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FDH Bank’s CEO William Mpinganjira delivers inspiring motivational talk to MSCE students at Chichiri Secondary School
June 16, 2021
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Mpinganjira interacting with the students * As the Bank launches nationwide Career Guidance mentorship initiative * This is in celebration of the International Day of the African Child which President Chakwera launched on Wednesday * On this Day of the African Child, FDH Bank is taking care of the community that has educated us By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank’s Group Chief Executive Officer, William Mpinganjira inspired students at Chichiri Secondary School with a motivational talk as the Bank launched…

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President Chakwera advocates for safe environment for children
June 16, 2021
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Chakwera interacting with kids during the commemoration  * As he officially launched Early Childhood Development Advocacy Campaign * All policies, laws and legal instruments should revolve around the child as a priority By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has called on all Malawians to ensure that children in the country are fully protected from all types of abuse which they face in the society. Chakwera made the call on Wednesday in Mangochi where he participated in this year’s…

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President Chakwera commits to honour local architects
June 15, 2021
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Chakwera being installed as second Malawi Institute of Architects patron after Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda * MIA’s expertise has been bypassed by many organizations and institutions in favour of cheap substitutes By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says the Tonse-led administration will ensure that architects in the country are recognized by involving them in the design and development of the country’s infrastructural projects. The president made the commitment on Tuesday in Mangochi when he officially opened the Malawi…

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Runners-up Bullets set to overtake leaders Silver if they win against Ntopwa FC Wednesday
June 15, 2021
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* As Silver continue dropping points after drawing with after drawing 0-0 with Kamuzu Barracks * Bullets were on bye last week due to Flames international engagement as well as Wanderers * The Nomads pushed to 5th from third by Ekwendeni Hammers and Karonga United By Duncan Mlanjira Leaders Silver Strikers, who had tied on 39 points with Nyasa Big Bullets but separated by goal difference going into last weekend’s TNM Super League matches, failed to take advantage of…

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Sports Council partners with top aerobics fitness club to spice up Sunday’s Blantyre Marathon
June 15, 2021
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* Attracts a participation fee of K2,000 By Duncan Mlanjira For the 2019 Blantyre Marathon set for Sunday, June 20, the organisers have added an aerobics session to spice up the event as people wait for the arrival of the athletes at Kamuzu Stadium. It will be done by a top top aerobics fitness club, Fitness Revival Brigade and attracts a participation fee of K2,000. Aerobics exercise sessions have gained popularity across the cities of the country and almost…

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NICO Group launches its 50th anniversary celebration media visibility campaign; ‘The One’
June 15, 2021
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* Despite CoVID-19 challenges NICO continues to deliver superior financial products * Celebrating this golden anniversary is a very important milestone to still be standing strong, or perhaps even stronger, after 5 decades * NICO is the pioneer in financial services in many regards as it was the first company to list on the Malawi Stock Exchange in 1996 By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Group has officially launched its 50th anniversary celebration media visibility campaign as one of engaging with…

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Kumwamba’s Mulanje Athletic Club to field 7 for June 20 Blantyre Marathon but had targeted 18
June 14, 2021
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Kumwamba (left) and two of his athletes at the 2019 edition * Says can’t afford the K360,000 needed as entry fee at K20,000 each * Mulanje Athletic Club had six athletes for 2019 edition from whom one clinched third place * In a time of 2:34:37hrs in his first-ever marathon — 36 minutes away from national record By Duncan Mlanjira Long distance athlete, Edson Kumwamba — whose Mulanje Athletic Club fielded six athletes for the 2019 Blantyre Marathon —…

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Government to lay out measures ensuring production of quality agricultural produce for export — Chakwera
June 14, 2021
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President Chakwera in Mangochi on Sunday By Kondwani Magombo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera says farmers in the country do not realize enough money from their agricultural produce due to rushed sales which compromise quality. Thus he says, his administration would lay out some measures to ensure that the country produces quality agricultural produce for export. He made the remarks on Sunday afternoon in Mangochi, saying the problem is that “everyone is free to buy or sell crop produce most…

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HRDC calls for dissolution of MACRA Board for extravagance after travelling to Dubai for governance training
June 14, 2021
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* Whole trip cost in excess of K46,282,250 for five board members * Travel to Dubai comes “at a time when Malawi’s economy is bleeding” * Management sent the board “even before the recruitment of a CEO” By Duncan Mlanjira Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to dissolve Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Board, accusing it for extravagance and abuse of power for attending a two-week governance training in Dubai. According to the revelation as…

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MRA officers ordered to confiscate charcoal and other illegal forestry products
June 13, 2021
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Thriving charcoal business * This is in pursuant to Section 21 of the Customs and Excise Act By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has instructed its station managers and all staff, particularly officers at security road checkpoints, to confiscate charcoal and all illegal forestry related goods and surrender them to relevant authorities. A memorandum to all station managers from acting Commissioner of Customs & Excise Division, Fredrick Mpeusa, reiterates the government of Malawi, through the Department of Forestry…

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