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‘Review of Communications Act very important as communication landscape has changed with the introduction of various disruptive technologies’
June 8, 2024
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MACRA Director General, Daud Suleman * Also reviewed and passed was the Data Protection Bill, which was assented to by President Lazarus Chakwera on February 1, 2024 *  Marking a significant milestone in MACRA’s efforts to safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals with respect to the processing of their personal data By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General, Daud Suleman emphasises that clauses of the Communications Act were passed in 2016, whose formulation process…

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Over 440 entries received for 53rd letter writing competition organised by MACRA
June 8, 2024
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Last years winners with MACRA Director General Daud Suleman * Winners of the 53rd edition, which ran from January to March 2024, are expected to be unveiled at an event to be held in Mzuzu this month * Organised in collaboration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to which Malawi is a member * A specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policies and systems around the world Maravi Express The 2024 International Letter Writing Competition, which…

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Chiperoni weather starts being experienced in some parts of Southern Region
June 8, 2024
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* Lake users (Lake Malawi and Lake Chilwa inclusive) are advised that strong Mwera winds will be is in effect until Wednesday, June 12 * To save lives and properties, all lake users including fishermen are strongly advised to refrain from getting into the waters Maravi Express The much awaited Chiperoni weather, which is expected to be associated with windy, cloudy, and chilly conditions along with fog patches, rain, and drizzle, is slowly setting in. An update from the…

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Leader of Opposition George Chaponda demands prompt action to end “prolonged passport crisis”
June 8, 2024
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* We cannot sit and watch when students are losing scholarship opportunities * When patients seeking medical attention outside are failing to travel and others die * The government must not pretend not to have seen the problems when the entourage of the First Lady failed to travel due to the same crisis By Duncan Mlanjira Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, George Chaponda, of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says he “is deeply concerned about the prolonged passport…

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Ronald Chiwaula appointed as SULOM vice-president
June 8, 2024
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* The position fell vacant after the earlier vice-president Colonel Gilbert Mittawa ascended to the position of president * Following Fleetwood Haiya being elected as Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Maravi Express At its meeting held yesterday June 7 at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel, the executive committee of the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) made some resolutions that included appointing Ronald Chiwaula as the new vice-president. The position fell vacant after the earlier vice-president Colonel Gilbert Mittawa ascended to…

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Lesotho stun Zimbabwe, Mozambique edge Somalia; As South Africa draw with Nigeria 1 – 1 2026 World Cup qualifiers
June 8, 2024
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* Madagascar top Group I with resounding victory over Comoros with Angola beating eSwatini * Egypt extend lead while Guinea, Ghana enjoy good travels as FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers intensify Maravi Express There were some interesting results of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers for Council of Confederation of Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) teams that saw Lesotho secured an important 2-0 away victory over Zimbabwe yesterday to go top of Group C as South Africa held Nigeria…

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TNM, Phyzix partnership blossoms with K5m sponsorship boost towards Mzuzu Mountain Goat Concert
June 7, 2024
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Jonazi (left) presenting the sponsorship to the artist * Our partnership demonstrates our commitment to leveraging technology to create possibilities, change lives and connect people through music * Through the collaboration, we are fostering cultural enrichment and connectivity through music and technology Maravi Express The partnership between TNM Plc and acclaimed music artist, Phyzix continues as Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT service provider contributes K5 million towards his forthcoming Mountain Goat Concert scheduled for July 13 at Springs…

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UEFA Euro 2024 to be beamed live on DStv and GOtv as MultiChoice secures exclusive rights
June 7, 2024
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* Starts next Friday, June 14, with the opening match between the hosts Germany and Scotland, and continuing through to July 14 * Football fans across the continent can catch every match and each monumental goal * As well as all the defining football moments exclusively on MultiChoice platforms By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian fans of European football turns their attention to the UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA Euro 2024) following the conclusions of the 2023-24 domestic leagues season and…

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Perfect substitution of Mwaungulu as he lays up brilliant assist for Mpasi to score 3rd goal as Flames beat São Tomé 3-1
June 7, 2024
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Player of the moment, Mwaungulu * Mwaungulu could have opted to aim for the ball but seeing the advancing goalkeeper had his sights on him, he set the assist to Mpasi * The Flames are now third with six points, one behind Namibia — who drew 1-1 with Liberia on Wednesday * And three behind leaders Tunisia, who beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 also played on Wednesday * While São Tomé and the Equatoguineans do not have any point in…

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High Court rules that appointment of Kalumo as Immigration Department’s director general was illegal and unconstitutional
June 6, 2024
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Brigadier General Kalumo (retired) * The appointment was non-consequential and of no effect as it is illegal and unconstitutional * It is the responsibility of Minister of Homeland Security to make the appointment and not through directive from President Lazarus Chakwera By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court has today, June 6, ruled that the post of Brigadier General Charles Kalumo (retired) as Director General of the Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services is non-consequential and of no effect as…

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