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Cape Verde leave FIFA World Cup™ 2026 as heroes after brave Argentina battle
July 4, 2026
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* Argentina dominated possession for long periods, but the African debutants stayed organised and made the champions work for every opening Maravi Express Cape Verde were minutes away from forcing a penalty shootout before an own goal from Diney Borges finally ended their brave resistance. It has ended their historic FIFA World Cup™ 2026 run in heartbreak after the Blue Sharks pushed the defending champions Argentina to extra time before losing 2-3 in a dramatic Round-of-32 tie in Miami….

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‘Young Malawian Chevening Scholars are the bedrock of our country’s future’—Malawi High Commissioner to UK Dr. Thomas Bisika
July 3, 2026
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* As he welcomes the Malawian Chevening Scholars 2026 cohort  represented by Alpha Kishindo, Alfred Gadama, Mirriam Francesca Nkosi, Slyviah Chisi, Dr. Issac Yiwombe and Evans Kagwira * The knowledge they acquire through prestigious programmes like Chevening Scholarships is an investment in Malawi’s growth * Malawi is immensely proud of its international scholars and we look forward to seeing the incredible impact these scholars will have, both during their studies and upon their return home By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi…

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Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest FIFA World Cup™ knockout mismatch
July 3, 2026
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will have to keep out Lionel Messi, perhaps the greatest player of all time * Messi, arguably the greatest player the world has seen, faces a 40-year-old goalkeeper who was a complete unknown three weeks ago * It encapsulates one of the best stories of this World Cup — Cape Verde, on their World Cup debut, defying the odds to reach the knockout rounds By Dale Johnson, BBC Sport Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is…

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‘Skilled artisans will play an increasingly important role in Malawi’s economic development as the country pursues the aspirations of MW2063 vision’—MRF-UK and Issa Foundation
July 3, 2026
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* At the graduation of 79 students highly trained in various artisan skills at Maone Technical College in Chiradzulu with sponsorship from Malawi Relief Fund (MRF)-UK and Issa Foundation * Artificial intelligence (AI) can design a building, but it cannot lay bricks, install plumbing systems, construct roofs or produce quality carpentry with the precision, judgement and craftsmanship of a skilled artisan * Technology will continue to evolve, but there will always be a need for people with practical skills…

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Standard Bank boosts KUHeS ICT academic system with K32m worth of servers
July 3, 2026
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* The support is timely as KUHeS is trying to shift our focus towards digital education Maravi Express In its endeavour to improve information, technology & communication (ICT) skills among students, Standard Bank Plc has donated four Dell PowerEdge servers worth K32 million to Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS). In his vote of thanks at the handover in Lilongwe, KUHeS Executive Dean, Genesis Chorwe-Sungani said the investment will boost the university’s shift towards digital education.  “The support is…

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Algeria join six other African teams exiting from the FIFA World Cup™ 2026 after losing 0-2 to Switzerland
July 3, 2026
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* The remaining three African nations’ Round of 32 matches are this Friday night involving Egypt v Australia  (20h00); Cape Verde v Argentina (00h00); and Ghana v Colombia (03h30) * As Cristiano Ronaldo’s dreams survive after a late VAR drama disallowed Josko Gvardiol equaliser for Croatia in the 113th minute to date Spain, who beat Austria 3-0 Maravi Express From 10 representatives that Africa had at the FIFA World Cup™ 2026, only three are still in contention following the…

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‘Africa’s gap at FIFA World Cup™ is now psychological, not technical’
July 2, 2026
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* Africa’s new gap: From technical quality to 90-minute game management * We can match Europe and South America, now we must finish like them By Duncan Mlanjira The last set of the FIFA World Cup™ results has exposed a painful truth about African football; the gap is no longer technical — it’s psychological and managerial, contends an African football fan, Dennis Esikuri on his LinkedIn social media account. This follows heartbreaking results of four FIFA World Cup™ 2026…

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‘Business sector deserves better banking’—NBS Bank as it launches Business Banking
July 2, 2026
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Chief Wholesale Banking Officer, Alfred Nhlema * Rebranding from SME Banking in taking cognizance that every generation of business reaches a point where the old way simply stops working * Today is that moment — because the businesses building Malawi today are not the businesses of 20 years ago—Chief Wholesale Banking Officer, Alfred Nhlema By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank Plc has rebrand SME Banking to ‘Business Banking’ under the theme; ‘Business deserves better banking’ — taking cognizance that “every…

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Financial institutions taking huge role in supporting Malawi’s major road rehabilitation projects
July 2, 2026
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* As Minister of Transport & Public Works officially launches the rehabilitation of Lot 1 of Golomoti-Monkey Bay Road corridor financed by FDH Bank at K100 billion credit facility * National Bank to finance the corridor’s Lot 2 rehabilitation, a project that Government describes that it represents another milestone in its agenda to build a modern, resilient and integrated transport network * That supports tourism, trade, investment and inclusive socio-economic development * Standard Bank played a role as lead…

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‘Regardless of the outcome, we will leave the FIFA World Cup 2026 with our heads high and with a sense of mission accomplished’—Cape Verde state president Neves
July 2, 2026
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* We are playing to win — when expectations are low regarding a team, and if that team has the urge to win, it is possible * A small nation like Cape Verde should make an effort to always do that — to permanently surprise people By Paul Njie, BBC Sport Africa President of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, predicts his country will defeat defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup™ 2026 as…

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