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Daniel Baxter Makata now ADMARC limited CEO

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By Chisomo Phiri

The Board of Directors of Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation(ADMARC) has announced the appointment of Daniel Baxter Makata as the ADMARC limited Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective July 1,2023.

In a statement 247 Malawi has in possession, ADMARC limited Board Chairperson Zachary Mark Kasomekera says Makata’s appointment follows a resolution that the Board made aimed at implementing a comprehensive structuring of ADMARC limited.

“The Board approved a news structure for the company that should be equipped with new skills to take the new ADMARC forward.”

According to Kasomekera, the new ADMARC CEO is expected to provide strategic leadership and direction to the company.

Makata has a strong profile having served as the Deputy Executive Chief Officer for Select Financial Services, Group Head of Operations and Administration at Elecrocad systems, Head of Mobile and Digital Business at Finca Malawi, Chief Commercial Officer at TNM Malawi and Operations Manager at Press Properties.

Daniel Baxter Makata, New ADMARC CEO



He holds a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Business Administration, and is currently a member of Institute of Marketing in Malawi.

Makata brings to ADMARC a unique combination of commercial strategy, business innovation, managerial leadership, operations management, financial management, and strategic planning which are skills required to achieve results in the new ADMARC limited.

Simply put, ADMARC, was formed in Malawi in 1971 as government-owned corporation or parastatal to promote the Malawian economy by increasing the volume and quality of its agricultural exports, to develop new foreign markets for the consumption of Malawian agricultural produce and to support Malawi’s farmers.

It was the successor of a number of separate marketing boards of the colonial-era and early post-colonial times, whose functions were as much about controlling African smallholders or generating government revenues as in promoting agricultural development.

At its foundation, ADMARC was given the power to finance the economic development of any public or private organisation, agricultural or not.

Sizzling Macheso bags hat-trick as Silver Strikers return to top of the TNM Super League after beating Karonga United 4-0

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By McLloyd Kudzingo


Silver Strikers are back at the top in the TNM Super League table with a resounding 4-0 win over Karonga United at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday afternoon.

Patrick Macheso was the hero of the day as he scored three goals for the Lilongwe giants to dislodge FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at the summit.

Macheso got Silver on its way with a beautiful finish from a Stain Davie’s pass in the 31st minute before he doubled its advantage just a minute in the second half.



Macheso who also won the man of the match award, completed his hat-trick with yet another brilliant finish from a Stain Davie’s pass.

Mark Fodya scored the last goal for the Area 47 side in the 87th minute after being set by Tatenda M’balaka to end the match at 4-nil.

With the win, Silver are now 3 points clear at the summit with 24 points having played 10 games like the rest of the teams in the league.

In another match played on Sunday, woeful Mighty Mukuru Wanderers gave away their early lead to draw 1-1 against Dedza Dynamos at Kamuzu Stadium.

Christopher Kumwembe put the Nomads ahead just seven minutes from kick-off after receiving a cross from Stanley Sanudi but the visitors levelled the scores in the 64th minute through Edward Dakalira who scored from the penalty spot.

Wanderers remain third on the log table with 18 points, three points behind second placed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets who were also held by Kamuzu Barracks on Saturday.

Dedza Dynamos are now on position 11 with 11 points, level with 10th placed Civil Service United but the latter have a better goal difference.

Elsewhere, Rookies Extreme FC lost 1-nil at home against Ekwendeni Hammers to remain bottom on the standings with five points from ten games.

An early goal from Blessings Singini was enough to give the visitors the match needed three points at Civo Stadium.

Extreme FC, Red Lions and Bangwe All Stars are the only teams that have so far accumulated less than 10 points this season.

Patrick Macheso

Republic of China invites President Chakwera

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By Linda Kwanjana

President Lazarus Chakwera’s commitment of scaling up trade has received a huge boost following his invitation by the government of the Peoples Republic of China to be the guest of honour at this years China Trade Expo.

This news has been shared by President Chakwera himself on Sunday at Nsundwe Trading Centre in Lilongwe.



He said: “In a few days from now I will travel to China where I have been invited by the government of the Peoples Republic of China to be the guest of Honour at this year’s Chinese Trade Expo.”

President Chakwera said that farmers in this country have not been fetching a reasonable amount of money for their produce due to lack of markets.

He promised to use his visit to the Republic of China to find readily available markets as one way of addressing the problem.

Earlier, President Chakwera and the First Lady attended the service at Mgwerabambvi C.C.A.P.

Progress: Chakwera led Govt completes feasibility study for the Judicial Complex in LL

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By Linda Kwanjana

Dreams for Malawi to have its own judicial complex in Lilongwe aimed at providing judicial services in the capital city under one roof, is slowly becoming a reality.

Currently land has been acquired, and feasibility studies have been completed and designs are being developed.

Some of Malawi Judges

The project involves construction of Judiciary Headquarters that has four components which include Judiciary headquarters that has Supreme Court of Appeal, six divisions of the High Court and administration block; Chief Justice’s residence, Sherriff warehouse; and Judiciary Training Institute.

This project is aimed at improving access to supreme and high court services as well as improved access to high court services.

The complex will also make availability of judicial administration services while at the same time making convenient facility for court users.

The project which started in May 2021 is expected to run till March 2028.

Currently K648,100,000 has been allocated and K120,000,000 has been used.

President Chakwera led Govt now generating adequate energy to supply all sectors , PS Chikuni says

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By Linda Kwanjana

For the first time in the history of Malawi, Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) is now generating adequate energy to supply to various sectors, including manufacturing and agriculture, Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Energy, Alfonso Chikuni said on Saturday.

Chikuni made the remarks during a press briefing organized to update the nation on the progress made in the energy sector.

The PS said the restoration of the Kapichira Power Station has enabled EGENCO to bring back 129 megawatts of electricity.
“And this has significantly helped to improve power supply in the country,” said Chikuni, adding that the government is working hard to increase coverage-to move from 12 percent upwards-to ensure more Malawians have access to energy



“Power is the precursor to that development. As such, we are embarking on a more and deeper sectoral reforms; sector wide reforms, which focus on how the sectors operate. We are currently doing an integrated resource plan, which is like a small masterplan. This should show us what to do in the next five years,” he said.

In his remarks, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kamkwamba Kumwenda disclosed that the corporation has re-assumed the functions of a single buyer following the dissolution of Power Market Limited (PML).

Kamkwamba stated that they have also put on hold Independent Power Producer (IPP) agreements after it transpired that PML did not conduct due diligence when entering into agreements with the investors.

He said they have written to all independent power producers (IPPs) in order to get more information on the investors.

“There are some things that were not adding up because there was no due diligence done in the way these IPPs were identified. So, we have put on hold all the agreements because we want genuine investors at ESCOM,” he said.