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

July 30, 2023

* 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…

Queens coach eyes top 4 finish at the 2023 Netball World Cup as they open campaign against Scotland

July 28, 2023

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* They next face England tomorrow from 18:00hrs and Barbados on Thursday, August 3 from 11:00hrs * They played two friendly games in which they beat Fiji 60-49 and lost 54-60 against world number 1, New Zealand By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian national netball team, the Queens open their 2023 Netball World Cup in South Africa against Scotland tonight from 20:00hrs and coach Sam Kanyenda says from the preparations and enthusiasm in his experienced squad, it is very possible for…

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

July 27, 2023

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* 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…