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EGENCO forensic audit to do with restoration process after Cyclone Ana-induced damages of Kapichira Dam

October 7, 2023

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* As CEO Liabunya and company secretary Mluwira obtain injunction against being sent on forced leave * In keeping with proper corporate governance practices, government sent the two on leave until completion of forensic exercise By Duncan Mlanjira At an extraordinary general meeting by government shareholders of national parastatal, Electricity Generation Company Limited (EGENCO) on July 23 in Lilongwe, it was resolved that a forensic audit be undertaken following the devastating damage due to Cyclones Ana and Gombe at…

Always at your service—Ecobank assures during its Customer Service Week

October 7, 2023

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| Business, News

* Cakes were specially baked with the Ecobank logo and the customer service week theme: ‘Always at Your Service’ * The bank also invited its executive committee members to serve as guest tellers at some of its branches By Duncan Mlanjira Ecobank Malawi, the leading pan-African bank, has successfully celebrated its annual Customer Service Week from October 2-6 with various activities to appreciate and delight its customers. The annual event recognizes the importance of customer service and the people…

EGENCO CEO Liabunya, company secretary on forced leave pending forensic investigations on company operations

October 6, 2023

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| Business, News

* Liabunya joined EGENCO on January 1, 2017 and is hailed as a distinguished engineer * With close to three decades of engineering experience of which over 20 has been in the electricity industry * Director of operations, Dr. Maxon Chitawo has been appointed in acting capacity By Duncan Mlanjira William Liabunya, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for national parastatal, Electricity Generation Company Limited — together with director of corporate services & company secretary, Videlia Mluwira, have been sent on…

A day to forget for Blantyre rural outfit Katete Rangers as they are thrashed 10-1 by Wanderers in Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup

October 6, 2023

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* Veteran striker Chiukepo Msowoya netted a hat-trick with Isaac Kaliyati and Francisco Madinga having a brace each * As Francis Mkonda, Robin Ngalande and Misheck Bottoman added misery to Katete Rangers * The Blantyre rural outfit scored their consolation through Madalitso Mwachumu from the penalty spot Maravi Express At least Katete Rangers have a consolation that they scored a goal against one of the country football giants, but it will be a day to forget for the Blantyre…

First Capital Bank urges young Beerland Festival’s Piano Fest participants to open Afana Ophusha student account

October 6, 2023

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* As all is set for the Piano Fest tomorrow in Lilongwe which FCB is sponsoring * Students would be offered free tickets if they open Afana Ophusha student account By Duncan Mlanjira First Capital Bank (FCB), which partnered with Beerland Festival — a non-governmental organisation which focuses on raising life skills of tertiary and high school learners — for its Piano Fest scheduled for tomorrow is encouraging young minds to open the Bank’s Afana Ophusha student account. FCB…

FAM supports Saudi Arabia’s 2034 FIFA World Cup bid

October 6, 2023

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| International Sports, News, Sports

Saudi Arabia hosted the Flames to prepare for the 2021 AFCON in Cameroun * Saudi Arabia Football has taken the world by storm by attracting the best football players from all over the world * We can attest to the high level of professionalism of SAFF having experienced first-hand, the warm hospitality and first-class treatment accorded to the Flames * When they camped in Saudi Arabia prior to going to the Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroun in 2022 and…

Illovo Sugar Malawi sponsors K30m for Malawi’s participation at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo

October 5, 2023

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* This fair is a remarkable initiative that aligns with the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement—MD Lekani Katandula * Illovo Sugar Malawi is one of the private sector giants in Trade in Goods in Malawi—Malawi Investment & Trade Centre Director, Stella Ng’oma By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has supported Malawi Investment & Trade Centre as main sponsor for Malawian exhibition at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt scheduled for November 9-15. At the…

Confederation of African Athletics orders Chitembeya and company against making comments on behalf of Athletics Malawi

October 5, 2023

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CAA-SR president Zakhele Dlamini (right) with Malawi Minister of Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire * After he told the media that government would be forced to spend over elections now taken over by World Athletics * We are not aware of such arrangements, and we do not know where and how did the said Mr. Chitembeya entered into such agreement with the aforementioned organizations without our knowledge By Duncan Mlanjira Former general secretary for Athletics Malawi, Frank Chitembeya and the rest…

Fuel crisis forces postponement of Cape Maclear Carnival Fitness Fiesta

October 5, 2023

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| Entertainment, News, Sports, Tourism

* The organisers are currently working on rescheduling the carnival for November 24-26 * It’s a mission to resuscitate the lakeshore tourism industry that was affected by CoVID-19 pandemic * The situation has also been compounded by the subsequent Cyclone Freddy disaster By Duncan Mlanjira Due to critical fuel crisis which has severely hampered transportation systems and mobility, organisers have postponed the Cape Maclear Carnival Fitness Fiesta, which was due for this weekend. A public notice from the organisers…

Salute to African teachers on World Teachers Day

October 5, 2023

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| Education, International, News

* They not only facilitate learning, but also provide guidance and inspire learners * Some teachers have been known to exert greater influence on children’s development than some parents * They create a supportive environment within and outside the classroom for learning and development By Segun Ogunsanya, Airtel Africa Group CEO from Dubai There is no gainsaying the fact that teachers are crucial to the process of education. In appraising the nexus between teaching and learning, teachers rank highest…