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Intensive engagements with key fuel supply stakeholders yielding positive results towards stabilisation of fuel supply—Energy Minister Matola
November 19, 2024
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Minister Ibrahim Matola * Multiple fuel vessels are currently being processed for offloading at our ports of entry to ensure immediate availability * Securing of essential foreign exchange facilities for immediate fuel procurement and a 24/7 Crisis Response Technical Team is now operational By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has issued a public statement, indicating that he has been working tirelessly with his team and holding emergency meetings with key stakeholders in the fuel supply chain —…

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Silver’s coach Peter Mponda now focuses on club commitment to safeguard leadership of TNM Super League 2024
November 19, 2024
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* The Bankers meet MAFCO FC tomorrow at Civo Stadium, followed by Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday, November 23 and against relegated Baka City on Wednesday, November 27 * Wanderers are playing 13th-placed Bangwe All Stars tomorrow at Kamuzu Stadium, a game that means a lot to both * As the Nomads need it for the the probable title shot, while Bangwe All Stars is to keep stretching away from the red relegation zone by two sides, Chitipa United…

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Malawi’s Inua Advocacy granted observer status with African Union Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
November 19, 2024
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* The approval was made on November 6, 2024 and greatly strengthens Inua Advocacy’s impact and scope in advocating for human rights * Allowing the NGO’s further effective support to vulnerable populations and push for meaningful change across Africa * This achievement opens up valuable new opportunities and strengthens our ability to drive meaningful impact in our human rights work By Duncan Mlanjira Inua Advocacy, the independent civil society organisation that advocates for refugee rights in Malawi and beyond,…

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Kabambe analysed as an astute politician following his quiet underground campaign for UTM presidency
November 18, 2024
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* Kabambe was the first mover — he announced his intention at a very early stage to compete with Michael Usi, this gave him first mover advantage * The campaign to market himself started even before SKC’s death as he has numerous public lectures in universities * Kabambe has been meeting the grassroots and secondly, UTM cadres are generally a bit more literate maybe stemming from where the party started from * UTM delegates did or do not want…

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An exhilarating result by Flames beating top profile Burkina Faso 3-0
November 18, 2024
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* Confidence-building result courtesy of tactical shrewdness of Kalisto Pasuwa, Peter Mponda and Pritchard Mwansa * Goals from Gabadinho Mhango in 26th minute, Richard Mbulu in the 57th and Lloyd Aaron in the 61st * A stunning performance as the Flames had endured a torrid run, failing to win any of their last 10 CAF AfCON qualifiers By Duncan Mlanjira Rejected by fired coach, Patrick Mabedi, South Africa-based Gabadinho Mhango proved it’s not his age or lack of form…

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SHOCKER: Government paying millions of US$ to two foreign service suppliers through lawsuits
November 18, 2024
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* A whopping US$28.990 million as court claims to Africa Investment Group Limited over fertilizer deal gone sour * A further US$8,280 million to Victoria Pharmaceuticals Limited, also gone through the courts By Duncan Mlanjira Agreed to by Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda, representing the government in the court of law, the Malawi Government is paying millions of US$ to two foreign service suppliers, first a whopping US$28.990 million (US$28,990,537.00) as court claims to Africa Investment Group Limited over…

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Kabambe’s landslide victory over heavyweights Patricia Kaliati, Mtumbuka and Kambala astounds the observer public
November 18, 2024
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* This victory truly belongs to you the delegates and the UTM supporters who want to form government next year * I was never the likeliest candidate for this office — we didn’t start with much support from within or many endorsements * It was a mere wish from an ordinary member, friends and supporters who encouraged me to run By Duncan Mlanjira While the centre of attention prior to the elective convention was between heavyweights within the UTM…

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Flames need to beat Burkina Faso by more goals to end respectable third; While praying Senegal should beat Burundi
November 18, 2024
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* With this match having no consequence on the group standings, coach Brama Traore is likely to make several changes in personnel here * To allow some of his fringe players to get some first-team minutes under their belts—SportsMole By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames’ last two games of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2025 were just ceremonial but at the same time for confidence building, which they got when they drew 0-0 with Burundi away at neutral…

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Cyclone Bheki developing on Indian Ocean poses no direct threat to Malawi—Meteorological Department
November 17, 2024
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The projected path of Tropical Cyclone Bheki * The weather models suggest that the cyclone is likely to weaken in the Indian Ocean * It is currently situated over 2,000km east of Madagascar and is projected to continue its southwestward trajectory toward the Madagascar coast at a speed of 12km/h Maravi Express The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services assured the general public that the Tropical Cyclone Bheki that developed in the Indian Ocean approximately three days ago,…

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Golfers at Standard Bank BeMore Golf 2024 tournament observe minute of silence in honour of former Vice-President, late SKC
November 17, 2024
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* This year, we lost a great sportsman who was also a great golfer, and he graced last year’s BeMore golf tournament * SKC was an ardent sportsman; appearing at any charitable cause in the patriotic spirit that also included Standard Bank’s flagship charity event, the Be More Race By Duncan Mlanjira Former Vice-President, late Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) was a regular feature at every major sports charity events, including the Standard Bank BeMore Golf tournament, and in…

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