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The Queens who left riveting legacy at past WAfCON finals

July 4, 2025

* 2004–Perpetua Nkwocha (Nigeria); 2006–Portia Modise (South Africa); 2008–Genoveva Añonma (Equatorial Guinea); 2010–Stella Mbachu (Nigeria); 2012-Genoveva Añonma (Equatorial Guinea); 2014: Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria); 2016–Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné (Cameroon); 2018–Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa); 2022–Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco) Maravi Express As the curtains rise in Rabat, for the kick off of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 (WAfCON) tomorrow, the biggest celebration of women’s football on the continent is about to unveil the 10th Most Valuable Player of the tournament….

Standard Bank’s Growth Conversations round-table dialogue stakeholders call for speedy action on Malawi’s ailing economy

July 3, 2025

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Chief Executive Madinga (left) moderates the panel discussion as Ministers Agriculture and Tourism Kawale and Kamtukule and Deputy RBM Governor Kissu Simwaka follow * Held recently in Lilongwe under the theme; ‘Towards Economic Recovery and Growth by Bringing the ATMM Strategy to Life’ * Delegates acknowledged the urgency of fast-tracking several economic reforms to catch up with development targets * The forum explored how the ATMM strategy could be applied to address perennial macroeconomic challenges By Duncan Mlanjira Key…

World Meteorological Organisation supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) forecasting pilot project in Africa through Malawi

July 3, 2025

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* Developing AI has potential as a game-changer for weather forecasts and early warnings—World Meteorological Organisation Secretary General, Celeste Saulo * Especially if we can leverage AI technology to help countries without sophisticated super-computers to leap-frog to the latest most advanced prediction systems * The project combines Norway’s AI expertise with Malawi’s local knowledge and data — building on a high-resolution data-driven weather forecasting model named BRIS By Duncan Mlanjira A new pilot project by the World Meteorological Organisation…

Airtel Malawi launches country’s first AI-powered spam alert service to combat mobile money fraud

July 3, 2025

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* Requires no application downloads and is automatically activated for all Airtel customers at no extra cost * Spam in this context refers to unsolicited SMS messages to phones, often from fraudsters and scammers * The messages are usually socially engineered and potentially lead to harvesting of data, spreading malware and swindling of money from unsuspecting mobile users By Duncan Mlanjira In a bold move to protect its customers from mobile money fraud, Airtel Malawi has launched a ground-breaking…

None of concerns have been addressed that were contained in a petition by creative artists for President Chakwera not to assent to two Bills affecting their industry

July 3, 2025

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* Bill No. 1 of 2025: Companies, Registration and Intellectual Property Centre and Bill No. 2 of 2025: Copyright (Amendment) * We didn’t receive a response from State House, Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC), or the special advisor to the President on creative industries * We did what we could to impress upon the President the importance of withholding assent to the two Bills affecting the creative, arts and heritage sector By Duncan Mlanjira Of the 13…

‘African women’s football is on the rise’—Tabitha as she unveils new WAfCON trophy for Morocco 2024 finals

July 3, 2025

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* It’s truly an honour and privilege to be part of WAfCON, even when my country isn’t participating — and the adrenaline rush was unforgettable * May the resilience of the African girl child light up football pitches across Africa and around the world * SuperSport on DStv and GOtv to broadcast live the biggest celebration of African women’s football kicking off from Saturday, July 5-26 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers captain, Tabitha TC11 Chawinga was amongst top African women footballers tasked…

National Cancer Centre a game changer to significantly reduce the need for patients to seek treatment abroad—Chakwera

July 2, 2025

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* Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death, particularly cancers of the oesophagus and cervix * This centre is an arsenal against cancer — it represents not just infrastructure, but the hope and determination of the Malawian people By Tabbu Kitta Kauye, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has described the National Cancer Centre (NCC) — Malawi’s first-ever public facility of its kind — as a modern development that promises to transform cancer care in the country that will…

Babatunde’s goal in his 100th appearance for Nyasa Bullets stops Ekhaya FC from claiming another big scalp in debut appearance of TNM Super League

July 2, 2025

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* The Bullets have maintained their lead of the 2025 table at 27 points — one ahead of runners-up Mighty Wanderers (26) * Who beat Songwe United 2-0 through goals from Wisdom Mpinganjira (55’) and Blessings Mwalilino (79’) By Duncan Mlanjira In his 100th appearance for Nyasa Big Bullets, Nigerian Adepoju Babatunde scored his 59th goal for the Peoples Team as his 56th minute header from a freekick was enough for giants to claim supremacy over TNM Super League…

Veep Usi calls on the Commonwealth to advocate for reforms in global financial systems

July 2, 2025

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* With a focus on vulnerability in determining access to concessional finance. The time has come to deliver real, practical solutions * The Commonwealth should push for fairer financial systems, including credit rating reforms and improved access to climate finance for vulnerable economies Maravi Express At the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) taking place in Seville, Spain, Vice-President Michael Usi has called on the Commonwealth to advocate for reforms in global financial systems — with a…

Four of Week 6 Man of the Match winners make it into NBS Bank NDL Team of the Week

July 2, 2025

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* As Chintheche United contribute three players with two each from Ndirande Stars and Bangwe All Stars * And one each from leaders Red Lions, Namitete Zitha, Baka City and Chilumba Barracks By Duncan Mlanjira The exceptional performance of four of the six Man of the Match winners in Week 6 of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL), have made the grade for the Team of the Week — Mapopa Munthali (Chilumba Barracks), Seleman Mussah (Bangwe All Stars,…