 Africa Youth Chess Championship held in Cairo, Egypt, Malawi’s three Malawi — Alipo Namangale, Lucie Chimeta and Mphatso Chikopa Lucie managed to win games…

Expansion of Nkhata Bay’s Linga irrigation scheme increases crop production capacity

September 10, 2023

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* Over 390 hectares of rice planted with an expected winter yield of 1,034 metric tons valued at K1.14 billion * Also planted 20 hectares of beans with an expectation to harvest 54 metric tons valued at K103 million * The key to turn around the country’s fortunes lies in resurrecting the agriculture sector through serious irrigation and mechanised mega-farming By George Mponda & Wanangwa Tembo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Friday officially commissioned Linga irrigation scheme, which is…