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Cybercrime and COVID-19: A concern for financial stability during the pandemic

May 16, 2020

Analysis by Palesa Shipalana & Tawanda Matema, allAfrica.com The largest continent in the world today is no longer a physical geographical location but a virtual one. Cyberspace has redefined how people, businesses and the global economy operate. However, the emergence of the digital economy has also resulted in the proliferation of cybercrime — a scourge affecting the financial industry globally. Cybercrime has long posed a significant risk for financial stability in African countries given limited capacity and attention to…

How will African citizens be safe from COVID-19 during elections?

May 16, 2020

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By Sethi Ncube, allAfrica.com At least 22 countries in Africa will be organizing polls this year, 13 of which will be for the positions of president or prime minister. Burundi is holding large election rallies and will hold general elections on May 20, while Malawi votes in July, which presumes that both preparations and campaigns will take place during the COVID-19 crisis. So why are these countries not being advised to postpone elections? Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza’s government has…

Mzuzu City Council employees call off sit-in

May 16, 2020

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By Ed-Grant Ndoza, MANA Mzuzu City Council employees, who have been on a four-week sit-in to force the Council to pay them their four months wages, are set to resume work on Monday, May 18. Workers Union president Typen Kamanga said the workers have decided to resume work following the Council’s pledge to start paying employees whose grades are between A and D. Kamanga said the union has decided to call off the sit-in following the resolution which was…

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Malawi applauds health workers as heroes and heroines

May 16, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) has described Malawian health workers and beyond as heroes and heroines for their dedication, selflessness and steadfast compassion towards humanity as frontline fighters against the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This was said by Council Board member, Daniel Jere on Friday when ICAM donated personal protective equipment (PPEs) worth K3.5 million to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre in joining other stakeholders in contributing resources towards the fight against the…

MEC extends closure of tender bid for supply of COVID-19 protective materials

May 16, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), which invited sealed bids from eligible bidders for supply and delivery of COVID-19 personal protective materials ahead of the July 2 fresh presidential election, has extended the closing date and time from Friday to Wednesday May 20. A statement from MEC says all other terms and conditions of the tender remain the same. The materials include 100ml bottle hand sanitisers (367,000 of them); box of 50 surgical masks (81,800); box of 100…

CAF releases five strategic focus for Women’s Football

May 16, 2020

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Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde, kick442.com African football governing body, Confederation of African Football (CAF), has released a strategic focus for Women’s Football Foundation in Africa that focuses on building women’s football foundations, creating clear player career pathways, and professionalizing women’s football. The five focus areas and pillars include development; competitions; arketing and promotions; professionalism & leadership and social impact. This strategy serves as a roadmap to guide CAF’s stakeholders on important focus areas between 2020-2023 in terms of women’s football…

Brazilian Ronaldo is the best of all, says Eto’o as he names the best and next star in world football

May 16, 2020

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By Anye Nde Nsoh, kick442.com Retired Cameroon international, Samuel Eto’o has described Brazilian forward Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima as the best striker of all time. The four times African Player of the Year was speaking to AS indicating his admiration for him and naming himself a one of the best strikers. “The best of all was Ronaldo, ‘O Fenomeno’,” Eto’o said. “I have such great respect and admiration for him. “Then there are a lot of us who…

Thomas Nkono; A story of international woe with the Indomitable Lions

May 16, 2020

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By Muambo Edward, kick442.com Thomas Nkono is arguably Africa’s greatest shot stopper of all times, who ironically, barely won one silverware as goalkeeper with Cameroon, though the Indomitable Lions actually lifted two African Cup of Nations trophies at a time that he was at his prime. A five times Cameroon league winner with Canon of Yaoundé, a two times African Champions League winner, a UEFA Cup runners-up medal winner in 1988, a Bolivian league winner in 1997, and a…

Honouring Acton Munthali: I was inspired by Harry ‘Barbed’ Waya

May 15, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Late Harry ‘Barbed’ Waya is one legend every older generation die hard Big Bullets supporter hold dear and one former great player, Acton Munthali says he too reveres this legend and that he was inspired by this great player right from his childhood. “I really liked him in my childhood days,” he says. “All the time, I tried to emulate his style and I called myself ‘Harry Waya’ when playing street football with my friends…

Where are the vehicles used by Kamuzu?

May 14, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In remembering former Head of State, late Ngwazi Dr. Hastings Banda, Ambujeapali Sekeleza posted a picture of the red Rolls Royce that formed part of the Ngwazi’s convoy. Kamuzu’s motorcade was simply eye catching since the red Rolls Royce plus the 6-door Mercedes limousine and the white Jaguar were the only such glamorous vehicles. Sekeleza said: “As a young boy growing up in Zomba in the Kamuzu days, it was fun as well as hell attending…