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Japan hands over K2.5bn airport ground support equipment to Malawi
June 3, 2022
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The state-of-the-art equipment By Leonard Masauli, MANA Lilongwe Handling Company (LIHACO) is expected to improve its effectiveness and efficiency of operations following a donation from the Japanese government of a K2.5 billion airport ground support equipment. At the handover ceremony held on Thursday at Kamuzu International Airport, Japanese Ambassador, Satoshi Iwakiri said the procurement of the equipment was part of a project meant to expand the terminal building at the airport, among other support services. The Ambassador noted that…

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German government donates medical oxygen production plant for Kamuzu Central Hospital KCH
June 3, 2022
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By Tione Andsen, MANA CoVID-19 pandemic exposed a lot of deficiencies in Malawi’s medical industry that included severe lack of medical oxygen supplies in hospitals. Government now has the provision of medical gas following the donation from the German government of a production plant which has been at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) — to help to ease pressure the health facility was facing to provide oxygen to patients. At the commissioning of the production plant on Thursday, Minister of…

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Kell Kay, Eli Njuchi to perform at the 2022 Standard Bank Be More Race
June 3, 2022
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* This partnership with music speaks for itself about the positioning of race as a national event that unites all different interest groups * Music is the heart beat for runners and Standard Bank Be More is more than just a race * It’s a rallying platform to celebrate the resilience of a nation against tough CoVID-19 times Maravi Express Popular performing artists, Kell Kay and Eli Njuchi, are set to spice up this year’s Standard Bank Be More…

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Renowned gender activist Emma Kaliya lauds Chakwera for Zamba’s appointment as Secretary to President & Cabinet
June 3, 2022
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Colleen Zamba was serving as head of presidential delivery unit * A fulfillment of the Gender Equality Act which advocates for representation of women in key decision-making positions * There is increase of women representation in the Cabinet as well as other key positions * Such as the Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Ombudsman, among others By Leonard Masauli, MANA Renowned gender activist in Malawi, Emma Kaliya joins other human rights advocates in commending President Lazarus Chakwera’s…

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PUMA assures customers of quality services as Thondwe Filling Station opens
June 3, 2022
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The magnificent structure at Thondwe * The filling station underscores Puma’s commitment towards customer excellence and driving the economic growth in the country * We expect to grow with this country because Malawi has great potential for growth and we are happy to be part of this Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent At the opening of Thondwe Filling Station in Zomba on Wednesday, Puma Energy Malawi Limited assured it’s customers of total adherence to its obligation of being customer-centric and…

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MRA strengthens staff integrity by establishing internal affairs investigation division
June 2, 2022
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MRA Commisioner General John Biziwick  * It is mandated to not even spare the Commissioner General himself in its investigations on corruption * Including nepotism, sexual harassment in order to foster an ethical and high-performance culture * Also mandated to audit staff lifestyle; asset verification of declared assets and liabilities * Internal Affairs Division is most common in developed world in security agencies, tax revenue authority and other public institutions By Duncan Mlanjira In order to strengthen staff integrity…

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Agriculture Minister Lowe gives dairy farmers hope over regulation of minimumprices
June 2, 2022
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Minister Lowe appreciating some dairy cattle * It is disheartening to note dairy farmers toil to feed the cattle with recommended food rations * And protect them from pests and diseases yet at the end of it all are being offered low prices by milk processors By Tikondane Vega & Stewart Majiga, MANA Minister of Agriculture, Lobin Lowe said government would speed up the process of establishing a national milk marketing board to control milk production and regulate minimum…

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MRA collects K130bln in April alone in the effort to achieve revenue target of K1.518 trillion for 2022-2023 fiscal year
June 2, 2022
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* April 2022 target was set at K124.57 billion, thus exceeding by K5.88 billion * Performance translates to a nominal growth of 22.3% compared to K106.65bln collected in April 2021 * Commissioner General Biziwick commits to engage with media every quarter for revenue performances By Duncan Mlanjira For the 2022-2023 fiscal year that started from April, Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) set a target K1.518 trillion and in its first month, the Authority has already collected K130 billion. This is…

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Chakwera aggrieved that no action has been taken to investigate corruption allegations implicating Chilima and senior members of his Administration
June 1, 2022
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At the centre of it all, Zuneth Sattar * I am just as frustrated as you are to hear that the British suspect recently visited Malawi * And none of the agencies actively investigating him here noticed * Thus missing a golden opportunity to make progress on the matter * The ACB needs more of our support and I have allocated the ACB more funding than ever before By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera has said he shares Malawians’…

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FDH Bank sponsors K2m for Security Institutions Joint Sports Committee to hold its first games bonanza
June 1, 2022
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Chipezeani presents the sponsorship to the men in uniform * Comprises Malawi Defence Force; Malawi Police Service; the Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services and Malawi Prisons * It was formed in solidarity to enhance the close working relationship between the four national security agencies * The public is invited to watch the finals scheduled for Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on June 25 By Duncan Mlanjira Formed some two years ago but couldn’t organise any activity due to…

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