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Competition and Fair Trading Commission fines National and Standard Banks

March 10, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira Two of the country’s top financial service providers, Standard Bank and National Bank have been fine K500,000 each by the Competition and Fair Trading Commission for Unconscionable Conduct in the Trade of Goods and Services. The decision was made during the Commission’s 54th Meeting in Blantyre on 29th January 2020 where it considered and adjudicated over competition and consumer protection cases. The two banks’ cases were amongst several complaints that were brought before the Commission…

Zambia coach Sredojevic name 35 players for Malawi friendly

March 10, 2020

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By Arkangel Tembo, MANA Zambia national football team coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named 35 local players ahead of Thursday, March 12 international friendly match against Malawi in Lusaka. According to Zambian media, Micho has roped in Zanaco, Zesco United and Lumwana players that missed out in last week’s camp due to club engagements. The friendly match against Malawi on Youth Day billed for Nkoloma Stadium, will be Micho’s first assignment as Chipolopolo coach. The coach has blended his…

Lilongwe Cancer Centre to open soon — Health Minister Mhango

March 10, 2020

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By Morton Sibale, MANA Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango has asked Malawian to be rest assured that Cancer Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe will be opened soon after the installation of the bunkers at the newly-constructed facility is completed. Mhango made the the assurance on Friday in Lilongwe during the commemoration of the World Cancer Day, which also saw the country launch the National Cancer Strategic Plan. However, the Minister was non committal on the…

Chakwera disrespects President Mutharika; Addresses him as Mr. in press statement

March 9, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera has disrespected State President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika by just describing him as Mr. Mutharika, saying he is the State House as a temporary tenant. In a press statement issued on Monday, March 9 in which Chakwera has given 48 hours for President Mutharika to release the arrested Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders, Gift Trapence and Reverend MacDonald Sembereka, the MCP President says failing to do so…

President Mutharika to launch massive Shire Valley Transformation Project

March 9, 2020

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By Solister Mogha, MANA President Peter Mutharika on Sunday unveiled plans to launch a massive Shire Valley Transformation Project touted to be the biggest irrigation initiative in the southern Africa region. Speaking at Njamba Freedom Park in Blantyre during a joint Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) rally, Mutharika said once completed, the project would produce more than enough food and that depending on rain-fed agriculture would be a thing of the past. He said all…

Joseph Kamwendo Foundation donates to Jacaranda School of Orphans

March 9, 2020

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By Arkangel Tembo, MANA Former Flames and Be Forward Wanderers legend, Joseph Shakira Kamwendo on Sunday donated various items worth K300,000 to Jacaranda School of Orphans situated Chigumula township in Blantyre. Through his Joseph Kamwendo Foundation, the skillful midfielder donated various items like sugar, squash and soap. Kamwendo was escorted by former Bafana Bafana midfielder, Sibusiso Zuma and former Be Forward Wanderers team manager, Steven Madeira — who is now working with Joseph Kamwendo Foundation. “I was informed by…

Iran releases 70,000 prisoners as Coronavirus toll rises

March 9, 2020

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By Kate Mayberry & Virginia Pietromarchi, Aljazeera Iran has released approximately 70,000 prisoners due to the coronavirus outbreak, Iranian judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday, according to Mizan, the news site of the judiciary. The coronavirus outbreaks in China and South Korea appear to be slowing, as countries elsewhere in the world adopt drastic measures to try and stamp out the infection. There were 49 new fatalities in Iran, where some 194 people have now died from COVID-19….

Guba wins 2 Gold and 2 Silver medals at the British Army Martial Arts Open Championships

March 9, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Competing in both Taekwondo and Kendu, UK-based Taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba has won two gold and two silver medals at the British Army Martial Arts Open Championships on Saturday. He has now accumulated five medals this year alone. He won his first gold attained in heavyweight category +87kgs last February during the Scotland (Lanarkshire) Open Taekwondo Championships, held at the Wishaw Sports Centre. Guba says he is now looking forward for his next competition this weekend…

Entire length of Mulunguzi River now a water catchment conservation corridor

March 9, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Zomba Forest Lodge, through its Reforestation of the Environment and Ecosystem of Zomba (TREEZ) project, has covered the entire length of zomba Plateau’s Mulunguzi River as a water catchment conservation corridor of indigenous trees planted on Saturday. This will both help ensure the future of Zomba City’s water supply and will preserve a beautiful nature conservation zone for tourists, both local and international. The exercise was carried out by TREEZ in conjunction with Zomba Tour Guides…

Warrant of arrest on Mtambo, Trapence, Sembereka is for intention to seal State Residences

March 9, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The warrant of arrest that the Malawi Police Service (MPS) have obtained on the three leaders of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), Timothy Mtambo, Gift Trapence and Rev. MacDonald Sembereka is relation to HRDC’s intention to seal State Residences. So far MPS has arrested Trapence and Rev. Sembeleka while Mtambo, according to the police, is on the run. The three suspects will be brought before the court of law to be dealt with in accordance…