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Masm members differ on demutualisation
Members of the Medical Aid Society of Malawi (Masm) have differed on demutualisation, a process that could turn the health insurance scheme from a member-owned organisation into a shareholder-owned...
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Escom says debris caused blackout
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has said the power loss that occurred on Friday January 31 night was due to debris and thrash in its system which was as a result of heavy rains. In...
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Judges rob Misanjo of victory
Judges on Sunday spoiled what could have been a resounding victory for Mchinji boxer Charles Misanjo at Obligado Leisure Park in Mzuzu. His opponent Felix Mwamaso, who was thoroughly beaten, was...
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LDF to prioritise aforestation programmes
Just a week after the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Management called for intensified forestation efforts, Local Government Minister Rachel Mazombwe Zulu has reiterated the call by...
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Globe Metal’s apply for Kanyika licence extension
Globe Metals and Mining, an Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)—listed miner exploring for niobium at Kanyika in Mzimba, has applied to the Malawi Government for the extension of its exploration...
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Chiona leads 15 into South final chess qualifiers
Rejuvenated chess gladiator Richard Chiona scored maximum points during the initial stage of National Chess Championships qualifiers for the Southern Region Chess League (SRCL) on Saturday to lead 15...
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BB executive to go unopposed
A new Big Bullets executive committee might be ushered in unopposed as aspirants backed by the former Geoffrey Mbalati-led supporters’ committee have reportedly withdrawn their interest in this...
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Other crops can rake in $1 bn per year— AHCX
Auction Holdings Commodity Exchange Limited (AHCX) head of operations Davis Manyenje said with appropriate policy support, commodities other than tobacco have the potential to rake in over $1 billion...
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Malawi lobbies for investments in small factories
Malawi Minister of Industry and Trade Sosten Gwengwe has urged local communities to invest heavily in agro-processing through the creation of small factories. But the minister has also called on local...
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Sanlam yet to finalise Niko Tanzania deal
Sanlam Emerging Markets (Proprietary) Limited, a South African-based life insurer, is yet to finalise the acquisition of 49 percent stake in Nico Holdings Limited’s general insurance subsidiaries, Niko...
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High lending rates threaten Malawi financial system
Current high lending rates are undermining the servicing of loans consequently pausing a risk to the stability of the financial system, the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has said. The RBM in its...
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More woes for PP: NEC member, MP quit after primaries
President Joyce Banda’s People’s Party (PP) continues to lose senior members with the latest being director of international relations Omar Paison Kaisi who tendered his resignation on Monday. To...
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Tisintha Alliance sign MoU
Seven political parties on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to field one presidential candidate under the banner of Tisintha Alliance in the May 20 2014 Tripartite Elections. The...
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Shrinking budget allocations to ECD worrying
The Association of Early Childhood Development in Malawi said the future and welfare of the majority of children is at risk because of the mismatch between the child laws and policies, and inadequate...
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WVM staff defy orders
Employees of World Vision Malawi (WVM), a Christian charity and development agency, on Tuesday defied their management’s call to return to work pending address of their demands for salary increment and...
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High Court stops CSTU from conducting business
The High Court in Mzuzu has ordered the recently elected Civil Service Trade Union (CSTU) national executive council to stop conducting business on behalf of the union. The injunction restraining the...
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Mob attacks businessperson over K30m human heads deal
An irate mob in Karonga on Monday attacked businessperson John Phiri and his family, accusing him of being involved in a K30 million human heads trade. Northern Region Police spokesperson Norah...
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Communities trained on Mining Policy
Malawi Council of Churches (MCC) general secretary the Reverend Dr. Osborne Mbewe says there is need for mining investors to engage communities surrounding mining and mineral exploration sites to...
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BB arrange friendlies against Blantyre United, Cobbe
Big Bullets FC will face TNM Super League counterparts Blantyre United and Peter Mutharika Southern Region Football League (SRFL) Premier Division runners-up Cobbe Barracks FC in friendlies at Kamuzu...
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Copa Coca-Cola football stakes up by K6m
Stakes in the Copa Coca-Cola Schools Football Championships have been raised from last year’s K30 million (about $75 000) to K36 million (about $90 000). Making the announcement during a press briefing...
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