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SMEs and digital transactions key for FDH Bank growth
June 15, 2024
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* As pioneers of ATG in Malawi, the service came as an opportunity for the bank that champions growth * And took it as a great avenue for growth since it enables the bank better deliver on its mandate by providing critical services * To support and promote African trade and the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) By Tikondane Vega, MANA in Nassau, Bahamas At the just ended three days 31st African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank)…

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Monday declared public holiday in honour of Chilima’s burial
June 15, 2024
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* Today, Chakwera led the nation in paying their last respects in a solemn and emotional ceremony at Parliament * Tomorrow he lead Malawians in honouring late Chilima at a public memorial service to be held at Bingu National Stadium Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has declared Monday, June 17 as a public holiday in honour of the late Vice-President Saulos Chilima’s funeral, which is expected to be graced by delegates from Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, Tanzania, Ghana, and others….

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Loss of MDF’s Col. Owen Sambalopa, Major Selemani, Major Aidini is a huge deprivation to us all
June 15, 2024
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* Col. Sambalopa was one of the finest officers who did not compromise military principles—MDF Commander, General Phiri * Training a pilot is not easy and takes a long time; as such, it will take long for us to recover—Lieutenant General George Jafu A tribute by Duncan Mlanjira From the eulogies made by top ranked Malawi Defence Force (MDF) leadership, led by Commander, General Valentino Phiri; his deputy, Lieutenant General George Jafu and Land Forces Commander, Major General Chikunkha…

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AFCON Morocco 2025 qualifiers scheduled to kick-off September 2024
June 14, 2024
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* Draw to be held on Thursday, July 4 in Johannesburg, South Africa live from SuperSport studios * Pits 48 nations to be drawn into 12 groups of four teams each to determine top two for the finals * Meanwhile, official draw for June 27-July 7 COSAFA Cup 2024 has been concluded today, June 14 in Johannesburg * Malawi Flames have been withdrawn due to 21 days of mourning of late Vice-President Saulos Chilima and the 8 others By…

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‘Death is painful but Chilima’s passing has hurt so much because he has left a huge gap that no one will be able to fill’
June 14, 2024
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* Christianity was portrayed in everything that he did and it’s my prayer that God in heaven should reward him for his good deeds * His body will lie in state at Parliament buildings tomorrow for Malawians to pay their final respects Maravi Express During Requiem Mass at Lilongwe’s St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Parish chairperson Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka described late Vice-President Saulos Chilima as a dedicated member of the church who was ever present at every church’s event. “I…

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Former First Lady and MP Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri’s funeral “a celebration, not a mourning moment”
June 14, 2024
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* Based on her letter she wrote dated May 18, 2023 to her friend Eileen Kasomekera — a sort of a Will * In which she assigned Eileen Kasomekera to engage best directors of ceremonies to make her funeral ceremony great and jovial * Get best master of ceremony oti adzabebetse, l want people to celebrate my life osati za khumakhuma ai, said the letter to Kasomekera By Evance Chisiano, MANA Directors of ceremonies, broadcaster, Owen Lupeska and Major…

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Major Selemani’s death a huge blow to MDF—Deputy Commander Jafu
June 14, 2024
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* Training a pilot is not easy and takes a long time. As such, it will take long for us to recover * She joined the MDF in November 1999 and was commissioned as an officer in 2015 * Over the years, she rose through the rank and file from Lieutenant to Captain up to Major Maravi Express Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Deputy Commander, Lieutenant General George Jafu said the gap that late Major Selemani Ngwirinji has left would…

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FAM pulls out Flames’ participation of the COSAFA 2014 tournament
June 14, 2024
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* FAM highly considered it insensitive to proceed with our preparations and subsequent participation in the championship * As a way of showing respect to the souls of the people who lost their lives in the tragedy Maravi Express Considering the sorrowful atmosphere as a result of the tragic passing of Vice-President Saulos Chilima, former First Lady Madame Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri and 7 others, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has made a painful decision to withdraw Malawi’s participation at…

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SULOM postpones announcement of revised TNM Super League 2024 fixtures from today to Tuesday, June 18
June 14, 2024
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* Due to ongoing mourning period ahead of burial of late Vice-President Saulos Chilima * We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time * However, to introduce midweek fixtures to catch up with the 2024 football calendar By Duncan Mlanjira Super League of Malawi (SULOM) announces that the planned release of the revised fixtures for the on-going TNM Super League 2024 that was to have been done today, June 14, has been postponed to June 18 due…

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Malawi’s NPC chairperson Prof. Mkandawire honoured in inaugural AfreximBank Research & Innovation Competence in Agriculture Awards
June 14, 2024
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* In category of Impactful and Evidence-Based Policies Award presented at AfreximBank AGM in Bahamas * Honoured alongside Nigerian Umezuruike Linus Opara in category of  Africa Research Excellence Award By Tikondane Vega, MANA in Nassau, Bahamas The Board chairperson of Malawi’s National Planning Commission (NPC), Professor Richard Mkandawire — a socio-economist and rural development expert, who is currently Director of Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) — has been honoured with the inaugural Afreximbank Research & Innovation Competence in Agriculture…

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