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CAMA against World Bank’s demand for an increase on Malawi’s electricity tariffs
October 29, 2021
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* MERA takes into account key economic and social fundamentals when reviewing tariff increases * The Word Bank should have made their advice through the Ministry of Energy and MERA in camera Maravi Express Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) strongly condemns World Bank’s demand for an increase on the country’s electricity tariffs. In a public statement issued on Friday, November 29 by CAMA’s Executive Director, John Kapito, reminds the Word Bank that matters related to electricity tariff increase are…

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Public distrustful of MRA’s assertion that only non-banking services attract VAT
October 29, 2021
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Ngutwa (middle) during the press briefing By Duncan Mlanjira Members of the public have expressed their incredulity and skepticism of the explanation by Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) that only non-banking services in the country attract value added tax (VAT) as according to the law. On Thursday, MRA Deputy Commissioner General, Henry Ngutwa held a press conference that disputed a statement from Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) that says effective Monday, November 2, 2021 “all fees and charges will be…

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Bullets date MAFCO in Airtel Top 8 opener on Nov. 6
October 29, 2021
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Maravi Express The Airtel Top 8 Season Four kicks off next week with an opening  game between Nyasa Big Bullets and MAFCO FC at Kamuzu Stadium on November 6 followed by the second between Mighty Wanderers and Moyale Barracks at the same venue the following day. Defending champions Silver Strikers will begin their title defense with a home tie against TN Stars at Nankhaka Stadium on November 13 before CIVO and Karonga United wrapping up the quarterfinal first leg…

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Malawi Relief Fund-UK donates 30 wheelchairs to six hospitals
October 29, 2021
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MRF-UK’s Bakali handing over the wheelchairs to Dr. Nyirenda * All the recipient hospitals were in dire need of the wheelchairs * Malawi Relief Fund-UK is implementing various developmental projects in Malawi * In March, it donated a washing machine with a 8.0kg washing capacity to Chiradzulu District Hospital’s laundry room * MRF-UK also initiated the repairing process of the mortuary’s cold room at the same hospital By Duncan Mlanjira Having been touched by patients’ mobility challenges being faced…

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Ngabu Rural Hospital’s mortuary initiated by Abida Mia’s CDF project now fully functional
October 28, 2021
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Mia appreciates the corridor that has just been completed * The CDF project also constructed corridor from the wards to the mortuary * She also donated office furniture for the mortuary staff * Councillor Masanza applauded Mia for being development conscious By Duncan Mlanjira Ngabu Rural Hospital’s mortuary, which was initiated by Member of Parliament for Chikwawa Mkombezi, Abida Mia through the constituency development fund (CDF), is now fully functional and is servicing the whole of the Shire Valley….

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Malawi Police IG Kainja urges Chikwawa residents to report on abuse of 3 patrol vehicles donated by Illovo Sugar and Unitrans
October 28, 2021
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* Illovo Sugar and Garda World also rehabilitated Ngabu Police Post and Nchalo Police Station * I confidently say Illovo, Unitrans and Garda World are our trusted partners, come rain or sunshine—IG * Illovo Sugar also donated torches, whistles and reflective jackets to Chikwawa community policing forums * Theft has been a serious concern for both the Illovo Nchalo operations and the wider Nchalo-Ngabu community itself By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc and Unitrans has donated three patrol…

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Malawi-Scotland governance strengthening partnership sponsors a publication on governance in Malawi
October 23, 2021
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Maravi Express Scotland Malawi Partnership (SMP) and its sister network in Malawi, Malawi Scotland Partnership (MaSP), have sponsored the publication of a 400+ page, peer reviewed literature on governance in Malawi, which is a new major collaboration as a part of their ‘Years of Governance Strengthening’ campaign. The publication, ‘Beyond Impunity: New Directions for Governance in Malawi’, will be accompanied by an eight-part webinars series exploring governance strengthening. It was edited by Kenneth R. Ross, Asiyati Lorraine Chiweza and…

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Rainbow Paints sponsors K3m towards Malawi’s Institute of Marketing’s annual conference
October 23, 2021
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Rainbow Paints’ Wezi Chirwa (left) presents the sponsorship to Dr. Mussa By Duncan Mlanjira Rainbow Paints has sponsored K3 million towards the success hosting of Institute of Marketing in Malawi’s annual conference at Sunbird Livingstonia Hotel in Salima from October 28-30. In her vote of thanks after receiving the sponsorship on Friday, the Institute’s director of income generation, Dr. Cecilia Mussa said the conference attracts various innovative speakers — both local and international — who are set to share…

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Sparc System supports music artist Keturah to perform at Zambia’s Diplomatic Fun Fair
October 22, 2021
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Sparc’s Harry Kasandala (right) presents the sponsorship to Keturah and her manager * That’s what companies should do to support talent and art in Africa where it is always undervalued * Sparc has given back to society in the best way and they will not regret because the local girl is just getting started Maravi Express One of Malawi’s top ICT solutions provider, Sparc System has sponsored K2 million to music artist Keturah who is expected to perform at…

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Bingu National Stadium closed for use to any other football activity for government to complete its renovations
October 20, 2021
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Bingu National Stadium * CAF barred FAM from hosting the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup qualifiers at Bingu Stadium * Until outstanding issues noted in previous inspections have been addressed * However, the stadium was open for other international matches like CAF Champions League and Women’s AFCON qualifiers * It has now been closed after the Scorchers match on Wednesday against Zambia in 2022 AFCON qualifiers By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) announced on Wednesday that Bingu…

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