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Zambians applaud Malawi for solid resolve against MultiChoice Africa; Describes DStv service withdrawal as blackmail

August 9, 2023

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MACRA Director General, Daud Suleman at the centre of it all * A company that doesn’t go into negotiations is not good to make business with * MultiChoice has finally met a match — maybe another player can reconsider coming to Africa and render some competition * Malawi looks small geographically, but they have stunned the world with some of the tough decisions the country has taken By Duncan Mlanjira Zambians are wishing their country’s authorities could emulate the…

Late Goodall Gondwe’s dedicated service and contribution to Malawi will forever be remembered—President Chakwera

August 9, 2023

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Chakwera with Goodall Gondwe in political camaraderie * When the baobab tree falls, it shakes the grounds and shatters the small shrubs surrounding it * Ensuing pain and pandemonium cause animals to run heater-skelter in search of new shade and protection—DPP By Duncan Mlanjira Tributes pour in for Malawi’s former Minister of Finance, late Goodall Edward Gondwe, who has passed away at the age of 86 and leading the nation in mourning the revered economist, technocrat and politician, President…

MultiChoice Africa announces withdrawal of DStv services following MACRA’s court injunction prohibiting tariff adjustment

August 8, 2023

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* Maintains that MultiChoice Malawi does not offer the DStv service to the public * And, therefore, cannot set or adjust tariffs for this service, a point repeatedly made to MACRA * The Court order handed down to MultiChoice Malawi is incapable of being implemented by them * But carries with it grave consequences for the directors and management of MultiChoice Malawi, including imprisonment By Duncan Mlanjira Following today, August 8’s High Court of Malawi’s order directing MultiChoice Malawi…

CDH Investment Bank invests K1.5m towards Bankers Association of Malawi Lakeshore Conference

August 8, 2023

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* As part of appreciating the advocacy role that BAM plays in uniting and guiding commercial banks in the country * Theme is significant as they provides a forum for stakeholders to discuss and brainstorm action plans on how to improve our nation * On top of what is already being done, in terms of the country’s economic revitalization By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has assisted Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) with K1.5 million towards the hosting of…

High Court orders MultiChoice Malawi to comply with injunction not to implement DStv tariff adjustment

August 8, 2023

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* MACRA expects MultiChoice Malawi will comply with the High Court’s directive without any further delay * Any person who disobeys the High Court’s order of injunction may be found guilty of Contempt of Court and liable to imprisonment By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court of Malawi sitting in Lilongwe has today, August 8 issued an order directing MultiChoice Malawi to comply with the order of injunction which was granted to Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) on July 29th…

Hamba kahle mfwethu! — the farewell by Sports Council chairperson on the death of Henry Chibowa

August 8, 2023

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The late Kaka Chibowa * Madise alongside Chibowa, Mwenelupembe, Simon Itaye, Azikiwe Mussa-Mbewe Snr and others founded SULAM * The elite football is indebted to the legend for securing sponsorship the top flight league’s sponsorship by TNM Plc * As we ask God to receive your soul, we also thank Him for giving Kaka the football brains and great contributions to Malawi football By Duncan Mlanjira Founding member of the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), Henry Kaka Chibowa has…

Queens officials panic with excess baggage at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg

August 8, 2023

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* Officials were asking fellow passengers on the queue to volunteer to check-in the team’s uniforms and other equipment * Apparently they had no money to pay for the national team’s uniforms and equipment to be flown back to Malawi * This was witnessed and reported by journalist and social media influencer, Idriss Ali Nassar at OR Tambo By Duncan Mlanjira At the check-in counter at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, on their return from the 2023 Netball…

107 young female football referees being trained by FAM in all 3 regions

August 8, 2023

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* The young referees will be on charge of our games and every decision they make has an impact in the final result of the game * Sometimes referees are intimidated by the behavior of fans and players but this course seeks to impart confidence Maravi Express A five day Young Referees Course began on Monday in the three regions to train youngsters to be officiating in the FIFA/FAM Under-14 and Under-16 girls leagues. A report on Fam.mw says the…

CAMA implores on government to provide adequate forex for cement manufacturers to import raw materials

August 8, 2023

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* Ministry of Trade & Industry to allow importation of cement to traders that have capacity to enable consumer’s access cement at affordable prices * The Ministry to deploy its trade officers to monitor and inspect cement distribution and pricing on the market By Duncan Mlanjira Concerned with high prices of cement on the market, which has been triggered by its low production and supply which unscrupulous traders have taken advantage to push up the prices, Consumers Association of…

Maula Prison inmates in serious preparations to compete in online Intercontinental Chess Championship in October

August 8, 2023

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* Dadaz Chess Academy lobbies for support of computers from well-wishers for the inmates’ online training * The inmates are playing good chess. We want them to be ready for the upcoming Intercontinental Chess Championship * Some are at advanced stages playing some very good chess. They play monthly tournments within the prison walls By Duncan Mlanjira Susan Namangale, founder of Dadaz Chess Academy, who is also Global Head of The Gift of Chess, is confident that Maula Prison…