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Pranksters abusing emergency medical services toll free number

June 26, 2021

118 toll free number is managed through MTL * Government losing millions because of the irresponsible pranks By George Mponda, MANA Assistant Director of Clinical Services responsible for the Emergency Medical Services, Dr. Yankho Luwe has bemoaned the tendency by some irresponsible Malawians, who are abusing the emergency services toll free number 118. Dr. Luwe revealed on Friday during a District Executive Committee meeting in Dedza that over 50% of calls which are made to have been pranks. “On…

ACB engages Zomba CSOs in the fight against corruption

June 26, 2021

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By Nick Kayange, MANA The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) says cannot solely fight corruption as such it requires support from other entities such as the civil society organisations (CSOs). ACB’s senior public education officer, Andrew Usi said this Friday when he engaged leaders of various CSOs in Zomba on a day-long workshop to sensitise the CSOs on the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 11. The interface was to encourage the CSOs to join in the fight against corruption, saying the non-state…

Malawi Watershed Improved Program project trains agricultural advisors on sustainable land and environmental conservation management

June 26, 2021

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The training session at Zomba Residential Training Centre * To impart same knowledge gained to farmers at their respective work stations * They are expected to continuously engage with farmers in what is called Farmers Field School approach * The project is meant to improve farmers livelihoods of the districts in the Shire Valley Basin By Duncan Mlanjira Agricultural advisors from the Shire Valley Basin have undergone an extensive five-week training on, among others, sustainable soil and land as…

Refurbished NICO House launched back to life in theme ‘Renewing Our Cities’

June 26, 2021

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*As 50-year-old Kapeni House along Chilembwe Road also wears new face By Duncan Mlanjira NICO House, situated at the corner of Stewart Street and Haile Sellasie Avenue in Blantyre’s central business district (CBD) — whose top floor was gutted by fire on October 5, 2018 — has been thoroughly rehabilitated and was launched in a colourful ceremony on Thursday. NICO Group, which is commemorating its 50th anniversary, also launched its Kapeni House, situated at the corner of Chilembwe Road…

Motorists advised to be vigilant at filling stations; Some motorists think fuel attendants are duping them

June 25, 2021

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* Digital fuel gauges have a way of behaviour which may not be consistent By Duncan Mlanjira A concerned filling station owner, Happy Jere is advising motorists to be vigilant when their are filling up their tanks following an incident that happened at Mount Meru close to the Bingu Stadium in Lilongwe. It was reported that a lady filled up K4,000 worth of fuel and expected her gauge to be at quartertank mark and felt duped by the attendant…

MRA seals The Palace Bar over tax non-compliance

June 24, 2021

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Electronic fiscal device (EFD) receipt By Elizabeth Mandala, MANA Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) on Tuesday sealed The Palace Bar operating within Malawi Aid Society of Malawi (MASM) complex along Victoria Avenue in Blantyre for failure to settle a tax evasion penalty. This follows a tip that was reported by a customer through the ‘Kuiphula Ndi Lisiti Langa’ promotion encourages the public to demand an electronic fiscal device (EFD) receipt after paying for goods in shops. MRA’s Head of Corporate…

ACB investigating Ministry of Energy on MAREP 9

June 24, 2021

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By Tione Andsen, MANA THE Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is investigating Ministry of Energy and has since restricted it from dealing with a contract to supply materials under Malawi Rural Electrification Project (MAREP) Phase 9. A press statement issued on Wednesday in Lilongwe, says the restriction notice is on a contract to supply MAREP Phase 9 materials under contract number 047/MoE-MAREP-PH9-G-NCB-2020/2021FY-08 in pursuant to its powers under section 23(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act, on June 23, 2021. The ACB…

Bwanji Digital Creative Agency to host webinar on Female Economy on July 1

June 24, 2021

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Maravi Express Bwanji Digital Creative Agency — which is part of the southern African regional communications group, Full Circle Comms — has organised a dynamic webinar titled ‘The Female Economy’ to unpack the rise in women’s financial influence. There will be five panelists at the event on Zoom, which will be facilitated by Malawian media personality Diana Liabuba on July 1 from 14:00hrs. “From outright acts of feminism to simply taking their well-deserved seat at the boardroom table, women…

‘Unity and commitment for SADC development’—Chakwera

June 24, 2021

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President Chakwera speaking at the summit By Mphatso Nkuonera, MANA in Maputo President Lazarus Chakwera — who is in Maputo, Mozambique for the Southern African Development Community’s extraordinary meeting of Heads of State and Governments — has appealed for unity and peace within the regional grouping in order to achieve development. Chakwera, who arrived in Maputo on Wednesday for the summit that also celebrates SADC’s 40th anniversary, said “as Africans, we must work together, and SADC as a regional…

Karonga warned of consequences of withdrawing from FDH Bank

June 24, 2021

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* Reminds team of its signed commitment to adhere to Club Licensing regulations * As well as the 2021 FDH Cup Rules and Regulations * Withdrawal shall be liable to a fine of K2 million and ban from any competition organised for one year * It is compulsory for each Super League team to participate in the competition * Northern Region refs announce officiation at Karonga Stadium fearing for their lives By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM)…