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ZBS partners with 2022 Miss Malawi organisers Apha Arts as official broadcaster

September 1, 2022

The signing ceremony * We thought it wise to partner ZBS as it is one of the top broadcasting stations * Which has previously proved to be the best in hosting the premier beauty pageant * And has vast expertise which will help to make the event successful By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi’s leading media house, Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) and Apha Arts have signed a partnership which will see the most award-winning television and radio as official…

2022 Blantyre Arts Festival goes green; High-profile artists include Ma Blacks, Ethel Kamwendo, Agoroso and Skeffa Chimoto

September 1, 2022

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* To be spiced by foreign artists Temp Trio from Hannover, Germany and Kasama Arts from Zambia * We want artists to becomes a vehicle to spread messages and precaution measures to be taken to combat climate change’s negative effects * BAF and its partners would like to become part of that environment conservation solution in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Bearing in mind that climate change is affecting the whole world — Malawi not being exceptional — this year’s…

MultiChoice announces unprecedented access to English Premiership across all GOtv and DStv packages

September 1, 2022

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* Sporting fans should expect even more choices and unmissable sporting action * To be premiered from September 1, 2022 till September 5 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian fans of English Premier League (EPL) are in for a treat as MultiChoice announces ‘Open Weekend’ — unprecedented access to much watched EPL across all GOtv and DStv packages. A statement from MultiChoice, says with the new football season in full swing, DStv and GOtv sporting fans should expect even more choices…

MACRA tears apart Adrian & Company’s demand on MBC’s licence compliance citing it lacks legal basis

September 1, 2022

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* Any future requests made to the Authority should cite the legal basis under which such request is being made or risk not being entertained * MBC account in MACRA’s books is reflecting a negative balance of K111,672.22 indicating overpayment by MBC to MACRA * MACRA does not have a licensee answering to the name, ‘Malawi Broadcasting Cooperation’ By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has challenged law firm Adrian & Company that its demand for the regulator…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc invests K150m into MUST’s Endowment Fund

September 1, 2022

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Professor Malata receives the investment from Illovo’s Mtambo Banda * This Endowment Fund agreement is part of Illovo’s purpose of creating a thriving Malawian community * It will contribute favourably to Illovo’s position in contributing to the MW2063 development agenda By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition of the country’s first-of-its-kind sustainable support for needy tertiary students, Illovo Sugar Malawi has invested K150 million into the Endowment Fundwhich Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) launched in July last year. At…

NICO Group resuscitates employees’ Family Day celebration

August 31, 2022

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* Brings together employees from NICO Group’s various subsidiaries who came with their families * For moments of relaxation, camaraderie — to enjoy and refresh their minds By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent After a two-year break due to the CoVID-19 pandemic, NICO Group has resuscitated its annual Employees Family Day, which is organised for a moment of relaxation after working so hard in their respective offices. The event on Saturday brought together employees from NICO Group’s various subsidiaries who…

Loliny Brown Foundation initiates development projects in Thyolo targeting widows and girl child

August 31, 2022

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Founder Heather Gwaza presents some food stuffs to a needy widow * Lives of poor people would improve in the area they have identified as a pilot project * The community’s response has been positive, an indication that the initiative would be successful By Wilfred Golden Loliny Brown Foundation has initiated development projects in in Mulanje Village, Traditional Authority Bvumbwe in Thyolo by empowering widows and girl child to live fulfilled lives. One of the Loliny Brown founders, Heather Gwaza…

Nankhumwa explains decision on withdraw of K87m legal claim against DPP

August 30, 2022

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Nankhumwa, DPP vice-president for the South * My colleagues and I are bona-fide senior members of the party, which we pledged to serve diligently * We still love the DPP, and we are totally committed to do anything in our power to see it succeed in all future endeavours * In the same vein, we would not want to see the party suffer in any way whether financially or otherwise By Duncan Mlanjira Kondwani Nankhumwa, who is at a…

NOCMA, MERA warn against fuel vending and public misinformation

August 30, 2022

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* Rebukes the behavior of some individuals who report non-factual statements of different events and situations in the country * Mainstream media, asked to continue to inform and speak only the truth * As the most important people in distributing information and providing the country with truth By Monica Tambala, MANA National Oil Company of Malawi Limited (NOCMA) and Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) have warned against vending of fuel as well misinformation done by the public through social…

Forum for National Development also threatens MERA with lawsuit after serving MACRA with one

August 30, 2022

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At the centre of it all, Henry Kachaje * MERA Board is being asked to make public the resolution made whether to maintain Kachaje appointed as CEO in 2021 * MACRA is being accused of shielding state-funded MBC on its compliance to payment of license fees * After the body revoked licenses for various TV and Radio stations for failure to service their license fees By Duncan Mlanjira Two days after serving Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) with demands…