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Secretary to Treasury Betchani Tchereni applauds revamped Standard Bank private banking services
July 25, 2024
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Tchereni cuts the ribbon to symbolically launch the service as Standard Bank’s Charity Mughogho looks on * This approach is suitable for our economy, where there is need for more integration as we strive towards the MW2063 vision * The Ministry remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote innovation, customer satisfaction and overall stability of the financial system By Duncan Mlanjira Secretary to Treasury Betchani Tchereni in the Ministry of Finance says innovative and bespoke banking services hold key…

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Kansas City Current raves over Temwa Chawinga’s brilliance
July 24, 2024
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* The pass to Temwa Chawinga is exquisite; the final ball is brilliant; the touch by Michelle Cooper to ripple the net; tremendous * Every match, every sporting competition ever played illustrates the lesson. But when Temwa Chawinga * The fastest player in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) — is involved, the lesson hits hard Maravi Express In his weekly ‘Breakdown of the Match’, Robert Rusert of kcsoccerjournal.com — an online publication of Temwa Chawinga’s US club, Kansas…

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Kamuzu Barracks’ Zeliat Nkhoma nets his 10th goal of TNM Super League 2024 season
July 24, 2024
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* At 23 points, the military side are one point behind 3rd-placed Mzuzu City Hammers (24 points) * Two behind 2nd-placed Mighty Wanderers (25 points) and 13 behind leaders, Silver Strikers (36 points) By Duncan Mlanjira Kamuzu Barracks’ Zeliat Nkhoma scored his 10th goal of TNM Super League 2024 season helping his side secure a 2-2 draw against Creck Sporting Club played today at Paul Dimba Stadium in Mchinji. Nkhoma was first to score from the penalty in the…

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Celebrating Africa’s rich heritage in men’s football at the Olympics
July 24, 2024
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* From humble beginnings to gold medal triumphs, African teams have left an indelible mark on the Olympic stage * Showcasing the continent’s passion and talent for the beautiful game * Now it is the turn of Egypt, Guinea, Mali and Morocco to make their mark in Paris 2024 * To build on the impressive record of African sides at the global competition Maravi Express As the world turns its attention to Paris for the Olympic Games Paris 2024…

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NOCMA inaugurates block train after 21 years in Lilongwe hauling 640,000 litres of fuel from Nacala
July 24, 2024
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* The service has been revamped in liaison with operators of Malawi rail system, Central East African Railways (CEAR) and Nacala Logistics * The inauguration of the block train service is a dream come true for the country after 21 years By Leonard Masauli, MANA After exactly 21 years since the country was using rail for both liquid and dry cargo, National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) has finally hauled 640,000 litres of fuel from Nacala Port in Mozambique…

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Ascent Soccer grouped alongside sides from Botswana, Mozambique and eSwatini at CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifiers
July 24, 2024
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* Gaborone United (Botswana), Uniao Despotiva de Lichinga (Mozambique) and Ascent Soccer are three debutantes at this edition * While eSwatini’s Young Buffaloes are appearing for the third time for tournament to be hosted by Malawi between August 14-24 By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer, who were crowned champions of FAM Goshen City Women’s National Championship — that qualified them for the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier tournament — have been drawn alongside clubs from Botswana, Mozambique and eSwatini. They…

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CFTC warns consumers of recall of some motor vehicles due to defective Takata airbag inflators
July 24, 2024
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* Models include Toyota Rav 4; Corollas; Nissan Sentras; Nissan Pathfinders; Honda Accord; Mazda B Series and even BMWs * So far, the faulty airbags have been linked to 22 deaths and more than 180 known injuries worldwide By Duncan Mlanjira The Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) says it has been alerted of defective Takata airbag inflators in some motor vehicle models, that include models from 2000 to 2015. In a statement issued today, July 24 by CFTC…

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Sponsor of Sports Aid for Malawi national junior tennis tournament in Ntcheu Marco Bove proud of its success
July 24, 2024
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* After 10 years of building the centre, I cannot believe today in seeing kids playing good tennis here * I am very happy and next year, 2025, I am going to sponsor again this tournament By Duncan Mlanjira The Sports Aid for Malawi junior tennis tournament which International Tennis Federation (ITF) national coordinator in Malawi, Thompson Mtengula organised at Ntcheu Catholic Sports Centre in Ntcheu over the last weekend, ended successfully and impressing its sponsor, Marco Bove. The…

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Standard Bank unveils new dialogue platform dubbed ‘Growth Conversations’
July 24, 2024
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* A continuation of Standard Bank’s positioning as a financial institution that has national development matters as part of their purpose * The platform will see Standard Bank broadening its stakeholder engagements to stimulate the economic policy arena * The first of such engagements this year will take place at BICC in Lilongwe tomorrow (July 25) * Under the theme; ‘Towards Economic Recovery and Growth-Embracing Sustainability’ Maravi Express In a bold move to enhance consensus building and collective bargaining…

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Malawi international trade position since year 2000 has not been geared towards minimising forex challenges—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango
July 24, 2024
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Chifipa Mhango * The problem is turning into a “generational curse”, therefore, an urgent economic turnaround strategy is required * It is very disturbing that since the year 2000, Malawi has never had a positive monthly trade balance * Except for November 2009, when it was only MK4.9 billion By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango says “Malawi international trade position since year 2000 has not been geared towards minimising the forex challenges in the country — and this…

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