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It’s high time Malawi sports fraternity stamped its authority by not allowing new sponsors to dictate team name changes
September 7, 2021
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Yes, beggars are not choosers because they choose to be ensnared in this spirit. The Malawian sport fraternity chose to become beggars and thus whenever they lose sponsorship, they are dictated to change their name to suit that of their new partners. This week, Under-20 First Capital Bank football cup defending champions have changed the name they trended with, Sanwecka to Bicco Opticals FC after the name of their new sponsors. Sanwecka is the name of their previous sponsors….

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Jailed former SA President Jacob Zuma placed on medical parole
September 6, 2021
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Jacob Zuma during a court hearing BBC South Africa’s jailed former President Jacob Zuma, who is serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court at Estcourt Correctional Centre, has been granted medical parole. The nature of the 79-year-old’s illness was not specified, but a statement from that country’s Department of Correctional Services said he would complete the rest of his sentence in the community under special conditions. Zuma has been in hospital for the past month where he has…

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Fans decry Flames coach Meck Mwase’s defensive tactical approach in away games
September 6, 2021
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Coach Meke Mwase and his charges * Following Friday’s 0-2 loss to Cameroun in 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup qualifier in Yaoundé * “With due respect to our coach and staff, I would say the team formation was poor” * “We played 4-2-3-1 which means our boys were restricted in terms of how they play” * “We need to quickly get basics right, otherwise Mozambique may give us tough time in RSA” * The next match against Mozambique…

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Public laments cancellation of contract for Mota Engil to rehabilitate Marka-Bangula railway line
September 6, 2021
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* ACB has instituted corruption investigations on the procurement process * Public asks for speed investigation into the allegation * Some people involved in road transportation business suspected intent to derail the rail rehabilitation By Duncan Mlanjira Some members of the public have expressed dismay at the decision of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), which has restrained Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil from going ahead with the contract it was awarded to design, upgrade and rehabilitate the railway section between Marka-Bangula….

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Government to reinstate frontline nutrition officers
September 2, 2021
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President Chakwera releases plans towards the nutrition strategy By Nellie Kapatuka, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered that frontline nutrition officers be reinstated part of the measures his administration has put in place in the fight against malnutrition in the country. Speaking in Lilongwe on Thursday during the launch of the Scaling up Nutrition (SUN) 3.0 strategy at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), Chakwera said the country needs to invest into addressing health challenges being faced which become…

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Blantyre City Council spokesperson Kasunda appointed as acting State House Press Secretary
September 2, 2021
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Kasunda, a journalist of repute Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Blantyre City Council public relations manager, Anthony Kasunda as acting State House Press Secretary to fill in for Brian Banda, who is in China for a four-month study course.   A statement from State House Director of Communications, Sean Kampondeni, says the appointment is with immediate effect. There were speculations several weeks ago that Kasunda would replace Brian alleging that he had been fired for gross misconduct….

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Malawi insurance industry launches digital motor vehicle system that is linked to Govt’s MalTIS
September 2, 2021
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Sample of the new motor vehicle insurance disc * Clients to buy motor vehicle insurance through online from any local general insurance company of their choice under one platform * The manual discs will be issued concurrently with the new CoverIT system up to December 31, 2021 * From January 2022, the MalTIS will start the automatic validation of the validity of insurance discs By Duncan Mlanjira The Insurance Association of Malawi has rolled out an automated motor vehicle…

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Lilongwe-based FDH Bank customer Rumarc Agro Dealers wins grand prize of K5m in Wamkaka promotion
September 1, 2021
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FDH Bank’s auditor Mphatso Mandala (white shirt) conducting the draw By Duncan Mlanjira A business customer based in Lilongwe, trading as Rumarc Agro Dealers, has won the grand prize of K5 million in the four-month FDH Bank Wamkaka promotion saw 425 winning various prizes. The competition, that was initiated to inculcate and promote a saving culture on Malawians — including those in the rural areas — was giving out monthly prizes of K300,000 for one winner; K50,000 each for 20;…

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Foreign consultant forcing Malawian garages to pay for Malawi govt motor traffic system MalTIS
September 1, 2021
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A traffic document that is processed through the Malawi Traffic Information System * Red flags were raised way back in 2016 over the consultants Movesa in Malawi and Fischer Consulting from South Africa * Auto Tech was deemed to be in conflict of interest as an outsourced service provider since it is owned by Movesa *The MalTIS consultants are still clinging on to the system and dictating the concerned garages * DRTSS is supposed to be solely responsible for authorisation…

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President Chakwera launches upgrading works for Mzimba Street and Kenyatta Drive into six lanes
August 31, 2021
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By Mphatso Nkuonera, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says as a Capital City, Lilongwe deserves better attention thus his administration’s commitment to upgrading Mzimba Street and Kenyatta Drive — connects Lilongwe Old town and the City Centre — into triple carriage way. At the ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, Chakwera also disclosed that in few months time, the government will launch the rehabilitation works of the M1 Road with funding from development partners. He said the upgrading of roads and…

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