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ECAM decries slow progress on child labour elimination

July 7, 2022

* Government and its stakeholders urged to adopt the nation’s child labour policy * So as to expedite the progress towards the elimination of child labour in the country By Steven Mkweteza At this year’s commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour which was held in Zomba District, Employers’ Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM), said it is worried with the country’s slow efforts towards the elimination of the worst forms of child labour by 2025. Vice-president for the association,…

APM accuses Chakwera of drumming up political propaganda in his implication of killings of people living with albinism

July 6, 2022

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Former President Arthur Peter Mutharika * He accuses Chakwera of trying “to divert public opinion from corruption scandals, the rising cost of living, total loss of economic direction and complete failure of leadership * I am fully aware that Chakwera’s government is conspiring day and night to cook up charges that should destroy my name for reasons best known to them By Duncan Mlanjira Former President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) has responded to the decision of the Director of…

Zambian-Malawi bilateral relationship to improve on trade

July 5, 2022

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Colonel Panji Kaunda (Rtd) presenting his letters of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera * Malawi and Zambia are almost one, we share same traditions, language, and food * My role here sent by the President is to cement further, the relationship that has been there for so many years * We therefore need to work hard so that people from the two countries should enjoy same economy because working as singles we cannot succeed By Leonard Masauli, MANA Zambia…

NICO Group assists client Mpingwe Sports Club to inaugurate with pomp its 6-aside football and hockey outdoor arena

July 5, 2022

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The 6-aside tournament in progress on Sunday * We are hoping that this fruitful mutual partnership will continue years to come—Mpingwe Sports Club * This is our show of gratitude for trusting in us and we are looking towards a solid partnership—NICO Group By Duncan Mlanjira In order to protect the good status of its cricket pitch from attracting other sports discipline enthusiasts, management of Mpingwe Sports Club in Limbe decided to construct a special outdoor arena to cater…

COMSIP Cooperative Union scales up socio-economic livelihood support from 14 to all 28 districts

July 5, 2022

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* Its specifically aimed at instilling the culture of saving and investment * Increasing household incomes and productive assets through diversified IGAs (investments) * Improving the status of nutrition and health of household beneficiaries * Improving women and youth economic empowerment and financial inclusion By Duncan Mlanjira With blessings from funders, the World Bank, COMSIP Cooperative Union Limited has scaled up its livelihood support sub-component of the 5-year Malawi Government project — the Social Support for Resilient Livelihoods Project…

Mulhako wa Alhomwe aggrieved over an individual’s circulation of audio deemed was aimed at inciting violence against the tribe

July 5, 2022

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The tribe’s festivity is observed every month of October * Given 48 hours as of July 1 and failure to comply with the demand will leave them with no any other option than taking unspecified action within legal parameters * Silrage Phiri is accused to have made accusations against Lhomwe’s which are unfounded, antagonistic * A deliberate attempt to incite tribal and cultural hatred in a nation that has thrived on co-existence from time immemorial By Caroline Nyekanyeka On…

MultiChoice launches one more channel on GOtv, OneZed

July 5, 2022

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* The addition of the channel to GOtv packages forms part of MultiChoice’s ongoing business imperative * To add more local content channels to its packages after launching blockbuster movie channel, Studio Universal last month By Duncan Mlanjira OneZed, a pan-African channel that caters to the Zambian and Malawian markets, has been launched on GOtv Value, GOtv Max and GOtv Supa packages effective July 5. At a press briefing on Monday at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre, MultiChoice Malawi’s Corporate…

IFAW amplifying traditional leaders participation in ambitious conservation efforts with an international appeal

July 5, 2022

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The traditional leaders from Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.—Picture courtesy of IFAW * Traditional leaders and communities have a voice in conservation * This network strives to implement policies that affect the lives of people living with wildlife * Their involvement is integral to long-term success of conservation efforts and the development of sustainable solutions By Duncan Mlanjira The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) brought together traditional leaders to a meeting in Lilongwe which was…

Ecobank provides Blantyre shop owners smart and convenient way of receiving payments from customers via ‘EcobankPay’ system

July 5, 2022

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* Launched in 2019 EcobankPay, is a smart system to pay and get paid through mobile phone * Shoppers have an option to either scan a Visa or Mastercard compliant QR code via Ecobank Mobile App * Or the use of Terminal ID via *326# Ecobank Mobile USSD — giving them the smart way to make payments when shopping By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Ecobank Malawi has engaged Blantyre-based shop owners, who operate around Ginnery Corner’s Karim Ayub Mart…

Alpha Arts resuscitating Miss Malawi pageant

July 4, 2022

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Alpha Arts spokesperson, Tina Kendricks * We need 30 pageants for the main event. A lot of activities have been planned including boot camps * We are also looking towards the future, not just one year like everybody else By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Alpha Arts is set to resuscitate the Miss Malawi pageantry and has since opened invited interested models for registration which started from July 1 until July 30. Alpha Arts spokesperson, Tina Kendricks said in an interview…