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Ahead of demonstrations tomorrow, Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango pleads for peaceful protests

November 24, 2024

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Kunkuyu in Ndirande inspecting the township’s economic challenges before violence erupted * As he sympathises with Information Minister following Kunkuyu’s unfortunate incident in Ndirande where his car convoy was stoned * Violence in a country has economic consequences and the Minister of Homeland security has a role to play to stop violence through effective police service By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango, who is director of economic research & strategy for South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group, has written to…

Silver Strikers need to win 3 of their remaining 4 to clinch the TNM Super League 2024 title

November 24, 2024

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* After yesterday’s 0-0 draw with Nyasa Big Bullets, the gap in points against runners-up Mighty Wanderers is 5 points * Maximum points for the Nomads after their remaining 4 games is 65 and from 3 wins, the Bankers will accumulate 67 points By Duncan Mlanjira If Silver Strikers win their next three of the four remaining matches of the TNM Super League 2024, leaders Silver Strikers will win the title with a game in hand. At 58 points…

Phase II fails to register some eligible voters due to NRB’s failure on ID processing—Youth for Action Campaign

November 24, 2024

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* Asks NRB to apologise to the general public for failing to register people for national ID at each and every centre * And should explain as to why they failed to register people for IDs at each and every centre as it was expected * Pleads with MEC to consider repeating Phase II voter registration since it failed to register some eligible voters due to NRB failure By Duncan Mlanjira Youth for Action Campaign (YAC), which Malawi Electoral…

Nyasa Big Bullets’ most victories over Silver Strikers since 2021 are in cup games

November 23, 2024

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* In the last 21 meeting, Bullets have had eight wins against Silver four since 2013 * The last league victory for Bullets came in 2022 season at Kamuzu Stadiun where they scored in the opening 23 minutes to hammer the Bankers 3-1 By Duncan Mlanjira The game between Silver Strikers and Nyasa Big Bullets will kick off soon at Silver Stadium as the defending champions desperately need all three points since any negative result will officially end hopes…

‘There was just no doubt about it, the NWSL year 2024 belonged to Temwa Chawinga’—USA’s One Football media

November 23, 2024

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* As she rewrites National Women Soccer League history with record-breaking season and 2024 MVP title * And also nominated for the 2024 Confédération of African Football (CAF) Women’s Player of the Year By Duncan Mlanjira For setting a new benchmark of excellence in the USA’s National Women Soccer League (NWSL) by being voted the 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP), Temwa Chawinga might perhaps come out top for the 2024 Confédération of African Football (CAF) Women’s Player of the…

Chitipa United’s Andrew Joseph top in race for Castel Challenge Cup 2024 Golden Boot with 5 goals

November 22, 2024

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* Mighty Wanderers’ Clement Nyondo comes 2nd with 4 goals when the Nomads thrashed Chipoka United 10-1 in the Round of 32 * With three goals is Civil Service United’s Matthew Hamzah, which he scored when they beat Chimbiya 5-0 in the same round * As Mighty Wanderers date fellow TNM Super League side, Creck Sporting Club for the Round 16 on Sunday By Duncan Mlanjira In Chitipa United’s 5-0 triumph over Afanaafana in the Round of 32 match…

Mark my words; fans will wait till day before deadline to facilitate themselves shifting from traditional paper ticketing for TNM Super League matches to 100% e-ticketing

November 22, 2024

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* Waiting till late when the deadline is a day or two away is always a norm in most processes we are required to — yet such services are good for the citizenry * Apart from entry to matches and other events, the TNM Mpamba card can also be used for ATM withdraws and payment in shops through point of sale (PoS) to be found in shops Today is the last day of registration for the 2025 General Elections…

Fans cry foul over Silver going above SULOM ticket grade for game against Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday

November 21, 2024

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* Raised from K4,000 as Grade 1 as pegged by SULOM at beginning of TNM Super League 2024 to K7,000 for Saturday’s clash * Grade 1 was for matches involving 2023 champions Nyasa Big Bullets, runners-up Silver Strikers and third-place Mighty Wanderers By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Charles Nkhoma, MANA At the start of the TNM Super League 2024, Super League of Malawi (SULOM) introduced grades for game tickets in which matches involving 2023 champions Nyasa Big Bullets,…

Malawi, Zambia and other SADC countries’ relationship with Russia is ‘a double-edged sword’ partnership

November 21, 2024

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* Russia’s interest in Africa is not new. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union supported African independence movements and maintained strong ties * However, after the Soviet collapse, Russia’s presence waned and under President Vladimir Putin, Russia is rediscovering Africa’s potential Analysis by George Mhango, Correspondent Malawi and Zambia, like other Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries have spoken out about the relationship with Russia amid rising concerns that it is ‘a double-edged sword’ kind of partnership. This…

Surprising for Dunstain Mwaungulu to fault fellow presidential aspirant Kabambe’s aspirations for the country’s economic recovery

November 21, 2024

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* Falls short of specifically highlighting his own agenda for the forthcoming 2025 General Elections * He should focus on his own manifesto rather than poking holes at other aspirants aspirations as he has done on Kabambe * The right candidate to criticise is probably for the ruling party’s highlighting his shortfalls in the past four years Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Winston Kabula, Correspondent Former Supreme Court judge, Dunstain Mwaungulu, who is eyeing for the Presidency…