SAFA confident that Malawi Scorchers will give Banyana Banyana competitive opposition in both friendlies on Saturday and Tuesday

Banyana Banyana technical team banging heads * Offering the technical team valuable opportunities to fine-tune tactics and evaluate performance under match conditions * Banyana Banyana are ramping up their preparations for the defence of their WAfCON title to be hosted in Morocco from July 5-26 * With just over three months remaining before the start of WAfCON, these matches serve as an important phase in South Africa’s title defence campaign By Duncan Mlanjira In inviting Malawi for two international…

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Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta gaining more ground in the lead on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025

* Gains 26% of votes at 3,952 as of 12h00 today, 404 ahead of hottest contender, Tanzanian favourite Mary Wolfgang at 3,548 (24%) * The voting platform still open for the public through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote whose nomination deadline is set for April 15, 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira As of midday today, voting progress of the Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025 has seen Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Triza Magreta gaining…

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First malaria vaccine pilot evaluated in Malawi, Kenya and Ghana in 2019 proves its effectiveness leading to WHO’s recommendation and distribution to 19 African countries

* As Uganda launches the largest malaria vaccine introduction to date targeting 1.1 million children aged under two years in 105 high- and moderate-transmission districts * Becoming the 19th country to receive the vaccine that resulted in a 13% reduction in all-cause mortality among children in Malawi, Kenya and Ghana * This vaccine is a game-changer, and together, we must ensure that every child receives it—WHO representative to Uganda, Dr Kasonde Mwinga By Duncan Mlanjira In order to combat…

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Temwa Chawinga displayed in heart of Times Square; the most famous intersection in the world

* In recognition of being the NWSL 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Golden Boot Winner ahead of fierce competitor, Zambian Barbra Banda * Scored her third goal of the season on Saturday as her Kansas City Current trail Barbra’s Orlando Pride on goal difference * Despite her dominance, Chawinga is still chasing her first NWSL hat trick — and the first in Kansas City Current club history Maravi Express In publisising US National Women Soccer League (NWSL), Malawi’s…

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Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta takes the lead on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025

* Overtakes Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang by 145 votes from her 3,650 votes as of 21h00 hours this evening against Wolfgang’s 3,460 * The voting platform still open for the public through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote  whose nomination deadline is set for April 15, 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira As of 21h00 this evening, Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Triza Magreta has taken the lead on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025…

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Nyasa Big Bullets kick off their defence of Airtel Top 8 against Creck Sporting Club on April 12 at Kamuzu Stadium

* With Mighty Wanderers hosting Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium a week later, Saturday April 19 while Silver Strikers will host Moyale on Monday, April 21 * Only Nyasa Big Bullets, Mighty Wanderers and Silver Strikers have played in all the seasons of the tournament, which pits top eight teams in the previous season of the TNM Super League By Duncan Mlanjira The official opening match of the Airtel Top 8 2025 on April 12 will be the first…

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Malawi Scorchers off to Johannesburg tomorrow for two international friendliest with South Africa’s Banyana Banyana

* Coach Lovemore Fazili is preparing for the upcoming Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) qualifier against Angola in October * Every international friendly match is crucial for us. These matches will help us develop the team Maravi Express Malawi women’s national football team, the Scorchers are expected to leave for  Johannesburg tomorrow for two friendly matches against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana on April 5 and April 8. The matches fall within the FIFA women’s football international window, running…

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‘Government must release the mining agreement it signed with Lotus Resources for public scrutiny to avoid a repeat of harmful discretionary tax incentives experienced through Paladin Africa’—Rev. Maulidi

Rev. Baxton Maulidi * It surprising that the current government administration did not heed the recommendations that ActionAid Malawi gave * In order not to repeat the combination of what ActionAid described as harmful tax incentives — which saw Malawi losing out in revenue By Duncan Mlanjira Mindful that Government already signed the Mining Development Agreement (MDA) with Australian company, Lotus Resources Limited in July 2024, All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice & Accountability champion in Malawi,…

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Lotus Resources’ strong tax breaks on Kayelekera Mine deal defy advice against such incentives made by ActionAid Malawi in 2015 on former investor Paladin Africa

* ActionAid reported that Malawi lost out on US$43 million in revenue in six years up to 2015 from a single company – Australian mining company Paladin * The money has been lost through a combination of harmful tax incentives from the Malawian government, and tax planning using treaty shopping by Paladin * The US$43 million lost could have been used to pay for 8,500 annual salaries for medical doctors; 17,000 annual salaries for nurses; 39,000 annual teachers salaries;…

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Balaka and Chitipa stadiums deemed unfit to host matches; As FAM approves 11 for the elite competitions in 2025/2026 season

Bingu National Stadium approved along with 10 others * Dimba, Civo and FAM’s Mpira stadiums placed on stand-by pending minor improvements which if addressed they will be considered for approval * Venue owners were given enough time to address deficiencies after an initial inspection in January Maravi Express Following inspections made in January and in March where 16 venues were assessed, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has deemed Balaka and Chitipa stadiums as unfit to host matches ahead of…

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