Temwa Chawinga displayed in heart of Times Square; the most famous intersection in the world

* In recognition of being the NWSL 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Golden Boot Winner ahead of fierce competitor, Zambian Barbra Banda * Scored her third goal of the season on Saturday as her Kansas City Current trail Barbra’s Orlando Pride on goal difference * Despite her dominance, Chawinga is still chasing her first NWSL hat trick — and the first in Kansas City Current club history Maravi Express In publisising US National Women Soccer League (NWSL), Malawi’s…

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Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta takes the lead on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025

* Overtakes Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang by 145 votes from her 3,650 votes as of 21h00 hours this evening against Wolfgang’s 3,460 * The voting platform still open for the public through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote  whose nomination deadline is set for April 15, 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira As of 21h00 this evening, Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Triza Magreta has taken the lead on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025…

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Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta closing in on leading Tanzanian as voters reduce the gap to 364 on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025

* Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang leads at 3,419 votes (25%) with Magreta at 3,055 (22%) * The voting platform still open for the public through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote whose nomination deadline is set for April 15, 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira As of 15h00 this afternoon, Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Triza Magreta was closing in on leading Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang, who has 3,419 votes (25%) with the Malawian at 3,055 (22%) on nomination list for…

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Nyasa Big Bullets kick off their defence of Airtel Top 8 against Creck Sporting Club on April 12 at Kamuzu Stadium

* With Mighty Wanderers hosting Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium a week later, Saturday April 19 while Silver Strikers will host Moyale on Monday, April 21 * Only Nyasa Big Bullets, Mighty Wanderers and Silver Strikers have played in all the seasons of the tournament, which pits top eight teams in the previous season of the TNM Super League By Duncan Mlanjira The official opening match of the Airtel Top 8 2025 on April 12 will be the first…

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Malawi Scorchers off to Johannesburg tomorrow for two international friendliest with South Africa’s Banyana Banyana

* Coach Lovemore Fazili is preparing for the upcoming Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) qualifier against Angola in October * Every international friendly match is crucial for us. These matches will help us develop the team Maravi Express Malawi women’s national football team, the Scorchers are expected to leave for  Johannesburg tomorrow for two friendly matches against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana on April 5 and April 8. The matches fall within the FIFA women’s football international window, running…

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‘Government must release the mining agreement it signed with Lotus Resources for public scrutiny to avoid a repeat of harmful discretionary tax incentives experienced through Paladin Africa’—Rev. Maulidi

Rev. Baxton Maulidi * It surprising that the current government administration did not heed the recommendations that ActionAid Malawi gave * In order not to repeat the combination of what ActionAid described as harmful tax incentives — which saw Malawi losing out in revenue By Duncan Mlanjira Mindful that Government already signed the Mining Development Agreement (MDA) with Australian company, Lotus Resources Limited in July 2024, All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice & Accountability champion in Malawi,…

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Lotus Resources’ strong tax breaks on Kayelekera Mine deal defy advice against such incentives made by ActionAid Malawi in 2015 on former investor Paladin Africa

* ActionAid reported that Malawi lost out on US$43 million in revenue in six years up to 2015 from a single company – Australian mining company Paladin * The money has been lost through a combination of harmful tax incentives from the Malawian government, and tax planning using treaty shopping by Paladin * The US$43 million lost could have been used to pay for 8,500 annual salaries for medical doctors; 17,000 annual salaries for nurses; 39,000 annual teachers salaries;…

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Balaka and Chitipa stadiums deemed unfit to host matches; As FAM approves 11 for the elite competitions in 2025/2026 season

Bingu National Stadium approved along with 10 others * Dimba, Civo and FAM’s Mpira stadiums placed on stand-by pending minor improvements which if addressed they will be considered for approval * Venue owners were given enough time to address deficiencies after an initial inspection in January Maravi Express Following inspections made in January and in March where 16 venues were assessed, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has deemed Balaka and Chitipa stadiums as unfit to host matches ahead of…

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Malawi Government still holds just 15% interest of Kayerekera Mine deal while new Australian company investor gets 85%

* 54 foreign workers to get total of US$5.45 million per annum, while 441 Malawians to get total of US$2.21 million per annum * The Mining Development Agreement was done on July 31, 2024 at Capital Hill in Lilongwe Deal involving Minister of Finance, Minister of Mining and Attorney General * Where the AG Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda declared that the deal “not only promises substantial economic growth and job creation but also ensures that the ensuing economic benefits are…

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MBS destroys 7 tonnes of goods unfit for consumption seized in Blantyre

* Include banned alcohol spirit notoriously known as ‘Ambuye Mtengeni’; maize flour from Rab Processors; rice and soft drinks from Sana, among others * MBS pleads for compliance among all traders and shop owners of which a few are still reluctant to do so By Max Medison, MANA Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) on Wednesday destroyed by setting ablaze about 7 tonnes of various products deemed unfit for consumption, which were impounded from several supermarkets and traders in Blantyre…

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