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Senegal suffer cruel FIFA World Cup™ 2026 exit after Belgium’s late comeback

July 2, 2026

* The Lions of Teranga looked on course for a famous round-of-32 victory after goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaïla Sarr gave them a 2-0 lead with only five minutes of normal time remaining * But Belgium found a way back through Romelu Lukaku in the 86th minute before Youri Tielemans equalised three minutes later * The match then went into extra time, where Senegal came desperately close to forcing penalties Maravi Express Senegal’s FIFA World Cup™ 2026 journey…

For 75 minutes, DR Congo stood on the brink of achieving one of the greatest results in their football history

July 1, 2026

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* Before Harry Kane’s late double turned the match around, handing the Three Lions a hard-fought 2-1 victory Maravi Express For 75 minutes, the Democratic Republic of Congo stood on the brink of achieving one of the greatest results in their football history — inspired by the brilliance of Brian Cipenga and a courageous collective display. The Leopards frustrated England before Harry Kane’s late double turned the match around, handing the Three Lions a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Against one…

MEC describes Auditor General’s report leaked to the media as an incomplete audit process presented as though it were a final audit report

July 1, 2026

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* Hopeful that the National Audit Office, a highly trusted institution, shall undertake the necessary investigation to establish the legitimacy of the allegedly leaked audit report * Which would, for all intents and purposes, be a confidential document until officially published for public record By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has described an audit report purportedly originating from the Office of Auditor General as an incomplete audit process that “has been presented to the public as though it…

Ecobank Malawi signs Green Financing partnership with Sky Energy Africa to enable academic institutions to access financing for renewable energy solutions

July 1, 2026

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* As it also launches Banking4Education Value Proposition, a dedicated banking proposition that provides tailored financial, digital banking, payment and financing solutions for schools and businesses operating within the education sector * Education is one of the most important investments any nation can make, and educational institutions deserve financial solutions that recognise their unique needs and ambitions By Duncan Mlanjira On the official launch of Banking4Education-programme-Ecobank-Malawi has also signed a Green Financing partnership with Sky Energy Africa to enable…

598 customers rewarded with various prizes in first monthly draw of Kwakoma ndi ku NBS Bank promotion including K1m each in 26 branches across the country

July 1, 2026

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* Promotion was launched on June 1 to run up to December 22, 2026, whose prizes include solar lamps, JBL Bluetooth speakers, branded wrappers (zitenje) and the grand prize of an electric vehicle pick-up truck * To qualify, customers are required to save a minimum of K250,000 every month into their NBS Bank account and maintain active account usage through transactions across the bank’s channels and platforms By Duncan Mlanjira In the first of its monthly draws of ‘Kwakoma…

Norway shatter Côte d’Ivoire’s hearts as Erling Haaland scored in 86th minute to win 2-1

July 1, 2026

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* In Norway’s second triumph over an African team after beating Senegal 3-2 in group stages in which Haaland scored twice * Goal against Côte d’Ivoire was his 5th goal of the tournament while Kylian Mbappe drew level with Lionel Messi on 6 goals when he scored twice as France eliminated Sweden 3-0 * Co-hosts Mexico break 40-year FIFA World Cup™ curse by reaching the Round of 16 after beating Ecuador 2-0 Maravi Express Erling Haaland has shattered Côte…

Women farmers encouraged to join agricutural commercialisation cooperatives

June 30, 2026

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Amadoda Cooperative boosted with a tractor. In the middle is one of its women leaders, Jane Banda * Alone, it is difficult to access resources and markets, but together, we have a stronger voice and better opportunities * Cooperatives empower farmers to improve their livelihoods and build resilient communities * I believe in the power of collective action, especially for women farmers who often face barriers in accessing resources and good markets By Denis Mzembe, contributor Women farmers have…

‘Senegal and Morocco are slightly ahead of other African teams at this moment’—former Portugal and Liverpool defender Abel Xavier

June 30, 2026

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* The continent’s greatest FIFA World Cup™ moment is not a question of if — but when * Among the African teams at the FIFA World Cup™ 2026, only a few have local coaches — that is another point we need to think about * For example, Ghana appointed Carlos Queiroz after previously having a local coach Maravi Express Former Portugal and Liverpool defender, Abel Xavier, observes that African teams are currently closest to attaining the greatest achievement at…

Night of all-time FIFA World Cup™ upsets as Paraguay shock Germany and Morocco oust Netherlands in penalty shootouts

June 30, 2026

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* Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to send Brazil into the Round of 16 with a 96th-minute winner Maravi Express Monday night was an all-time of FIFA World Cup™ upsets that saw Paraguay shock four-time world champions Germany while Morocco ousted Netherlands — both in penalty shootouts. But for Brazil, it took Gabriel Martinelli’s 95th-minute strike for the four-time winners to dramatically come from behind to win 2-1 and advance to the Round of 16 — cruelly denying…

ESCOM replacing wooden poles with modern prestressed concrete poles on two key power transmission lines

June 29, 2026

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* This is a long-term investment strategy aimed to cut on maintenance costs, curb vandalism, reduce outages, and strengthen Malawi’s electricity network for generations to come * A wooden pole’s lifespan is very short and also failing prematurely — some needing replacement within just five years due to heavy rains, while some were being vandalised, including metal ones By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has embarked on a project to replacing old wooden transmission poles with…