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BWB charges K8 per 20liter bucket but Water Users Association demands K50 a bucket

July 27, 2023

* The decision to allow the kiosks to be privately managed was to empower the kiosk managers * But at the same time to provide the services at reasonable charges since they were to supply water at very low charges By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Water Board (BWB) plans to reclaim water kiosk which it entrusted to be privately managed after taking serious note that while the Board charges K8 per 20liter bucket, Water Users Association (WUA) demands K50 a…

From K1.9bln revenue that BWB generates in a month, K1.3bln goes towards ESCOM bill; To implement independent solar power production

July 27, 2023

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* A solar farm shall be constructed at its 12-hectare land at Nguludi pumping station * The high ESCOM cost is through the long distance Walkers Ferry because of gradient * Which is further assisted by Kameza booster pumping station in Chileka By Duncan Mlanjira From the numerous production costs that Blantyre Water Board incurs to provide reliable and affordable water supply services to its customers, the cost of power from Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) for pumping…

Our Aim Foundation reaches out to Blantyre hospitals with medical equipment to Queens, MAPD, DHO

July 27, 2023

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* The items include wheelchairs, syringes, dialysis fluids, crutches among others * The organization decided to distribute the equipment in order to minimize the current status on challenges * That the facilities have been going through which needs a serious assistance By Victor Singano Jnr Blantyre-based non profit organization, Our Aim Foundation, that provides life-saving assistance to developing communities which enables them to lead a better life, on Wednesday reached out to the Queen Elizabeth Centra Hospital (Queens), Blantyre…

NICO Group donates four CCTV cameras to Blantyre Police

July 27, 2023

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* Security is paramount in the society as it contributes to the development of every country * As such, it is our belief that the cameras will play a big role in supporting Malawi Police in their operations * We are very sure that once they’re put in use our city will be crime free By Victor Singano Jnr As one of way of contributing to smooth security operations and reduce crime rate in the city, NICO Group on…

Mpamba adds UNIMA to its payment ecosystem; Partnership to help ease tuition payments

July 27, 2023

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* Mpamba strives to provide seamless payment capabilities to Malawians for their enhanced experience with financial technology * The partnership with UNIMA today is a witness of our growth in the payment ecosystem By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Mpamba Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Malawi’s pioneer mobile network services provider, TNM Plc, has partnered with University of Malawi (UNIMA) to provide convenience in payment of tuition fees for the university’s students. The integration enables parents, guardians, and students to make…

NICO Pension introduces ‘Retire Ready and Win’ promotion

July 27, 2023

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* Introduced after noticing a low registration number of members connecting electronically * To the application platforms namely USSD, Mobile Smart App and Online Portal By Victor Singano Jnr NICO Pension, a subsidiary of NICO Holdings Limited, has introduced a new promotion campaign called ‘Retire Ready and Win’ whose main objective is to encourage its pension funds members to be able to connect with the company through its three newly-launched online application platforms. NICO Pension General Manager, Gerald Chima…

Zimpertec and Vitalite partner Dadaz Chess Academy to sponsor Back to School kids’ tourney

July 27, 2023

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* Zimpertec is a German-based company working closely with Vitalite Malawi to ease access to quality solar products * Zimpertec Chief Operating Officer, Ulrich Zimmerman is a chess player and FIDE Master (FM) * And is set to spice up the tournament by a playing a friendly match with Malawi’s celebrated chess player, FM Joseph Mwale By Duncan Mlanjira Zimpertec and Vitalite have partnered Dadaz Chess Academy to sponsor Back to School kids’ tournament scheduled for August 26 that…

BWB, UNIMA sign MoU for provision of technical assistance

July 26, 2023

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* For water testing and also provide opportunity for the university’s students of accessing practical job attachments at BWB * We’ll be able to exchange knowledge and we strongly believe that the students will positively contribute a lot By Victor Singano Jnr Blantyre Water Water (BWB) and University of Malawi (UNIMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) — an agreement of technical assistance which will allow BWB to be using UNIMA laboratories for water testing and also provide…

First Capital Bank Plc appoints Agness Jazza as new CEO

July 26, 2023

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* She established her career with the bank immediately after completing her undergraduate studies * And her success is a true reflection of FCB’s belief in nurturing talent and commitment to staff development By Duncan Mlanjira Agness Jazza, who was deputy chief executive officer (CEO) for First Capital Bank Plc, has now been elevated as the new CEO effective July 21, replacing Spiro Georgopoulos. In a statement, FCB chairman of Board, Terence Davidson takes cognizance that Jazza has served…

Bangwe All Stars demote coach Mabvuto Lungu and his assistant following poor performance in first round of 2023 TNM Super League

July 25, 2023

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* A mutual agreement was signed at the start of the 2023 season to finish in the top eight by the of the first round * From the 14 games played, Bangwe All Stars accumulated a meager 14 points * Of 3 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in which they scored 10 goals and conceded 17 By Duncan Mlanjira Bangwe All Stars FC, who are lying 13th of the 2023 TNM Super League season with just one game…