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M’mbelwa Office Complex, Stadium to be complete by end of year Featured–Manobec

M’mbelwa Office Complex, Stadium to be complete by end of year Featured–Manobec

Entertainment, National, Sports
Senior architect in the Buildings Department, Christopher Lindeire, has assured President Lazarus Chakwera that construction of a four-story M’mbelwa Office Complex worth K1.8 billion, which commenced in 2018, would be completed by end this year. Speaking on Thursday when he briefed Chakwera during a tour of the project which is under construction, Lindeire said almost all construction works of the complex office have been completed. “As you can see, the whole structural elements of this building are complete. What we are largely remaining with are finishing touches, such as plater which we are currently working on,” said Lindeire. He added that upon completion, the office complex, which has 60 offices, will house all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) working under M’mb...
FDH Bank Is The First Bank To Open Branch On The Likoma Island

FDH Bank Is The First Bank To Open Branch On The Likoma Island

Business, National, Stories
First Discount House (FDH) Bank on Monday officially opened a banking facility in Likoma, becoming the first bank to open a branch in the island district. Speaking during the official opening of the bank, Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda commended FDH bank for the facility, saying it will help to improve socio-economic wellbeing of people in the district. “I would like to appeal to people in the district to take advantage of the bank to improve their socio-economic wellbeing through safe keeping of their savings, borrowing to expand their businesses and accessing insurance services in case of eventualities, among others,” said Banda. He said the bank has shown that it is a true and reliable government partner as it has spearheaded various development initiatives th...
FDH Bank To Open Branch At Likoma Island

FDH Bank To Open Branch At Likoma Island

Business, National
Smiles as FDH Bank Plc is shipping its first ever banking infrastructure due to be launched in Likoma today, becoming the first institution to introduce banking services on the Island. This also addresses decades of struggle among the people there to access the banking services in the mainland. Minister of finance Simplex Chithyola Banda and FDH bank Plc board chairperson Ms.Charity Mseka are among other high profile dignitaries expected to grace the occasion. The establishment of FDH bank Plc branch is expected to create convenience to the Island customers who will no longer be spending a lot on transport, food and accommodation when sailing out to the mainland to seek such services.
Malawi Is Beautiful Country With Challenges

Malawi Is Beautiful Country With Challenges

Local, National
Malawi, a beautiful country in southeastern Africa, grapples with several significant challenges. Let’s delve into some of them: Poverty and Economic Struggles: Malawi is one of the world’s poorest nations, with a large percentage of its population living below the poverty line. The economy heavily relies on agriculture, which is susceptible to climate fluctuations, pests, and diseases. Food Insecurity: Frequent droughts and floods disrupt agricultural production, leading to food shortages. Malawi faces the constant challenge of ensuring food security for its citizens. Healthcare and Disease Burden: HIV/AIDS remains a major health concern. Malawi has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates globally. Malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases also p...
1,790,000 people to receive maize flour through WFP/ AGCOM/ DoDma

1,790,000 people to receive maize flour through WFP/ AGCOM/ DoDma

Health, Local, National
Following the survey conducted by government after the devastating impact of Cyclone Freddy last year,out of 4.4 Million people who are at risk of facing hunger in the country,1,790,000 are to be rescued in the coming months. Speaking during official hand over ceremony of maize flour procured by government through WFP under AGCOM to be distributed by DODMA,Principal Secretary for Irrigation in the of Ministry of Agriculture, Engineer Geoffrey Mamba said 1,400 Metric Tonnes have already been bought and arrived in the country from South Africa. He said on total procurement,the country will receive 8000 Metric Tonnes from Tanzania by next week. In their remarks, two WFP officials who are serving on positions of Head of Operations, Orison Mapemba and Paul Turnbull, who is the WFP...
Lazarus Chakwera Has Totaly Failed To Fulfil Promises–ECM

Lazarus Chakwera Has Totaly Failed To Fulfil Promises–ECM

Local, National
Wednesday February 28, 2024. The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), the Voice of the Voiceless, has finally concurred with the rest of Malawians that Chakwera has never fulfilled the promises, the very promises that aroused Malawians to vote for Tonse Alliance, for which Chakwera’s MCP is part of. Instead Chakwera, as noted in the Letter, is busy trying to deliver what he did not promise. Thats the main bone of contention! Real men, as they say, live by their words. In fact, they walk the talk. As a matter of reminder, Malawians did not vote for Chakwera and Chilima into government to construct roads or mount any infrastructure. They have had enough of well-constructed roads and well mounted state of the art buildings before. Malawians did not vote for Chakwera and Chilima ...
YHRDN Suspends Passport Demonstrations

YHRDN Suspends Passport Demonstrations

Local, National
BY: DRAXON MALOYA The Human Rights Defenders Network (YHRDN) has announced that they have suspended their planned demonstrations aimed at pressuring the president to fire the Minister of Homeland Security Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma and the Director of Immigration, Brigadier General Charles Kalumo (retired). The Human Rights Defenders Network has been a vocal advocate for the rights of individuals, especially those affected by bureaucratic failures and delays. Their decision to suspend the demonstrations in favour of dialogue highlights their commitment to finding peaceful and constructive solutions to the current issues. YHRDN chairperson, Mervin Nxumayo said the decision comes after weeks of protests and calls for the Minister's resignation due to the ongoing issues faced by the Imm...
Government recovers 90% of the passports issuing system

Government recovers 90% of the passports issuing system

Featured, National
Government has indicated that the Immigration Department currently has successfully recovered 90 percent of the passports issuing system that was hacked by unknown people. This comes barely hours after Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives ( CDEDI) through its Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa demanded the Immigration Department to resume passport printing by Friday, failure of which the organization will call for demonstrations. Speaking during the Media briefing on Tuesday 27th February 2024 in Lilongwe, Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng’oma has asked the public to be patient while the ministry through the Department of Immigration is currently carrying out investigations to find out what transpired with the passport system which was 'hacked'. "...
President Lazarus Chakwera has officially opened the Blantyre International Cancer Centre, The private health facility, has been constructed by the Thomson and Barbara Mpinganjira Foundation