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Dedza/Calomue one-border post officially commissioned as ‘One-Go Border Post’
June 6, 2025
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* This improves the system, digitises it, and also improves the waiting time — all this has been made possible through the good relations between Malawi and Mozambique—World Bank, Country Manager, Firas Raad * As President Chakwera applauds the World Bank and other partners for making it happen funded at US$9.6 million * As we celebrate the 50 years of Mozambique and Malawi ties, we are happy to take our relations to higher levels By Steve Chirombo, MANA The…

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‘It’s painful loss but we have to go back and figure out how to dig ourselves out of the situation we’re in now’—Flames assistant coach Mponda
June 6, 2025
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The Lesotho striker who was pounced on an offside trap that went awry in this VAR image * We didn’t have enough numbers to convert our possession into chances — unfortunately, we lost it at the very end because of a loss of concentration * We could have defended better — our defenders all went for the one ball, and the deflection fell to Lesotho striker Makara Ntaitsane who pounced on it Maravi Express Flames assistant coach Peter Mponda…

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COSAFA representatives South Africa draw European powerhouse France, USA and New Caledonia at FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025
June 6, 2025
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* Nigeria — Africa’s most experienced nation at this level with 14 appearances — drawn alongside Colombia, Norway and Saudi Arabia * North African duo Egypt and Morocco complete the continent’s representation at the 24-team tournament to kick off from September 27 to October 19 Maravi Express South Africa — the only representatives of the Council for Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) at the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 — have been drawn alongside USA, New Caledonia…

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Natural Resources Minister Chomanika calls for decisive action to protect the environment
June 6, 2025
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* Business persons should adopt sustainable practices; communities to champion conservation initiatives; * Educators to instil environmental awareness in the youth, and every citizen to make conscious choices that minimise environmental footprint By Austine Kananji, MANA Minister of Natural Resources & Climate Change, Owen Chomanika urges Malawians to take a decisive action and shared responsibility and work together to protect natural heritage. Chomanika said this yesterday during the joint commemoration of the 2025 International Day for Biological Biodiversity &…

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Mitundu Baptist, Bangwe All Stars, Namitete Zitha chasing each other for honours in NBS Bank National Division League
June 6, 2025
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* They each have six points with Mitundu Baptist taking the lead having been separated by goal difference in which they have scored 7 without conceding * Bangwe All Stars, who played in the top flight TNM Super League for a few seasons before being relegated in 2024, are second * Having scored 4 goals and conceding one while Namitete Zitha are third through their two goals scored without conceding By Duncan Mlanjira Three teams, Mitundu Baptist, Bangwe All…

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Namibia hold defending champions Angola in Malawi’s Group B of the COSAFA Cup 2025
June 5, 2025
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* This is after Malawi were beaten 1-0 by Lesotho earlier in the afternoon, and puts the Flames at the bottom of the four-team Group B * From which only one winner proceeded to the semifinals after three games whose Malawi’s second match is against Namibia on Sunday and Angola on Tuesday Maravi Express Defending champions Angola got their COSAFA Cup title campaign off to not so steady start after a 1-1 draw with Namibia in their Group B…

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‘Malawi and Mozambique don’t just share a border, we share history, culture, trade routes and most importantly aspirations for prosperity’
June 5, 2025
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MCCCI president Dr. Wisely Phiri addressing the high profile gathering * Said MCCCI president Dr. Wisely Phiri when hosting visiting Mozambique President Daniel Francisco Chapo at Malawi-Mozambique Business Community Initiative * This forum is not just a meeting of minds — it is a bold step towards deepening economic integration and catalysing bilateral investment opportunities between our two lovely nations By Duncan Mlanjira At the Malawi-Mozambique Business Community Initiative held at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe —…

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Malawi also drawn against Angola and Namibia alongside Zimbabwe in men’s U20 Region 5 Games in Windhoek
June 5, 2025
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* The women’s side are also with Namibia in Group A alongside Botswana and Zimbabwe * The Region 5 Games are from July 4-13 to feature football competitions to be organised by COSAFA Maravi Express The Region 5 Games in Windhoek, Namibia from July 4-13 will feature football competitions in both men’s and women’s U20 age-groups that will be organised by the Council for Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA). Interestingly, Malawi Flames are participating at the COSAFA Cup 2025…

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Visiting Mozambique President Chapo urges the two countries business community to support each other’s economic growth
June 5, 2025
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* For meaningful development to take place, government should work together with the private sector to attract investors * Malawi and Mozambique need to attract foreign and local investments that can speed economic development in the two countries By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, has urged Malawi and Mozambique business community to continue investing in both countries to support the economic growth of the two countries. Speaking this afternoon a luncheon meeting…

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Poor start for Malawi losing 0-1 to Lesotho in opening Group B match of the COSAFA Cup 2025
June 5, 2025
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* The was first adjudged to have been scored from an offside position but video assistant referee (VAR) caught a Malawian defender to have helped the scorer be onside * VAR has been introduced from game one for the first time in this year’s competition — the first time on the African continent for a regional competition By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames have lost 0-1 to Lesotho in the opening Group B match of the COSAFA Cup 2025 —…

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