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Bruised Qatar next face African champions Senegal

November 21, 2022

Saido Mane, Senegal’s talisman * Star Sadio Mane ruled out of World Cup due to last minute injury * Tunisia in Group D with France, Australia and Denmark * Morocco in Group F with Belgium, Canada and Croatia * Cameroon in Group G with Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland * Ghana in Group H with Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea By Duncan Mlanjira Hosts Qatar — who lost 0-2 to South Americans, Ecuador, next meet reigning African champions Senegal on…

First Malawian Royal Air Force soldier honoured with prestigious Military Mentor of the Year Award

November 21, 2022

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* In 2018, he was awarded a long service medal by Her Royal Highness late Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace * In recognition of his service and devotion to the Confederation of Service Charities * Pascal is one of those individuals in life you meet, and walk away from insured and feeling good * He talks freely about his personal experiences as a young man from Malawi and how proud he is as first Malawian in the RAF By…

Ministry of Tourism waiting for investors on cable cars for Mulanje and Zomba mountains

November 20, 2022

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* We have done pre-feasibility study and the good thing is that Mulanje is a popular tourist destination * Cable cars are intended to assist in creating job opportunities, increasing tax revenue and levies for the country * Promoting a sense of pride among citizens and residence, enhancing Mulanje, Zomba and Malawi profile * And bringing infrastructural development and of course spill over benefits to other sectors By Mercy Nsaliwa, MANA Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Wildlife say they…

Two of Old Mutual subsidiaries found guilty of unconscionable conduct by CFTC in under 8 months

November 20, 2022

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* Old Mutual Pension Services Company Limited determined in April, 2022 * This time around involves Old Mutual Life Assurance Company — both fined K500,000 * 9 service providers have been punished that include Wella Medical Society (Wemas); Southern Region Water Board * Others are Capital Foods Limited DAAM Project; Pep Stores shop in Mangochi; SMB Electronics and Yellowman Machines * Habitual offenders need to be given stiffer punishments in order to address the malpractices by most public service…

CFTC fines 4 companies and orders 5 more to refund over K2m to consumers for committing unfair trading practices

November 20, 2022

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On top of the fine, Wemas also been ordered to refund K1 million to a client * The Commission considered and adjudicated over a total of 73 cases * That included 63 on unfair trading practices, one merger and nine cases on restrictive business practices *The Commission authorised the proposed acquisition of Kapani’s Prime Poultry and Mchezi Abattoir businesses by Go Fresh Limited By Duncan Mlanjira Wella Medical Society (Wemas), Southern Region Water Board, Old Mutual Life Assurance Company…

Next time someone promises an economic miracle out of the blues, do not listen to them—Kabambe

November 19, 2022

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Presidential aspirant Dalitso Kabambe * Chakwera’s government couldn’t even understand the formula on Net International Reserves by accusing the DPP of cooking figures * Malawi economy is crumbling, the GDP is sluggish, falling with each year, tanking to a paltry 0.9% as of this year * In 2019 it was at 5.5%. In 2021, it dipped to 1.2%. This year, it is such an uninspiring figure. * The promise from my campaign is simple — fix the economy, let…

NICO’s ICON Properties to introduce car park management system at Chichiri Shopping Mall

November 19, 2022

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* System is expected to discourage abuse including speeding motorist passers-by and use of the car park by non-customers * During weekends football fans park at the mall to watch matches at the neighbouring Kamuzu Stadium * In the almost 3 hours they are at the stadium, the car park gets congested — denying customers chance to shop By Duncan Mlanjira ICON Properties, a subsidiary of NICO’ Group is introducing car park management system at Chichiri Shopping Mall to…

Will any of the Africa representatives reach the World Cup 2022 semi-finals?

November 19, 2022

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African champions Senegal * There has been an unmistakable glass ceiling over Africa at football World Cups * In reaching the quarter-finals in the 1990 World Cup, Cameroon set a benchmark that has not been bettered yet * Senegal and Ghana also reached the last-eight, in 2002 and 2010 respectively * But the continent’s tale of the tape on the global stage has been one of relative underachievement Maravi Express The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup — whose Africa’s…

Ronaldo told not to return to Manchester United training base after World Cup

November 19, 2022

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Ronaldo captured at Lisbon airport, before boarding a plane to Qatar with Portugal’s World Cup squad * Club exploring legal action allegedly over breach of contract over comments in interview * With Ronaldo wanting to leave and United intent on being rid of him, the question is how his exit will unfold * United’s stance is that he should not receive a payoff and they would like the process completed as quickly as possible By Jamie Jackson, The Guardian,…

Careless waste disposal in Ndirande of great concern on cholera outbreak as rainy season is picking up

November 18, 2022

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Sore sight of waste disposal * City Council blame fuel scarcity for failure to collect waste in various locations * Equally concerned of the increase of cholera cases and urged people to to resort to openly dispose at any place * Ministry of Health urges the clergy to help in the fight against cholera outbreak * As Action for Progress — an organization under Church of Christ — donates assorted medical supplies worth K30 million By Petro Mkandawire, Correspondent…