The Medical Aid Society of Malawi (MASM) has announced that it will be increasing monthly contribution rates for its members, starting from January 1, 2025.
In a circular to the society’s members, MASM Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ulemu Katunga says the decision has been arrived at due to the current economic challenges and to ensure the sustainability of the society.
Katunga explains that the board has approved a revision of the monthly contribution rates by 14% for the EconoPlan scheme, 12.5% for the Executive scheme, and 12% for the VIP scheme
He says the board is aware that the increase may cause pressure on its members and impact their expectations from service providers.
Says Katunga in a circular:”The board is committed to continuously monitoring and reviewing the society’s operations to ensure that members have access to the medical care they need while maintaining sustainability.”
MASM is Malawi’s first and largest healthcare insurance provider, dedicated to offering affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions to individuals and organizations across the country.
Established in 1983, the society has grown to become the leading medical aid provider, covering over 87% of the private health insurance market in Malawi.
With a strong network of service providers and strategic international partnerships, MASM ensures that its members receive comprehensive medical coverage both locally and internationally.
Beit-CURE Children’s Hospital of Malawi on Tuesday organized an event to commemorate the importance of inclusiveness and advocacy for people with disabilities.
The event which was part of commemorating this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, aimed to send a message of promoting leadership and equal opportunities for people with disabilities in all areas of life.
In an interview with journalists,Director of Programs and Development at Beit-CURE Children’s Hospital of Malawi, Davie Simengwa, said their hospital’s goal is to ensure that people with disabilities take lead roles in various sectors, including education and employment.
Said Simengwa:”We want to promote inclusiveness and break down barriers that hinder their participation. We care about people with disabilities and want to ensure they have equal opportunities to succeed.”
On his part,Chair of the Spinal Injuries Association of Malawi (SIAM), Bylon Kondowe, emphasized the importance of promoting leadership positions for people with disabilities.
He stressed that individuals with disabilities are often overlooked for leadership roles, and that it is now time for this to change.
Kondowe encouraged people with disabilities to come forward and take on leadership positions, showcasing their resilience and capabilities.
The event brought together individuals with disabilities from various organizations who hold senior positions, showcasing their achievements and contributions.
The son of a famous Man of God Pastor Hastings Salanje has appeared in court over charges of theft and money laundering. Gift Salanje who is aged 33 and his girlfriend Nokukhanya Glenrose Sibiya briefly appeared in the Mossel Bay Regional court in Western Cape South Africa
According to Police Statement, this emanates from an incident that took place on 1 July 2021 where police responded to information about a vehicle travelling along the N2 suspected to be carrying stolen cell phone tower batteries. The police, together with private security, found the accused on the N2 and recovered batteries.
Gift Salanje
Through an intensive investigation, it was discovered that Gift Salanje and other suspects were operating as a syndicate and were responsible for a number of thefts and tampering with essential infrastructure around the Western Cape. They were linked to 15 cases totalling to an amount of R1.3 million.
The three suspects were immediately arrested, and the case was handed to the Hawks Economic Protected Resources (EPR) team based in George for further investigation which resulted in the sentence of the two accused persons in the Tembalethu Regional court in July 2024. An effective sentence of ten (10) years imprisonment was imposed on each accused, Sakhele Nicholas Magubudela (34) accused 1 and Thuto Khomongoe (34) accused 3. Accused 2, Calisto Chadereke escaped from custody.
Through intensive investigation Salange and Sibiya were found to be the end users of these stolen tower batteries by buying from the accused and selling the towers batteries.
The matter has been postponed to tomorrow, 29 November 2024 for Sibiya to appear for bail application and Salanje remain in custody on a related matter. The matter will then be remanded to the 29 January 2025 for both accused to appear again.
Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, has urged men and women in uniform under the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services to take sporting activities as a profession.
He was speaking over the weekend at Fisheries College during a Director General’s (DG’s) trophy sports tournament.
Dr Zikhale presenting a trophy
Ng’oma said like the Malawi Defense Force and Malawi Police Service; Department of Immigration is capable of having football and netball teams that can compete with other national teams in the super league.
“I am excited to see soldiers under the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services doing sporting activities to keep themselves physically fit.
“From the tournament, we have seen so many talents from the officers, and because of that, we would want them to join national teams so that they are able to compete with clubs in the super league,” said Ng’oma.
The DG’s trophy stalled for some years and on Sunday attracted all four regions, as well as the department’s headquarters.
Acting DG for Immigration, Fletcher Nyirenda, commended government and other sponsors such as Old Mutual and Standard Bank for supporting the trophy.
Nyirenda said apart from keeping officers physically fit, the tournament will also provide platform for officers to interact.
“We are happy now that the trophy is back and that we have government’s full support. This is a good platform where our officers come together to interact and socialize thereby creating a conducive platform for seniors to share ideas with their juniors,” said Nyirenda.
Over 300 immigration officers across the country participated in the trophy, which had games like tag of war, volleyball, basketball, football and netball.
