Failure to report and manage sexual harassment is harming African news media

* Many cases of physical and verbal sexual harassment go unreported * Because the victims fear further victimisation and lack confidence in management systems and interventions * And even when action is taken, the results are often underwhelming Maravi Express A new research released Tuesday by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)’s Women in News programme has provided first-of-its-kind insight into the scale of sexual harassment in African media organisations including Malawi — and the numbers are disturbing….

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Government implements Level 3 response to CoVID-19 following increase in new confirmed cases, admissions, deaths since June 1

Highlights * A curfew will be put from 10hrs-6hrs * Bars should open from 2 pm to 10 pm to only serve customers on takeaway basis * Restaurants should open from 6hrs-10hrs * No political rallies allowed * Banks to ensure ATMs have enough cash at all times * Businesses must increase the number of cashiers to serve customers quickly * All public transport vehicles should not exceed 50% of their carrying capacity * Government is discouraging people from…

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Three winners identified in Old Mutual’s #Sisonke mini-video documentary competition; Grand prize at K5.5m

Chatsika and Manda a presents the award to Idah and Ted Mwango  * Mulanje-based Othakarhaka Charity Foundation receive grand prize of K5.5 million * Voices Awake Girls Organisation and 10+ Her Period Her Pride went home with K1.4 million each * Othakarhaka assists vulnerable youths to pursue their academic goals * 10+ Her Period Her Pride strives to keep girls in schools by being provided with free menstrual sanitary pads * Voices Awake Girls Organisation empowers the girl-child through…

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Malawians fondly pay tribute to late South African legendary singer Steve Kekana

* Composed ‘I Just Wanna Sing, Ndimafuna Kuimba Nyimbo after his concert visit to Malawi in 1985 * I loved his music much; legends don’t die, they sleep— Ally Stephens * Kekana recorded over 40 albums and enjoyed widespread chart success since the 70’s * He won the SABC Black Music Award for Best Male Vocalist in 1979 and 1980 By Duncan Mlanjira South African legendary performing artist, Steve Kekana, who died on Thursday at the age of 63,…

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Musician Fredokiss reignites unsavory political rivalry with MP Lipipa

Fredokiss (left) on his visit to Zingwangwa Health Centre * Gives the MP 24hr ultimatum to address challenges faced at Zingwangwa Health Centre * I don’t even know what message you are trying to preach about your fellow UTM member—Lipipa * This is a good and charitable work by Fredokiss but the announcement was not done in good faith—Chiusiwa * Being accompanied by people wearing party colours showed he was only doing it to gain political mileage By Duncan…

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Airtel Top 8 back in action; Sponsorship increased from K66 million to K78 million

Nyamilandu signing the contract watched by Kamoto (left) * Winners to pocket K17 million while runners-up will take home with K5.5 million * All the participating teams will get K1 million participation fee whereas Golden Boot award is K500,000 Maravi Express After one year without action, Airtel Top 8 Cup competition is finally back  with a lucrative K234 million three-year sponsorship which will be divided into K78 million sponsorship per season from K66 million. Breaking the news on Wednesday…

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FAM honours Lawrence ‘Lule’ Waya, Kaputa and Mtonga

FAM president Nyamilandu presenting the certificate of recognition to Lule * He is Flames’ fourth most capped player with 132 caps and joint second all time top scorer with 27 goals * The three deserved the recognition for their service to the development of Malawi football— Nyamilandu By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) on Saturday honoured former international, legendary Lawrence ‘Lule’ Waya for his service to Malawi football. FAM also its technical director John Kaputa and referees…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi records historic net profit of K6bln in first half-year ended February

Illovo Sugar Malawi Managing Director, Lekani Katandula during the forum By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has made a net historic profit of K6.1 billion in just the first half of the year which ended on February 28, 2021 — representing a 200% increase compared to K2.1 billion which was made for the same period last financial year. Making the announcement last Friday at a Stakeholders’ Forum held at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre, Illovo Sugar Malawi Managing…

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Blue Eagles Netball Club honour their coach Kanyenda with a farewell netball bonanza as he retires from Malawi Police Service

Kanyenda (right) with the sponsor of the bonanza Isaac Chimwala * But he does not leave the netball fraternity in which he serves as technical director * The team will always be in my heart and I will forever be indebted to the club * I am retiring from the Police and now I have more time to be dedicated to netball duties * I want to make a positive impact on netball in Malawi and on the world…

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Once beaten, twice shy; Wanderers shrug off Karonga United in FDH Bank Cup

* Karonga United finally fulfill fixture they intended to withdraw from * They actually led 1-0 by half time through a goal scored in the 19th minute * Lost 3-5 after post-match penalties * They beat the Nomads twice in the TNM Super League 1st and 2nd second rounds By Duncan Mlanjira Karonga United, who threatened to withdraw from the FDH Bank Cup after Football Association of Malawi (FAM) shifter their Round of 32 match from Karonga Stadium to…

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