President Chakwera acknowledges that Govt projects keep delaying due to poor funding

Progress of the construction works * As he pledges for speedy completion of Nsanje-Marka by December 2021 * Construction was rolled out way in 2018 but at least completion progress is now at 85% * With a rehabilitated and functioning transport system, Nsanje will be transformed to a city By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Steve Chirombo, MANA On his tour of construction works of Nsanje-Marka M1 road last Friday, President Lazarus Chakwera bemoaned the delays that affect development…

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DStv to premiere two new double bill telenovelas in October on Africa Magic as MultiChoice Malawi celebrates its 25th Anniversary

* Dilemma follows the lives of two estranged lovers — Kaineto and Kanan * Venge tells a scandalous story of secrets, lies and betrayals * Both explore modern day themes that viewers will connect to at different levels By Duncan Mlanjira As MultiChoice Malawi celebrates its 25th Anniversary with the launch of ‘Sankha Wekha’ (choose for yourself) campaign, DStv will premiere two new double bill telenovelas — Dilemma and Venge — in October exclusively on Africa Magic Showcase. Dilemma…

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Netball fraternity keeps getting things upside down

Last week, it was the bizarre decision of breaking the tie in the election for post of chairperson for Northern Region Netball Committee through a coin-toss. This week all top posts have been filled up by officials unopposed for the South. The chairperson is Junier Kazembe; her deputy Tadala Billie; secretary Patricia Kapindula; vice-secretary Veronica Chigaula; treasurer Eleanor Mapulanga and vice-treasurer Jean Matola — all unopposed. The voting was on committee members — Alice Ngwira (16 votes);  Dalitso Chinyama…

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Malawi players need spiritual help to manage fame and fortune—Nyamilandu

Nyamilandu with Pastor Emmanuel Chodzeka * Most players nowadays are under pressure to take care of themselves * If they don’t handle the situation properly the future is compromised. * We need team chaplains to offer that guidance and counseling on how players can behave and handle themselves * Because the devil thrives on pleasure and where there is power By Duncan Mlanjira In collaboration with Football Association of Malawi (FAM), Sport Chaplaincy Malawi is set to attach 16…

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Street kids becoming a terror in City of Blantyre

Empty streets like this are dangerous even in daylight * The daylight terror is even carried out not when there is a lull of pedestrian traffic but in full view of people * Reports say near victim lawyer literally runs away from the predators in daylight on Friday * Their targets are Chichiri Shopping Mall, Bank ATMs on deserted streets especially from 6pm * And sometimes hotel car parks to pounce on unsuspecting motorists as soon as they open…

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ACB asked to probe granting of MalTIS to SA firm in partnership with Movesa

* The suppliers of the MalTIS involve South African firm Fischer Consultants and Movesa as a Malawian partner * The contract was granted over six years ago but failed to meet three deadlines since 2018 to hand over to government * Failure to hand over the system “seems to be a way of siphoning money by some corrupt individuals * In collaboration with the foreign Consultants South African firm Fischer Consultants and Movesa By Duncan Mlanjira The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)…

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Concerned citizen asks ACB to investigate suspected corruption practice over Movesa’s sole blank number plate importation

Number plates imported by Movesa are showing signs of substandard work * Sole importation was to block all players from entering the market yet Movesa’s number plates keep failing to meet standards * Movesa was also tasked as a regulator to prevent importation of substandard blank plates by unscrupulous importers * DRTSS, MBS kept changing blank number plate importation test specifications to block other business entities * Former MBS official now working as a consultant for Movesa in the…

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Nsanje Lalanje MP Gladys Ganda whistle blows on inflated prices of goats to be supplied to DoDMA

Goats that are for breeding are within prices of K15,000 to a maximum of K20,000 * Contracts have been awarded to highest bidders leaving out those who pegged lower prices * The best was to use the Councils to buy direct from the farmers in the designated areas of delivery * The project is under post-Cyclone Idai and Kenneth Emergency Recovery and Resilience project By Duncan Mlanjira Member of Parliament for Nsanje Lalanje, who is shadow Minister of Trade…

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Rab Processors kits up SRFA ThumbsUp League finalists set for Saturday at Mpira Stadium

The presentation of the kits at Rab Processors head office  By Victor Singano Jnr. Official sponsors, Rab Processors on Wednesday surprised Southern Region Football League (SRFA) when they presented match kits to finalists of the Thumbs League, Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve and Sable Farming, who are set to face each other on Saturday at Mpira Stadium. Bullets Reserve booked their final place after defeating Blantyre City and Sable Farming while Sable Farming saw off Changalume Barracks. Blantyre City and…

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Fireworks expected as 2021 Rainbow Paints netball league second round title campaign resumes this weekend

* Season started at a very low pace since the players were out of action for a year due to the CoVID-19 * But after week 5 of games, the teams picked up their form By Victor Singano Jnr. First Choice Tigresses, the first round leaders of the 2021 Blantyre and Districts Rainbow Paints netball league resume their title campaign for the title as the second episode resumes this weekend with two encounters after a two-week first round break….

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