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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 &…

Government was irregularly paying former RBM Governor Kabambe full monthly salaries to instead of pensions

July 4, 2023

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* Was being done by the Government despite two earlier reminders when he was RBM Governor * Through his attorney, T.F. & Partners dated November 10, 2020 and January 8, 2021 respectively * In which he had asked Government to stop paying him the full monthly salaries and substitute it with the required monthly pensions By Duncan Mlanjira Dalitso Kabambe — who worked in the Civil Service in various top positions before his appointment as the 13th Reserve Bank…

MUST ranked best university in Malawi and 29th in Sub-Saharan Africa

July 4, 2023

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The beautiful and magnificent MUST Campus at Goliati * This is a motivation and inspirational in just nine years since it opened its doors and has already gained a reputation * For impacting Malawi’s education in teaching, research and social benefits By Duncan Mlanjira & Victor Singano Jnr Times Higher Education, the Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, has rated Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) as 29th best university in Sub-Saharan Africa in its inaugural 2023 rankings — thus…

MasterChef Australia Season 15 now available on DStv’s M-Net channel 101

July 3, 2023

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* Offers brand-new batch of 18 culinary competitors vying for the coveted title of Australia’s MasterChef * The series promises to be an absolute food-filled feast, packed with multiple competitive challenges, twists and turns, and other scrumptious surprises Maravi Express From Friday, June 30, the highly anticipated new season of MasterChef Australia, is being broadcast on DStv’s M-Net Channel 101, to be beamed every Monday to Friday from 18:00. A statement from MultiChoice says Season 15 will introduce a brand-new…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…