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University of Malawi to increase intake to 15,000 by 2026

April 15, 2022

UNIMA’s Chancellor College campus in Zomba * The current intake of students does not match with the demand for higher education * This also demands expanding UNIMA’s infrastructural and technical development * We are also looking forward to seeing improvements in our research work and remain competitive By Solister Mogha, MANA Newly-appointed University of Malawi (UNINA) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samson Sajidu said they are planning to increase its enrolment from the current 8,000 to 15,000 students by 2026. He said…

Afrimax introduces special new Easter holidays free data offers

April 15, 2022

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Afrimax CEO, Kamar Abass By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent As part of strengthen its client relationship and celebrating together the Easter holidays and creating a good platform for interaction among Malawians, one of the local fastest growing telecom technology company, Afrimax Limited has introduced special free data offers named ‘Afrimax Easter Special 2022’. The Easter data offers, which will expire after a period of 60 days, will provide opportunity to the customers to have a choice of choosing from…

Malawians dissatisfied with government efforts on corruption—Afrobarometer survey

April 15, 2022

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A demonstration that was held yesterday in Blantyre * They want to see swift action against corrupt officials * Concerned Citizens held demonstrations in Blantyre calling for a referendum * To test President Lazarus Chakwera’ popularity By Duncan Mlanjira The latest Afrobarometer survey indicates that most Malawians perceive that the government is doing a poor job of fighting corruption and should immediately fire cabinet ministers and other officials accused of graft. The findings by Afrobarometer — a pan-African, non-partisan…

MyBucks Malawi not under any bankruptcy order of receivership

April 15, 2022

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By Caroline Nyekanyeka MyBucks Malawi has assured the public that bankruptcy process of its SA-based parent company has not impacted its operations, saying before the South Africa company was placed into bankruptcy in December, there were already processes underway of disposing of its 100% shareholding in MyBucks Malawi to a strategic investor. Thus, MyBucks Malawi management assures its clients and the general public that despite the bankruptcy process by its mother company in SA, it continues to operate normally….

National Construction Industry Council deregisters Joadah Consult Limited

April 15, 2022

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By Caroline Nyekanyeka After finding Joadah Consult Limited guilty of breaching and flouting the Code of Ethics for consultants in the construction industry, the (NCIC) has deregistered the company and struck its name off the register. A public notice flighted in Friday’s The Daily Times newspaper, said Joadah Consult Ltd was found guilty of participating in national competitive bidding processes contrary to the conditions of its Temporary Licence and issuing false statements or testimony — both being a breach…

NICO Life launches funeral policy for Malawians in diaspora in partnership with WiseChoice Insurance Agency

April 15, 2022

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Deal sealed by WiceChoice’s Mapereka and NICO Life’s Chapola * Set to pay out a cash benefit between K1 million and K5 million for funeral expense services * It has also been designed to be flexible enough for the benefit of those left behind * Premiums to be paid through WiseChoice Insurance Agency’s online insurance platform through local banks and mobile money transfers By Duncan Mlanjira There have been many occasions when Malawians in diaspora and their relations back…

Globe Internet Ltd launches one-stop Yankho Online business information processing platform

April 14, 2022

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* Simplifies the management of information across all industries; * Manages job applications and shortlisting processes for companies’ recruitment exercises; * Registers memberships for associations, updates and general management; * Registers, enrolls, bills and integrates all student information issues and reconciliations for the education sector By Duncan Mlanjira Globe Internet Limited — one of the leading internet and information & communications technology (ICT) service provider — has launched a new product, Yankho Online; a web-based platform for processing business…

US-based Malawian aerospace engineer Cedrick Ngalande writes a book on role of media that has been highly acclaimed by US experts

April 14, 2022

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Out in major bookstores in America, Europe, Asia and Africa from August 11 * The United States America has always been a model free country since its founding * Unfortunately, slowly but surely, the freedoms that have made America unique appear to be diminishing * Cedrick Ngalande weaves together a backstory that integrates prominent refereed and unrefereed sources and media reports * In a way that illuminates how the current state of American media betrays our national interests * He…

Meck Mwase demands K500m compensation from FAM for unconstitutional dismissal that borders on racial discrimination

April 13, 2022

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Meck has been replaced by technical director, Romania Mario Marinica as head coach * Our client verily believes that he is being discriminated against because of his black race and Malawian nationality * The compensation is computed for the 14 months period of his contract with FAM that expires in 2023 * In any event, FAM isn’t party to the employment contract sought to be terminated and lacks authority to unilaterally terminate his employment By Duncan Mlanjira The country’s…

MEC engaging public hearings on preliminary constituency and ward boundaries review

April 13, 2022

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The current constituency boundaries * The Commission is mandated to review the constituency and ward boundaries every five years * The last exercise was done some 13 years ago — 1998 for the current 193 Parliamentary seats By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) — which embarked on a comprehensive constituency and ward boundaries review since April, 2021 as mandated by the Republic’s Constitution — continues with its consultation meetings with public hearings that were rolled out this week….