CAMA demands reduction of electricity tariff following termination of diesel power generation contract between ESCOM and Aggreko

The Aggreko diesel power generation at ESCOM Power Station at Makata Industrial Area * ESCOM should take off the 3-4% tariff which was effected to cover for the supplement diesel power generation * Consumers expect a MERA that is transparent and accountable to consumers and that is proactive * When and where any changes in supply and price have taken place whether upwards or downwards, MERA shoul pass on the changes to consumers immediately By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply…

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National Planning Commission to recognize champions for the MW2063

* We celebrate such Malawians and hope others can be inspired and take ownership in the implementation of our country’s vision * The list of the Champions identified so far, comprising some unsung heroes, will soon be made public *No civil servant nor Member of Parliament nor Cabinet Minister has been bestowed with the Champion title * Since they are all by default supposed to champion implementation of the country’s long-term development vision By Duncan Mlanjira National Planning Commission…

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IHB dares “ill-intentioned” people to report to ACB to probe the “unfounded” allegations leveled against it on fuel transportation

* If these allegations are true then it’s criminal offense worth to be investigated by the authorities * Facts are that NOCMA has completely excluded IHB as its contracted transporters and have taken in 4 associations * The concern should not be which Malawian is hauling but rather why are foreign trucks still in use when other Malawians’ are parked By Duncan Mlanjira International Haulage Brokers (IHB) emphasizes that it operates within the confines of regulations as set by…

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CDH Investment Bank donates K3.5m towards the promotion of free community health among children

CDH Investment Bank’s CEO Ahadzi (left) presenting the donation  * CDH value the partnership as well as teamwork which exists between the Bank and Beit Cure * Hence the need to support and celebrate together the 20 years partnership of Beit Trust and Cure Hospital By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent CDH Investment Bank, which is celebrating 10 years of its existence, donated K3.5 million to Beit Cure International Hospital in Blantyre towards the promotion of free community health among…

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UK-based Malawian doctor Bern Nyang’wa hailed for leading a “kinder” TB treatment breakthrough

Dr. Nyang’wa while on duty in Walikale, North Kivu, DRC * It has convinced the World Health Organization to update its TB treatment guidance * Patients were being subjected to lengthy, ineffective and grueling treatment that disrupted their lives * About half a million people fall sick each year with drug-resistant tuberculosis—MSF * Many of them from low income countries—thus WHO setting conditions to global pharmaceutical giants to lower its prices By Duncan Mlanjira UK-based Malawian doctor, Bern Thomas Nyang’wa…

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MUST, MIM sign Academic Cooperation MoU to enhance delivery of quality education services

Sikelo Phiri and Prof Address Malata after signing the agreement  * The two institutions will focus on sharing ideas on three crucial areas * Such as teaching, research as well as advisory services and consultancies * With the aim of enhancing their educational programs to be in line with the MW2063 agenda By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for Academic…

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Former star player Chiza Nyirongo takes people down memory lane reminiscing of MDC United

Chiza Nyirongo (left) and the great Soccer Saints * Fans fondly remember Frank Pilato Sinalo; Clifton Msiya; Kingsley Maulidi; Davies Wansambo; Daniel Dzinkambani; John Dzimbili and many other stars * Fantastic group of players! Well-sponsored team some greedy and lousy politicians finished off both the Corporation and its team! By Duncan Mlanjira One football club that contributed great stars for the national team of  yesteryears is MDC United — the Soccer Saints that disbanded when its sponsors Malawi…

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Blue Eagles still ahead 3 weeks running on TNM Super League standings

By Duncan Mlanjira At nine games played apiece, Blue Eagles still lead the TNM Super League table three weeks running and separated by two points with runners-up Nyasa Big Bullets — 25 for the cops of Nankhaka and 23 for the People’s Team. Coming third on 17 points from 8 games are Kamuzu Barracks with Tigers FC on 4th with 15 points while Mighty Wanderers are 5th with a meager 13 points from 8 games played. Lilongwe giants Silver…

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UNIMA’s Law Enforcement Society plans to hold a symposium to certify importance of the new Bachelor’s Degree programme

The welcome meeting the Society’s executive had with first year cohort  * There is a proposal to have a meeting with the Police College Commandant * And also have some international stakeholders like the UNDP and DFID * So that we can discuss the most productive ways to take our program forward By Duncan Mlanjira University of Malawi (UNIMA) Law Enforcement Society — the grouping of students of the Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement Management & Leadership — is…

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CAF only temporarily approves Bingu Stadium for match against Ethiopia on May 30

* Bingu Stadium twice failed inspection standards last year for 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers last year * Flames played their matches at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa * Quality stadiums are fundamental for the development and progress of African football—CAF * Hence the regulations and its requirements compliance will be implemented strictly By Duncan Mlanjira There are still some shortfalls which Football Association Malawi (FAM) and government still has to address in order for Bingu National Stadium…

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