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Balaka fuel filling stations charging motorists charged extra money to refuel
October 25, 2024
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The situation in Balaka as of this afternoon * They are being asked to pay K10,000 if one wants to refuel full tank and K5,000 if one wants to fuel 20 litres which is against the fuel handling and distribution laws By Mary Makhiringa, MANA Motorists in Balaka have to dig deeper in their pockets as they are being asked to pay extra money to refuel their vehicles, Malawi News Agency (MANA) has established. A survey conducted at Total…

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President Chakwera constitutes Commission of Inquiry to investigate circumstances of aircraft crash that killed Chilima
October 25, 2024
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* The President has exercised the powers vested in him under section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 2014 * He has deemed the accident of the Malawi Defence Force aircraft MAF-T03 at Nthungwa in Mzimba to be a matter in the interest and for the welfare of the public By Duncan Mlanjira In accordance of Commissions of Inquiry Act (Cap. 18:01), President Lazarus Chakwera has constituted a commission of inquiry to investigate circumstances that led to the…

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MERA breaks own rules in Balaka by allowing government entity MEC to fill up using banned jerrycans (zigubu); motorists demand fuel justice
October 25, 2024
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* MERA CEO Henry Kachaje is reported to have personally authorised government vehicles conducting voter registration to use jerrycans (zigubu) * Which MERA itself banned last week in a press statement signed by Kachaje himself Maravi Express As Malawi’s fuel crisis depends, there is commotion and panic at fuel filling stations in Balaka where motorists are frustrated that Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) is breaking its own rules by allowing government entity, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to fill up…

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Balaka shines as it tops MEC’s elections registration exercise after day 3 of first phase
October 25, 2024
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Commissioner Kasaira, responsible for three districts of Balaka, Machinga and Neno * Many of the centres have already passed the 500 mark which is not the case in Machinga and Neno * MEC Commissioner Francis Kasaira calls for more effort especially on civic education so that no one is left behind * As MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja expressed satisfaction with the voter registration turnout in Dedza District By Mary Makhiringa & Zenak Matekenya, MANA Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)…

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Teams that thrashed Malawi at CAF Beach Soccer AfCON Egypt 2024, Senegal and Mauritania meet in the final tomorrow
October 25, 2024
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* Malawi got a consolation from the tournament by finishing 7th out of 8 teams after an intense 6-5 victory over Tanzania in extra time * Mauritania reach the final in their debut appearance while this was Malawi’s second appearance * The meeting comes after Mauritania beat the defending champions Senegal 5-2 in group stages Maravi Express Senegal and Mauritania, who both whipped Malawi in the group stages of the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Egypt…

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TP Mazembe attacker Sabina Thom set to galvanise Malawi Scorchers ahead of tomorrow’s clash against Madagascar
October 25, 2024
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* Sabina Thom scored three goals overall at last year’s edition, six behind the eventual Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga * Who netted nine goals and was also voted Player of the Tournament but is not part of squad for the 2024 edition * Other scorers were 2 each from Leticia Chinyamula and Asimenye Simwaka and one each from Vanessa Chikupira and Carolyne Mathyola — all were in the First XI against Botswana By Duncan Mlanjira DR Congo-based attacker,…

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Only one player from COSAFA, South Africa’s Ronwen Williams among top 10 nominees for CAF African Player of the Year
October 25, 2024
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* Williams is nominated in all 3 categories: Player of the Year, CAF Goalkeeper of the Year and CAF Interclub Player of the Year * Made history last month when he was nominated on the list of Goalkeeper of the Year nominees * For world football’s most prestigious individual trophy, the Ballon d’Or Yashin Trophy Maravi Express South African club, Mamelodi Sundowns’ goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams is the only one player from the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA)…

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Zambia, Mozambique both win take charge of their groups of COSAFA Women’s Championships
October 24, 2024
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* Zambia defeated Angola 3-0 in Group C at Isaac Wolfson Stadium * Mozambique edged Zimbabwe 1-0 in a repeat of last year’s third-place play-off clash Maravi Express Zambia and Mozambique have given themselves an excellent chance to qualifying for the knockout phase of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 after winning their opening matches today. Zambia defeated Angola 3-0 in Group C at Isaac Wolfson Stadium while Mozambique edged Zimbabwe 1-0 in a repeat of last year’s third-place play-off…

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Man jailed for 12 years for stealing electricity aluminium conductor from a businessperson
October 24, 2024
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James Banda during his courtroom appearance yesterday * Police arrested James Banda at Malingunde Trading Centre on October 7 while attempting to sell the aluminium which he had burnt, cut into pieces and stuffed in a sack * He will serve jail for damaging the conductor contrary to section 45 (4) (b) of the Electricity Amendment Act of 2024 * Three years for theft contrary to section 271 as read with section 278 of the Penal Code and 4…

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Meteorological Department warns of prolonged period of hot and uncomfortable weather in Southern Region
October 24, 2024
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* Prolonged exposure to heatwave can pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable people, such as the elderly, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions * Heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke are a significant concern By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services is alerting the public of prolonged period of hot and uncomfortable weather (heatwave) that is expected over most Southern Region areas for the next 6 days from tomorrow, October 25…

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