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MDAs defying President Chakwera’s directive to disclose project information on IPPI portal

April 22, 2023

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* The portal was established to provide an easy platform for MDAs to upload project information for infrastructure contracts * But not many MDAs have uploaded so far. On counting, we are estimating that only one third has done so * This is a problem because we are denying citizens and stakeholders their right to information By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Board Chairperson of Construction Sector Transparency (CoST) Malawi Programme, Joe Ching’ani has disclosed that only one third of ministries,…

Liwonde scrap metal dealers anti-vandalism campaign to encourage people to register their businesses to deter vandalism

April 22, 2023

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Most affected government institution on vandalism is ESCOM * Vandalism of government infrastructure, like bridges and road signs, derails the country’s development efforts * It has been rampant in the country as many scrap metal dealers venture into the business without being registered By Martin Chiwanda & Hopecein Makhaza, MANA Second Hand and Scrap Metal Dealers Association of Malawi — having observed that unregistered dealers are contributing towards increasing vandalism of government property — has partnered with the Malawi…

Khondowe was visionary—Chilima in honouring first Malawian to construct the tallest building in Lilongwe, Kang’ombe House

April 22, 2023

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Kang’ombe House in Lilongwe’s City Centre * He led a humble and selfless life, who abided by the law in conducting his business, without cutting corners * Khondowe was a father dedicated to his family, a man dedicated to his community, and a citizen dedicated to his country * Malawians should emulate the departed senior citizen’s attributes of hard-work, patriotism, and foresightedness By Kondwani Magombo, MANA The remains of renowned businessman, Mathews Eliazere Khondowe, were interred on Friday at…

Speaker Gotani Hara discourages flood survivors from selling relief food

April 22, 2023

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* Such acts are unacceptable and give out a bad picture to other well-wishing organisations and donors * Mzuzu City and most parts of the Northern Region have been experiencing flash floods following incessant heavy rains * With over 500 households rendered destitute while Karonga experienced a prolonged dry spell which affected over 38,000 farming households By Tawonga Moyo, MANA Speaker of the National Assembly, Catherine Gotani Hara has appealed to flood-affected households in Mzuzu City and Karonga who…

The Word of God brings hope among prison inmates—CCAP Blantyre Synod

April 21, 2023

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| News, Religion

The inmates who have been trained in theology “ People who are behind bars are not outcasts. The fact that they are in jail doesn’t mean they are condemned * We know that they are there to be reformed into more responsible citizens of our land * And indeed faithful members of the church and the Word of God is key as it gives them hope By Duncan Mlanjira The Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central African Presbytery…

TNM stakes K29m for fans’ 2023 Super League Zampira promotion

April 21, 2023

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* The monthly winner of K2 million takes home K1 million and channels the other K1 million a team of their choice in their community * To participate in the promotion subscribers are required to send a K50 worth SMS of their prediction to *451# By Duncan Mlanjira It the new season and big money — a whopping K20 million in cash and airtime — is up for grabs for football fans in this year’s Zampira promotion, which compliments…

Special Street Party for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets on Sunday

April 20, 2023

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* Alongside the event, FCB is also encouraging the public to open accounts with the bank * And stand a chance of winning an FCB Nyasa Big Bullets replica jersey By Duncan Mlanjira The Black Missionaries & Anthony Makondetsa will set ablaze the central business district of Blantyre City on Sunday, April 23 from 13:00hours along Chilembwe Road adjacent to Livingstone Towers to celebrate the landmark sponsorship deal the People’s Team secured with First Capital Bank (FCB). Alongside the…

CDHIB invests K1m towards national TEVET conference

April 20, 2023

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Jennie Madinga presents the cheque to Elwin Sichiola * We are excited to participate in the first-ever TEVET conference that will promote technical and entrepreneural activities * We trust that our support will result into further development of the economy By Fazilla Tembo, Correspondent In appreciating the need to empower the youth to support their training and education in vocational skills that will spur economic activity, CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has invested K1 million towards the national TEVET conference…

Sozobal, Basmal applaud CDHIB for K15m package towards invitation tournament next month

April 19, 2023

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CDHIB’s Sungani Mkandawire presenting the cheque to Sozobal’s Raymond Chioko * As part part of its corporate social responsibility to promote sportsmanship, health and teamwork * Basketball as a sport is developing well and would like it to be played at all levels from primary school to college * Which will result into a strong national team By Duncan Mlanjira Having been impressed with the professional manner that Southern Zone Basketball League (Sozobal) organised its ‘Money-in-the-Bank’ tournament that FDH…

Minister Matola tips Muslims on the need of sharing with underprivileged during period of Ramadan

April 19, 2023

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Matola presenting the items to Ndirande Maplot Mosque * It is very important to encourage our women to make sure they take care of everyone in their society who is in need * Without considering the religion they belong to because that’s what Ramadan in the Muslim religion means By Victor Singano Jnr Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has emphasized on the need of adopting the spirit of sharing with the underprivileged during the period of the Holy Month…