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Angola boot out Zimbabwe to date Malawi Scorchers for second round WAfCON qualifiers in October

February 26, 2025

* Angola first beat Zimbabwe 2-1 at home in the first leg last Thursday while Zimbabwe also won 2-1 in the second leg this afternoon — thus decided on penalties * Angola will first host the Scorchers on October 20 before the second leg in Malawi on October 28 By Duncan Mlanjira Angola have qualified for the second round of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) 2026 by beating Zimbabwe 5-4 in post-match penalties after the two drew…

Cyclone Honde develops less than 24 hours ago about 642km from Mozambique coast

February 26, 2025

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Possible track of tropical Cyclone Honde—image courtesy of La-Reunion * At its current position, with a south-easterly trajectory towards south of Madagascar, it has no direct threat over Malawi but will continue inducing Congo air mass over the country By Duncan Mlanjira A low pressure system in the Mozambique channel, which has been indirectly influencing Malawi weather, has become a tropical Cyclone named Honde less than 24 hours ago, and it is located about 642km from the Indian Ocean…

Chakwera fires Gwengwe as Minister of Trade & Industry; replaced with Labour Minister Vitumbiko Mumba

February 26, 2025

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* This seems to be part of the President’s response to the economic crisis, that came to the fore yesterday * When a mammoth of kaunjika vendors stormed Parliament in protest to the acceleration of prices of second hand clothes * I did so to the best of my capability and due diligence. This far, I wish my brother, Hon. Vitumbiko Mumba all the best—Gwengwe By Duncan Mlanjira During his appearance in Parliament where was responding to questions on…

Malawi at a crossroad; The cry of a nation amidst an economic crisis

February 26, 2025

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* Where will the government source the US dollars for second-hand clothes traders, given the current forex shortage? * How does this plan align with the Reserve Bank’s statement that Malawi has insufficient foreign currency reserves? * Why prioritise second-hand clothes traders over essential sectors like agriculture and manufacturing that could create jobs and boost the economy? Analysis by Chepetsani Kazembe The streets of Malawi have once again echoed with the voices of frustration as vendors from Lilongwe, driven…

“Malawi in crisis; government has failed to manage the economy”

February 25, 2025

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AACC Economic Justice & Accountability Champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi * The plan by the government to revoke licences of second hand clothes wholesale traders following their increase of prices is being reactive to the problems * It is like shooting itself on the foot because the beneficiary are not only the Asians of Malawian origin but the vendors themselves as end-traders of kaunjika By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice & Accountability Champion…

Malawi Scorchers win 3-2 in second international friendly against Zambia Copper Queens

February 25, 2025

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* Goals were from France-based Rose Kabzere; and DRC’s TP Mazembe Women’s Sabina Thom * The Copper Queens were first to score as early as the 5th minute through USA-based Racheal Kundananji (Bay FC) * Temwa Chawinga was not part of the squad as she returned to the USA today as per the arrangement between FAM and her club By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national women’s football team, the Scorchers today won 3-2 in the second of two FIFA-sanctioned friendly…

10 best Bob Marley songs of all time

February 25, 2025

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* 1. ‘No Woman, No Cry’ (1974); 2. ‘One Love/People Get Ready’ (1977); 3. ‘Redemption Song’ (1980); 4. ‘Three Little Birds’ (1977); 5. *Buffalo Soldier’ (1983) * 6. ‘Could You Be Loved’ (1980); 7. ‘Is This Love’ (1978); 8. ‘Jamming’ (1977); 9. ‘Stir It Up’ (1973); 10. ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ (1973) Maravi Express Jamaican singer, songwriter and guitarist, Robert Nesta Marley (Order of Merit), born on February, 6 1945 and died on May 11, 1981, was considered one of…

Public waiting to see if High Court’s order stopping CFTC not to force Bakers Pride and Kingmeal from increasing prices of bread will effectively applying on other companies also slapped with interim orders

February 25, 2025

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* Consumers side with companies’ decisions to raise prices of their products as the goverment is failing to control high prices of raw materials * If they want they should subsidise the price of bread because the Minister of Trade said the government has found a strategy to stop the price hikes By Duncan Mlanjira The public waiting to see if the ruling by the High Court in Blantyre — overturning an interim order obtained by the Competition &…

COSAFA reps in CAF Champions League quarterfinals Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates up against top North Africans, Tunisia’s Espérance and Algeria’s MC Alger

February 24, 2025

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* Mamelodi Sundowns coached by former Espérance tactician, Portuguese Miguel Cardoso * The team changed a little bit now in January. After I left Espérance, I didn’t watch nothing regarding how they play Maravi Express Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) club’s, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates of South Africa are up against top North Africans, Tunisia’s Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Algeria’s MC respectively for the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League 2024-2025. And interestingly, Mamelodi Sundowns…

Volunteer scouts for Michiru Mountain Nature Sanctuary gradually helping towards restoration of the last indigenous forest in Blantyre

February 24, 2025

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* Active patrols reduced number of forest products poachers from 1,000+ to controllable levels * Destroyed over 300 charcoal producing kilns; arrested over 98 poachers, 54 of which were successfully prosecuted * Scouts need support from public for protective hiking gear such as shoes, uniform as well as refreshments and water * Together, we need to save the future of Michiru Forest for it remain a sanctuary and natural reserve for all—CEPA Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira A mission of…