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NICO Life pays over K1.6 billion in CoVID-19 related death claims

June 22, 2021

NICO Life CEO Eric Chapola Maravi Express NICO Life has successfully paid out over K1.6 billion in CoVID-19 related death claims in 2021. In an interview, NICO Life Chief Executive Officer, Eric Chapola said the company understands the burden that comes along with the loss of an employee or a loved one and strives to provide the necessary support to the beneficiaries of the deceased. “The CoVID-19 pandemic came with a spike in deaths in Malawi and around the world,” Chapola…

Councillor Lipikwe facilitates career guide talk for Limbe Primary School learners

June 22, 2021

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Audrey Mwala addressing the attentive learners * Involves two influential alumni — a senior engineer and a chartered accountant * If Audrey Mwala achieved success in her life, just know that you yourselves can achieve it * Your career path has started at this stage from Standard 6-8. So make good use of it By Duncan Mlanjira Limbe Central Ward Councillor, Gerald Lipikwe on Monday facilitated an inspirational career guide talk for Limbe Primary School learners in which he…

FDH Bank’s ambassador Namadingo completes construction of school block at Ngabu

June 22, 2021

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Dr. Namadingo flanked by Senior Chief Ngabu (left) and one of his donors Mansoor Karim * FDH Bank takes opportunity to open an agency Banki Pakhomo at Ngabu * As belated celebration of the International Day of the African Child By Duncan Mlanjira The country’s much loved performing artist, Dr. Patience Namadingo used his influence and privilege as FDH Bank’s ambassador to complete construction of a school block at Ngabu in Chikwawa, which was officially handed over on Saturday….

Sports Council honours athlete with disability who finished the 2021 Blantyre Marathon

June 20, 2021

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Samuel Mbukwa being presented with special medal by Jappie Mhango (left) and Sunduzwayo Madise * He finished in 3:05:00 — 13 seconds from women’s champion Nalicy Chirwa at 3:04:47 * Also honoured veteran, 58-year-old Vincent Kasunda who came 17th in 2:59:40 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports made special recognition of athlete with disability, Samuel Mbukwa, who travelled all the way from Chitipa to participate in the 2021 Blantyre Marathon and finished the whole 42.195km. As the…

None breaks the 18-year-old Blantyre Marathon time record; Only personal best

June 20, 2021

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The men’s winners podium * Foreign national clinches women’s third place but medal goes to 4th-placed local athlete By Duncan Mlanjira Only personal best time records were set at the 3rd edition of the Blantyre Marathon on Sunday as none broke the 18-year-old record of 2:18:40hrs which was set in 2003 by retired marathoner Henry Moyo. And there was a surprise in the women’s category when foreign national Caroude Brady came third but she could not claim the bronze…

Tour company Paulendo Adventures organising Mulanje Sapitwa Hike adventure August 13-15

June 18, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira With the ever-present digital fatigue overwhelming our lives — from constantly scrolling Instagram, Facebook; waking up to sad news; to being available at a ping of an email — it’s so important to get out and get hiking to get away from it all at times. That can be done by connecting with nature — it’s mind calming and a good way to recharge, says local tour company, Paulendo Adventures on its flier enticing people to…

Wanderers drawn with Karonga United in the last 32 of FDH Bank Cup

June 18, 2021

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FDH Bank’s Leonard Chimchere (left) and FAM GS Alfred Gunda conducting the draw * Nyasa Big Bullets up against its reserve side * Silver Strikers to face Immigration FC By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers, who were beaten twice by Karonga United in first and second round of the TNM Super League, have picked the same foes for the last 32 round of the K25 million winners prize of the FDH Bank Cup. The national draw was held on Friday…

Kenneth Kaunda: the last giant of African nationalism and benign autocrat left a mixed legacy

June 18, 2021

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Kenneth Kaunda at the inauguration of former South African president Thabo Mbeki in 2004 * He was also one of the few to depart with his reputation still intact * The charismatic president, who won accolades for bowing out peacefully after losing an election, * The standing of the man who ruled over Zambia for 27 years is clouded with ambiguity By Gavin Evans, the conversation.com Kenneth Kaunda, the former president of Zambia, who died on Thursday in a…

Tour company Paulendo Adventures enticing Malawians for a Lake Malawi cruise to Likoma Island in September

June 18, 2021

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* To visit historical places such us St Peters Anglican Cathedral Mwala Belu; Mwala Phadzi * The fee is at K140,000 per person which caters for travel, accommodation, meals, entertainment By Duncan Mlanjira People who have not had the chance to visit Likoma Island can grab an opportunity that has presented itself that is being organised by local tour company, Paulendo Adventures for a Lake Malawi cruise aboard the historical MV Ilala from September 3-5. Paulendo Adventures is enticing…

UDF President Atupele Muluzi on countrywide tour to strengthen party structures; Dating local leaderships at grassroots level

June 17, 2021

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Atupele speaking to the grassroots leadership in Nkhotakota * The exercise arranged following calls from the leaders at grassroots level to interact with their President By Duncan Mlanjira United Democratic Front (UDF) President, Atupele Muluzi is on a countrywide tour to strengthen party structures at grassroots level, starting with Nkhotakota District on Thursday. In an interview from Nkhotakota, Muluzi said he and others party leaders, will be meeting local leaderships with the overall objective of engaging party representatives at…