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Blantyre City Council opens two bypass streets to ease traffic flow

October 10, 2023

By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre City Council has opened two roads to motorists to ease traffic flow in the city through the new bypasses from the junction to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Chipatala Road to Kamba in Soche Township and the junction into Lali Lubani from Makata Road all the way to Kenyatta Drive at Chinyonga. In a public statement, Blantyre City Council alerts motorists that the roads are still in the final stages of construction and must be used…

Postal services still relevant—Malawi Posts Corporation on World Post Day

October 10, 2023

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People transacting in Blantyre Post Office service hall * Everything is going on well that is aimed at keeping the company afloat * Amid technological advancements that have rendered posting mail almost obsolete By Tikondane Vega, MANA Despite the advent of new technology in the communication sector, Malawi Posts Corporation (MPC) services are still relevant, stressing that the corporation has been diversifying services as part of its turnaround strategy. MPC’s Head of Public Relations, Ida Nkolimbo said this on…

MRA, Central Medical Stores Trust, FDH Bank’s Chikhula win prestigious public relations awards

October 10, 2023

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FDH Bank Plc’s Public Relations Manager, Lorraine Chikhula * Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule was honoured as PRSM Honorary Fellow By Tikondane Vega, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express For its wide utilisation of almost all aspects and spectrum of public engagement to ensure maximisation of tax collection, Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has been presented with ‘Leader in Public Relations lnnovation-2023 Award’ by Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM). The award was presented at PRSM’s annual conference held at…

FAM calls for hearing on Wanderers’ appeal against rulings of misconduct during Airtel Top 8 quarterfinal

October 10, 2023

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The man at the centre of it all, referee Godfrey Nkhakananga * To take place on Saturday, October 14 at FAM offices in Chiwembe, Blantyre from 11:00hrs * Wanderers asked to bring witness(es) and/or any documentary evidence and to bring their legal representatives * FAM’s Competitions Committee to submit a response to Wanderers’ grounds of appeal by tomorrow (Wednesday) By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has responded to Mighty Wanderers FC appeal against the decision of the…

Standard Bank Plc scoops two Euromoney Awards for best service performances

October 9, 2023

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* The awards come as the Bank has acquired multiple recognitions from well-known financial publishers and professional bodies * Such as Global Finance, Employer Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) and Institute of Marketing Malawi (IMM) among others By Duncan Mlanjira The world’s leading capital markets and financial think tank, Euromoney, has named Standard Bank Plc as Best Bank for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Malawi and Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Malawi. The awards come as the Bank…

Race for COSAFA Women’s Championship’s semis still open with Malawi Scorchers in semi finals

October 9, 2023

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* Zimbabwe, Botswana victorious in Group C dubbed the ‘Group of Death’ * The Scorchers first beat the hosts, Banyana Banyana 4-3 in the opening match * Before annihilating eSwatini 8-0 in their second in a game Temwa Chawinga was the star of the show * As she netted four to become the top scorer with 7 goals as she eyes the Golden Boot By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers are still the only team that have so far qualified…

The Hijab in the 21st Century

October 9, 2023

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Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina trended when she became the first player to wear a hijab at Women’s World Cup By Dr. Hend Alborsan, from Australia It must be noted that the veil or what is popularly known as the Hijab was never limited to Islamic societies. The existence of the veil long precedes Islam. The rules associated with women’s veils were mentioned in a detailed manner in the Assyrian law, in making references to the women that are obligated to…

TP Mazembe drawn alongside Mamelodi Sundowns, Egypt’s Pyramids FC and FC Mauritania’s Nouadhibou in CAF Champions League group stage

October 9, 2023

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The first leg match against Nyasa Big Bullets which TP Mazembe won 1-0 * Last season’s finalists, Wydad Casablanca are in Group B with Tanzania’s Simba SC, Asec Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire and Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy * Reigning champions, Al Ahly SC of Egypt will headline Group D with Algeria’s CR Belouizdad for a mouth-watering North-African derby * Tanzania’s Young Africans (who finished second in the CAF Confederation Cup) will be looking at causing major upsets in the group…

Former MISA Malawi president Ndanga named as MHRC commissioner

October 9, 2023

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* 7th cohort chairperson Scader Louis, Sports Council Board chairperson, Dr Sunduzwayo Madise retained * President Chakwera appeals 8th cohort of commissioners to be equally vigilant By Patricia Kapulula, MANA The 8th cohort of Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) which President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed includes former president of the Malawi Chapter of Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), Teresa Ndanga. Others are Malawi National Council of Sports Board chairperson, Dr Sunduzwayo Madise; Viwemi Chavula; Andrew Kavala; Boniface Massah;…

Senegal ready to break new ground at FIFA U-17 World Cup after U-17 AFCON triumph

October 9, 2023

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* They head to Indonesia where are grouped with Argentina (November 11), Poland (November 14) and Japan (November 17) in their second and consecutive FIFA U-17 World Cup™ appearance * In their debut edition in 2019, they qualified from the group stage after impressive victories over USA and the Netherlands, before being eliminated in the Round of 16 by Spain Maravi Express Drawn alongside Argentina, Poland and Japan in Group D of the FIFA U-17 World Cup™, Senegal is…