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Leadership lessons to eradicating toxic behaviors in work place

March 15, 2024

* It is also common among politicians and a President that allows such will never succeed * It is, therefore, a brave duty and responsibility of managers or those in leadership to discourage toxic behaviors in any organization Analysis by Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist I want to create a debate on leadership — I know some will have a different view but nonetheless, we will agree on one thing that there is toxic workplace behaviors to which lies are…

Most frequent unmet need for Malawians is cash income—Afrobarometer

March 15, 2024

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* More than 93% of respondents to the survey say they went without an income at least once during the previous year * Including 63% who say this happened ‘many times’ or ‘always’ By Duncan Mlanjira The most frequent unmet need for Malawians is a cash income, observes a survey by Afrobarometer — the pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that provides reliable data on African experiences and evaluations of democracy, governance and quality of life. It says more than…

Government domestic debt chocking the national budget through debt interest payments—Parliamentary Committee

March 15, 2024

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* Public debt interest charges have continued to increase in the proposed budget indicative of the precarious debt situation in the country * Interest payments have increased by K524.2 billion (56.3%) to K1.456 trillion in the proposed budget from K931.5 billion in 2023/24 revised budget * They now claim about a quarter of the total budget (24.4%) which is an increase from 21.5% * The Committee has always decried this perennial increasing trend in public debt interest which continues…

Government needs to put up strategies of how to attain the macroeconomic stability to attain MW2063 MIP-1 targets

March 15, 2024

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* Budget alignment to pillar’s priority intervention of Agriculture Productivity & Commercialization, Industrialization and Urbanization is weak * The country is far from the target inflation of less than 10% and growth rate of at least 6%, which threatens achievement of the desired growth By Duncan Mlanjira In its analysis of the 2024/2025 National Budget, Parliamentary Committee on Budget observes that government needs to put up strategies of how to attain the macroeconomic stability — saying the country is far…

Congratulations keep pouring in for Malawian Charity Gladstone after officially been presented with her British MBE award for services to nursing

March 14, 2024

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* She also the kindest person I know and caring and I am proud to say we are family—Carol Timm * Congratulations Charity, you deserve the medal. God bless you in your new identity—Florence Chaloledwa * The leader everyone would like to have. Way to go Charity — just one in a million—Manies Kochelani By Duncan Mlanjira Many Malawians of goodwill expressed their profound congratulatory messages on Facebook after compatriot Charity Gladstone was officially presented with the prestigious Order…

M’mbelwa office complex, stadium to be completed by end of 2024

March 14, 2024

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* Almost all structural elements of the complex have been completed and largely remaining with finishing touches * It has 60 offices that will house all ministries, departments and agencies working under M’mbelwa District Council MANA Senior architect in the government buildings department, Christopher Lindeire, has assured President Lazarus Chakwera that construction of the four-storey M’mbelwa office complex, which commenced in 2018 at a cost of K1.8 billion, would be completed by end this year. Briefing the President during…

Flames to face Kenya in opening 4-Nations tourney with Zambia up against Zimbabwe

March 14, 2024

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* The winners of the two matches will play then in the final while the losers will be involved in a third place play-off * The pairing is the same for the Under-20’s — semifinals on Thursday, March 21, final and third place playoffs on March 24 Maravi Express Day 1 of the 4-Nations tournament will kick off on Saturday, March 23 at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe where Malawi Flames will face Kenya with Zambia up against…

2024 FAM NBS bank Charity Shield proceeds to go towards support of girl child education

March 14, 2024

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NBS Bank’s Kwanele Ngwenya (left) and FAM’s Alfred Gunda sealing the deal * Sponsorship package 2024 doubled from K20 million to K40 million for the next three years * We expect good sportsmanship to entertain Malawians but most importantly, to continue making a difference through charity works * We expect more support from clubs, players, and the public at large to fulfill our promises of reaching out to the next beneficiary Maravi Express Proceeds from the 2024 FAM NBS…

CAMA appeals to Malawi citizens to always fight and demand for consumer rights

March 14, 2024

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* The commemoration serves as a means to raise awareness about consumer rights and the challenges that consumers face * As well as allowing them to demand for decent, quality goods and services at affordable prices * And at the same time hold torchbearers accountable when such rights are abused By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi joins the global village in commemoration of the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) appeals to consumers to be responsible…

National Water Resources Authority with land infrastructure developers along Lake Malawi and rivers to consult the institution for guidance

March 14, 2024

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* As of March 11, water levels of Lake Malawi were 475.95 meters above sea level (masl) as compared to 475.12 masl last year during the same period * It is against the law to carry out construction or agricultural activities below the 477(masl) contour line along Lake Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Many people have been affected due flooding in several parts of the country, especially those that erected infrastructures along Lake Malawi and rivers banks such as houses,…