FDH Bank Swipe & Dash promo successfully inculcates culture of cashless shopping

* We decided to involve even those who are account holders of other banks but using out PoS gadgets * Each month, two winners were identified to dash-shop for groceries worth K300,000 in 60 seconds * There were also monthly two winners of K60,000 fuel vouchers each month K60,000 shopping voucher each By Duncan Mlanjira The exciting Swipe & Dash promotion, which FDH Bank introduced in August till December 2022 to encourage customers to have a culture of using…

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PowerHouse International Church partners reputable experts for first-ever financial summit by a church

Rev. Benedicto Nkhoma — a former top executive for NBS Bank, who retired after 29 years of service * It takes determination for one to achieve big dreams * Let us all teach ourselves to work with our hands and mind and face the reality for a better tomorrow * Most people fear to start a business of some kind for fear of the unknown By Elizabeth Metera, MANA Power House International Church partnered reputable experts to hold a…

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Malawi Healthcare Support UK to focus on mental health in 2023

* We would like to play a part in alleviating the suicide problems, which are associated with mental illnesses * Over the years, MAHECAS has delivered assistance in healthcare in different forms By Duncan Mlanjira As the country is registering an increase in suicides incidences associated with various economic and social issues, Malawi Healthcare Support UK (MAHECAS) intends to focus more on mental health as its main theme for 2023. A statement from the charity organisation, managed by Malawians…

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President Chakwera penned to call for national referendum on adoption of federal system of governance

* If that is not yet possible, we shall take a radical approach to ensure that progress is made towards a referendum * Millions of Malawians go in favour of system change as a solution to the many challenges Malawi faces * Malawians are honest people, they can’t be blamed to have put wrong people in the driving seat all along as they did with you By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s Federalism Institute — in liaison with other federalism stakeholders…

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Religious beliefs of not seeking medical care suspected of sabotaging efforts to contain the cholera outbreak

The cholera situation report for December 26 * The faith community implored to encourage their members to seek medical care immediately if anyone has signs and symptoms of cholera * 16 related deaths are from Lilongwe (6); Blantyre (6); Dowa (2) and Machinga (1) * Lilongwe highest in new cases on Boxing Day at 69) followed by Blantyre (50) and Mangochi (47) * Since the onset, 15,317 cases recorded with 486 deaths — at case fatality rate at 3.7%…

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‘Our objective of an African nation winning the FIFA world Cup is alive and within reach’—CAF president Motsepe

Motsepe promises African football that is self-supporting and globally competitive * The 54 African countries who are members of CAF are extremely proud and inspired * By the victories and successes of the five African nations that represented CAF at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 * We are also particularly proud of Morocco’s historic qualification to the semi-finals * The first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup for an African Nation to qualified for the…

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Patrick Vieira describes Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s World Cup celebration as ‘stupid’ for abusing Kylian Mbappe

Emiliano Martinez was pictured with a Kylian Mbappe doll during this week’s celebrations in Buenos Aires * Martinez was the hero in Argentina’s remarkable final victory over France thanks to a stunning last-gasp stop to deny striker Randal Kolo Muani * In the closing minute of extra time before saving Kingsley Coman’s penalty in the shootout as Argentina won the trophy * But his celebrations have played a role in the abuse Mbappe received in the aftermath of the…

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Wolves satisfied with finishing 12th at Confederation of African Volleyball Zone VI Games in their first appearance

The team on their arrival from Lusaka * From seven games played, we lost some games but we were able to beat some national champions as well * We are on the right track because championships can be won over a period of four years By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Wolves men’s volleyball team are satisfied with their first appearance at the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone VI Games in which they finished 12th out of 18 teams. The…

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National taskforce on cholera impressed with Mangochi community prevention interventions

The community volunteers of Mkali Village * Mkali Village people are containing cholera starting from guarding the lake and for banning the use of lake water for domestic use * People along the lakeshore encouraged to emulate Mkali Village initiative to contain the cholera.p outbreak By Evance Chisiano & Hanleck Mkumba, MANA A local committee in Mangochi formed a voluntary Lake Malawi beach guard and patrol team to stop the use of the lake for domestic purposes as a…

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CDHIB’s prime investor account interest rates increased from 6% to 7.5%

* The decision was made in order to allow individuals and businesses to enjoy better returns for their savings * The prime investors account allows customers to invest for future projects or unforeseen cash flow needs * Besides the attractive interest rate, the account has no ledger fees allowing customers savings to grow By Duncan Mlanjira In its commitment to give back to the nation as it celebrates its 10th anniversary — under the theme ‘Creating Value’ — CDH…

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