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Standard Bank in Blue Weekend shopper rewards frenzy

December 9, 2024

* The promotion commenced in Lilongwe on Saturday, December 7 to run till December 21 * To be eligible, shoppers need to spend a minimum amount of K30,000 and then they will automatically enter the draw Maravi Express Standard Bank Plc has launched its festive season shoppers’ promotion, the Blue Weekend activations, which will reward debit and credit card holders in Blantyre and Lilongwe with various buy-back vouchers and branded gifts. The promotion commenced in Lilongwe on Saturday, December…

FAM increases its member associations’ annual subvention by 50% from K20m to K30m

December 9, 2024

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FAM president Fleetwood Haiya addressing the Member Associations * Presented a K12.4 billion revenue budget for 2025 with main focus on youth development and national teams’ participation * The budget is a 72% increase from the K7.2 billion which was tabled in 2024 projections to spend K11.6 billion in several activities for the transformation of the game * FAM has challenges the Member Associations to source extra sponsorship despite the increased annual subvention, to cater for their various activities Maravi…

Police in Lilongwe arrest 2025 General Elections voter for registering twice

December 9, 2024

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* Wiseman Enock managed to register twice because the second registration was done on a different gadget from the first one * The registration machine is designed to to detect and prevent multiple registrations on the same gadget, whether it is online or offline By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Lilongwe have arrested Wiseman Enock for registering twice during the ongoing 2025 General Elections voter registration exercise in the Capital City. A statement from Sangwani Mwafulirwa, director-media & public relations…

‘Middlemen in open tender system in fuel supply chain add additional costs thereby making fuel price expensive price’

December 8, 2024

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President Chakwera in Abu Dhabi for Government-to-Government fuel transactions * As Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola is optimistic of sustainable fuel supply following negotiations with United Arab Emirates * The President’s visit to United Arab Emirates will go a long way in materialising a policy shift in fuel procurement * However, we are not abandoning the open tender procurement system as we embark on Government-to-Government fuel transactions By George Bulombola, MANA in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy,…

Wanderers’ Isaac Kaliati wins the Golden Boot as Silver’s goalkeeper George Chikooka attains the Golden Glove

December 8, 2024

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* He has a total of 17 goals — five away from contenders George Chaomba of Creck Sporting Club and Kamuzu Barracks’ Zeliat Nkhoma (both 12) * With 18 clean sheets, Chikooka, is ahead of Mighty Tigers’ Lucky Tizola (13); Karonga United’s Maclean Mwale (11) and Dedza Dynamos’ Donnex Mwakasinga (10) By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers’ attacking midfielder Isaac Kaliati scored yesterday in the Nomads 2-1 win over Moyale at Mzuzu Stadium to take his TNM Super League 2024…

UK Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds to visit Malawi from tomorrow

December 8, 2024

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Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds * I am delighted that Minister Dodds is visiting Malawi to see for herself the fruits of the long relationship between our two countries—British High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie * During her visit, the Minister will highlight the UK government’s new approach to development, working in partnership with Malawi to tackle global challenges and drive inclusive economic growth By Duncan Mlanjira United Kingdom’s Minister for Development and Women & Equalities, Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds, is expected…

Supreme Court of Appeal upholds High Court ruling on forfeiture of Paul Mphwiyo’s house

December 6, 2024

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* The court below was within the law when it made the order of forfeiture * It invoked the provisions of Section 121 of Criminal Procedure & Evidence Code * Which allows the State to apply for forfeiture of bonded property where there is breach on the conditions of bail By Duncan Mlanjira The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld the decision by the High Court on the forfeiture of fugitive Paul Mphwiyo’s house at Area 43 in Lilongwe, agreeing…

RBM orders maximum foreign currency withdrawals for diplomatic offices and staff

December 6, 2024

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* Diplomatic offices shall be allowed withdrawal of forex to a minimum of US$15,000 or equivalent thereof in any foreign currency per calendar month for operations * For the ambassadors and consuls is a maximum of US$3,000 or equivalent thereof in any foreign currency per calendar month By Duncan Mlanjira On November 13, 2024, the Reserve Bank Governor, William T. Banda issued orders to authorised dealer banks (ADBs) in which diplomatic offices and their staff can only making maximum…

Orlando Pirates’ squad depth to be tested in CAF Champions League

December 6, 2024

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* As the South African side renew 2013 rivalry with Egyptian and African football giants Al Ahly * Pirates have strengthened their squad in recent seasons, bringing in talented players * But it will take more than just quality on paper to go all the way in the CAF Champions League Maravi Express It has been more than a decade since current CAF Champions League holders, Al Ahly met with former champions Orlando Pirates in what was one of…

Chawinga sisters make it in final 5 nominees for African Player of the Year 2024

December 6, 2024

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Alongside Zambia’s Barbara Banda, Sanna Mssoudy from Morroco and Chiamaka Nnadozie from Nigeria * Tabitha and Zambia’s Barbara Banda have also been nominated for the Best FIFA Women’s Player 2024 award * Whose voting platform was opened by the world football governing body last week to run till Tuesday, December 10 * On which fans can vote through the link: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards-2024/en/best-fifa-womens-player By Duncan Mlanjira Sensational Malawian women’s football stars, sister Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, have made it into the…