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135MW from both Nkula A and Nkula B power plants not available on national grid as EGENCO carries out maintenance works
November 17, 2024
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* The works involve repairing a damaged spillway gate and installing new fine trash screens at the power station’s intake * This has forced EGENCO to lower the dam at its Nkula Power Station intake to allow for a safe working environment for its divers, welders and engineers By Duncan Mlanjira The ongoing load shedding being carried out by Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is due to loss of loss of 135 megawatt (MW) of power from both…

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Guinea’s striker Guirassy leads AfCON Morocco 2025 group qualifiers with six goals
November 17, 2024
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* His form has been instrumental in Guinea’s qualifying campaign, with his clinical finishing and ability to deliver in crucial moments standing out * His six goals not only underline his importance to Guinea’s hopes but also position him as a key player to watch in the tournament proper should Sylli National qualify Maravi Express Guinea’s forward Serhou Guirassy leads the scoring charts for the group qualifying stages of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2025 campaign with…

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3 youth academies dominate in coach Enos Chatama’s 39-member provisional squad for U17 AfCON-COSAFA 2025 qualifiers
November 17, 2024
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* Three each from Ascent Academy, Zampira Academy, Play Football Malawi and four from Ndirande’s Nyambadwe United * Expected to go into camp training at Mpira Village this Sunday evening with preparations set to start on Monday, November 18 * Ascent Soccer also contributes six to 34-member provisional squad to prepare for this year’s COSAFA U17 Girls’ Championship * To be played alongside the boys U17 AfCON-COSAFA 2025 qualifiers on the same dates in Maputo Maravi Express Coach Enos…

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Kabaza operators strongly advised to get registered first if Blantyre City Council is to recognise their business existence
November 16, 2024
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* Not aware of any Kabaza operator officially registered with the city authority — thus they could not provide a designated parking spaces for unregistered operators * They need to come to us, identify themselves as operators to get registered and they should also be properly trained by the Department of Road Traffic & Safety Services, as we must ensure the safety of all city residents By Alex Mlanga, MANA Motorcycle taxi operators (kabaza) have been strongly advised by…

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MAFCO move from 10th to 6th after beating Kamuzu Barracks 2-1 in TNM Super League 2024; Firmly earns a place in Airtel Top 8 2025
November 16, 2024
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* As Bangwe All Stars move 7 points away from red relegation zone after beating Civil Service United 1-0 * Silver Strikers goalkeeper George Chikooka secures the Golden Glove with 6 games still to play By Duncan Mlanjira MAFCO beat fellow military side, Kamuzu Barracks 2-1 today at Nankhaka Stadium in Lilongwe to move from 10th position to 6th of the TNM Super League 2024 for the Salima-based side to firmly earn a place in Airtel Top 8 2025….

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Zambia beat Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 to qualify for AfCON Morocco 2025
November 16, 2024
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* Mali beat Mozambique 1-0 while Zimbabwe drew 1-1 with Kenya also to secure their place * Zambia, Zimbabwe join fellow COSAFA representatives South Africa and Angola Maravi Express In a thrilling night of CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 qualifiers, Zambia clinched their place for the coveted finals with a narrow yet crucial 1-0 win over title holders Côte d’Ivoire while Mali and Zimbabwe also confirmed their places in the prestigious tournament following favourable results on…

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Transitions from defence to attack were slow in Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Burundi—Pasuwa
November 16, 2024
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* They defended well and we had some chances from that that we felt that we would have carried the day * Maybe it was because we did not have much time to train together. We will have to see when we get back home * And to everyone else who is in the house that, with this result, maybe we can raise up our heads and soldier on By Duncan Mlanjira The Flames are back from Abidjan, Côte…

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50% of the record-breaking K116m gross revenue for Airtel Top 8 2025 final was from e-ticketing
November 16, 2024
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* 𝗭𝗜𝗞𝗢𝗠𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗢! Tapanga mbiri chifukwa cha inu. Tikumanenso chaka chamawa ndi moto wina!—Airtel Malawi Plc * Our resolve is to keep improving our gate management systems to give teams more resources—FAM president Fleetwood Haiya By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc has congratulated football fans for the high patronage of the Airtel Top 8 2025 final, which grossed a record-breaking total of of K116,454,500 in revenue, of which 50% was from electronic ticketing. Management of Malawi football, Football Association…

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Malawi’s taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba nominated for British Army Sports Awards 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
November 16, 2024
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The runners-up of the prestigious award * He and the other nominees finished as runners-up at the event held at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy on Thursday * It was a great event, and I appreciated being recognised for my contributions to Army taekwondo sport By Duncan Mlanjira UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Sergeant Yamikani Guba was nominated for the British Army Sports Awards 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award but he and the other nominees finished as runners-up at the Gala Night…

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Chilima’s plane crash Commission of Inquiry concerned with poor response to its call for voluntary information from the public
November 16, 2024
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* Repeats its call to those who have, or have heard, any information on the aircraft accident to make their submissions to the Commissions through; * Phones numbers 0880 883 221/0982 709 070 (regular call or text message or WhatsApp); * Email address: accidentinquiry@opc.gov.mw or by post: The Secretary, the Commission of Inquiry on the Aircraft Accident, Private Bag 301, Lilongwe 3 By Duncan Mlanjira The Commission of Inquiry on the June 10 plane crash that killed Vice-President Saulos…

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