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CAF signs historic MoU with Africa’s leading University of Cape Town (UCT) focused on training African football administrators
May 11, 2024
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The MoU was signed in Cairo, Egypt * The University of Cape Town is one of the leading centres of learning globally and CAF is very proud to be associated with such a reputable institution * We believe this collaboration will not only train the future leaders of football but also consolidate the skills and capacity of role players Maravi Express The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Africa’s leading higher…

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Egypt’s Zamalek and Morocco’s RS Berkane renew rivalry in first leg of CAF Confederation Cup final tomorrow
May 11, 2024
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* A repeat of the 2019 final between the two clubs in which each side won 1-0 at home but Zamalek won after a penalty shootout * Both raised their hands and stamped their authority as the tournament’s firm favourites * After finishing top of their respective groups without a single loss enroute to the final Maravi Express The first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup 2023/24 final will kick-off tomorrow in Berkane, Morocco between Morocco’s RS Berkane FC…

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MEC advises concerned stakeholders to verify with Registrar of Companies and PPDA for authenticity of supplier of polling materials
May 11, 2024
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* Sheba Enterprises is a Malawian company not the Sheba Enterprises Ltd that is said to be UK-based * Unsuccessful bidders are asked submit their request for debriefing sessions before May 22, 2024 By Duncan Mlanjira Since the publication by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announcing the awarding of a contract to Sheba Enterprises to supply and deliver non-sensitive polling materials, reports circulated on the social media indicating that the said company was registered in UK but was dissolved in…

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Bullets Ephraim Kondowe nets 3 goals in four games as others have played 5 with Zeliat Nkhoma leading with 5 goals
May 10, 2024
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* Four apiece have been scored by Silver Strikers duo of Adiel Kaduya and Binwell Katinji and Creck Sporting’s George Chaomba * Ramadan Ntafu also has three goals from the first hat-trick of the season when his team Chitipa United beat Karonga United 4-1 By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Tione Andsen, MANA From four games he has played, Nyasa Big Bullets’ Ephraim Kondowe has scored 3 goals in the race for the Golden Boot of the TNM Super…

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Malawi secures US$45m for soil health, fertilizer use
May 10, 2024
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Chakwera at his meeting with chairperson for AGRA, Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe * Need for Malawi to depart from rain fed agriculture to irrigation in order to respond to climate change shocks * Our work is to have a sustainable production system given the climate change calamities and vulnerabilities By Patricia Kapulula in Nairobi, Kenya Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has pumped in US$45 million to help in promoting agricultural productivity, soil health, use of fertilizer and…

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Top African honours continue to elude Tabitha Chawinga; As she is beaten to COSAFA Player of the Year award by Zambian Kundananji
May 10, 2024
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Tabitha has earned several awards at COSAFA tournaments before * However, Ascent Soccer and Malawi Scorchers forward Leticia Chinyamula is voted forward Most Promising Player * Egyptian club Al Alhly’s South African star, Percy Tau crowned men’s Best Player of the Year By Duncan Mlanjira At club level in Europe, Tabitha Chawinga is winning hearts of fans that saw her winning the Golden Boot having scored 23 goals in 21 matches in 2023 whilst with Italian Serie A Femminile…

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FCB impressed with response to ‘Civil Servant Aweluke’ promotion’ as 3 people win K250,000 each in second draw 
May 9, 2024
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* It is improving each and every month in terms of response since it was launched in February this year  * We are encouraged because our target is to ensure that civil servants are enjoying our services By Victor Singano Jnr First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc has expressed satisfaction with the overwhelming response which the current on-going ‘Civil Servant Aweluke’ promotion has been embraced by its customers. FCB Marketing Manager, Pacharo Stanley Chirwa made the remarks today in Blantyre…

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Ministry of Trade, CFTC strongly warn sugar distributors and wholesalers against price manipulation
May 9, 2024
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* Ministry to revoke licenses of those found indulging in the price manipulation * CFTC to fine a minimum sum of K500,000 and a prison sentence of five years By Patience Longer, Daniel Siame, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express As sugar is now readily available on the market following resumption of production at both Illovo Sugar Malawi and Salima Sugar Limited, Ministry of Trade & Industry and Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued stern warnings to…

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MUST’s 2024-2027 strategic plan to champion MW2063’ pillars of industrialisation and human capital development
May 9, 2024
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* We have committed ourselves to be a solution provider through innovation and technology driven by science and meet societal needs * The university and its graduates are into manufacturing and now they want to expand further By James Kanyenda, Ministry of Education’s deputy PRO Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched its 2024-2027 strategic plan and Council chairperson, Dr Mathews Mtumbuka said through the plan, the university has resolved to champion industrialisation pillar as well as…

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‘Facilitating revenue growth has been, and will remain, fundamental to Airtel Africa’s performance’
May 9, 2024
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* This strong revenue performance is a reflection not only of the opportunity that is inherent across our markets * But also the resilience of our affordable offerings despite the inflationary pressure many of our customers have experienced By Duncan Mlanjira In reflecting the financial accomplishment of Airtel Africa — whose total customer base grew by 9.0% to 152.7 million while mobile money subscriber growth at 20.7% — chief executive officer Olusegun Ogunsanya says facilitating revenue growth has been,…

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