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King Misuzulu cancels trip to Malawi’s Umthetho Cultural Festival due to the reduction of number of accompanying amabutho

August 1, 2024

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* He was scheduled to bring a 300-strong delegation along with him but provincial government asked him to reduce entourage * It would be embarrassing to go with a small number of amabutho and therefore he cancelled * But he has sent some princes to represent him — the king’s close aide, Prince Simphiwe Zulu, told the Daily News Maravi Express Apparently angered by the restructuring of his delegation team which included 300 amabutho, the Zulu regiments (military units/warriors),…

New lottery retail service provider Bridge Raffles Malawi officially launched in Malawi; Unveils Waxy-K as Brand Ambassador

August 1, 2024

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Introducing Brand Ambassador, Waxy-K (2nd right) * Partners with NITEL to manage their dedicated platform for ticket sales, accessible at www.webtickets.mw * From today, August, 1, 2024 and the first draw will be conducted on Monday, August 5, 2024 * This user-friendly platform can be reached via mobile phones, computers, and other smart devices * For only K1,000, individuals can purchase raffle tickets and conveniently pay through Airtel Money By Duncan Mlanjira Bridge Raffles Malawi, a new lottery retail…

How Lilongwe e-parking system is driving urban development and community growth

August 1, 2024

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A constant reminder to motorists of the needful * The system was also done to decongest most of the parking spaces as a lot of people would just park probably half of or the whole day * On specific parking spaces and even places not designated as parking lots leading to congestion in some streets making some places impassable * Thus the parking for a fee regulating the way people park within the city as it created space for…

Ascent Soccer date eSwatini’s Young Buffaloes in opening match of CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifiers on August 16

July 31, 2024

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* Before meeting UD de Lichinga (Mozambique) two days later, August 18 and Gaborone United of Botswana on August 20 * They seek to reach new heights in their debut appearance and playing at home at Mpira Stadium * The youthful club are based in Lilongwe but will no doubt feel the support of Malawi’s passionate football following from the stands Maravi Express In their debut appearance at the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier, hosts Ascent Soccer will meet…

Guba selected for British Army’s elite sports programme Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme for the 6th consecutive year

July 31, 2024

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| International Sports, News, Sports

The phenomenon athlete * I am very privileged to be selected for another year of the Army Elite Sport and Talented Athlete Scholarship programme * My sporting career has been massively helped by being in the British Army — I wouldn’t have been able to manage by myself * The Army provides me so much – financial assistance, time, training facilities and it has had a big impact on my achievements By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s UK-based taekwondo Master, Yamikani…

Babatunde finds his scoring form as he helps Bullets beat Bangwe All Stars in TNM Super League 2024

July 31, 2024

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* He scored in the 49th minute before Chawanangwa Gumbo added the second two minutes later (51′) * For the defending champions to end the first round on 4th place — two places up ahead of the match By Duncan Mlanjira Nigerian Babatunde Adepoju, who tormented his former club Mighty Wanderers on Sunday in the FDH Bank Cup Round of 16 on Sunday at Kamuzu Stadium by scoring a brace in their 2-1 win over their arch rivals, continues…

MultiChoice Africa calls on Malawian film producers to send proposals for new drama series for OneZed channel

July 31, 2024

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* Submissions of the proposals to be made no later than August 11, 2024 * On M-net submission portal: https://submissions.mnetcorporate.co.za/channel/one-zed Maravi Express MultiChoice Africa Holdings is now accepting proposals for new 13-part drama and comedy series to be aired on OneZed, a pan-African channel on both DStv and GOtv that caters to the Zambian and Malawian markets. OneZed is a full family entertainment channel through which DStv and GOtv viewers are enjoying shows that tell authentic African stories with…

Asset declaration to win back public confidence—MP Shadric Namalomba

July 31, 2024

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Namalomba (right) during the meeting * People are pointing fingers, accusing us, public officers, of stealing or misusing taxpayers’ money * This is one way to show that we are here to serve them, not to steal from them By Blackson Mkupatira, MANA The Parliamentary Monitoring Committee on Asset Declarations has urged all listed public officers in Chiradzulu District to declare their assets annually in line with the Public Officers Declaration of Assets, Liabilities & Business Interests Act to…

Chakwera has been subjected to unnecessary insults since the loss of Chilima—Paramount Chief Kyungu

July 31, 2024

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| National, News

Chilima and Chakwera were always together in various events * These insults on different platforms indicate moral decay among our people * He commended the President for maintaining his composure and not retaliating to the insults By Linda Moyo, MANA Paramount Chief Kyungu has said President Lazarus Chakwera has been subjected to unnecessary insults since the loss of the Vice-President, Saulos Klaus Chilima in the tragic plane crash, which claimed the lives of eight others. The Paramount Chief acknowledging…

Airtel Malawi saves lives in record-breaking blood donation drive

July 31, 2024

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Airtel Malawi MD Kamoto (in red) registering to donate blood * We are deeply committed to the health and well-being of Malawians—Airtel Malawi Managing Director, Charles Kamoto * Airtel’s consistent support has been instrumental in addressing the blood shortage crisis—MBTS spokesperson, Upile Kaimvi By Duncan Mlanjira In a remarkable display of corporate social responsibility, Airtel Malawi today successfully concluded its annual blood donation drive, surpassing previous records with an overwhelming turnout of over 35 donors. Partnering with the Malawi…