Malawian Taekwondo athlete wins silver medal in London championship

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian Taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba, who is serving in the British Army, won the silver medal at the London International Open championships held at Lee Valley Athletics Centre on Sunday organised by the Universal Taekwondo Federation (UTF). Yamikani represented his British Army Taekwondo team in the heavyweight category +87kgs, had four KO’s and lost in the extra time of the finals stage. Guba says he is now looking forward to the British National Championships which will…

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Vegetable businessman wins Premier Bet K51m pay out from just K150 investment

By Duncan Mlanjira Vegetable businessmen based in Machinjiri, Blantyre on Wednesday went back home a very happy many when he was presented a K51 million cheque pay out after investing just K150 in 23 tickets of Premier Bet. The 28-year-old Andrew Jordan said he has been betting since 2016 and was only winning small chunks which were satisfactory but never imagined he would ever hit such a jackpot. He said his immediate plans is first to buy his own…

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Castel Malawi set to retrench more employees this month

By Duncan Mlanjira Castel Malawi Ltd, which is at risk of closure due to continued decline in sales volume, turnover and heavy excise tax rate, will continue to retrench its staff this month. The French company, which took over management of Carlsberg Malawi Brewery just a few years ago, retrenched close to 200 employees in August. In a recent memo dated 30th September, 2019 signed by Director of Human Resources, Naomi Nyirenda, informs the staff members that the second…

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Looting and rioting earns 4 to 6 years imprisonment

The Mzuzu magistrate Court has sentenced four men to 6 years imprisonment with IHL after being found guilty of breaking and looting properties worthy 9.5 Million Malawi Kwacha at The Mzuzu magistrate Court has sentenced four men to 6 years imprisonment with IHL after being found guilty of breaking and looting properties worthy 9.5 Million Malawi Kwacha at BATA Store in the recent demonstrations in Mzuzu. The presiding Senior Resident Magetsrate Godfrey Nyirenda Acquitted 2 of the suspects involved…

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Pillar of Israel Sleeps – Gogo Gome Nyasulu no more

Mrs Gome Nyasulu has died. The prolific composer of most Dorcas songs, gospels and spirituals died peacefully early this morning. She was an octogenarian  senior citizen. Gogo Gome Nyasulu was awarded a medal of excellence by Bright Malopa’s our people our pride in 2011 for her incredible and exceptional achievements in the service of others through the composition of music for the Dorcas in her church. Her songs are today classic gospels in many churches too. In her reaction…

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Castel Malawi cuts more jobs

Castel Malawi has announced a second phase of retrenchments. This follows a memo that was signed by the director of human resources Naomi Nyirenda The company claims that this is a result of financial difficulties that they are facing due to the economic situation. The first phase of the retrenchment came in August 2019 when 200 members of staff were retrenched. Castel is also blaming it’s predicament on high taxes. Commentators are speculating that the current trend indicates that…

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Lions Clubs International Second Vice President visits Malawi State Vice President

State Vice President Right Honourable Everton Herbert Chimulirenji, on Tuesday interacted with The  Second Vice President of Lions Club International, Mr Brian Sheehan and his wife Lori at his area 12 residence. They were on a three day visit to Malawi to appreciate some projects which the charity International  Organisation has implemented in Malawi. The Vice President has commended Lions Club for its charity work in Malawi which has improved lives of many in the areas of health and…

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NICO Group’s ICON Properties makes K1.28bln profit after tax in just two months

By Duncan Mlanjira ICON Properties, the subsidiary company of the NICO Group that became a limited company in November last year, made profit after tax of K1.28 billion for two months period that ended 31st December, 2018. This was disclosed on Monday at Marriot Protea Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre at the company’s annual general meeting with its shareholders. Standing in for their chairman, Robert Scharar, ICON Properties director, Vizenge Kumwenda, who is Managing Director of NICO Group, said ICON…

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US scientists claim cannabis may be useful in treating cancer and its side effects

By Duncan Mlanjira Commercial planting and possession of cannabis (Indian hemp) is illegal in most parts of the world but there are some schools of thought in Malawi who contemplate on legalizing the growing of the hemp for industrial use. New reports coming from the US have emerged that numerous scientists believe cannabis to be a successful cancer cure and a a number of states including the District of Columbia have passed laws to legalize medical marijuana. By federal…

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Mangochi has urged chiefs to support government

Senior Chief Nankumba of Mangochi has urged chiefs to support President Professor Peter Mutharika and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for people in the district to enjoy development. Senior Chief Namkumba was speaking on Saturday during the installation of Group Village Headman Chilombo at Chilombo Headquarters in Mangochi Monkey Bay. He said chiefs should not allow their political views, support and affiliation to undermine the people and government of the day. Nankumba has warned other chiefs “Let me…

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