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Centre for Democracy Watch demands resignation of Malawi Police IG or face mass demonstrations until he leaves office

March 11, 2022

Malawi Police Inspector General George Kainja * The citizenry learnt of the ransacking of a barbed wire at Sanjika Palace * We question, humbly, if the State House is not safe, where else can safety be found in Malawi? * If the home of the country’s First Citizen is no longer a safe haven, does the common man have any means of survival? * We hope that you will look at this request soberly and heed to the call…

Kids and family entertainment channel DreamWorks to be broadcast on DStv from March 18

March 11, 2022

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The channel also presents a slate of programming for two to five-year-olds * DreamWorks welcomes DStv customers to the fantastical world of fan-favourite characters and their epic adventures * One of the world’s most recognizable animation studios, available on DStv channel 304 and via the DStv app By Duncan Mlanjira NBC Universal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer, together with MultiChoice, will launch DreamWorks – a 24-hour channel on DStv from March 18 across Sub-Saharan Africa, which is dedicated for kids…

Standard Bank, Press Trust in joint scholarship scheme at K30m targeting 68 students from 12 national secondary schools

March 11, 2022

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| Education, National, News

Four of the beneficiaries from Likuni Boys Secondary School in Lilongwe * Standard Bank has a solid track record of investing in education as it is a prerequisite in contributing economic development * Together with our partners, we share the same vision that education is a catalyst for stimulating economic growth and prosperity Maravi Express Standard Bank and Press Trust have launched a joint scholarship scheme at K30 million targeting 68 students from 12 national secondary schools. Speaking at…

Public appalled as Government authorises construction of Orton Chirwa mausoleum at a staggering K1.4 trillion

March 11, 2022

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A new school in Kasungu built by NGO, Good Neighbors, cost of K200 million, that included good houses for teachers * The campus is said to include state-of-the-art library, 6 houses, amphitheater, open arena * The costs are on the lower side when I looked at the drawings. It’s not just about the graveyard By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Wildlife has flighted a notice in public media that it intends to award a contract for…

CAMA against government holding fuel prices; As it maintains demand to remove some levies on fuel

March 10, 2022

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* Government is holding price increases despite the law or regulations demanding MERA to adjust prices once they are above or below 5% threshold * Both diesel and petrol prices have gone up by an average of 25% which is huge to be effected at once * This will be one of the biggest increases that will hurt consumers who are already experiencing serious economic challenges and high cost of living By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA)…

Archdiocese of Blantyre inculcating in Catholic men the impulsion to care for nature through tree replacement; As FDH Financial Holdings donates 30,000 seedlings

March 10, 2022

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| Business, National, News, Religion

* CMO has today partnered FDH Financial Holdings which is an institution that is like-minded on issues of environmental justice * Oftentimes, many groups or individuals engage in similar exercises of planting trees but most of the seedlings die due to lack of care * As FDH, we are supporting a very worthy and important cause — nurturing a truly sustainable environment for the country at large * Under our sustainability program FDH Cares, we are committed to plant…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc places significant value on consumers’ loyalty to its brand; As K178m ‘Iponyereninso Kwakuya ndi Illovo’ promo ends

March 10, 2022

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Illovo MD Katandula drawing for winner of Nissan NP200 * The promotion has seen 6 wholesalers of Illovo Sugar winning Nissan NP200 vehicles * Grocers and table tops went away with motorbikes, bicycles and bags of fertilizer * Retail customers won cookers, fridges and K250,000 worth of shopping vouchers By Duncan Mlanjira At the grand draw of the ‘Iponyereninso Kwakuya ndi Illovo’ competition, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc emphasised that it places significant value on its consumers’ loyalty to its…

Balaka South MP Mambala immensely grateful of MRF-UK for reaching out to Cyclone Ana flood victims in her area

March 10, 2022

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MRF-UK’s Aishah Mpata and Yakub Valli presenting the relief food to MP Mambala rep Pete * We will forever be grateful to Malawi Relief Fund-UK knowing that they always have an ear to the ground * Where they feel there is need to assist, they voluntarily come forward—MP Mambala * We commit ourselves that whenever possible, we would be able to come forward and assist—MRF-UK’s Valli By Duncan Mlanjira After learning through the media that relief food assistance was…

Batatawala threatens Nation Publications liable of criminal charges if angry public attacks him in mob justice

March 8, 2022

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| Courts, National, News

* Articles can instigate public anger against him and could also result in violent mob action * Can lead to loss of business for Batatawal’s companies impacting on his constitutional right to economic activity By Duncan Mlanjira Karim Abdul Batatawala, one of the suspects being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in the landmark corruption charges, has demanded a public apology from the Nation Publications over its newspaper and online articles that Batatawala deems to have portrayed him in…

Only students who do not have fees balances to be welcomed as MUST reopens March 29

March 8, 2022

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MUST Campus at Goliati in Thyolo * Parents and guardians who are not sure of the eligibility of their wards are advised to confirm with the University * Through email: registry@must.ac.mw or phone: +265 1 478 400 * The end of semester examinations will be administered from Tuesday, March 29, 2022, to Monday, April 11, 2022 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), which management was forced to close last month after its students held some…