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National Planning Commission applauds Standard Bank Plc for its contribution to national economic development
June 29, 2023
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* Urged the Bank to consider providing long-term financing to help the country create more wealth * In 2022, the bank has made a huge impact in various social economic and environmental sectors through investment * In health; youth empowerment; education & skills development; responsible lending and many more By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc is helping Malawi to grow its resource mobilization as well as complementing the country’s efforts to realise the goals envisioned in the MW2063 national…

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TNM’s mobile money platform playing a critical role of transforming lives
June 29, 2023
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* As journalist joins 27 others winning K1m jackpot in TNM Mpamba Kashi Kashi promo * TNM’s transactional services through Mpamba are going a long way to stimulate economic growth * By making cash available in both rural and urban areas and where other financial service providers are not present By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Mpamba Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNM Plc, listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange, says its mobile money platform is playing a critical role…

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FDH Bank rolls out another digital transaction promo dubbed ‘Usampatse-Timpatsa’
June 26, 2023
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* Customers to win Iphone 14 Pro Max; PlayStation 5 or K50,000 cash monthly when they transact four times or more on FDH Mobile * This is part of FDH Bank’s objective of encouraging customers to transact more using digital platforms By Duncan Mlanjira In continuing to inculcate a cashless transaction culture, FDH Bank Plc has with effect Monday, June 26 rolled out another digital transaction platform promotion dubbed #Usampatse Timpatsa!# to run up to October 31. Launching the…

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There is need to keep refreshing Flames’ squads in order to remain in contention for a place at continental showpieces
June 26, 2023
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* It is unfortunate that we have been unable to replicate our excellent performance in the current AFCON campaign * However, for me, this does not in any way erase the new record we set for ourselves in 2022, a record that will stay on our memories for years to come By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu believes the Flames failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 because…

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20-year-old national golf team player Folindo Rodrick wins 2023 GUoM Matchplay championship
June 26, 2023
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* His runner-up was Medson Roka while A Division was won by Furkan Gani with Charlie McGill as his runner-up * Champion for B Division was Sufyaan Aziz with Boyd Luwe as runner-up * Rabecca Chinkhandwe was the ladies champion whose runner-up was former Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) president Khungikile Matiya By Duncan Mlanjira Rising Country Club Limbe (CCL) golf prodigy, Forindo Rodrick emerged champion of this year’s Championship Division of the Golf Union of Malawi (GUoM) Matchplay…

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FAM awards Malawi’s outstanding football personalities
June 25, 2023
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* Dennis Saidi—former Flames goalkeeper * Everson Mkwangwanya—retired FIFA Referee * Robin Alufandika—industrious football administrator * Ascent Academy (George Maguire)—exceptional youth development initiatives By Duncan Mlanjira At its annual general meeting (AGM) held at Chatonda Lodge in Nkhata Bay on Saturday, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) rewarded four outstanding football personalities in the country. They are legendary former Flames goalkeeper, Dennis Saidi; former FIFA referee, Everson Mkwangwanya; illustrious administrator, Robin Alufandika and founder of Ascent Academy, George Maguire for…

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Lilongwe Water Board hikes domestic tariff by 30% and 35% for commercial from Monday
June 25, 2023
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* Done in accordance with the authority granted by Section 56 of the Waterworks Act and has since been gazetted * The price adjustment has been necessitated by the escalating costs of water production * And high costs of maintenance against a water tariff that was last adjusted in November 2021 By Duncan Mlanjira Effective Monday, June 26, Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) will effect water tariff by 30% for residential customers and 35% for commercial and institutional customers while…

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UK-based Malawian taekwondo champ Yamikani Guba’s trophy hunt continues as he attains silver and bronze
June 25, 2023
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* He was also presented with the UK Armed Forces colours by chairman of the Army Martial Arts Association at RAF Cranwell * In the first quarter of 2023, he accumulated six medals — four being gold medals and 2 silver By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba — who earned 10 medals last year alone — has added a silver and a bronze medal on his trophy trove which he attained on Saturday at…

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Malawi repatriates 5 dangerous warlords identified through relocation of refugees
June 24, 2023
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* Over 50 refugees have voluntarily accepted to return to their Rwanda and Burundi * The general public further implored to desist from harboring refugees as the relocation exercise continues By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Homeland Security announces that the Government has declared prohibited immigrants and repatriated 5 dangerous to their respective countries out of the 55 which are on the run. A statement from the Ministry further says it is expected to repatriate over 50 refugees in…

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Media asked to identify more of MW2063 Champions
June 24, 2023
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Former President Bakili Muluzi was hounored for championing establishment of proper governance institutions * To help in promoting and profiling these Champions within their respective spaces wherever chances arise * Journalists have a great role to play in making Malawians truly believe we have the ability to translate our plans into actual reality By Duncan Mlanjira Individual Malawians who are being identified and awarded by National Planning Commission (NPC) as MW2063 Champions are people with a strong voice in…

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