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Epilepsy Warriors Foundation organises 18.5km walkathon fundraiser on Sunday

February 24, 2023

* Organised together with Cancer Survivor’s Quest in commemoration of World Cancer Day, International Child Cancer Day and International Epilepsy Day * Cancer Survivor Quest want to build a cancer screening centre in Dedza * Epilepsy Warriors Foundation are trying to end stigma while promoting positive awareness By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Epilepsy Warriors Foundation (EWF), in collaboration with Cancer Survivors Quest, will on Sunday, February 26 walk 18km from Blantyre Old Town Hall to Lunzu in a fundraiser walkathon…

Standard Bank moves in to assist the girl-child at Mudi CDSS by donating mattresses for its hostel

February 24, 2023

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Nyondo presents the donation * Like many government schools, Mudi has a shortage of materials to carter for boarding students * We are extending our impact to ensure that learners have a good place to live as they pursue their education By Duncan Mlanjira Despite being a community day secondary school, Mudi CDSS in Lunzu was provided with a special girls’ hostel constructed by Blantyre City Council, through a community managed project that was funded by MASAF. In response…

MACRA set for 3rd national ICT survey to monitor its development progress and trends

February 24, 2023

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* Information collected during the survey will be used by policy makers and stakeholders * To point out existing gaps in communication sectors in the country and help to analyze areas we are performing well in ICT By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it’s geared to conduct its third national survey on access and use of ICT services by households and individuals, which will provide the progress and trends of ICT development in the country….

Illovo Sugar Malawi Board acclaims executive management’s fortitude despite many devastating challenges faced in 2022

February 23, 2023

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Lipunga addressing the shareholders during the AGM * Effects of Cyclones Ana and Gombe were enough to test the limits of one’s resolve * I was proud of their admirable physical and mental agility which made them cope well with the challenges as they developed * Several of the company’s Nchalo Estate infrastructure suffered severe damage due to the effects of Cyclone Ana * But the company rose above it in response by also assisting its sorrounding communities By…

CDH Investment Bank enhances MoU partnership with LUANAR though tree planting exercise

February 23, 2023

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* CDHIB is mindful of how our country has been adversely affected by floods and cyclones * That negatively impacted the economy through loss of energy, damage to properties and many other others * We are proud to contribute to the national tree planting season through this partnership with LUANAR By Alfred Chauwa The first activity under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) — that CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) signed earlier this year with Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural…

Tropical Cyclone Freddy moving westwards away from Madagascar towards Mozambique

February 23, 2023

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Cyclone Freddy position as of Wednesday evening * It has no impact on Malawi weather as Met Department monitors its progress * It is expected to land near Beira on the coast of Mozambique on Friday morning * Another cyclone named Enala has developed in the Indian Ocean, but it is far away from the African continent * It is currently a moderate tropical storm and the Department to monitor the movement and strength of both cyclones By Duncan…

K100 stake wins Lilongwe man K10 million in Premier Bet Aviator game

February 23, 2023

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* This is his first biggest win as he previously has been winning small amounts * All along it was just his pastime to play the Premier Bet Aviator game * Honestly, this is the remarkable day in my life because I didn’t expect that I might win this amount By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent After staking just K100 in Premier Bet’s Aviator game, 29-year-old, Henry Duma won a whopping K10 million. Speaking during a cheque handover ceremony…

Standard Bank supports Mary’s Meals School feeding programme

February 23, 2023

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Nyondo presenting the cheque to Mary’s Meals‘ Umberto Bosco * Standard Bank appreciates the efforts by government and Mary’s Meals * In providing for the needs of the children through the school feeding programme By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank, through its Limbe Branch, has donated K1 million to the global school feeding charity, Mary’s Meals aimed at feeding 45 primary school children for a full academic year. At the cheque presentation on Wednesday, Standard Bank’s Head of Innovation, Ecosystems &…

SPC Zamba warns public against ‘patriotic’ displaying of the Malawi national flag

February 22, 2023

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* Should first seek written permission from the Minister Responsible for the administration of the Act * National colours should be celebrated not feared—Kondwanie Chirembo * Retrogressive, the flag is a national pride that needs to be displayed by every citizen to show that we are Malawi—Mateyu Sisya By Duncan Mlanjira Majority of motorists are displaying the miniature Malawi national flag on their vehicle windscreens in a show of patriotism, which became a huge fashion towards the 2020 fresh…

FDH Bank partners Rise & Shine School to plant trees at Njeza School in Mulanje in enhancing ‘Be Green Smart’ tree planting campaign

February 21, 2023

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Rise & Shine headgirl completes her task * FDH Bank Plc recognizes the importance of a green environment * As a responsible corporate citizen, we continually reinforce our commitment to champion a sustainable and resilient green environment * We truly applaud the commitment to a pro-green environment shown by officials and the community here in Mulanje * We encourage you all not to relent in these efforts as promoting a sustainable environment is key to a sustainable future for…