‘Diego, give us a hand’: Argentina v England revives historic tensions

* Decades after the Falklands war and Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal, the fixture is once again being discussed as far more than a game By The Guardian’s Facundo Iglesia in Buenos Aires & Michael Savage in London When Argentina’s national football team burst into the dressing room  after-beating-Switzerland-in-the-FIFA-World-Cup-quarterfinals, they celebrated by singing The Fourth Star, the country’s unofficial World Cup anthem. “For Malvinas, for Diego,” Lionel Messi and his teammates chanted, invoking both the Falkland Islands – known…

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Time for England’s ‘nearly men’ to deliver

* The Three Lions’ biggest match since 1966 as Thomas Tuchel’s side close in on immortality * They have reached two World Cup semi-finals in the six decades since then — at Italia ’90 and then in Russia eight years ago * But this latest edition reignites an old rivalry, adding layers with history and controversial sub-plots By Phil McNulty, BBC Sport England have the chance to take a giant stride towards immortality when they face Argentina in the…

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Lot 2 of Golomoti-Monkey Bay road corridor rehabilitation commences financed by National Bank of Malawi

* This investment will improve connectivity, facilitate trade, strengthen local businesses, and contribute to sustainable economic growth * Because at National Bank of Malawi Plc, building Malawi’s future goes beyond banking By Duncan Mlanjira The road rehabilitation works of the Lot 2 Golomoti-Monkey Bay corridor, supported through a K100 billion financing facility by National Bank of Malawi (NBM), has been officially launched. The Lot 2 covers a 28.4km stretch between Chantulo and Golomoti section while Lot 1 is financed…

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Airtel Africa set to connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027

* Through the School Connection programme that is expanding digital learning to learners in 13 countries including Malawi * In Malawi, the local initiative called Airtel Nzeru Connect Airtel has connected 36 schools across Malawi to the internet, while an additional nine schools are earmarked for connectivity in 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa has announced its commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa including Malawi to the internet by 2027. This is being done…

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A special team beats brilliant individuals — silky Spain flatten France

Spain’s second goal scorer, Pedro Porro * The semi-final showdown between the tournament’s two favourites and standout sides had been eagerly anticipated — but France didn’t show up By Neil Johnston, BBC Sport & Peter Smith, SkySports News Spain produced an absolute masterclass in control to secure their place in just their second FIFA World Cup™ final — leaving the rest of the world stunned at how France were blown away. Les Bleus went into Tuesday’s eagerly anticipated semifinal…

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South Africa law enforcement launch manhunt for Malawian domestic worker following theft of R1 million worth of jewellery and R10,000 in cash in Durban

* The incident comes amid increasing scrutiny over the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa, following the introduction of recent legislative measures * Under newly-gazetted laws, employers who hire illegal foreign workers could face fines starting at R100,000 for first-time offenders * With penalties increasing to as much as R1 million or prison time for repeat offenders By Duncan Mlanjira A Malawian domestic worker identified as Fatima Lawrence is being hunted by the South Africa law enforcement on…

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NBS Bank NDL side Chilobwe United appoint former Nyasa Big Bullets coach Gilbert Chirwa as technical director

* On a one-year performance-based contract as the club intensifies its push for promotion to the FDH Bank Premiership lying 8th on the 2nd-tier league’s log table * Who are facing 3rd-placed Embangweni United on Monday at Mpira Stadium in Matchweek 8 with four games left to play of the Season 2 first round By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Former Nyasa Big Bullets interim coach Gilbert Chirwa has joined NBS National Division…

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Health rights advocate Dorothy Ngoma cautions against pattern of unfulfilled promises by government

* As she welcomes the announcement of construction of Blantyre District Hospital after government secures US$27 million loan from Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development loan * We started hearing about Blantyre District Hospital during President Bakili Muluzi’s time but over 20 years down the line, there isn’t even a stone or a brick By Frank Humphreys, Malawi News Agency (MANA) While welcoming the news that the Government has secured a US$27 million loan from the Kuwait Fund for…

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British High Commissioner to Malawi enhances positive tradition of dialogue with Scotland-Malawi Partnership in Edinburgh

British High Commissioner to Malawi, Leigh Stubblefield with some Scotland-Malawi Partnership Trustees * Established by her predecessors, the annual meetings between the British High Commission and Scotland-Malawi civil society strengthen the long-standing economic collaboration between Scotland and Malawi * Leigh shared her expertise and engaged in open discussions on key issues including health, education, climate, governance, food security, energy and economic development By Duncan Mlanjira Scotland-Malawi Partnership — the non-governmental umbrella network that coordinates and supports the historic, dignified…

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‘There’s no better stage to celebrate UK-Malawi’s deep and historic friendship than the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow’—UK High Commission

* May you compete with pride, perform to the very best of your abilities, create memories that last a lifetime * And, with a little luck on your side, return home with medals as well. History is there to be made — we believe in you, Team Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira When presiding over the send-off of Team Malawi to send-off to this year’s Commonwealth Games, acting British High Commissioner to Malawi, Ben Nicholson, reminded just how special the…

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