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CHESSAM demands Africa Chess Confederation to honour its K27.5m hotel bill for hosting 2021 African Individual Chess Championship

July 22, 2021

By Duncan Mlanjira Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) has written a strongly-worded letter to Africa Chess Confederation (ACC) to honour its K27,598,400 (US$30,000) bill it has with Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe for hosting 2021 African Individual Chess Championship last month. This follows the stand-off CHESSAM has between itself, ACC and FIDE Master Joseph Mwale over the player being dropped from participating at the FIDE World Cup in Sochi, Russia. The decision to bar him forced the player to…

Nahsho in collabo with Barry One in Gospel single ‘Sagona Tulo’

July 21, 2021

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* It is teaching Christians that the Almighty God never sleeps but watches all sins people commit * Renowned hip hop artist Barry One is of ‘Ulendo’ and ‘Chikondi Chathu’ fame By Duncan Mlanjira Ndirande-based gospel musician Nasho Nyirenda — trending in showbiz as Nahsho — has released a collabo single entitled ‘Sagona Tulo’ with renowned hip hop performing artist, Barry One. ‘Sagona Tulo’ is a fusion of piano sounds and hip hop, that is teaching Christians that the…

BBNaija Season 6 to premiere Saturday, July 24 with double launch shows

July 21, 2021

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Maravi Express Malawian enthusiasts of TV reality shows are in for another treat as DStv will launch Big Brother Naija (BBNija) with a double show on Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25. The auditions for the Season 6 done from May have been concluded for Africa’s biggest reality TV show and the special double launch show will air from 20:00 CAT onDStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29 with a simulcast-on Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Urban and Africa Magic…

Universities join hands to create Biodiversity for Malawi 2063 research plans

July 21, 2021

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* NPC Director General Munthali implores on researchers to design projects in line with MW2063 * Top brains of the country are driving in the same direction as that of NPC’s MW2063 * Conference jointly organised by MUST; KUHeS; MUBAS * In collaboration with Future Africa Institute; University of Pretoria and Carnegie Corporation of New York, USA By Duncan Mlanjira National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General Dr. Thomas Munthali has applauded Malawi universities for joining hands to organise a…

NICO Pension, NICO Capital incorporated into stand-alone NICO Group subsidiaries

July 17, 2021

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* NICO Pension is to be delinked from NICO Life * NICO Capital has been hived off from Asset Managers * NICO Holdings Plc to increase its shareholding in Uganda * In 2021, the Group focus on positioning the company for growth By Duncan Mlanjira In its endeavour to continue providing relevant, affordable and innovative financial solutions to its customers, NICO Group has incorporated NICO Pension and NICO Capital into its stand-alone subsidiaries. NICO Pension is to be delinked…

CDEDI accuses government of theft of public funds and deceit of highest order over Independence Day celebration expenses

July 16, 2021

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CDEDI executive director, Sylvester Namiwa * As it queries government on FDH Bank account that drew over 238m in name of Chief Secretary to Government * Petitions to account for 2021 Independence Day celebration expenditure By Duncan Mlanjira Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has written a petition to Secretary to the President & Cabinet, Zangazanga Chikhosi accusing government of theft of public funds released for 2021 Independence Day celebrations expenses. CDEDI then calls on government to…

Malawi Post Corporation invites staff for voluntary retrenchment; As it downsizes its staff for government to recapitalize

July 16, 2021

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There are over 180 post offices across the country * Over 500 employees out of over 800 are redundant due to decline in mail volumes by 95% from year 2000 to 2020 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Postal Corporation (MPC), that needs to downsize its staff if government is to recapitalize it for its reform strategy, is inviting applications from those interested to proceed on voluntary retrenchment. The staff that applies and meet all requirements shall be given severance allowances…

15-year-old Christian Kakhome Ascent Soccer academy player earns comprehensive K120m US high school scholarship package

July 16, 2021

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Christian off to a lifetime changing opportunity * The Lilongwe football academy’s 3rd development product on US academic scholarship * Christian follows after Zobran Elias and female starlet Lughano Nyondo * He goes to Milton Academy in Massachusetts; Zobran is at Taft School; Lughano at Brooks School * Christian was the youngest at just 8 years old when he was scouted by Ascent Soccer By Duncan Mlanjira Following his exceptional talent at Lilongwe’s Ascent Soccer academy, Christian Kakhome has…

One borehole serving 300 households in Lilongwe North East

July 14, 2021

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The lone borehole By Tione Andsen, MANA Over 300 households in Lilongwe North East in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Chimutu in Lilongwe use a single borehole as the only protected source of water, Village Head Mwendera has confirmed. During an Oxfam Media team that visited his area as a follow-up to CoVID-19 Response Project, the traditional leader said six villages of Mwendera, Mpesa, Chaziya, Kauma, Jani and Grant access the single borehole and that the area has…

Bitter childhood upbringing motivated Old Mutual #Sisonke documentary winner to found Voices Awake girls mentorship organisation

July 14, 2021

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Voices Awake Founder Vanessa Mwangala Zainga (left) and her colleague Mercietania Royo * She has a Master’s degree in organizational leadership from Eastern University, Pennsylvania * She is in partnership with a secondary school that gives her access to over 250 students * Our program is not to take girls out of the situations they are living in * But to teach them to thrive amidst the challenges they face everyday By Duncan Mlanjira Voices Awake Girls Organisation caught the eye…