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Standard Bank’s entrepreneur support initiative continues to empower women in agribusiness

December 6, 2024

The overall winner Mercy Esau flanked by Tverdun (right), Chipande (2nd left) and GIZ official * Phuka Incubator is a Standard Bank-led initiative in partnership with GIZ, Winrock International and the US Department of Agriculture * We committed to supporting women entrepreneurs, particularly in sectors critical to the economy * Agriculture plays a vital role in our nation’s growth, and women have the power to revolutionise this industry By Duncan Mlanjira Women in agribusiness are critical to the economy’s…

VAT waiver removed on motor vehicle imports for privileged individuals including the President

December 6, 2024

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* The President has guided that we all make our fair contribution towards revenue that government needs at the moment * The removal of the VAT waiver is a sacrifice and a clear testimony to the commitment to fiscal consolidation for the betterment of all Malawians By Austin Kananji & Martha Rukunya, MANA The value added tax (VAT) waiver on duty-free motor vehicle imports which was being enjoyed by some privileged individuals, including the State President, the Vice-President, retired…

Gospel songstress Lorna Chewere releases Christmas carol ‘Oonadi Mtima’ ahead of 3rd album to be released soon

December 5, 2024

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* ‘Pansi Pano’ album coming after another ‘Ndaima Nji’ released in February 2024 and her first ‘Monga Ndili’ in February 2023 * ‘Oonadi Mtima’ will be amongst 10 other tracks for the forthcoming album By Duncan Mlanjira Gospel songstress Lorna Chewere has been in the studios working on her third album, which includes a Christmas carol entitled ‘Oonadi Mtima’ — her own Chichewa composition of the great rendition of the Christmas carol; ‘O come, all ye faithful, joyful and…

FOMO FC stop Silver from equaling unbeaten record set by ESCOM United in 2009/10 season

December 5, 2024

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Scorer Prince Kajore * Surprisingly, ESCOM United finished that league season in second place (W15 D13 L0) * While at W18 D10 L0 before the match yesterday, Silver Strikers had won the title with two games in hand By Duncan Mlanjira The penultimate match of the TNM Super League 2024 between FOMO FC and Silver Strikers was two fold as FOMO are focused to escape relegation while the confirmed champions eyed to keep their 28-game unbeaten run. After the…

This year’s theme for World Competition Day specifically focuses on lowly developed markets including Malawi—CFTC

December 5, 2024

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* Micro, small, medium and micro enterprises (MSMEs) face barriers to entry due to some inequalities and anti-competitive trade practices * These include anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant positions among others, culminating into serious consequences for their development By Duncan Mlanjira The theme for this year’s World Competition Day; ‘Competition Policy and Inequality’, which is being commemorated today, November 5, is “very relevant as it specifically focuses on lowly developed markets including Malawi”. This is said by Chief…

Malawi launches national e-waste management policy to protect citizenry from harmful e-waste pollution and other health issues

December 5, 2024

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The launch at BICC in Lilongwe presided over by Vice-President Michael Usi * e-waste management policy is a crucial step steps toward a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations—Veep Michael Usi * We are deeply committed to environmental sustainability and believes that addressing the growing problem of e-waste is a vital part of our collective responsibility—Standard Bank By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA The national e-waste management policy that the Ministry of Natural Resources & Climate Change has launched…

Silver Strikers clinch TNM Super League 2024 title with two games in hand

November 30, 2024

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* Unbeaten in 27 games of 17 wins and 10 draws beating title contenders Mighty Wanderers twice * The Bankers goalkeeper George Chikooka wins the Golden Glove as he has so far kept 18 clean sheets * They next meet FOMO FC on Wednesday, which the Mulanje-based side need to win to escape relegation By Duncan Mlanjira Having played out to a 0-0 till half time, Silver Strikers’ McDonald Lameck struck in the 53rd minute and the Bankers stood…

If Wanderers beat Silver this afternoon they will just hope the Bankers drop 4 points in their remaining 2 games

November 30, 2024

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* As Silver just need a draw in this afternoon’s match to clinch the title with two games in hand * The league is still open, we need to fight and get the points—Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira * It will be a difficult game and we know how desperate they want the 3 points to keep the league going—Silver coach Peter Mponda By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & McDonald Dawala, correspondent The stage is set for a thrilling showdown…

FAM and Morocco Football Federation set to formalize an MoU aimed at promoting football development

November 29, 2024

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The meeting with Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football president, Fouzi Lekjaa * This is a big step towards transforming football in Malawi by learning from one of Africa’s best-performing football nations * Morocco is excelling in football on the continent, and there is so much we can learn from their success Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya has secured a deal with Morocco Football Federation to collaborate through friendly matches and capacity-building programs for referees,…

Flames move 3 steps up on FIFA ranking from 134 to 131 in the world and 39th in Africa

November 29, 2024

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* If the Flames had done well in their previous four matches, they were likely to have moved much higher up * They would have probably been lauded as biggest movers in the FIFA world ranking, which has been achieved by Niger * Niger emerged as the standout performer following their impressive wins against Sudan (4-0) and Ghana (2-1) in the AfCON qualifiers, gaining 31.23 points Maravi Express Following the goalless draw against Burundi away before defeating Burkina Faso…