Collaboration Reimagined — The Apollo Story

BY WASHINGTON CHIMUZU In 1969, the Apollo Vistarama cinema opened in the heart of Blantyre, offering Malawians with one of the most advanced movie experiences of its time. For nearly three decades, it stood as a cultural landmark, serving families, friends, and...

Project Management Lessons from Bees

BY WASHINGTON CHIMUZU This article draws inspiration from bees, thanks to some insights shared by Nelson Limula, a property management professional with Eris Properties based in Lilongwe. Nelson highlighted the role of the queen bee, and that of other members of the...

DERISKING DURING PROJECT CLOSURE

BY WASHINGTON CHIMUZU Closing is often seen as the least glamorous phase of a project. The deliverables are complete, the budget mostly spent, and the team eager to move on to new challenges. Yet the closing phase carries its own set of risks. Left unmanaged, these...

INTERIM DIVIDEND NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of ICON Properties Plc at their Board meeting, held on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, resolved that an interim dividend of K1.002 billion representing K0.15 per share, (2024: MK0.14 per share, MK935.2 million) be paid in...

De-risking Projects

BY WASHINGTON CHIMUZU Projects, by their very nature, are fraught with uncertainty. Despite all the hype, value and benefits that they promise to deliver, nothing is ever truly guaranteed or goes like clockwork. Even with meticulous planning, many projects falter not...