August 2023 – Page 2 – Maravi Express – Your Kind of News. Clear and accurate.

Kalipano country resort is crown jewel of Napoleon Dzombe’s illustrious career as an investor—Chakwera on official opening of Kalipano Hotel by Sunbird

August 28, 2023

* We gather here to celebrate the development of Malawi by a distinguished Malawian * This majestic hotel is not a franchise imported from abroad — it is the actualization of a colourful dream by one of our own By Duncan Mlanjira At the official opening of the magnificent Kalipano Hotel by Sunbird — a country resort in Dowa District, President Lazarus Chakwera lavished praise on its founder, Dr. Napoleon Dzombe, saying “the feat he has accomplished as a…

Up next for Nyasa Big Bullets 5-time CAF Champions League title winners TP Mazembe

August 28, 2023

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Scorer Ephraim Kondowe * They first won it back-to-back in 1967 and 1968 when it was called African Champions Cup * Before it was renamed CAF Champions League by winning back-to-back again in 2009, 2010 and lastly clinching it in 2015 * Tout Puissant (TP) Mazembe have won 27 titles at national level and 11 at international level since 1966 By Duncan Mlanjira After securing a hard fought first preliminary round by beating Dragon FC of Equatorial Guinea 3-0…

Public assured of continued supply of maize in ADMARC markets across the country

August 27, 2023

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* ADMARC General Manager Makata maintains that they have so far been supplied with more than 12,000 metric tons of maize * From the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) to be sold in targeted markets in the Southern Region By Duncan Mlanjira Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) General Manager, Daniel Makata has assured the public of continued supply of maize in ADMARC markets across the country. Makata made the assurance following continued fears that the grain marketer does…

Successful Dadaz Academy Back-to-School chess tournament at Gateway Mall in Lilongwe graced by Minister of Sports

August 27, 2023

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* Also in attendance was sponsors Zimpertec’s Chief Executive Officer, Urlich Zimmerman * A German Fide Master (FM) who was beaten by Malawi’s own FM Joseph Mwale in a ceremonial match by two points to zero in britz By Francis Kankhwala, CRCL publicity secretary With sponsorship from Vitalite and Germany-based company, Zimpertec, Dadaz Chess Academy — in conjunction with The Gift of Chess successfully held the Back-to-School Under-10 and Under-16 tournament that was given a thumbs up by Minister…

MACRA willing to resolve peacefully outside court the impasse with MultiChoice Malawi

August 27, 2023

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* MACRA maintains that it shall respect the decision of the Court on the matter, as it abides by the law * It was MultiChoice Malawi itself that dragged the regulator to the High Court of Malawi * Challenging its determination that the company had breached its statutory and licence obligations by raising DStv tariffs without prior approval from MACRA By Duncan Mlanjira As an institution that upholds the rule of law, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is awaiting…

Wanderers coach Harrison wary of Mafco as they are fighting for their life to escape relegation

August 27, 2023

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* We did a good job up in Dwangwa but it will be a different story at Kamuzu Stadium * Mafco is fighting for it’s life at the bottom and they got beaten last week in Lilongwe by Extreme FC * I know they will be angry, they will be upset and they will be hungry for three points By Duncan Mlanjira With 13 more games to conclude the 2023 TNM Super League season, Mafco FC precariously lie on…

Zambia joins Malawi in Data Must Fall campaign

August 26, 2023

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ESCOM CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda (left) and Zambia’s Minister Mutati sealing the agreement * The cost of internet, which is drawing the countries back. Africa must together say data prices must fall * Thanks to the wisdom of Malawi—Zambia Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati By Patricia Kapulula, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Zambia Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati has appealed to countries in Africa to embrace Malawi’s ‘Data Must Fall’ mantra for smooth data flow…

All set for Bullets and Wanderers women’s team in their first-ever rivalry Blantyre derby

August 26, 2023

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* The two giants now have women’s teams as part of the FAM Club Licensing procedures * The Bullets purchased Blantyre Zero last year while Wanderers have acquired the status of Bangwe Super Queens this season Fam.com The age-old rivalry between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers takes a new turn this afternoon at Chilomoni Stadium with the first ever women’s Blantyre derby during the FAM Women’s Southern League encounter. The two giants now have women’s teams…

Flames go into camp Monday in preparatios for AFCON qualifier against Guinea on September 9

August 26, 2023

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Coach Mabedi and his charges * It will primarily be used to prepare for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers * In which they grouped with Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Liberia and São Tomé By Duncan Mlanjira Flames go into camp on Monday in preparation for the dead rubber Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea on September 9 Bingu National stadium in Lilongwe. Coach Patrick Mabedi has named a 30-man provisional squad that is expected…

First Capital Bank entices civil servants to apply for K1m loan to chance of winning school fees for their children

August 26, 2023

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* With a grand prize of K2 million as well as K250,000 monthly prizes over the next few months * Other amazing prizes of the ‘Back-to-School’ promotion include branded school bags and farming equipment By Duncan Mlanjira Civil servants who can apply for a minimum of K1 million and above from First Capital Bank stand a chance to win school fees for their children or dependents, with a grand prize of K2 million as well as K250,000 monthly prizes…