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MACRA urges Malawians to know and defend their consumer rights

April 9, 2025

* Consumer education is a key tool in tackling service-related challenges — consumers must be well-informed about their rights * And they should know that they have the power to act, especially when facing issues such as injuries, or service challenges * They can contact us through our toll-free number 261, so that MACRA can engage the relevant service providers By Monica Banda, MANA In joining the world to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)…

‘We need something really special, something crazy really’—Real Madrid’s Bellingham

April 9, 2025

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* We’ve got 90 minutes of football and anything can happen at the Bernabeu Maravi Express “One place where crazy things happen is our house”, midfielder Jude Bellingham warns Arsenal after his Real Madrid were beaten 3-0 by the Gunners in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final ahead of the second leg on Wednesday, April 16 at Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid’s loss yesterday was the club’s joint-heaviest defeat in a Champions League knockout match and after the full-time…

Banyana Banyana once more beat Malawi Scorchers

April 8, 2025

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* The Scorchers used the friendlies to prepare for Angola in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) qualifier against Angola in October * While South Africa are preparing a strong squad for their defence of their WAfCON title in July in Morocco Maravi Express Having played out to a goalless first half, Malawi Scorchers Vanessa Chikupira scored early in the second half but the hosts South Africa came from a goal down to win 2-1 in the two…

First Capital Bank coming back for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets

April 8, 2025

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* Set to renew sponsorship in it commitment to the partnership three years on having given the sponsors all the confidence * In year 1 of the sponsorship, we made history by winning all trophies in Malawi — a fete achieved against a background of sound commercial and sporting agreement * In the second year, we doubled the sales of our replica shirts, and our digital media platform increased exponentially By Duncan Mlanjira First Capital Bank (FCB) has declared…

President Chakwera assures CCAP Clergy of commitment to foster unity, peace and tolerance ahead of September General Elections

April 8, 2025

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| National, News, Politics, Religion

* As a leader who believes in peace, he is equally concerned with the political violence which has been happening in the country * The General Assembly encouraged and also appreciated His Excellency for condemning political violence without looking at which party is responsible for it By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA During an interface meeting with the General Assembly of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) on issues of national importance, President Lazarus Chakwera is concerned with the political violence…

Real estate stakeholders laud MACRA’s National Addressing System

April 8, 2025

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* Called on property owners and other players in the land industry to embrace the NAS wholeheartedly * Emphasising that embracing the NAS will help meet the system’s objectives, thereby attaining to Malawi’s socio-economic development agenda By Evance Chisiano, MANA Certified real estate practitioners, property valuers, surveyors, physical planers and the academia have commended the National Addressing System (NAS) being implemented by the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA), with a call for continued engagement to ensure the system improves…

Trade Minister Mumba orders bakeries to further reduce prices of bread

April 8, 2025

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* The prices have decreased from K4,100 to K3,800, however, Trade & Industry Ministry is not satisfied with the reduction * Breadtalk Bakery at Crossroads Complex in Lilongwe given 48 hours from yesterday to revise the prices further By Yewo Munthali, MANA Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba has asked bakeries across Malawi to lower bread prices and warned them to face closure if they don’t comply. The warning — made yesterday during a follow up visit to…

Tiyeni NGO moves to equip farmers with new agriculture technologies

April 8, 2025

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Some of the farmers witnessing an example of deep bed farming * Times have changed because of Climate change and farmers now should start cultivating in a different way * By bringing in deep bed farming method, we want farmers to start managing soil and water because deep bed farming harvest rain water and controls erosion By Andrew Mkonda, MANA Tiyeni, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) aimed at promoting sustainable farming in the country, has challenged farmers in Lilongwe District…

50 more fish cages to be introduced on Lake Malawi

April 8, 2025

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

* The addition is not just about increasing production, but also about embracing innovation and working together for sustainable development * Minister challenging all players in the fish industry to take action in order to bring the much needed transformation in reducing the country’s reliance on imported fish By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA In order to revitalise the fisheries sector and boost national food security, the government plans to introduce 50 new fish cages on Lake Malawi. This was announced…

Temwa Chawinga wins her 4th NWSL Player of the Month award presented by EA Sports

April 8, 2025

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* She won the award on three occasions to become the first player since 2014 to win it three times in a single season * She has scored in all three matches thus far to top league standings with a trio of goals, also leading all players with nine shots and six shots on target * A year after becoming the first player in NWSL history to score 20 goals in a single season, Chawinga wasted no time getting…