August 2023 – Page 13 – Maravi Express – Your Kind of News. Clear and accurate.

Impressive South Africa hold world champions New Zealand 28-28

August 3, 2023

* Spurred on by Banyana Banyana beating Italy to advance to the round of 16 in the Soccer World Cup * Jamaica need to beat New Zealand for the Proteas to have any chance to advance to the semifinal * While the hosts need to navigate their way past Uganda SuperSport & Maravi Express Malawi’s arch rivals, South Africa nearly caused the biggest upset at the Netball World Cup 2023 on Wednesday when they drew 48-all against world champions…

Blantyre City Council to demolish structures built in disaster fragile areas

August 3, 2023

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The area in Chilobwe that claimed many lives in March’s Cyclone Freddy-induced floods * Specifically hills of Soche, Ndirande, Bangwe, Mpingwe, Mthawira, Nyambadwe and reserves of all streams and rivers * To prosecute anyone in defiance who will start new developments or continue any development in the stated areas By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre City Council has warned its residents that it has with immediate effect prohibited new developments from being erected on hills and stream reserves and that those…

Chitipa United finish 3rd of 2023 TNM Super League 1st round; 1 point ahead of Wanderers

August 3, 2023

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* Nyasa Big Bullets lead the first round with just a point (30 from 8 wins, 6 draws, 1 loss) * Mighty Wanderers are 4th who garnered 28 points from 8 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses By Duncan Mlanjira Team of the moment in the 2023 TNM Super League season, Chitipa United tie on 29 points with Silver Strkers but are separated by goal difference having scored 18 but conceded 14 in their 15 games of 9 wins; 2…

South Africa book a historic place in knockout rounds of Women’s World Cup

August 2, 2023

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* Banyana finish as runners-up in the pool and will now face Netherlands in the next stage * But for coach Des Ellis it is an incredible moment of history for the sport in the country Supersport Thembi Kgatlana scored an injury-time winner as South Africa booked a historic place in the knockout rounds of the Women’s World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Italy in their final Group G clash in Wellington today. The victory sees Banyana finish…

Scottish bike specialist supports Malawian cyclist’s participation in 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

August 2, 2023

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* Mbeya, a developing Malawian professional cyclist, is a clinical officer from Mzimba District * He is set to compete in three demanding and very different cycling disciplines, including the Gran Fondo (Friday, August 4) * A distance of 100 miles through the Perthshire countryside, which entails 1,663m of ascent * Also to undertake a 60-mile Cross-Country Mountain Bike Marathon (August 6) and a 14-mile time trial in Glasgow (August 7) By Duncan Mlanjira Neil Bilsland, manager of Billy…

El Niño event declared with impacts expected on Southern Africa’s Limpopo river basin

August 2, 2023

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When drought strikes, helpless farmers look to the sky for divine intervention * The Limpopo river basin covers an area of 416,296km2, spreading over four countries * Of Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique — Malawi’s neighbouring nation * Malawi got affected with El Niño in 2017 resulting in a severe drought that led to failed crops for many subsistence farmers By Duncan Mlanjira The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI)…

ICON Properties Plc admits global economic hiccups as a major high cost of living contributor

August 1, 2023

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Chief Executive Officer, Ellen Chapinduka-Nyasulu * Managed a good increase in terms of share price due to the rental growth recovering as well as the fair value * The company has been doing good and we’ve managed to refurbish some properties * Which are now driving income at more than 150%-200% of what they should’ve been getting if they were not maintained By Victor Singano Jnr ICON Properties Plc has described the current global economic challenges as the major…

FAM aims to lay solid foundation for grassroots football to nurture talented future stars

August 1, 2023

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* Launches K150 million Girls and Boys U14 and U16 Leagues * FAM has been trying its best to find sponsors who can support youth league competitions By Victor Singano Jnr Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu Manda has emphasized that the only path of taking Malawi football in the right direction is through laying strong and solid foundation at grassroots level by making sure that all youngsters who have football passion across the country are active….

FCB targets to recruit, activate 10,000 clients through ‘Changu pa Foni’ promotion

August 1, 2023

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Head of Marketing Twikale Chirwa * Digital platforms are recommended by Malawi government as well as the Reserve Bank of Malawi * Encourages people to migrate to digital because that is the only reliable way which is safer, secure as well as convenient By Victor Singano Jnr In order to ensure that every customer is safe and secure by using digital platforms, First Capital Bank (FCB), says through its products called ‘FirstApp and First Mobile’, is targeting to recruit…

Takondwa Lwazi’s 3rd quarter injury disturbed Malawi Queens’ game plan against Australia—coach Kanyenda

August 1, 2023

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* They were also inspired through an online audience they had with President Lazarus Chakwera prior to the game * Who encouraged them to play their lungs out as Malawi were rooting on them to make history By Duncan Mlanjira After Malawi Queens stunned world number 1 Australia in today’s Netball World Cup semifinal qualifying match by drawing 28-28 in the 2nd quarter, playmaker Takondwa Lwazi got injured in the 3rd quarter and that disturbed coach Sam Kanyenda’s game…