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OPC applauds STVP management team for commendable progress of the largest irrigation project in Southern Africa

July 31, 2023

* The PDU brought together all government MDAs for the site visit in Chikwawa * And engage them to discuss the roles and responsibilities expected from each MDA in the project * To identify gaps to be addressed in order for the project to achieve its intended goals considering its complex nature By Duncan Mlanjira After a site visit to Chikwawa to appreciate the progress of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (STVP), the Office of the President & Cabinet,…

Fundraiser for Cyclone Freddy-affected athletes Eneless Makumba finishes 5th in Blantyre 42.195km Race

July 30, 2023

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* In a time of 3:45;39hrs while champion Nalicy Chirwa from Mzuzu clocked 3:00:07 * I have set myself a personal record and come next year, I shall aim to break it and even for the gold medal By Duncan Mlanjira Having finished 6th at the Standard Bank Be More Race last month, Eneless Makumba — who is raising funds together with partners to reconstruct houses for three of her Zomba Athletics Academy athletes which were demolished due to…

MACRA warns public to be on high alert against heightened cyber attacks in COMESA region

July 30, 2023

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* Its resulting in severe disruptions to critical information infrastructure, across various sectors * These online attacks have the potential to affect anyone due to the interconnections between countries By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Computer Response Team (mwCERT) of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) announces of recent cyber-attacks that have targeted several countries in the COMESA region, resulting in severe disruptions to critical information infrastructure, across various sectors. In a statement, MACRA Director General, Daud Suleman says “these online…

‘Policy lending rate hikes by RBM will add more pressure on borrowers’

July 30, 2023

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* The current level of lending rate is the highest since 2017–Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * And clearly highlights the difficult path the Malawi economy is under currently By Duncan Mlanjira Revered economist, Chifipa Mhango says the hiking of policy lending rate by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) by 200 basis points, from 22% to 24%, did not come as a surprise as this is what he already projected. He said “in an economic environment where the currency…

MACRA granted injunction stopping MultiChoice from effecting DStv tariff adjustment

July 29, 2023

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* To remain in effect until the ongoing judicial review is concluded — which Multichoice Malawi initiated against MACRA * Any attempt to implement tariff changes or adjustments during this period will be a violation of the court order and could result in legal consequences By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has obtained an interim injunction from the High Court in Blantyre, which This injunction prohibits Multichoice Malawi from making any changes or modifications to DSTV tariffs,…

Kumwembe, Chaziya, Kamanga out of Kamuzu Barracks game due to injuries

July 29, 2023

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* Chaziya is out with hamstring he suffered during their game against Mafco FC * Kumwembe also has hamstring problems * Kamanga is out with knee injury while Kolawole is still sidelined with a groin problem Maravi Express Mighty Wanderers coach Mark Harrison says they “are down to bare bones now” due to injuries ahead of their TNM Super League clash against Kamuzu Barracks at Kasungu Stadium this afternoon as four key players Lawrence Chaziya, Chris Kumwembe, Mphatso Kamanga…

Walter Nyamilandu, Skeffa Chimoto among 15 others nominated in YAD 2023 Achievers Awards for Excellence

July 28, 2023

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* It’s main objective is to celebrate hardworking, kind, development-conscious, innovative and generous Malawians * To honour great sons and daughters of the soil while they are still alive * Unlike showering them a veritable avalanche of accolades when they are gone By Victor Singano Jnr Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu Manda and celebrated local musician, Skeffa Chimoto are among 15 Malawians on the list to be recognized and decorated at the annual Achievers Awards for…

70 athletes register for Sunday’s Blantyre 42.195km Race

July 28, 2023

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* Under the theme ‘Changing Lives’, and is expecting to raise over K2 million * Whose proceeds will be channeled to survivors of Cyclone Freddy-induced floods in March By Victor Singano Jnr Malawi National Council of Sports says it expects Sunday’s Blantyre 42.195km Race to be a memorable race as all the 70 athletes that have registered are geared to showcase their skills of this edition, whose route for this 2023 edition was changed in which athletes will run…

Mzuzu resident wins K1 million grand prize in First Capita Bank’s Zanga Phee’ promotion

July 28, 2023

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* Since the promotion was launched in April the bank disbursed K10 billion in loans to civil servants in response to their needs By Victor Singano Jnr Mzuzu-based, Crivis Chirwa has won the grand prize of the whooping K1 million of First Capital Bank (FCB) ‘Zanga Phee’ civil servant loan Promotion. He was confirmed the winner during the grand draw held on Thursday in Blantyre at FCB’s head office in Blantyre and in his remarks, Head of Marketing, Twikale…

CFTC case to refund Airtel Malawi Plc K2.1bln goes back to Court

July 28, 2023

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* CFTC was given 14 days to refund the funds but the Commission an extension of time within which to repay the money * Whilst awaiting the hearing of application for a stay on the ruling scheduled for August 7 By Duncan Mlanjira The Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC), which was ordered by the High Court Civil Division on July 12 to refund Airtel Malawi Plc the K2,113,099,006 which the Commission imposed on the mobile phone service provider…