Six Malawians receive K15.5 million from Airtel

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Six Malawians receive K15.5 million from Airtel

Airtel Malawi has rewarded six Malawians, including entrepreneur Kondwani Kachamba Ngwira, with a total of K15.5 million for making a difference in their communities. The mobile phone company presented the rewards to the six winners at ZiliMwaife campaign event held in Lilongwe on Friday. The other five are Kenston Mhango, Mark Christopher, Protazio Jedidiah, Chimwemwe […]

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Sheriff: Glee actor Naya Rivera missing in California lake - Black News Channel

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Kansas State, Athletes React To Offensive Tweet - Black News Channel

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NYC Protests Push for $1B Cut to Police - Black News Channel

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Florida Site of GOP Convention Orders Wearing of Masks - Black News Channel

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Trump Supports New Round of Direct Coronavirus Payments - Black News Channel

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Seattle mayor orders occupied area cleared, police arrive - Black News Channel

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US notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization - Black News Channel

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Seattle cops clear occupied zone, more than 20 arrested - Black News Channel

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