Flames concede two goals in one minute against Zambia to lose 1-2 in 4-Nations third place play-off

* Flames pulled one back in the five minutes through Lawrence Chaziya to end first half at 2-1 * Despite making three other changes the visitors hung on to their lead to full time and four minutes of added time By Duncan Mlanjira Just after 16 minutes Zambia scored against Malawi in 4-Nations third place play-off and just a seconds later doubled their lead before the Flames pulled one back in the five minutes through Lawrence Chaziya to end…

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FDH Bank unveils benefits of global marketplace platform African Trade Exchange to SMEs and corporate companies

* ATEX is supporting the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement * As well as through the Intra African Trade Fair (IATF), which is also supported by FDH Bank as a key partner By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc is set to roll out the landmark trade deal of US$10 million which it signed with African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) in November last year under Africa Trade Exchange (ATEX) facility, a global marketplace platform that will…

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MultiChoice unveils ace filmmaker and MTF Academy director as head judge for Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

* The AMVCA has established itself as the benchmark for excellence in the African film industry * Best Actor and Best Actress, as well as Best Supporting Actor and Actress categories will now be determined by the jury By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice, in partnership with Africa Magic, announce ace filmmaker, director, producer and pioneer academy director of the MultiChoice Talent Factory, Femi Odugbemi as head judge for the 10th edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA)…

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Ascent Soccer contributed four players in the triumphant Malawi U-20 in 4-Nations tournament

Mwisho Mhango (right) and Hermas Masinja celebrate with the trophy * Washari Jaziya captained the U-20 squad while Mwisho Mhango earned the start in the tournament opener at just 16 years of age * They made a major impact with Malawi’s U-20 national team with wins over Zimbabwe and Kenya By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe’s Ascent Soccer academy products continue to shine on the international stage as four of them were in the triumphant Under-20 Malawi national team that won…

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44-year-old Faye set to become Senegal’s president after rival concedes defeat

* Results trickling in since polls closed on Sunday evening in the first round rapidly suggested Faye may have clinched an outright majority * The trends announced on local media sparked street celebrations by his supporters in the capital Dakar By Portia Crowe, Bate Felix & Sofia Christensen, Reuters in Dakar Senegal opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to be declared the country’s next president after his rival from the ruling coalition called him today to concede defeat. Results…

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Malawi Beach Soccer team has great potential to make it to the World Cup—FAM president

* They won the bronze after beating Saudi Arabia 5-4 in a very tight third place play-off * They lost 6-9 to Morocco in the semi-final that ended Malawi’s hopes of winning their first-ever COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship title Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya has promised continued support as for the COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship bronze medalists, saying the Malawi national team has great potential to make it to the World Cup. He made…

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Lilongwe’s Gala Macs producing liquid bio-fertilizer for macadamia farming

* Also producing honey at the farm whose main aim is for pollination of macadamia trees * Improved agriculture systems being used include irrigation and crop processing systems By Gift Chiponde, MANA Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has commended Gala Macs for using advanced innovative approaches towards mega farm implementation in pursuit of achieving the MW2063 national vision. This was after being impressed with 2,030 hectares of Gala Macs when he toured the Namitete-based when he toured farm in…

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Mammoth crowd gives deep respect to Chilaweni Ward Councillor Carol Mdala’s last mile

* We are deeply saddened at her sudden death. We wanted her to stand as an MP * She did a fine job as a Councillor and her quest to become MP was strategically set By Duncan Mlanjira A mammoth crowd, including fellow Councillors, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders led by Senior Chief Kapeni, attended the funeral of Chilaweni Ward Councillor Carol Mdala on Sunday, who shockingly died on Friday after a short illness. Late Mdala, of the Democratic…

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Winning was the only option after the Flames lost to Harambee Stars—U-20 coach Bob Mpinganjira

* When Malawi seniors lost, we were bitter. It was very painful. We didn’t want to lose as well * We were playing with an experienced side who are 2023 CECAFA Cup runners-up By Duncan Mlanjira After beating Kenya 3-1 to lift the Under-20 version of the 4-Nations Tournament, coach Bob Mpinganjira said winning was the only option to appease the nation after the bitter 0-4 loss suffered by the Flames against Kenya’s Harambee Stars the previous day. He…

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Flames were affected by pre-season blues—coach Mabedi

* Conceded first goal as early as the first minute of the match and trailed 0-2 after four minutes * We started sluggishly, we were too static — in fact we didn’t show up in the first 25 minutes or so By Duncan Mlanjira Flames coach Patrick Mabedi attributed the 0-4 loss against Kenya’s Harambe Stars in the 4-Nations Tournament to not being active since November when they played two matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers….

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