Author: Andrew Mwanandiye Tembo
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Illovo Sugar Malawi Secures $45 Million Lifeline to Boost Liquidity
Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc shareholders have approved a USD 45 million loan facility — with an option for an additional USD 15 million — from Sucoma Holdings Limited to settle part of the company’s USD 72 million intercompany debt. Board Chairman Jimmy Lipunga confirmed the development during the company’s extraordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) held…
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Revolutionizing Payments: E-Pay Limited Unveils EPay Mobile Money System
In a major stride toward advancing financial inclusion, E-Pay Limited has launched its EPay mobile money system, a platform designed to simplify digital transactions and broaden access to financial services across Malawi. Speaking at the launch, Brian Boby, CEO of E-Pay Limited, described the innovation as a game-changer in the payments sector. “We’ve officially…
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CRMI to Celebrate 25 Years of Living Testimonies with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, Emphasizes Prayer Ahead of Elections
Charismatic Redeemed Ministries International (CRMI) has called on Malawians to engage in consistent prayers ahead of the September 16 general elections. The church’s founder and father, Archbishop Dr. Mark Kambalazaza, made the appeal on Monday in Blantyre during a media briefing on preparations for CRMI’s 25th anniversary celebrations, scheduled for September 5–7 at Kamuzu Stadium.…
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MCTU, ILO Empower Union Leaders on GBV and Workplace Safety
The Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU), with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), has trained leaders from its 36 affiliates on addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) in the workplace. The three-day symposium held in Blantyre focused on ILO Convention 190, which aims to eliminate violence and harassment in the world of…
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CFTC Takes Bold Step to Address Service Access Gaps Between Providers and Consumers
The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has directed TNM plc and the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) to accept both cash and e-ticketing through Mpamba Khadi Mbambande as valid methods for purchasing TNM Super League match tickets over the next six months. CFTC Chief Executive Officer Lloyds Vincent Nkhoma made the announcement during…
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Fire Safety in Cities: Minister Urges City Officials to Prioritize Infrastructure Planning
Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Richard Chimwendo Banda, has called on city council officials to prioritize infrastructure planning that enhances fire safety and supports efficient firefighting operations. Speaking in Blantyre on Thursday during the opening of the two-day 5th Cities Caucus Conference organized by the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA), Banda emphasized…
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“We Are One” Youth Charity Group Supports 21-Year-Old Physically Challenged Boy with Assorted Items
A Blantyre-based youth charity group named We Are One on Tuesday extended support to a 21-year-old physically challenged boy who has lived with a disability since birth and resides with his elderly parents who struggle to meet his daily needs due to poverty. The boy, Japhet Albert Phiri Moyo, is the son of 76-year-old Richard…
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Zambian Preacher Foresees Divine Revival for Malawi Ahead of Elections
Apostle Chileshe Shonga, a Zambian preacher and retired Detective Chief Inspector of the Zambia Police, has delivered a prophetic message to the people of Malawi ahead of the country’s highly anticipated general elections set for September 16, 2025. Shonga, founder of Rehoboth Christian Church International in Zambia, declared that God has a divine plan…
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Ecobank Hails SMEs with Mentorship-Focused SME Growth Lab During SMEs Month
Ecobank Malawi has celebrated SMEs Month by hosting the SME Growth Lab, a high-impact mentorship and training event that brought together over 100 entrepreneurs in Blantyre. The engagement focused on unlocking business growth through access to finance, capacity building, and inspirational success stories. Held on Wednesday, the event showcased Ecobank’s tailored SME financial solutions,…
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Achinyamatak sakuonetsa chidwi chopeza nawo ngongole ya NEEF- Mdyetseni
Bungwe lopeleka ngongole la NEEF lati ndilokhudzika ndi kuchepa kwa chiwelengero cha achinyamata omwe akuonetsa chidwi chotenga nawo ngongole zake m’dziko muno. Mkulu wa bungwe a Humphrey Mdyetseni anena izi pa mkumano wolimbikitsa ndi kudziwitsa achinyamata za ubwino wotenga ngongole ya NEEF la Chiwiri mu mzinda wa Blantyre. Amdyetseni ati mwa ngongole za ndalama…