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CCAP Clergy implored to shape congregants’ minds to vote for individuals with sound development policies without being biased
May 13, 2025
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* As Revered Prof. Silas Ncozana reminds CCAP ministers of Blantyre Synod’s 1992 call to remain neutral in terms of party politics * In this way, we can be unbiased in our criticism of any injustices and oppression we see from any political party * On this point, our Ministers of religion are expected to be publicly neutral — no matter what their personal convictions By Duncan Mlanjira In enhancing the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod’s…

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Consolation for Malawi football as women’s U-20 beat Central African Republic 3-1 in first leg FIFA World Cup qualifier at Bingu National Stadium
May 11, 2025
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* As men’s team squander 1-0 lead to lose 0-2 against South Africa in the second leg of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers * The young women’s team Malawi controlled the game for long durations and deservedly led 3-0 at half time * Fatima Lali put the hosts ahead just after a minute into the game and made it 2-0 in the 16th minutes before an own goal in additional time gave Malawi a three-goal cushion leading into…

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South Africa stun Malawi 2-0 to qualify for August’s CHAN finals; upsetting a 0-1 loss away at Bingu National Stadium last week
May 11, 2025
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* They join Uganda, Niger, Guinea and Algeria in Group C of the CHAN finals to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania By Duncan Mlanjira The same case of so-near-yet-so-far for Malawi as they have been eliminated from qualifying for their first-ever African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals after being beaten 2-0 by South Africa in the second leg they went leading 1-0 which the Flames attained at Bingu National Stadium last week. At Loftus Stadium in Pretoria this…

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Current weather now being experienced is Chiperoni associated with Mwera winds blowing on Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies
May 11, 2025
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The table and map showing the forecasted Mwera winds and their level of severity (Level 6).—Courtesy of DCCMS * Chiperoni weather is associated with rainy, windy, cloudy, and chilly conditions * Including fog patches over many areas beginning from the southern Malawi progressing northwards By Duncan Mlanjira The current weather now being experienced since this afternoon is Chiperoni, which the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services  (DCCMS) forecasted to be associated with Mwera winds blowing on Lake Malawi…

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Pasuwa reportedly ill; to miss the CHAN qualifier this afternoon against South Africa
May 11, 2025
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* The Zimbabwean is reported to have complained of chest pains and missed yesterday’s training session * The report further said he was then ferried to the hospital where he spent Saturday night admitted for medical assessment By Duncan Mlanjira Zimbabwe’s online media, New Zimbabwe has reported some moments ago that coach Kalisto Pasuwa will not be available on the bench for Malawi in this afternoon’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria due to illness….

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Nigeria and Senegal renew rivalry in CAF U20 AfCON quarter-finals tomorrow in Egypt
May 11, 2025
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* As South Africa seek consistency against DR Congo, who look to upset the while  Morocco are wary of fearless Sierra Leone * Regular combatants at the CAF U20 AfCON Ghana and Egypt face each other — marking their seventh meeting Maravi Express Defending champions Senegal face seven-time winners Nigeria in blockbuster CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) quarterfinal clash at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia tomorrow. The other quarterfinal matches are between South Africa and DR…

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Africa Brief adds credence to fake document claimed to have originated from MEC
May 11, 2025
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* Malawi Electoral Commission does not compile registration statistics and election results at regional level—says MEC in its statement * Those wishing to check the current voter registration statistics should visit https://mec.org.mw/2025-voter-registration-statistics/ By Duncan Mlanjira Editor-in-Chief for Africa Brief online publication, Winston Mwale has added credence to the statement that Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) issued to distance itself to a document that went viral on social media — describing it as fake. In its statement, MEC emphasised that the…

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Flames unperturbed over South Africa’s squad reinforcement for this afternoon’s CHAN second leg qualifier
May 11, 2025
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* If anything, it shows there’s a bit of panic in their camp — our focus is to stick to our strategy and execute it at Loftus Stadium—assistant coach Peter Mponda * Ahead of very crucial moment of the qualifiers as winners will qualify for the CHAN finals in August to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national football team assistant coach Peter Mponda said the technical panel is very well aware that after…

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India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire mediated by President Trump
May 10, 2025
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* After 4 days of military strikes as death toll rises to 66 after both sides exchanged fire * Senior military officers to speak again on  Monday, May 12 By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam, Shivam Patel, Charlotte & Aftab Ahmed, Reuters Tariff Watch US President Donald Trump announced today,May 10 that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other’s military installations. Pakistan’s foreign minister also said…

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RBM amplifying campaign on turning assets into opportunities to broaden access to loans for individuals and MSMEs
May 10, 2025
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RBM’s chief examiner for consumer protection & financial literacy, Madalitso Chamba stressing a point * Loan applicants need to have sound credit-repayment status as banks are required to be verifying customers’ credit data history * We are looking at the importance of understanding credit report and usage of moveable asset by those who are currently not able to access credit because of collateral issues By Brenda Nkosi, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express In order to broaden access to…

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