Pedal with a Purpose charity cycle ride expects to raise K30m to support education in Malawi

* The initiative has already raised over K5 million (£4,000) and the riders hope to increase this during the course of their trip * And thus asks wellwishers to donate through their website https://www.thinkmalawi.org/london-to-glasgow-cycle-ride-2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Think Malawi, the charity that has embarked on an epic 500-mile (790km) cycling adventure from London to Glasgow — dubbed Pedal with a Purpose — is expecting to raise about K30 million (£25,000) towards supporting grassroots education initiatives in Malawi. Three member from…

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Silver, Chitipa United both win to share points at the top; Displacing Bullets who were playing in FDH Bank Cup quarterfinals

* The Bankers top the league from the 32 points having scored 24 goals against 9 * Chitipa take the runner-up slot from same points but they scored 20 goals against 13 By Duncan Mlanjira Team of the moment in the 2023 TNM Super League season, Chitipa United beat Karonga United 2-0 on Sunday from goals scored by Ramadan Mtafu and China Chirwa while Silver Strikers managed to overcome 2-1. The Bankers scored through Chinsisi Maonga and Stain Davie…

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Australia continue to dominate Netball World Cup by winning 2023 edition in Cape Town

* Jamaica walked away with the bronze medal after a 52-45 victory over New Zealand * Sending the Silver Ferns home without any silverware at a World Cup for the first time in the history of the tournament * Africa’s representatives Uganda finish 5th, South Africa 6th, Malawi 7th and Zimbabwe 13 SuperSport The first World Cup in Africa came to an end in Cape Town with Australia crowned the champions at the Netball World Cup 2023 when the…

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Wanderers, Santhe Admarc to complete last FDH Bank Cup semifinal slot on Saturday

* After beating Zingwangwa United 4-1 in the Round of 16 on Sunday at Kamuzu Stadium * Defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets in semis after struggling to shrug of Extreme FC after post match penalties * MAFCO see off Bangwe All Stars; Dedza United oust Moyale Barracks — both after post match penalties By Duncan Mlanjira In the last Round of 16 match of the FDH Bank Cup played at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday, Mighty Wanderers thumped Zingwangwa United 4-1…

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New pill destroys all solid cancer tumours and leaves healthy cells alone

The ‘cancer killer’ AOH1996 * The pill has been shown to be effective in treating cells derived from breast, prostate, brain, ovarian, cervical, skin and lung cancers By Neil Shaw, Walesonline Scientists have developed a pill that appears in pre-clinical research to “annihilate” all solid cancer tumours and leave healthy cells unaffected. Researchers at City of Hope, one of the US’ largest cancer research and treatment organisations, published a study last week detailing early test results of “cancer-killing pill”…

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Official Queens sponsors FDH Bank congratulates team for making it on position 7 in a tight 2023 Netball World Cup

* It’s been a good run and a good fight—Public Relations Manager * As sponsors, we gave The Queens full support during preparations and on the ground here in Cape Town By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc, official sponsors of Malawi Queens congratulates team for making it on position 7 in a tight 2023 Netball World Cup hosted by South Africa. “It’s been a good run and a good fight,” said Lorraine Chikhula, Public Relations Manager for FDH Bank….

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Malawi losing hefty sums through questionable transactions—Reverend Maulidi

* Media reports over the weekend that indicated Malawi has to payback about K273 billion * Following the cancellation of a fertilizer supply contract with East Bridge of Romania By Duncan Mlanjira Reverend Baxton Maulidi, who is the All African Council of Churches AACC Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador in Malawi, has described as unfortunate the continued loss of funds by the Malawi government through dubious transactions. Rev. Maulidi, who is also the deputy General Secretary for CCAP Blantyre…

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Malawians are very foolish to demand the best from Queens when they are least funded—Fryson Chodzi

* Malawi netball has never broken into top 4 and likely never to, if we continue with the current trends * Of all the top 10 teams in the world of netball, it’s the least funded, whose players live like beggars By Duncan Mlanjira Writing on his Facebook page, national coordinator for Forum for National Development, Fryson Chodzi opines that Malawians are very foolish to demand the best from Malawi Queens when they are not well supported to strengthen…

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Queens finish 7th at 2023 Netball World Cup after beating Tonga 64-54

Mwawi Kumwenda voted Most Valuable player—Gallo Images * After the 56-51 victory on Thursday, the Queens got the better of the Tala’s today SuperSport Malawi Queens beat Tonga for the second time in three days to claim 7th spot at the Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town. After the 56-51 victory on Thursday, the Queens got the better of the Tala’s today with a 64-54 victory. Tonga got proceedings underway in this high-stakes game with centre Hulita Veve…

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UK cyclists on a 500-mile adventure to raise funds for education projects in Malawi

* I wish the riders the best of luck on their ambitious cycle ride—Malawi High Commissioner to UK, Dr Thomas Bisika * They will ride 80-110 miles per day for six days in order to reach Glasgow on August 10 * In time for the UCI Cycling World Championships which began on Thursday, August 3-13 * Coincidentally, Malawian cyclist Macpherson Mbeya is participating in three disciplines By Duncan Mlanjira Four cyclists of Think Malawi — a UK-registered charity which…

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