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Mixed reactions to Homeland Security Minister Chimwendo Banda’s clarification for inciting mob justice

December 3, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira Homeland Security Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda clarification that he did not “intend to and do not in any way condone or support mob justice or unlawful handling of suspects of sexual offences” has received mixed reactions on social media”. “Any interpretation or suggestion to that effect is regretted,” said the Minister of his remarks from the political rally in Mangochi on Sunday in which he suggested the use of mob justice for alleged rapists and sexual…

NBS Bank launches festive season promotion with grand prize at K5m

December 3, 2020

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* Customers encouraged to maintain K50,000 in their accounts for one month * Or to maintain K50,000 for 4 months to qualify for K5m grand prize By Mayamiko Phiri NBS Bank has launched a festive season promotion, EazyFest, to run from December 1 to March 31, 2021 to maintain a minimum of K50,000 a month to qualify for monthly draws or maintain it for four months to qualify for grand draw whose prize is K5 million. The Bank’s mananger responsible for…

Southern Region Chess to hold national championship qualifiers Saturday

December 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Southern Region Chess League (SRCL) is expected to hold its qualifiers for the end of the year Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) national championship to be held at Country Club Limbe on Saturday and Sunday. Ten players from the Open Section and five ladies are expected to qualify for the national championship scheduled for December 24. Registration fees for the Open Section is K2,000 while for the ladies is at K1,500. Prizes will be given to…

Police warn unregistered commercial motorcycle operators of arrest

December 2, 2020

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Maravi Express Malawi Police Service has warned that all commercial motorcycle operators would be arrested if found to be using unregistered and uninsured motorcycles. A statement from public relations officer, Senior Superintendent James Kadadzera also warns to arrest those motorcyclists found to be riding without a crash helmet or carrying more than one passenger. Kadadzera says the Police are on an enforcement campaign to flush out all unregistered motorcycles, which have contributed to the rising number of road accident….

Asian Business Community raising towards the purchase of hospital beds

December 1, 2020

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The Asian Business Community By Duncan Mlanjira Asian Business Community (ABC) are on a campaign soliciting funds to procure hospital beds, water-proof mattresses and pillows to be donated to various hospitals. The cost is at K125,000 each and the target is to raise 75 beds and so far total beds pledged are at 52, remaining with 23 as of close of business on Tuesday. This is being done under the theme ‘You Can Change the Quality of Service Delivery in…

Central Region Chess identifies its representatives for national championship

November 30, 2020

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Champion CM Chinthere (left) By Duncan Mlanjira Two Candidate Masters (CM) Alfred Chinthere and Woman Fide Master (WFM) Linda Jambo were champions of the Central Region Chess League (CRCL) qualifiers for the end of the year national championship. The two-day rated regional qualiers were held over the weekend at Kamuzu Institute for Sports and from 7 rounds of 60min per player, CM Chinthere amassed 5.5 points from a possible 7. He won four games and drew three to Ernest…

NBS Bank sponsors top golfer Chidale for pro tournaments in Uganda and Tanzania

November 30, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s top professional golfer, Paul Chidale has flown first to Uganda before connecting to Tanzania for pro tours, courtesy of NBS Bank — which has sponsored him with US$1,550 for air ticket and upkeep allowance. According to Malawi Professional Golfers Association (PGAMW), Chidale will first participate in final pro tour matches of the year in Kampala from December 3-6 at Uganda Golf Club that has on offer a lucrative prize purse of approximately US$50,000. This is…

Nankhumwa denies relinquishing post of Leader of Opposition as reported by DPP spokesman BJ Mpinganjira

November 30, 2020

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* “The claims are patently false and a shameful fabrication” * Nankhumwa confirms meeting Mutharika * “The discussions will continue in due course” By Duncan Mlanjira Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice-president for the South, Kondwani Nankhumwa has refuted a statement that was issued by the party’s spokesperson, Brown Mpinganjira that was purported that he has agreed to relinquish the position of Leader of Opposition and to respect the choice made by the party of Francis Kasaila. A statement from…

Mulli’s National Bus Service rejuvenates BT-LL coach services; injects new state-of-the-art coaches

November 30, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira. National Bus Service, administered by Mulli Brothers’ business empire, has rejuvenated the Blantyre-Lilongwe coach service by injecting new state-of-the-art Marco Polo coaches. The coaches were officially launched on Saturday through a golf tournament the company sponsored at Blantyre Sports Club. Some of the participating golfers were transported from Lilongwe to Blantyre in two of the coaches that are equipped with uninterrupted wifi services, air conditioning, reclining seats, refrigerator, phone charging ports, high definition TVs, toilets…

MACOHA strengthens participation of parents of children with disabilities with special skills to develop assistive devices

November 30, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira MACOHA has just completed training parents and guardians of children with cerebral palsy disabilities in Chiradzulu, Mangochi and Phalombe in the production of assistive devices using appropriate paper technology using local resources. This is to further achieve its goal of empowering people with disabilities for them to actively participate and integrate in social economic development activities of their communities and country. Speaking at the end of the training, MACOHA’s executive director, Georgina Navicha said her organisation…