Lilly Alfonso, Wealth Magazine partner for ‘Fashion Meets Business Fashion Show’

Lilly Alfonso and Harry Chima connected * Scheduled at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on August 24-25 * The event is a challenging journey into demystifying the complementarity of the two industries of fashion and business By Duncan Mlanjira Celebrated fashion mogul, Lilly Alfonso has partnered Wealth Magazine to host the first of its kind ‘Fashion Meets Business Fashion Show’ — an event that will combine business and fashion in a worldclass style. Scheduled at Bingu International…

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Thaboland, Chipolopolo FC both triumph in Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup at district

* Thaboland’s Andrew Msiska was the first to record a goal in this landmark football sponsorship at K320 million * While John Chikapa for Chipolopolo FC and Songwe Boarder United’s Vinja Sibakwe followed suit By Duncan Mlanjira From the two official matches of the district level of the 2023 Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup held at Rumphi Stadium on Saturday, Thaboland beat Vongo FC 1-0 while Chipolopolo FC triumphed over Songwe Boarder United 4-1 in post match penalties following the…

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Mighty Tigers v Nyasa Big Bullets August 2 match shifted to Kamuzu Stadium

* Instead Mpira Stadium will host Bangwe All Stars v Civil Service United on the same day * Chitipa United have now tied points with the league leaders Nyasa Big Bullets following their 2-1 win over Civil Service United Maravi Express The TNM Super League match between Mighty Tigers and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets on Wednesday, August 2 has been moved from Mpira Stadium to Kamuzu Stadium due to a clash of fixtures at the original venue. Instead Mpira…

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BBC faces review of licence fee model with alternative methods considered

* The BBC’s annual report revealed that the number of active licences had fallen by 500,000 to 24.4m since last year * The evidence that there is a growing unwillingness to pay is shown by figures each year * The licence fee model is becoming unsustainable By Hayden Vernon, The Guardian The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is facing a review into its funding model with subscription, a broadband levy and even advertising touted as potential alternatives to the licence…

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Messi scores dramatic late winner on his Miami debut

Super sub Messi shines on debut * Standing at 1-1, Messi won a free-kick just outside the box, in perfect range for his famous left foot * He took a glance at the position of Cruz Azul goalkeeper Andres Gudino, then put his head down * Before curling his shot high to the keeper’s right and into the top corner to deliver the 2-1 triumph SuperSport & AFP Lionel Messi made a Hollywood start to his American adventure, scoring…

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National Investment Trust posts K7m profit after tax in 2022; Projects impressive performance in 2023

* The company is eager to sustain the impressive performance in the coming years * So that they continue improving by registering growth in terms of profits By Victor Singano Jnr National Investment Trust (NITL) Plc has announced that it has managed to post K7 million as profit after tax in 2022, which is a great growth of over 60% compared to 2021 when the company posted K4.5 million. During its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday at Ryalls…

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Malawi Queens arrive in South Africa ahead of 2023 Netball World Cup

* Were welcomed at OR Tambo International Airport by Malawi High Commissioner to South Africa, Stella Ndau * Among the 16 participating teams will be hosts South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Malawi — ensuring a powerful African presence By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national netball team, the Queens — of captain Jane Chimaliro, Joyce Mvula, Sindi Simtowe, Takondwa Lwazi, Thandie Galeta, Martha Dambo, Grace Mwafulirwa, Laureen Ngwira, Shabel Bengo, Towera Vinkhumbo and Mwawi Kumwenda —  arrived in South Africa ahead…

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Nankhumwa risks being sued for K100m if Jappie Mhango’s name is not removed in civil case against DPP

Jappie Mhango, who served as Health Minister in Mutharika’s administration  * Also demands public notice to be published in any newspaper of daily circulation * Informing the public that he has erroneously and without instructions from Mhango filed an application on his behalf * In seeking nullification of the resolution made at the DPP’s National Governing Council on July 3 By Duncan Mlanjira Member of Parliament for Rumphi North, Jappie Mhango is demanding that his name should be removed…

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NICO General launches WhatsApp Chatbox and Broker portal to improve clients service needs

Donbell Mandala, NICO General CEO * These services are very effective and our objective is to make sure there is efficiency for our partners * So that each and every customer is able to interact with us timely and instantly By Victor Singano Jnr NICO General has launched new digital platforms named WhatsApp Chatbox and Broker Portal’ which are aimed at meeting customers needs in the digital technology and improve their daily services. The two platforms, which were unvield…

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FCB Katswiri U-20 league sponsorship increased to K45m

* It is playing crucial role in the contribution of the country’s football development * By producing hidden football stars — who end up shining in the local Super League teams By Victor Singano Jnr First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc — the official sponsors of FCB U-20 national youth league — have increased the sponsorship package for the 2023 edition from K40 million to K45 million. The bank, which has been sponsoring the competition for the past 15 years,…

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