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CFTC to spice up 2022 World Competition Day commemoration through live panel discussion
December 3, 2022
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* Panelists from CFTC, CCC, MCCCI and National Bank of Malawi under the theme ‘Competition Policy andMisuse of Market Power’ * In Malawi, misuse of market power is not only a threat to competition but also a danger to consumer welfare * CFTC has established that some enterprises with market power have been misusing it through a number of conducts By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s business community and consumers will commemorate the 2022 World Competition Day (WCD) on Monday, December…

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MultiChoice begins Malawian film production for DStv and GOtv OneZed channel
December 3, 2022
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Tauka Arts Pictures in action * Shortlisting process was rigorous as all proposals were equally good but Tauka Arts Pictures was top * We are excited to contribute toward the enablement of local job creation and entertainment through the production of this series * Through our skills development programmes and investment, we hope to provide a stage for authentic and original Malawian stories to be told By Duncan Mlanjira Tauka Arts Pictures Production Company — managed by actor, script…

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Legends are Born not Made; As Lucius ‘Soldier’ Banda launches his 20th album
December 3, 2022
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* Let’s us all support our Living Legend at Lilongwe Golf Club tonight for the album launch in large numbers By Chimwemwe Nyirenda I first got acquainted with Lucius ‘Soldier’ Banda eons back when I was part of the marketing and creative team for one of the former exciting football fiestas — the Embassy Trophy, sponsored by BAT Malawi. We were requested by BAT Malawi to think outside the box on how best we could market and promote the…

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Morocco top Group F to join Senegal into 2022 Fifa World Cup Round 16
December 2, 2022
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* After historic 2-1 win over Canada to garner 7 points * First African nation to win a World Cup group since 1998 * First African nation to qualify unbeaten from a World Cup group since 2002 * Highest group stage points tally of any African nation in World Cup history By Al Thumama, Al Jazeera in Qatar Morocco defeated Canada 2-1 to book their place in the Round of 16 of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup — joining…

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CDHIB invests K16.9m to Mary’s Meals towards construction of school kitchen and learners’ feeding block
December 1, 2022
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* Mbinda Primary School located at Somba in Blantyre Rural * Mary’s Meals is doing a recommendable work through the school-feeding charity program * For this great work, we decided to partner them specifically to help support Mbinda Primary School * In building a modern kitchen and provide the learners meals for a year By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent In continuing its 10th Anniversary celebration activities — under the theme ‘Creating Value’ — CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) donated K16.9…

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Standard Bank earns Bank of the Year 2022-Malawi award from The Banker Magazine
December 1, 2022
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* The Banker has been a trusted source of banking information since 1926 * Navigating its way through over 90 years of banking coverage with a reputation of accuracy, authority, and integrity * We feel greatly honored that our services and impact have been appreciated globally—Phillip Madinga * Our focus continues to lean towards enhancing economic development of the country By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc’s zeal and determination in driving the country’s economic growth — coupled with excellent…

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FDH Bank Plc invests K45 million to Rise & Shine Group under FDH Graduate Start-up Program
November 30, 2022
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Chitera poses with the pioneering learners of Rise & Shine Private Primary School * Program was initiated after getting concerned with the rising number of unemployment among graduates * Majority of students think they will get employment soon after graduating, which is never the case * Through this programe, we are trying to encourage students to start thinking of venturing into entrepreneurship * We have also engaged lecturers to encourage their students to think of good business ideas to…

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CAMA faults Ministers of Finance, Tourism, Education, Health, Local Government and RBM Governor as Chakwera’s “weakest link” in reviving the economy
November 30, 2022
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Finance Minister Sosten Gwengwe signing an agreement which Malawians have widely criticised * These are key Ministries that can drive your vision and deliver your Hi-5 Agenda * Unfortunately, over time, these key Ministries and institutions are struggling and suffering from poor leadership * The Cabinet has failed as can be evidenced by the current poor quality of service delivery from various Government departments By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) contends that President Lazarus Chakwera needs the…

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Mourinho offers kind thoughts for an African country winning the FIFA World Cup
November 30, 2022
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* I want to see an African country winning the World Cup. I want the world to see that Africa is equal to everybody * I know I won’t be popular for making this statement but FIFA should make things fair by refusing to let players represent other countries * This will make FIFA tournaments more competitive and not one sided By Duncan Mlanjira An opinion that was made in August before the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked…

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African countries need to invest in higher education for human capacity development— Chakwera
November 29, 2022
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Chakwera receiving copy of the book  * Investing in higher education to build human capacity for development is non-negotiable * As such, our need to campaign and call for investment in higher education is important By Patricia Kapulula, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed to African countries to embark on a campaign that would invest in higher education that transforms and improves relevance in research in order to improve human capacity development. He was speaking Monday at Kamuzu Palace…

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