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Ascent Soccer U-16 girls leave a huge mark in their debut Europe tour

August 14, 2024

The team got featured on Icelandic TV * Attacking midfielder Faith Chinzimu led the way for Ascent with a whopping nine goals in six games * Including a stellar 60-yard solo run and score that earned the draw with Arsenal By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe-based Ascent Soccer academy, which is playing a pivotal role in the development of women’s football from the grassroots, sent its U-16 girls last month to Reykjavik, Iceland — Malawi’s first full female squad (junior or…

Bilateral talks between Chakwera and Nyusi set to address key areas of cooperation for Malawi and Mozambique

August 14, 2024

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* The MoU will focus on several critical areas of mutual interest, including the strengthening of the interconnection of 41 megawatts of power between the two countries * Beyond energy, the MoU will also cover aspects of infrastructure and trade and the refurbishment of the Nacala railway line, a vital transportation corridor for the region By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA in Maputo Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera arrived this morning at the Office of the President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi for…

National Construction Industry Council pounces on Chinese-owned construction site over non-compliance

August 14, 2024

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* The probe revealed a litany of violations, including failure to obtain necessary permits * As well as ignoring environmental impact assessments, and exploiting workers By Leonard Masauli, MANA National Construction Industry Council (NCIC) has pounced on a Chinese-owned construction site, over noncompliance orders and breach of laws related to construction. The Chinese national is reportedly constructing warehouse and offices at the site which is along the Bypass road in Lilongwe. However, NCIC said the Chinese national commenced his…

Coach Thom Mkolongo asks fans to accord Ascent Soccer vibrant support as hosts of CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA 2025 qualifier

August 14, 2024

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* Ours is a very young team in their first appearance of an international tournament of this magnitude * The girls have been drilled to expect stiff competition and what they also need is very vibrant support from the home fans By Duncan Mlanjira Coach for one of the country’s best women football, Thom Mkolongo is asking Malawian fans to accord vibrant support for Ascent Soccer as they host this years CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier to be held…

MultiChoice Talent Factory calls for Malawian entries for 2025 cohort

August 14, 2024

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* Since its inception in 2018, MTF has brought together 60 students each year * Giving them an opportunity to reach their dreams and to unleash their potential by providing a platform that nurtures and develops talent across the continent * Providing opportunities for growth, networking and success in the entertainment industry By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice is inviting Malawian aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers to apply for entry into MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) — a fully funded training…

PLEM takes over Rumphi-Nyika Road construction project

August 13, 2024

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PLEM Managing Director, Jay Khrishnan * Our company has never failed to complete a project — I can assure you that we will complete it * The stretch from Chikwawa to Bembe will cost K29 billion funded by the Malawi Government By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA Roads Authority on Wednesday handed over construction of the 20km stretch of Rumphi-Nyika road to PLEM Construction replacing Unique Construction. Construction of the stretch from Chikwawa to Bembe will cost K29 billion, funded by…

FAM committed to invest in VAR

August 13, 2024

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* This course is groundbreaking as it is the first of its kind in southern Africa * This is in line with FAM’s transforming agenda on embracing technology on management of the game Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says it will continue investing in referees capacity development as they are the pinnacle of football. FAM president Fleetwood said this on Monday evening at Hotel Victoria in Blantyre during the opening of the five-day video assistant referee (VAR)…

Predicted La Niña weather phenomenon likely to affect the country’s tourism economy due to rising water levels of Lake Malawi

August 13, 2024

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* La Niña weather conditions have been predicted by the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services for the forthcoming rainy season * These cooler than usual temperatures disrupt global weather patterns because they cause it to become warmer * In southern Africa, humidity levels are expected to rise as this tropical country gets cooler during such periods By Leonard Masauli & Tione Andsen, MANA Stakeholders have warned that the predicted La Niña could wreak further havoc on the…

World netball giants already preparing hard for Commonwealth Games 2025 and World Netball Cup 2026

August 13, 2024

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* The Queens’ performance has gone down in the recent past but this was due to lack of adequate preparation * Early camping helps a lot as the technical panel and the players are able to formulate good combinations By Tione Andsen, MANA UK-based Malawi national netball team player, Joyce Mvula contends that the Queens can claim its lost glory if funds are injected for early preparation and camping ahead of international tournaments, saying world netball giants such as…

Meteorological Services Department commences production of 2024/25 seasonal forecast

August 13, 2024

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* At the beginning of the previous season, erratic rains were predicted accompanied by prolonged dry spells due to El Niño, which materialised * However, there is high chance of experiencing La Niña condition during the upcoming season * Which may lead to normal to above-normal rains in some parts of the country, especially over the southern half of Malawi Maravi Express The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has started working on the 2024/2025 seasonal rainfall…