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Zambian Muthiya dislodges tournament favourite Chidale in Lusaka’s SUSCON invitational pro golf

November 23, 2020

Madaliso Muthiya, Zambia’s top pro By Duncan Mlanjira Zambia’s top pro Madaliso Muthiya came from a one under par to dislodge tournament favourite, Malawi’s top notch pro Paul Chidale, who had maintained a two-day lead with a 4 under par during the three-day SUSCON invitational pro golf played at the Bonanza Golf Course in Lusaka. Reports from Zambia say Chidale, who was specially invited to participate in the tournament as recognition of his impeccable performance when he won the…

A-list artists and DJs to grace Summer Hangout at Anchors Lounge in Blantyre

November 23, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Summer Hangout, an entertainment event that feature the most-sought-after acts on the Malawi urban music scene in the country — organized by Anchors Lounge in Blantyre — is set for Saturday, November 28 and the line-up includes Tay Grin, Phyzix, Kell Kay, Tuno, Hyphen, Barryone, Piksy and Nyasapiano. Other performances will be complemented by famous DJs such as Flame, Trick and Ronnie. One of the organisers of the Summer Hangout, Mathambo Lowole said Anchors Lounge —…

Three new warrants of arrest issued for Bushiri in South Africa

November 23, 2020

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* Charges relate to different rape cases allegedly registered in 2018 * Third charge is a rape case registered in 2020 which he denies * Why does South Africa like to needlessly invite the anger of other Africans upon themselves? Maravi Express Three warrants of arrest for different rape case are reported to have been issued for Shepherd Bushiri in South Africa. Reported by South Africa news24.com, the warrants of arrest were issued on Thursday, November 19 by the…

CHESSAM strives to strengthen chess structures by demarcating districts into zones

November 23, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) held its extraordinary annual general meeting on Saturday where among other discussions, it made some amendments to its constitution by demarcating all districts into zones as it plans to take the sport to every part of the country. CHESSAM president, Susan Namangale said they discussed their performance for the past two years — that included winning the prestigious Malawi Sport Awards for second year running. Namangale was awarded the 2019 the…

FIFA suspends CAF president Ahmad for 5 years

November 23, 2020

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Ahmad Ahmad breachers several codes of ethics kick442.com World football governing body, FIFA has suspended Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Ahmad Ahmad for five years after been found to have breached various codes of ethics guiding football administration. He has since been replaced by Congolese football administrator, CAF first vice-president and member of the FIFA council, Constant Omari on interim bases. The charges on Ahmad include duty of loyalty (breaching article 15); offering and accepting gifts or other…

Malawian private tree seedlings developer plans to produce seedlings for very hot chili Ghost Pepper

November 23, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian passionate private tree seedlings developer, Mapopa William Banda, who has also diversified by raising fruits tree seedlings, says he is growing red hot pepper in his garden and hopes to produce some seedlings shortly for sale. Named as Ghost Pepper or Bhut Jolokia (Bhutanese chili), is a hybrid chili cultivated in Northeast India and a delicacy in that country. In a Facebook post announcing his plan to invest it in the country, Mapopa was very…

Trail athlete Kumwamba organising 2nd Legend Challenge on Dec. 20

November 23, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira After a successful first race held in June, Malawi’s international mountain trail (ultra marathon) specialist, Edson Kumwamba has set December 20 for the second leg of the Legend Trail Challenge Series to be run along Mulanje tea plantations. The second series has been named ‘MwanaMulanje’ (Mulanje child) because the route is at the foot of Mount Mulanje and it doesn’t go up the Mother Mulanje routes that is used for the famous Mulanje Mountain Porters Race. “The…

HIV drug resistance on focus on 2020 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

November 23, 2020

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Maravi Express The world is observing the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) from Wednesday, November 18-24, which World Health Organisation (WHO) set aside to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance. WHO says antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms resist the effects of medications, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. Combatting antimicrobial resistance is a global priority that needs coordinated action across all government sectors and levels of society. WHO says HIV…

Airtel Money partners with South African money transfer provider Mukuru

November 23, 2020

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Maravi Express Airtel Money customers will now be able to receive money from loved ones outside the country using the international money transfer service provider, Mukuru. In a statement, Airtel Money Director, Polycarp Ndekana said they have taken cognizance that every year thousands of Malawians in diaspora face challenges when sending money to sustain their family and relatives back home and partnering with Mukuru will provide them a convenient, simple and secure way to transfer funds. “We already provide…

Legislative and compliance updates under the Pension Act

November 21, 2020

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The country’s leading insurance company, NICO Pension — in partnership with the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) — invited pension trustees and employers to a seminar at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre where they were encouraged to provide employers accurate information on the pension system. This comes against the background that a lot of employees are not adequately informed of how the pension scheme system works and its benefits, a development that is leading to a lot of misinformation through…