Nyasa Big Bullets congratulates appointment of Board of Mighty Wanderers Football Club 2021 Limited

* This is the right direction as Mighty Wanderers embarks on a process of professionalization and commercialization By Duncan Mlanjira On the pitch, Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers are sworn arch rivals, which ends after the game, with their fans trekking back to their respective homes together. That’s the spirit that Nyasa Big Bullets Limited management has displayed as the People’s Team congratulates Mighty Wanderers Football Club (2021) for the appoints of its Board, headed by Dr. Thomson…

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Public applauds pump price decrease for petrol but decries continued scarcity of diesel

Maravi Express With effect from Thursday (September 15) pump price for petrol has reduced to K1,746 per litre from K1,946 — representing a 10.28%. This comes after another reduction that was effected last month from K1,999 to K1,946 per litre. However, the price for diesel is still at K1,920 per litre, as according to a notice from Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA). Paraffin for industrial use has also been maintained K1,261 per litre while the price for liquefied petroleum…

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Malawi Ministry of Finance cannot convince IMF of ability to repay its debt under current economic and governance situation—chief economist Chifipa Mhango

* No matter how brilliant the words are in a speech, IMF looks at your daily actions * The fiscal position and management of the resources before and after becomes imperative By Duncan Mlanjira In offering President Lazarus Chakwera, a 5-straight action plan to win back the confidence of international lenders, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), South African-based Malawian chief economist, Chifipa Mhango highlighted several governance and economic environment shortfalls the country is facing. Chifipa said the…

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SA-based chief economist Chifipa Mhango offers Chakwera 5-straight action plan to win back confidence of IMF

Chifipa Mhango, very much revered in his host country * Consequences of not having ECF support from IMF for Malawi has serious economic and political stability implications * For it may negatively affect provision of health services, education, as well as overall macro-economic stability among others By Duncan Mlanjira Following the decision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to put on hold talks over a new extended credit facility (ECF) with Malawi until a resolution is made on the…

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FDH Bank stimulated its customers embracing saving culture through FDH Kukonza Tsogolo promo

* As the 3rd monthly K1 million winner identified for September after two others drawn in July and August * So far 30 lucky winners have received K100,000 each and 150 others have so far won two metres each of FDH Bank-branded cloth * Existing customers encouraged to deposit K100,000 and keep it for a month * New clients were to open an account and also deposit K100,000 for the same period By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc is…

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Mighty Wanderers FC 2021 Ltd appoints MPs Chilapondwa, Dossi to lead Supporters Trust Ltd; Mvula removed as Board secretary

Chilapondwa and Dossi * Mighty Wanderers Supporters Limited Board will be responsible for the new supporters regime * As Thom Mpinganjira maintains post of president and chairperson of the Board By Duncan Mlanjira In its commercialization process, Mighty Wanderers Football Club 2021 Limited’s Board of Directors has appointed Member of Parliament (MP), Ulemu Jermoth Chilapondwa to lead Mighty Wanderers Supporters Trust Limited — alongside fellow legislator, Susan Dossi as general secretary. A statement from president, Thom Mpinganjira, who has…

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BWB suspends deductions of kiosks’ water tariff arrears as intervention in fight against cholera outbreak in Blantyre

Water kiosk managed by Water Users Association  * With effect from Monday, September 12 on the prepaid metering system across all outlets spread out in low-income communities * Of the 19 affected districts, Nkhata Bay has the highest at 617 reported cases with 17 deaths * Followed by Blantyre (546 with 22 deaths) with cumulative cases at 2,577 including 86 deaths since the onset of the outbreak By Duncan Mlanjira As Blantyre City keeps registering rising cases of cholera,…

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FDH Bank Plc supports ICAM annual conference with K5 million

FDH Head of Finance, Richard Chipezeani hands over the sponsorship to ICAM’s Chrissy Jere * ICAM conferences provide a platform where accountants can better their knowledge * Which the efficiency of how organizations are to run and to the development of the country’s economy By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent One of the country’s leading financial institution, FDH Bank Plc, has partnered Institution of  Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) by investing K5 million towards hosting the upcoming ICAM Lakeshore Annual…

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Veteran insurer Stain Singo inspires 17 young minds selected for MUST’s inaugural Vice-Chancellor Young Engineer Academy

The young minds * There is variety of ages of the first intake, with one as young as 14 and the oldest at 17 years old * Remove from the minds the word ‘impossible’. Have the strong mentality that nothing is impossible in the world By Duncan Mlanjira Veteran insurer, Stain Singo — who is founder and chief executive officer of Smile Life Insurance Company — was guest of honour on Monday at Malawi University of Science and Technology…

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NICO Pension champs of Blantyre ‘One NICO Executive Golf Challenge’

The champs, NICO Pension * Beat 10 other participating teams, which had experienced and seasoned golfers By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent NICO Pension men’s team emerged champions of second edition of the annual One NICO Executive Golf Challenge after outclassing their fellow 10 NICO Group subsidiary teams on Saturday at Country Club, Limbe in Blantyre. The golf challenge, which involves NICO Group’s subsidiary companies, is mainly aimed at creating a platform where all NICO staff can interact, relax in…

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