Castel Malawi Limited has launched a new promotion called ‘Win a trip to Dubai for you and your sider’ that will run for six weeks.
In an interview,the company’s Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications,Lavern Chitakata said, the promotion is one way of appreciating their customers for welcoming their new product ‘Pomme Breeze’; launched 4 months ago.
LaVern Chitakata
She therefore invited people to participate in the promotion.
“We want you to participate in the promotion because it is for you and it is about your lifestyle and it is about ‘Pomme Breeze,” she said.
Chitakata indicated that customers stand a chance to win various gifts, three days fully funded trip to Dubai, and 3 Play Station 5 as the grand prize.
She said to participate, clients will have to like Pomme Breeze page on Facebook, post a picture of themselves and their sider, tag pomme breeze page in the process and add a #yoursider to the post.”
“The company is expected to nominate 10 pictures with the most likes for voting and one with more votes wins the trip,” added Chitakata.
Castel Malawi Limited is the leading producer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Malawi.
For over 50 years, the company has supplied the Malawi market with global brands such as Castel Beer, Carlsberg beer, Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite.
The Pharmacy and Medicine Regulatory Authority (PMRA) has refuted reports that Malawi is among the countries with the highest proportion of substandard medicine.
Speaking on Tuesday in Lilongwe, PMRA Director Mphatso Kawaye refuted claims from a study by Bashir Dar University in Ethiopia, which alleged that Malawi ranks among the highest in terms of substandard and falsified medicines.
Mphatso Kawaye
He pointed out that the study only focused on private hospitals, excluding government-owned ones.
“The study implied that Malawi has the highest percentage of substandard medications.
“However, PMRA has refuted these findings, pointing out flaws in the methodology employed in the 2015 Malawi study that was utilized in the review,” he stated.
Kawaye assured the public that pharmaceuticals in Malawi uphold high standards, supported by a rigorous system of regular quality monitoring and testing.
“The Authority’s National Medicines Quality Control Laboratory, accredited under ISO 17025, gathers and examines samples obtained from both public and private healthcare facilities,” he said.
Director of Health and Technical Support in the Ministry of Health, Godfrey Kadewere, said while institutions of higher learning are mandated to conduct studies, they should be cautious to avoid causing public panic.
Kadewere also urged the public to trust information issued through official channels.
Data from PMRA indicates that the country has about 4 percent of substandard medicine.
Malawi’s most followed Entertainment network ‘Mikozi’ have announced the establishment of their state-of-the-art Creative Studio in Blantyre.
In a Facebook announcement , Mikozi revealed that they began constructing the studio in 2022.
The statement reads, “After successfully positioning arts as a powerful marketing tool, Mikozi StudioLive set its sights on a more ambitious goal: harnessing arts and creativity to drive economic growth through job creation and foreign exchange generation by digitally exporting creative work.
Mikozi team
To achieve this, Mikozi StudioLive paused its online performance sessions and began constructing the Mikozi Creative Studios fom 2022 to 2024. This new facility is designed to support the long-term objective of positioning arts and creativity as a competitive force in the global market.”
Meanwhile, Malawi’s award-winning music star Onesmus is set to perform at the newly built studio tonight as one way of launching it.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Nigerian striker Babatunde Adepoju scored a brace as well as an assist as his side beat Moyale Barracks 3-1 in an entertaining FDH Cup semi-final match played at Bingu National Stadium on Wednesday evening.
The match which was the first ever local competition to be played under floodlights ,started 35 minutes late as the hosts, Moyale Barracks arrived late after their bus developed a fault on their way to the stadium.
The People’s team were the first to settle into the game, no wonder they took a 2-nil lead before the half-hour mark.
Babatunde
Ephraim Kondowe scored the first goal for Bullets with a simple tap-in in the 21st minute after receiving a cross from Babatunde Adepoju.
Adepoju then doubled the lead for the People’s team five minutes later with a beautiful finish after he was found unmarked in the penalty box by Stanley Billiati.
Moyale tried their best to pull one back towards the end of the first half but Bullets defence led by Nickson Nyasulu made it possible to deny the soldiers a goal.
In the second half, Moyale continued from where they stopped in the first half and they were rewarded just seven minutes in the second half, as Emmanuel Allan scored his ninth goal in the Cup after connecting with a header a cross from Lovemore Jere.
Babatunde Adepoju completed his brace in the 71st minute after beating Moyale’s defender Maneno Nyoni and his goalkeeper Olyce Nkhwazi to ensure a third FDH Cup final for the Ndirande outfit.
The Kallisto Pasuwa men will now face Blue Eagles who reached the finals after beating Karonga United 2-nil at Civo Stadium on Saturday.
Bullets are the only team to have won the FDH Cup twice having won it in 2022 and 2023 whereas Silver Strikers won the inaugural edition in 2021.
The winner of this year’s competition will receive K35 million while the runner-up will gate half of that amount.
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera recently visited a German bike manufacturing company that is making waves in the industry with its innovative and affordable bicycles. The company, known for producing durable bikes designed to handle both rugged terrain and urban environments, has caught the attention of leaders worldwide, including Malawi’s own President.
The German firm offers two types of bicycles that are expected to be both cost-effective and reliable. These bicycles are specially designed to endure challenging conditions and are anticipated to be shipped to various African countries, including Malawi. This initiative aims to provide a boost to the local youth by making quality transportation more accessible and affordable, potentially enhancing their ability to engage in small businesses and improve their livelihoods.
Chakwera in Germany
During his visit, President Chakwera was invited by the company to test one of the bicycles. This opportunity was met with enthusiasm from the public, who were keen to see the practical benefits of the new bikes. The event generated considerable interest and raised hopes for positive changes in transportation within Malawi.
However, there is skepticism among some Malawians regarding the impact of this initiative. Critics argue that while promoting bicycles may seem like a step forward, it does not address the broader issues facing the country. They question whether focusing on bicycle imports is the most effective way to improve the overall quality of life and economic conditions in Malawi.
Some view this initiative as a distraction from more pressing concerns, suggesting that the government’s efforts might be misplaced. There are concerns about whether these bicycles will make a significant difference or if they are merely a superficial solution to deeper issues of economic development and infrastructure.
The debate continues as people reflect on the potential benefits and limitations of such international collaborations. As Malawi navigates its path forward, the challenge will be to balance such innovations with more comprehensive strategies to address the country’s needs.
In a time when public sentiment varies, it is essential for leadership to align its initiatives with tangible, long-term solutions that truly address the underlying challenges faced by the people. The arrival of these bicycles may represent a step forward, but it is crucial for the government to ensure that it is part of a broader, more effective approach to national development.
As the drama of political and economic discourse continues, it is important for Malawians to remain engaged and critical, ensuring that all initiatives contribute meaningfully to the country’s progress.
