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Speaker of Parliament should bring the august House out of hiding

August 11, 2020

Analysis by Mphatso Moses Kaufulu Under former President, late Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Malawi was not just a single-party state — it was also a political system anchored in Presidential Supremacy. In general, a presidential system privileges the president in sanctioning and prosecuting the national agenda, and requires of parliaments and judiciaries to conduct their functions deferentially in support of that agenda. Under Kamuzu Banda, this was broadly the Malawian system. However, the 1994 Constitution established a system…

MyBucks Bank profit grows by 130% in 2019-2020 financial year

August 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira MyBucks Banking Corporation has recorded a profit after tax of MK1.8 billion in the first six months period ended on 30th June, 2020 compared to MK817 million same period in June, 2019. This represents a 130% growth in profit after tax, according to a published financial statement co-signed by the banks Board chairperson Francis Pelekamoyo; Board Director Morgan Tembo; Managing Director Zandila Shaba and Chief Finance Officer Thomson Kumwenda. The financials say the main driver of…

Malawi’s COVID-19 recovery rate passes the 50% mark

August 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Monday’s situation report from co-chairperson of Presidential Taskforce Force on COVID-19, Dr. John Phuka, says the country’s data shows that the people that have recovered have surpassed the active cases and that the recovery rate has passed the 50% mark. “This is encouraging as it gives hope in this fight against COVID-19 pandemic,” says Dr. Phuka in his report, while stressing that those that have recovered should continue to strictly adhere to all preventive measures to…

Another double eviction in BBNaija Lockdown House: Eric And Tochi join Ka3na and Lilo on the outside

August 10, 2020

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Maravi Express Two more housemates, have been evicted on Sunday from the The second live eviction show Eric and Tochi evicted from the Big Brother Naija Lockdown House, a week after Ka3na and Lilo were the first two to be voted out. During the week, Ozo won the Head of House Challenge, and after much deliberation, he chose Dorathy as his deputy and that automatically saved both of them from being up for eviction. As with last week,…

Candlex Malawi partners with Blantyre Press Club in COVID-19 fight by donating PPEs

August 10, 2020

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Maravi Express As one way of fighting against the global Coronavirus pandemic, Candlex Malawi Limited has donated COVID-19 personal preventive products to Blantyre Press Club (BPC), which the club is preparing to donate to Chiradzulu communities on August 15 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibly (CSR). The items included 40 cartons of U-Fresh soap and 10 boxes of Sanitizers to encourage the communities practice preventive measures that include regular handwashing. Presenting the products at Candlex Malawi head offices…

NBS Bank wins Euromoney Award for second year running as Malawi’s Best Bank

August 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank has emerged as Malawi’s Best Bank for the second year running in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2020, whose results were unveiled on July 15. Last year, NBS Bank was voted 2019 Best Bank in Malawi by EuroMoney Awards for Excellence and 2019 Bank of the Year Malawi by the Banker Awards. The Bank has been recognised for the great advancements achieved in the 2019 financial year, and generally on its transformation journey which…

Chitipa United FC impressed with replica jersey sales

August 10, 2020

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By Wisdom Ngwira, MANA Just a month after piloting sales for their replica jersey, TNM Super League outfit, Chitipa United Football Club is pleased with the public’s high demand for the uniform on the market. The team say so far, they have almost finished selling the first consignment of the jersey, which is going at K15,000 each. The club’s general secretary, Duma Ngoma said the public has been positively responding to their plea to support the team by buying…

Chitipa police arrest man for murdering his step-daughter

August 10, 2020

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By Bishop Witmos, MANA Police in Chitipa have arrested an 18-year-old man, Wayuyo Pwele of Njebete Village in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Mwenemisuku in the district for allegedly killing his step-daughter. According to Chitipa Police public relations officer, Sub Inspector Gladwell Simwaka, the suspect strangled his two-year-old step-daughter on Sunday morning upon arrival from a beer drinking spree. “Pwele is married to Mirriam Mushiko, who already had a child, now deceased, before they married each other. “However,…

Coronavirus-related deaths continue to rise; Now at 146 as of Sunday

August 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Since the first case of Coronavirus-related death in April, Malawi has cumulatively recorded 146 deaths as the total figure of registered cases is now at 4,658. Since August 1 alone, there had been 36 deaths — six on August 1 (from 108 new cases recorded); three on the 2nd (from 45 new cases); none on the 3rd (from 42); five on the 4th (from 88); eight on 5th (from 65); a further eight on the 6th…

Malawi Red Cross Society distributes cash to Karonga COVID-19 victims

August 10, 2020

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By Andrew Mkonda, MANA Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has distributed over K13 million to communities who have been directly and indirectly affected by Coronavirus pandemic in Ngana and Iponga villages in Karonga District. Karonga’s MRCS district coordinator, Blessings Mlowoka said many people in the district depend on small scale businesses that are currently not running smoothly due to the disease. The cash distribution on Saturday to over 900 beneficiaries included some families whose relations were put on quarantine…