Morocco, Egypt roar into Olympic Games Paris 2024 quarter-finals

* The Atlas Lions in commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq as the Pharaohs defeat Spain 2-1 * Mali play their second game on Saturday against Japan after drawing 1-1 with Israel in opener Maravi Express Morocco and Egypt secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 as the Atlas Lions delivered a masterclass performance on Tuesday with a resounding 3-0 victory over Iraq while the Pharaohs defeat Spain 2-1. The other African representatives, Mali play…

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‘New tax measures aimed at enhancing revenue collection, promoting economic growth and ensuring equitable distribution of resources’

MP Susan Dossi, chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Media, Information & Communications * They are designed to create a fair and transparent tax system that supports national development goals * It is essential for the public to understand new measures’ purpose, implementation and impact By Duncan Mlanjira The new tax measures that have become contentious from some section of the public are just amendments to the existing Taxation Act aimed at enhancing revenue collection, promoting economic growth and ensuring…

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Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran

* He was in Tehran to take part in the inauguration ceremony of the new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday * The “martydom” of Haniyeh will “strengthen the deep and unbreakable bond between Tehran, Palestine and the resistance  * In 2018, the US Department of State designated Haniyeh a terrorist. He had lived in Qatar for the past several years Thomas Mackintosh, BBC News Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (62) has been killed in an Israeli attack in…

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Business captains to periodically discuss Malawi’s economic issues through Standard Bank’s Growth Conversations interactive platform

* As we reflect on the 55 years of driving the country’s growth, we reiterate our commitment towards contributing to economic growth * As well as national development and creating platforms that harness collective decision-making * And foster realization of relevant agendas, as part of our efforts—Chief Executive Phillip Madinga By Duncan Mlanjira The Growth Conversations interactive platform, which was launched last week by Standard Bank Plc — one of the country’s key players in the financial service sector…

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Bon Kalindo seems not to understand benefits of newly-introduced excise tax stamps

Kalindo addressing the media in Lilongwe * As he announces nationwide demonstrations on August 8 over new tax measures, voter registration and national IDs * Tax stamps are protecting local and legitimate industries from unfair competition from businesses engaged in illicit, smuggled and counterfeit excisable products * It is also to control consumption of unbranded and counterfeits where source of products cannot be verified and authenticated * While at the same time to promote voluntary tax compliance among manufacturers,…

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Silver’s golden boy Adiel Kaduya off to USA to study Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management

* My son was spotted two years ago by some Americans working at African Bible College (ABC) while playing social football within Area 47 * When they returned home, they made inquire of him because they had identified him as a potential player to go to America By Tione Andsen, MANA Promising young Silver Strikers golden boy, Adiel Kaduya, on Sunday left Malawi for United States of America (USA) where he will pursue his education in Bachelor’s Degree in…

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Government taking stock of a lot of campaign pledges made—Michael Usi

* Ndirande Township to access National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) loans in the next month of August * Government is committed to see your businesses grow; therefore, I urge you to form groups * So that when we start disbursing these loans no one should be left out and I must say that these loans are for all persons regardless of their political affiliation By Lisa Lamya, MANA Vice-President, Michael Usi said there are a lot of campaign pledges…

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Zambia and Nigeria stumble in Olympics’ women football

* Bitter loss for Zambia at Olympics’ women football in Paris beaten 6-5 by Australia from a late goal * Nigeria also lose 0-1 to world champions Spain after another 0-1 defeat against Brazil in first game Maravi Express The second round of matches in Women’s Olympic Games Paris 2024 football competition saw both African representatives, Zambia and Nigeria, suffer defeats on Sunday complicating their paths to the quarter-finals. In a thrilling 11-goal encounter at the Stade de Nice,…

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No party colours at Umthetho Cultural Festival—Mzimba Heritage Association

* It starts on Friday and climaxes on Saturday, August 3 with the presence of President Lazarus Chakwera * To be celebrated under the theme; ‘Uniting against Climate Change under the Decade of His Majesty M’mbelwa V’ By Joel Phiri, MANA General Secretary for Mzimba Heritage Association (MZIHA), Kingsley Jere has asked people who will attend this year’s Umthetho Cultural Festival at Hora in the district not to put on any party colours as it is not a party…

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Malawi Beach Soccer team has plenty of homework before AFCON Egypt 2024 later this year—coach Willy Kumilambe

* As they secure back to back Beach Soccer AFCON qualification after beating Burundi 15-14 on aggregate * We have made it to the AFCON finals and I am happy with the result but not our performance Maravi Express Malawi Beach Soccer national team have qualified for their second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals after beating Burundi 15-14 on aggregate, but coach Willy Kumilambe admitted that the team has plenty of homework before the finals in Egypt later…

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