TNM introduces 2000% bonus airtime for SIM reactivation

* Numbers that have been inactive for more than 60 days * By buying airtime on Mpamba and if they recharge using scratch cards and banks, they will receive 1000% bonus * Customers are encouraged to recharge with high values on their first monthly recharge to get the highest bonus value By Duncan Mlanjira In the continuation of celebrating the Mahape moments and introduction of 5G network, TNM Plc has introduced a ground-breaking ‘Welcome Back Offer’ for TNM SIM…

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Leston Mulli attending Afreximbank’s 30th Anniversary celebration alongside President Chakwera

* The events provide an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate, Afreximbank’s achievements and contributions to boosting Africa’s trade and in transforming African economies * Under the theme: ‘Delivering the Vision, Building Prosperity for Africans By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Mercy Makuwira, MANA One of the country’s top entrepreneurs, Leston Mulli of Mulli Brothers Limited is also attending the 30th Anniversary celebration of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) alongside President Lazarus Chakwera being held in Accra from today, June…

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Standard Bank contributes K1 million towards construction of house destroyed by Cyclone Freddy for Paralympic Mphatso Saukile

* Responds to fundraising initiative by Zomba Athletics Academy matron in her participation for Standard Bank Be More Race * In which she finished 6th in a time of 1:41:55hrs whose winner from Kenya clocked 1:17:39 * 18-year-old Mphatso Saukile is very successful Blind T12 Malawian international athlete * His home, along with two other Zomba Athletic Academy athletes was destroyed but no other help had been provided By Duncan Mlanjira In solidarity with the efforts by Zomba Athletics…

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Tabitha Chawinga to spice up Castel Malawi’s football frenzy featuring Bullets v Silver exhibition match

* On offer an array of food stalls, bars outside Bingu National Stadium * The biggest cup in the history of Malawi football is finally here — all is set By Duncan Mlanjira Castel Malawi will launch the K1 billion Challenge Cup with razzmatazz with a football frenzy of activities that include exhibition match between Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers whose winners’ trophy will be presented by women football player of the moment, Tabitha Chawinga. To be held…

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Standard Bank Be More Race attracts a field of 1,700 including athletes from Botswana, Kenyan

* Last year, Kenya long-distance runners, Geoffrey Kirwa and Monica Cherupu, won the men and women’s category respectively * While locals Kefasi Kasiten and Grevazio Mpani shared the spoils in second and third positions By Duncan Mlanjira Over 1,700 athletes are expected to participate at the 2023 edition of the Standard Bank Be More Race in Lilongwe tomorrow, June 17, which has attracted international athletes from Kenya and Botswana. Last year, Kenya long-distance runners, Geoffrey Kirwa and Monica Cherupu,…

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MultiChoice Malawi premieres first episode of drama series SHAKA iLEMBE to Malawians

* This is not only a South African story but also Malawian as we share Ngoni culture * The Ngonis form a big part of our country and the story will give Malawians a sense of reflection By Fazilla Tembo The first episode of SHAKA iLEMBE drama series on DStv and GOtv — that will tell the story of the legendary Zulu King, Shaka and the events that shaped his remarkable life — has been premiered by MultiChoice Malawi…

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FDH Bank Cup sponsor supports 16 regional teams with K700,000 each and match kits ahead of the Round of 32

* The funds are to help the teams to perform at their top level * Not to be intimidated by the names of the Super League By Duncan Mlanjira In order for the teams to competitively participate in the FDH Bank Cup Round of 32 against the top flight TNM Super League sides, the 16 teams that identified from the regional qualifiers have been motivated with K700,000 as a starter pack as well as match kits. At the presentation…

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RBM’s annual loss of K187.5bln should not be ignored as it has dire consequences on the Malawi economy—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

* In any developed economy, with a strong financial system, a reporting of RBM making losses would cause markets trembling * For the very nature that a Central Bank — in a normal nature — makes profits than losses * Because it is essentially a monopolistic business supplying an essential commodity which is the currency * Hence its losses cannot be ignored By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa-based Malawian, Chifipa Mhango, who is Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, says…

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MERA reviewing ESCOM’s application to approve a 69.7% tariff increase

* For the period 2023-2027 as a successor base tariff to the one that was implemented from 2018-2022 * The new application is a significant reduction from the 99.9% that ESCOM and Power Market Limited (PML) jointly asked before PML was dissolved Maravi Express Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) says it is reviewing the application that Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has submitted in which it is asking to consider and approve a 69.7% tariff increase for the…

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CDHIB hands over Mary’s Meals school kitchen constructed for Mbinda Primary at K13.8m

* Also sponsored K3.1 million towards the schools feeding program — making a total investment of K16.9 million * Mary’s Meals helped us appreciate the work the project is doing in managing the largest school feeding program in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has honoured the pledge it made to construct a modern and decent school kitchen to be used for Mary’s Meals school feeding program at Mbinda Junior Primary School in Blantyre. The kitchen, constructed…

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