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Malawi’s Speaker of Parliament amongst 2022 100 Most Influential African Women

November 2, 2022

* Amongst Sahle-Work Zewde and Samia Suluhu Hassan — presidents of Ethiopia and Tanzania respectively * The list also includes five Vice-presidents, five Prime Ministers, Ministers, regional CEOs and founders of both profit and none-profit organisations * This year’s list is made up of prominent women who represent African women breaking the bias across the world By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s first female Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Catherine Gotani Hara is among 2022 100 Most Influential African Women, joining…

Balaka Admarc defend their Botsalt Netball League title

November 1, 2022

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* In the quarterfinal stage, they beat Spark Sisters from Thyolo 8-7 * Before claiming a 48-19 baskets in the semifinals over Maritime Queens of Mangochi * The 2022 competition as was not a walkover but rather the toughest one—Balaka Admarc coach By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Balaka Admarc Sisters have retained their title of the Botsalt U-23 Netball League after whipping Zomba-based Airwing Reserve 46-20 baskets in the final played on Sunday at Blantyre Youth Centre. The champions,…

MultiChoice launches two new channels; Magic Showcase and CineMagic on DStv

November 1, 2022

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* Magic Showcase — on DStv Channel 143 — launched on Monday, October 31 * An 18-hour channel with content showing the best of MultiChoice’s locally produced series, specials and documentaries * CineMagic is a movie channel on DStv 139 that launches on Monday November 14 * Which showcases the best in African films as well as international independent titles By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice has added two brand new channels on DStv, Magic Showcase and CineMagic, that is set…

FD Communications rescues special needs students at Montfort Resource Centre for the Blind

November 1, 2022

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* We appreciate the role being played by Montfort Resource Centre for the Blind * In offering inclusive education to students with special needs * We knocked on so many doors for help but FD Communications were quick to respond Maravi Express In response to challenges being faced by Montfort Resource Centre for the Blind in Chiradzulu, the country’s leading advertising agency, FD Communications Limited has donated K1 million towards the institution’s food and learning materials. Presenting the donation,…

RBM awards K4 billion-worth of ICT tenders to foreign-owned companies against Chakwera’s directive to offer 60% contracts to Malawian-owned firms

October 31, 2022

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* Technet is a Zambian-owned company while Mitra is owned by a Rwandan and Zimbabwean * Mitra was recently under spotlight when RBM dubiously awarded it a tender when they did not qualify * Private limited companies are offering business to Malawian-owned companies in support of Chakwera’s campaign * But it seems the Government agencies do not want to support the President By Duncan Mlanjira Reserve Bank of Malawi has awarded all of its information and communications technology (ICT)…

Nyasa Big Bullets suffer first loss of 2022 TNM Super League season through Mafco’s Zikani Sichinga’s lone goal

October 31, 2022

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* From 26 games played, the Bullets won 18, drew 7 and they still need five points to retain the title * If runners-up Blue Eagles would not drop points in their remaining three games * Starting with hosting relegation bound Sable Farming on Sunday, November 6 By Duncan Mlanjira Defending champions, Nyasa Big Bullets — who need just five points in their remaining games — suffered their first loss of 2022 TNM Super League season through Mafco’s Zikani…

Malawians are better judges and critics on the benefits of many of President Chakwera international and local travels—CAMA

October 30, 2022

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The Millenium Challenge Compact which was signed for by Minister of Finance Sosten Gwengwe * This follows Chakwera’s defence of the trip, saying he managed to secure investments for the economic development of Malawi * Malawians gave the President the mandate to choose among Malawians a team of Cabinet Ministers and Ambassadors * Through which he can choose those to represent the country on his behalf * The President can achieve equally the same results if he can utilize…

Chakwera urges churches to compliment government efforts in accelerating development

October 30, 2022

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The President and the First Lady in St Andrews CCAP Church * My prayer is that God should help all of us to be productive in all endeavors * So that our common vision of achieving exclusive wealth, industrializationis implemented through the MW2063 * Rev. Msowoya advised Malawians to refrain from corrupt practices, saying God does not bless sinful people By George Mponda, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has reiterated the need for churches to continue complementing government efforts in…

Rumphi DC bemoans rampant theft of construction materials

October 30, 2022

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Construction at works at Shire Valley Transformation program in Chikwawa * Police alone cannot deal with these issues — all of us need to help the police deal with such crime * The police using public tips intercepted 70 bags of cement which were stolen from a construction site By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA Cases of theft of materials meant for construction of different public projects is on the rise in Rumphi, which District Commissioner (DC), Emmanuel Bulukutu says contributes…

Kabambe joins loud calls condemning arrest of Chisa Mbele

October 30, 2022

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DPP presidential aspirant Dalitso Kabambe * It’s sad that in this day and age people can be getting arrested for exercising their democratic right * If anything, arrest the cause of the protests. Arrest the corruption in government as you promised. * Arrest the prices of goods. Arrest the rising cost of living — such action would insulate you from the protests you do not like By Duncan Mlanjira Former Governor of Reserve Bank of Malawi, Dalitso Kabambe —…