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Malawi fails to meet as per law the Constituency and Ward boundary review for 13 years
November 20, 2021
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Malawi constituencies map * MEC is currently in the process of meeting the Constitutional requirement to be ready for the 2025 tripartite elections * It will take into consideration eligible voters that would turn 18 on the day of the elections By Duncan Mlanjira The last undertaking of the review of Constituency and Ward boundary exercise that determined the current 193 seats in Parliament was carried out 13 years ago in 1998 — failing to meet the country’s Constitution…

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CAMA accuses Government spokespersons of misinforming consumers reasons behind current high prices
November 19, 2021
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  By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has accused government spokespersons, including Ministers, for misinforming consumers on the reason behind current high prices of commodities, saying they should ensure that they have adequate information regarding its real triggers. In a statement issued on Friday, November 19, CAMA says the “misleading statements that are coming from Government spokespersons and Ministers can be a recipe for unnecessary civil unrest”. CAMA observes that the increase of prices is expected “to…

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National Anti-Corruption Alliance calls for removal and replacement of whole MERA Board
November 18, 2021
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Leonnard Chikadya, MERA Board chairperson * MERA is embroiled in controversy that sorrounds appointment of Henry Kachaje as MERA’s CEO * The controversy is exacerbated after one MERA Board member, Pempho Likongwe tendered resignation * After admitting being involved in unethical conduct during the interviews of the MERA CEO By Duncan Mlanjira National Anti-Corruption Alliance — a grouping of Livingstonia Synod of Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP), Youth Society (YAS), Malawi Law Society and Centre for Human Rights…

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MultiChoice Malawi joins Partners Against Piracy’s campaign in fight against theft of artists’ creative content
November 18, 2021
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Pirated music flooding Malawi market * Partners Against Piracy works to protect the livelihoods of the thousands of creatives and broadcast professionals * The huge entertainment industry loss is more than annual GDP of Mozambique, Uganda and Guinea combined By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Malawi has joined the campaign in the fight against theft of artists’ creative content which is being advanced by Partners Against Piracy — a Pan-African campaign on a full throttle to contain the rampant content piracy….

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MultiChoice launches GOtv promotion for customers who upgrade to brand new GOtv SUPA package
November 18, 2021
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* Lucky winners stand chance to win Sana Cash & Carry shopping vouchers worth K25,000 each By Duncan Mlanjira As MultiChoice continue celebrating its 25th anniversary — dubbed Sankha Wekha — it has launched a promotion in which 24 lucky GOtv subscribers stand a chance of winning Sana Cash & Carry supermarket shopping vouchers worth K25,000 each. All it takes is for the subscribers to simply upgrade to the brand new GOtv SUPA package and submit their IUC number…

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FDH Bank Plc set to solidify its mark across Africa
November 18, 2021
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* Markets itself at Pan-African Intra African Trade Fair in Durban * It has interfaced with various key African trade stakeholders * As well as those beyond Africa to increase its visibility By Duncan Mlanjira Just founded in 2008, Malawi’s FDH Bank Plc now sets its focus to solidify its presence on the African market and beyond the continent as it aims to build and grow long term sustainable business relationships and partnerships with clients. This was said by…

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National Bank warns of fraudsters on the prowl enticing people on a promotion to win K70,000
November 16, 2021
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* The public is being advised not to open the link nor navigate on the questions asked * All its promotions and web communications are hosted on its official website By Duncan Mlanjira National Bank of Malawi Plc has issued a disclaimer on a promotion that is widely circulating on social media enticing people to answer four questions relating to the bank and stand a chance of winning K70,000 instant cash. In its disclaimer, National Bank says all its…

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Flames’ AFCON fundraising drive reaches its crescendo with dinner hosted by Chakwera Nov. 27
November 16, 2021
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  By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera is set to host the VVIP Fundraising Dinner which the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has organised as resource mobilization drive ahead of the Flames’ preparations and participation for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun from January. The Flames’ AFCON finals budget is pegged at K1.5 billion (about US$1.8 million) which would in part be funded by the government; the  Flames’ official sponsor, FDH Bank as well as participation subsidy…

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Chakwera commissions solar energy power plant in Salima; To add 20 megawatts to national grid
November 16, 2021
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Chakwera touring the solar power plant * Malawi needs reliable sources of energy for its national development —Chakwera * “There are so many partners of goodwill ready to help us develop this sector” * “This is clean energy and a model for green future the country wants” By Grace Kapatuka, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has finally commissioned construction of the country’s first of its kind construction of solar energy plant which is expected to add 20 megawatts of power…

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It is high time we started winning trophies at Olympics—Chilima
November 16, 2021
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Chilima welcoming The Queens Baton at Chileka Airport By Lydia Maganga, MANA Vice-President Saulos Chilima has urged Malawi Olympic family to find solutions to the country’s perennial failure to win medals at international tournaments. Speaking when he joined the sports fraternity to welcome Commonwealth Games’ Queen’s Baton for its Relay in Malawi, Chilima said it was time to get serious and go back to the drawing table to try and take a different approach so that the country’s athletes…

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