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National Bank of Malawi Plc Board of Directors appoint Jimmy Lipunga as its chairperson

June 10, 2022

* He is a also a corporate finance and project management specialist * A corporate strategist and corporate governance expert * He has over 30 years of solid experience and progressive leadership * With a record of contributions and achievements in professional, private and public sectors Maravi Express The Board of Directors of National Bank of Malawi Plc as appointed renowned financial analyst, Jimmy Kajanike Lipunga as its chairperson. A statement from the Board says Lipunga — (FCCA (1989),…

Guinea throws Group D wide open by beating Flames 1-0 as Ethiopia stun Egypt 2-0 in Lilongwe

June 10, 2022

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Guinea celebrate their late winner Maravi Express Naby Keita scored late into added time as hosts Guinea beat Malawi 1-0 at the General Lansana Conte Stadium in Conakry, to storm to their first victory in the qualifiers to tie on 3 points with the Flames, Ethiopia and Egypt. The Flames earned their 3 points last Sunday when they beat Ethiopia 2-1 at Bingu Stadium in Lilongwe while Guinea lost to Egypt 1-0 and on Thursday the Ethiopians stunned the…

Hearty congratulations pour in as Malawi’s Speaker is elected executive chairperson of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association-African Region

June 9, 2022

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* News we love to hear. Very proud of you—gender activist Emma Kaliya * First-ever female Speaker of the National Assembly since independence in 1964 By Duncan Mlanjira News of the election of Malawi’s Speaker of Parliament, Catherine Gotani Hara as executive chairperson of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association-African Region, hearty congratulations poured in on social media — reveling at the achievement of the first-ever female Speaker of the National Assembly since independence in 1964. A statement from the Parliament press…

Press Corporation rejects PTC senior management’s request to terminate Tafika Holdings’ share purchase agreement

June 8, 2022

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* Press Corporation maintains that the senior management are not a party to the legally binding agreement * And as such the Corporation will not grant any such request or to any other person who is not party to the agreement * Your letter informs us that most of the issues raised and are internal to PTC organization * Hence it is our considered view that the same can best be handled by the management and owners of PTC…

Energy Minister Matola says ‘Achule’ remark was not referring to ordinary Malawians but opposition politicians

June 8, 2022

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Energy Minister Matola * Maintains that he was misinterpreted because he only meant to request the President to remain focused * In delivering developments without wasting time listening to oppodition politicians * Who are trying their best to frustrate the Tonse Alliance government By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi’s Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has clarified that his ‘Achule’ remarks was not meant to attack ordinary Malawians but rather opposition politicians, who are failing to appreciate the development which…

Chokazinga appointed to lead Board for MBS he was its director general under whose watch was involved in controversy over blank number plates importation

June 8, 2022

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Chokazinga, formerly MBS director general * CFTC referred to ACB to investigate if there was any corruption involved * In granting the number plates importation to one firm, MOVESA by MBS and Road Traffic Directorate * Concerns are being asked by stakeholders to the garage industry of Chokazinga’s impartiality once the ACB would reach out to him By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Devlin Chokazinga as chairperson of the Board of Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) from…

Malawian academics in diaspora add voice to concerns over slow progress to root out corruption and looting

June 8, 2022

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* We note with great concern the growing leadership crisis in Malawi and the worsening socio-economic conditions * Which have made life unbearable for ordinary Malawians * We are disappointed that the promise of a new dawn represented remains unfulfilled Maravi Express Malawian academics in diaspora have expressed their alarm that corruption and looting are getting worse and that the scandals have implicated those at the very top of the government, businesspeople, civil servants, police, and military officials. This…

FAM realizes highest gross revenue at Bingu National Stadium at K72.7m

June 7, 2022

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Gabadinho scoring from the penalty spot * Total of 33,328 spectators purchased advance tickets for the match against Ethiopia By Duncan Mlanjira The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Malawi and Ethiopia raised a gross of K72.7m and after direct expenses of K19.7 million, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) realized a net revenue of K53. According to FAM, the amount is the highest gross realized from Bingu National Stadium as a total of 33,328 spectators purchased advance…

FDH Bank Plc introduce ‘Kukonza Tsogolo’ promotion whose grand prize is K5m

June 7, 2022

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Msapato making the announcement * The promotion will also have monthly prizes where one lucky winner will be receiving K1 million * And K100,000 to 10 lucky customers as well as two metres of FDH Bank cloth to 50 lucky winners By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent As one way of promoting investment and savings culture among customers, FDH Bank Plc has launched a new promotion named ‘Kukonza Tsogolo’ which will see the biggest lucky winner receiving a whooping K5…

Diamonds thrash Tigresses 55-34 to register a sweet revenge in Rainbow Paints Netball League throw off

June 7, 2022

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Part of the thrilling action *Sponsorship package raised to K12 million from K7 million By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Kukoma Diamonds recorded a sweet revenge over their old rivals First Choice Tigresses after thrashing the league holders 55-34 baskets in 2022 Rainbow Paints Netball League opening match played on Saturday afternoon. The much-awaited cracker, which attracted hundreds of fans at Blantyre Youth Centre (BYC), provided the real entertainment to the netball enthusiasts who enjoyed the performance from the two…