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Indian legal luminary Shafeeq Rehman Mahajir’s spellbinding perspective on futility of Uniform Civil Code

July 11, 2023

Legal Eagle Shafeeq R Mahajir By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui The 22nd Law Commission of India notified its intention to examine the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This was being done, on a reference sent by the Ministry of Law and Justice. Perhaps, this stems from Narendra Modi Government’s “desperation for a legitimate justification of its continuing agenda of polarization and diversion from its glaring failures”. Not taking lessons from the Karnataka Story of making South India Bharatiya Janata Party…

Coach Mabedi not to leave anything to chance in last group match against Comoros

July 10, 2023

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Scorer of second goal Christopher Kumwembe * He maintained his winning team that beat defending champions Zambia * We just have to go all the way and beat Comoros in the last match Maravi Express With six points in the bag after beating Seychelles 2-0 in the Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup underway in South Africa, the Flames top Group B having won 1-0 in the opening match against defending champions, Zambia. They remain with a…

Malawi Faith Groups call all faith groups to join it for peaceful march and prayers against legalization of same sex marriages

July 9, 2023

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Demonstrations against same sex marriages elsewhere * The peaceful march is scheduled for Thursday July 13 to take place in all districts of the country from 09:00hrs-12 noon * During which a petition from the faith groups will be presented to the local Government officials at the respective City and Districts Assemblies By Duncan Mlanjira Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) and Malawi Council of Churches (MCC) have organised a peaceful march and prayers on Thursday, July 13 against legalization…

Standard Bank starts awarding customers who switch salary accounts

July 8, 2023

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* Grand prize is K10 million and K1m monthly prizes in the promotion which runs from July 7-October 31 * Also every month K500,000 to one other account holder, K200,000 each to 3 customers and 50 each winning K50,000 By Duncan Mlanjira Salary and other income earners have a chance of winning a share of K22 million in cash prizes if they switch their salary accounts to Standard Bank Plc, Head of Personal Banking, Takula Kapalamula has said. This…

Mary Waya amongst 2 other African analysts for SuperSport’s exclusive coverage of 2023 Netball World Cup

July 8, 2023

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* Alongside Ruth Meeme from Uganda and Perpetua Siyachitema from Zimbabwe * Analysts will include former internationals from top netball countries such as New Zealand, Australia, England and Jamaica * Malawi Queens open the campaign in Group B on July 28 against Scotland, followed by England the next day and Barbados on July 30 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s celebrated netball legend, Mary Waya will be joined by former veteran African players from Uganda and Zimbabwe as among top analysts…

Withdrawal of new fixed duty on importation of second hand vehicles exposes weak governance—chief economist Chifipa Mhango

July 8, 2023

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* Minister Gwengwe says the figures considered to be new taxes for imported second hand vehicles were wrongly calculated by MRA * He has since directed MRA not to processed with system of clearing second hand vehicles By Duncan Mlanjira Revered South Africa-based Malawian economist observes that the decision by Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Sosten Gwengwe to hold back the implementation of new Custom duty on vehicle importation “exposes weak governance issues on the functioning of the…

Malawi, Tanzania sign digital and communication MoU to accord Malawi data affordability

July 8, 2023

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* It will be enhanced by connecting Malawi to the undersea cable through non-commercial avenues * Currently Malawi connects undersea cables to Tanzania and other countries via vendor cables * Which is expensive as Malawi is a landlocked country—Information Minister Kunkuyu By Patricia Kapulula, MANA The Government of Malawi and the United Republic of Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on communication and digital to connect the two countries on the data corridor. The agreement was signed…

Both Malawi and Comoros celebrate Independence Day with COSAFA Cup victories

July 7, 2023

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* Both winners crowned their celebrations with Man of the Match awards * CosafaCup2023 wished both nations a Happy Independence Day By Duncan Mlanjira Both Malawi and Comoros won their opening matches at the 2023 Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) — and coincidentally both were celebrating their Independence Day, July 6. A Twitter from COSAFA congratulated the two nations on their Independence Day celebrations, which the two teams also capped it with two being voted for the…

Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba wins 2 silver medals at Finland’s European Masters Games 2023; Accumulating 8 medals just this year alone

July 6, 2023

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* The first silver on Day 1 competing in World Taekwondo Individual Poomsae U45AClass * In which he lost in the final against Master Meysam Habibiher from Team Iran * On Day 2 he won Silver medal in +87kg category fighting Kyorugi against a German in the final By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba won two silver medals at the European Masters Games 2023 held in Finland — accumulating 10 medals just this year…

WiseChoice Insurance to further market Kumudzi Diaspora Funeral Plan during the Essex Malawi Association/MAUK Independence Day celebration

July 6, 2023

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* After its success in the past 15 months since its launch in partnership with NICO Life Insurance company * NICO Life is set launch more diaspora targeted products — hence promoting the plan further By Duncan Mlanjira WiseChoice Insurance Agency is set to promote Kumudzi Diaspora Funeral Plan Essex Malawi Association/Malawi UK Association (MAUK) Independence Day celebration after the scheme’s success in the past 15 months since its launch in partnership with NICO Life Insurance company. Launched in…