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Both Malawi and Comoros celebrate Independence Day with COSAFA Cup victories

July 7, 2023

* 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…

CDH Investment Bank supports LUANAR Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Awards with K10m

July 6, 2023

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* We are committed to supporting innovation which is instrumental to adapting and thriving in all aspects of business or life * An investment in innovation will develop the nation as the initiatives contribute positively to the overall growth By Fazilla Tembo CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has contributed K10 millon towards the 2023 Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Awards run by Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). The support is part of the K28.9 million package that is earmarked…

Mighty Wanderers fan becomes second to win K2m in TNM Zampira promo

July 6, 2023

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Journalist Yasin Limu draws out the lucky winner * He correctly predicted that Mighty Wanderers would beat Bangwe All Stars 2-0 * He emerged the winner out of 21,721 correct predictions the promotion recorded during the period By Duncan Mlanjira The journey of making millionaires courtesy of TNM Zampira promotion continues. This time luck has perched on Mighty Mukuru Wanderers family of Chikwawa-based fan Robert Mlota who was drawn as the second winner of K2 million. Mlota, a pharmacy…

Connections in Malawi Electricity Access Project hit over 31,000

July 6, 2023

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* The project seeks to connect 83,000 single-phase households by December 2023 and 180,000 by June 2024 * Southern Region tops the list with 13,363 new connections followed by 10,329 in the Central and 7,222 in the North Maravi Express Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) announces that new electricity connections under the World Bank-funded Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) reached 31,000 as of June 30, 2023 — up from 23,000. MEAP Manager, McDivings Longwe gave the update on…

FCB takes ‘FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Street Bash’ to Lilongwe

July 6, 2023

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* Expected to start at 13:00hrs on Saturday and will bring together celebrated local artists * Comprising The Black Missionaries & Anthony Makondetsa, Zeze Kingston, Eli Njuchi, Kell Kay, Tuno, Lulu, Malinga, Mafo and others By Victor Singano Jnr After the success of the street bash organised by First Capital Bank (FCB) in April along Chilembwe Road in central business district of Blantyre City — to celebrate the landmark sponsorship deal which was secured with Nyasa Bullets — the…

Fund-raiser for reconstruction of Paralympic Saukile’s house vying for top honours in July 30’s Blantyre 42.195km Race

July 5, 2023

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* She first ran the Standard Bank Be More Race for the same cause in which she competed favourably by finishing 6th * In a time 1:41:55hrs — just 24 minutes away from the 2023 edition’s champion, Kenyan Monica Ghihruto, who clocked 1:16:18 By Duncan Mlanjira Buoyed by her excellent performance in the Standard Bank Be More Race on June in which she finished 6th, Eneless Makumba is eyeing for top honours during the Blantyre 42.195km Race set for…

TNM partners Camfone to expand roaming services to 153 new destinations

July 5, 2023

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TNM CEO Michel Hebert * The wider roaming options gives TNM customers the comfort for seamless communication connectivity away from Malawi * TNM now has over 300 roaming partners covering 153 countries and is now available to both postpaid and prepaid customers By Duncan Mlanjira In partnership with Comfone, a leading roaming services provider, Malawi’s pioneer mobile telecoms operator, TNM Plc is expanding its roaming services to 153 new destinations. Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert says the wider roaming…

FND to petition Parliament on July 26 over “punitive, restrictive and abhorring” duty on imported second hand cars

July 5, 2023

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* This policy is retrogressive and pushing a lot of people into poverty—FND * HRDC gives the government a 7-day ultimatum to engage with different stakeholders and address the issue * MRA contends that the specific tax — which will be implemented from July 15 — has relinquished powers it had * And gives it to motor vehicle importers which they said is good in as far as determination of duty is concerned By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express &…