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Though overall number of road accidents has decreased, motorcycle accidents are on the rise—Police
August 27, 2024
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* Kabaza operators often just learn the basics, get on the road and pose a danger to themselves and other road users * As Police further urge all road users to adhere to traffic laws and regulations to reduce high rates of road accidents By Mwai Likhomo, MANA In the first six of last year, 2,627 road accidents were recorded of which 466 involved motorcycle taxi operators (Kabazas) while from January to June this year, 2,024 accidents were recorded,…

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FAM applauded for hosting 2024 CAF Women Champions League-COSAFA qualifier 
August 27, 2024
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* The tournament has helped the country in many ways including the technical aspect of the game  * It helped build capacity of referees, team doctors and administrators through training sessions By McDonald Dawala, correspondent Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has been applauded for hosting 2024 CAF Women Champions League-COSAFA qualifier, saying the tournament has helped develop the country’s women’s football in many ways including the technical aspect of the game. In an interview, veteran sports journalist and football…

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South Africa’s UWC go home with CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier title and three individual medals
August 25, 2024
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* After beating Botswana’s Gaborone United 9-8 on post-match penalties in yesterday’s final * The individual awards are the Golden Glove, Golden Boot and Fair Play team prize Maravi Express South Africa’s University of the Western Cape (UWC) have gone home as satisfied champions having won CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier title and three individual medals — the Golden Glove, Golden Boot and Fair Play team award. UWC beat Gaborone United 9-8 on post-match penalties for the Tswana’s to…

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Chakwera promises significant benefits from his visits to Italy and Germany in terms of trade, democracy, natural disasters and disease out breaks
August 25, 2024
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* Chakwera received enormous support in Berlin for his vision that calls for concerted efforts around sustainable investments * In priority areas of agriculture, tourism and mining, under what is termed as the ATM Strategy * Many of the investors he met are willing to get involved in agriculture and tourism as well as in the mining investments in Malawi Wrap up by Abel Ikiloni, MANA On his return from his tour of Italy and Germany, President Lazarus Chakwera…

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Kabaza operators will be required to be licensed after proper training on use of public roads
August 25, 2024
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Principal road transport officer, Charles Maluwa * And to be registered on MalTIS so that they get numbers, trained and be given licenses at affordable prices * As the Directorate launches district road safety committee to help beef up human capital challenges in enforcement of road traffic issues at district level By Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA Motor bike taxi operators, commonly known as Kabaza, will be required to undergo proper training on use of public roads before being licensed and…

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TNM Plc returns to profitability; Expects MK2.3 billion in first half
August 23, 2024
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* Profit after tax for the half year ended June 30, 2024 to be between MK2.192 billion and MK2.35 billion, representing an increase of between 181% to 201% * The latest performance reflects a return to solid profitability for the telco as it recovers from cycles of distressed profit trajectory By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian-owned telco, Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) Plc, listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), says it expects its net profit for the first half of 2024…

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FDH Bank Plc achieves K1 trillion market capitalisation milestone on MSE
August 23, 2024
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FDH Bank Plc Board chairperson Charity Mseka (c) flanked by Mkulichi (2nd left), Nkunika (left), Chitera (2nd right) and Richard Chipezaani during 2024 Investors Forum * As Parliamentary Committee applauds the bank’s sustained commitment to corporate social responsibility * Noting that its  initiatives target some of the most vulnerable and marginalised communities in the country Maravi Express Within four years of listing on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), FDH Bank Plc has reached a significant milestone, achieving a market…

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Ascent Soccer’s Faith Chinzimu named in Best XI of CAF Women Champions League-COSAFA 2024 qualifier group stages
August 22, 2024
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* As South Africa’s University of the Western Cape (UWC) and Bostwana’s Gaborone United qualify the final * Rampant UWC thrashed Young Buffaloes 6-0 while Gaborone United edged Herentals Queens 1-0 in the semifinals today Maravi Express Ascent Soccer’s forward Faith Chinzimu, who scored two goals from the three match played in the 2024 CAF Women Champions League-COSAFA qualifier which Malawi is hosting at Mpira Stadium, has been named in the Best XI of the group stages. The other players…

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Department of Meteorological Services warns of strong Mwera winds from tomorrow
August 22, 2024
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Table showing the impact-based forecast * The winds are expected to exceed 40km/hour resulting in formation of high-water waves of more than 1 meter in height * Additionally, prepare for the impact of Chiperoni weather which is associated with cold conditions * Due to significant drop in temperatures and gusty winds over most areas coupled with rain drizzles By Duncan Mlanjira Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services alerts that strong Mwera winds are expected to start blowing over…

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Two men sentenced to 7 years for being found guilty of vandalising ESCOM assets
August 22, 2024
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* They were arrested last month on July 14 at Zalewa police checkpoint * As they attempted to transport stolen ESCOM copper cables they vandalised in Mwanza and Ntcheu Maravi Express In order to deter the continued vandalism of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), two men from Balaka District, Patrick Malikebu (34) and Lonjezo Magaleta (27), have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment with hard labour Zalewa Magistrate Court for being found guilty of the malpractice. They were…

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