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Flames out of contention on AfCON Morocco 2025 qualification after being thrashed 4-0 by Senegal

October 12, 2024

* Burkina Faso lead Group L on goals scored as they tie on 7 points with Senegal * The Flames at the bottom without a point from 3 matches as Burundi are on 3rd position with 3 points earned after beating the Flames Maravi Express With three matches left to wind up the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 qualifiers, Malawi Flames might as well consider themselves out of contention after being whipped 0-4 by Senegal last night…

Ecobank Malawi announces award-winning Malawian musician Temwah as 2024 Ecobank Day Ambassador

October 12, 2024

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Ecobank’s Tidzi Chalamba sealing the partnership with Temwah * A perfect fit for this year’s Transforming Africa Through Education initiative, whose theme is; ‘Igniting Learning with AI * Her active involvement in schools and her advocacy work with youth make her an ideal champion for this year’s Ecobank Day theme * Her work aligns seamlessly with Ecobank’s mission of creating a better Africa through education and innovation By Duncan Mlanjira Award-winning Malawian musician, Temwah Gondwe, whose brand name is Temwah,…

Iranian brigadier general Esmail Qaani alive but currently under interrogation over ties with Israel

October 11, 2024

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* It was previously claimed that Qhaani had been in Beirut two days before the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah in late September * According to reports last week, Ghaani had not been in contact with the Iranian regime for several days following the attack in Dahiya * That targeted senior Hezbollah official Hisham Safi al-Din, who had been designated to succeed Nasrallah Shachar Kleiman, israel.Hayom.com Iranian brigadier general Esmail Qaani, who is commander of the Quds Force, is alive…

Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba forced to bow out of British Taekwondo National Championship 2024 due to an injury

October 11, 2024

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* Although I was determined to continue the fight, I had to make a wise decision to bow out during the match in the second round * He is now looking forward to completing at the British Taekwondo Level 2 coaching course early November and the Belgium Open end of the year By Duncan Mlanjira UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba was forced to bow out of the quarter-finals of the British Taekwondo National Championship 2024 due to an…

CFTC warns schools against charging extra examinations fee

October 11, 2024

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* This is bad for our education and it is acting as a barrier for our students to access good education * If the institutions are found guilty of such malpractice, they will be fined up to 10% of the respondents or company’s annual turnover By Benedicto Maguda, MANA The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned educational institutions who are demanding extra money from students who are writing international examinations. In an interview yesterday with Malawi News…

NGOs galvanised to ensure their positive impacts of their health development efforts last well beyond duration of projects

October 10, 2024

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Deputy Minister of Health, Halima Alima Daud * Also called to invest in local capacity, empowering local health professionals, strengthening community resilience and ensuring the sustainable transfer of skills * This approach is essential for achieving the long-term goals outlined in Health Sector Plan (HSSP) III By Duncan Mlanjira Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have been applauded for their unwavering dedication to improving the health and well-being of Malawi communities — while at the same time, they have been galvanised to…

Airtel Malawi’s MD Charles Kamoto transitions to Airtel Tanzania MD

October 10, 2024

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Charles Kamoto * In the interim, Airtel Malawi’s Finance Director, Abdul Khayyum Shaik will assume the role of acting managing director until a substantive appointment is made * Mr. Kamoto has been an integral part of Airtel Malawi and that his leadership has been pivotal in driving the company’s growth and success By Duncan Mlanjira The Board of Directors of Airtel Malawi Plc has announced key leadership changes that sees Managing Director, Charles Kamoto transitioning to another significant role…

To deal with the challenge of corruption, the economy must be sorted out first—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

October 10, 2024

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* You cannot stop that unless you have an economy that all are benefitting and the welfare is equal * Because corruption is a symptom of a failed economy and people chasing alternative sources of income or to supplement existing income which is unstainable in a failed economy By Duncan Mlanjira Corruption is a society way of living and earning an income when an economy has failed or is mismanaged, says Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group (DCG), Chifipa…

Air Cargo launches Adopt-a-School initiative

October 10, 2024

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* By partnering local education authorities across the nation, we’re supporting the growth of Malawi’s future leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers By Duncan Mlanjira State-owned Air Cargo Malawi Ltd has invested K4 million worth of scholarships to Kalumbu Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Lilongwe as part of its education program dubbed ‘Adopt-a-School’. Presenting the investment, Air Cargo Director of Operations, Arnold Chimwenje said the support is to meet the tuition and education resources needs of 40 students at the…

NGOs implored to align their development projects to MW2063 national vision

October 9, 2024

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* To focus on how their projects can contribute to wealth creation; self reliance * And what interventions can be implemented within a particular project that can contribute to the overall goal * If their projects are not in any way contributing to these three, then it means they are off-track By Duncan Mlanjira The country’s non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have been asked to align their development projects to MW2063 if the national vision is to be achieved of an…