MRA capacitating staff members in drone flying to track down smuggling of goods through uncharted porous routes

* Smuggling of goods remains a key challenge in the drive to increase revenue collection in the country * Anti-smuggling teams FAST patrols the uncharted routes where smuggling is prone but the work was very tough on the ground By Tione Andsen, MANA In order to curtail smuggling of goods into the country through many of uncharted porous routes along the borders with the neighbouring countries, Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is capacitating its staff members in drone flying surveillance…

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Remove vendors at busy trading centres first rather than reducing speed limit to 30k/h from 50k/h along the busy highways

Lizulu market deep inside Blantyre-Lilongwe M-1 Road * For far too long, we as a country have allowed vendors to create trade centres along such busy highways * Who care less whether a car is approaching but crisscross the road in attracting potential motorist customers Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira In a statement issued last week, Road Safety Foundation (ROSAF) pleaded with government that unless it reduces the 50k/h at busy trading centres along the busy highways to 30 km/hour…

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Four Paralympic athletes enter into training camp Monday to prepare for Paralympic Games Paris 2024

Mphatso Saukile in action during Jesolo Grand Prix in Venice last year * The four Mphatso Saukile (T12 athlete); Taonele Banda (T13); Moses Misoya (T13) and Estere Nagoli (T12) * Malawi’s first participation at the Games through qualification rather than a special invitation Maravi Express Malawi will be represented by four Paralympic athletes at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 and are expected to enter into a training camp on Monday, July 1, at the Malawi Paralympic Center (MPC) in…

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Malawi Bankers Association pledges to support Chakwera’s ATM strategy

BAM president Phillip Madinga * We came to share with the President our role as BAM in supporting the ATM strategy and financial inclusion * We will continue working with government in achieving its agenda in developing our nation By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Newly-elected Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) president, Phillip Madinga has assured President Lazarus Chakwera of the financial sector association’s support towards implementation and achievement of Malawi’s agriculture, tourism & mining (ATM) strategy. After meeting the President…

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GOtv brings live COSAFA Cup 2024 action kicking off tomorrow, June 26

* Malawi Flames will miss the tournament for the first time since its inception in 1997 * Hosts South Africa are in Group A alongside Mozambique, eSwatini, and Botswana * Zambia in Group B with Lesotho, Zimbabwe and the guests Kenya, who replaced Malawi * While Angola, Namibia, Comoros and Seychelles are in Group C Maravi Express The 23rd edition of the COSAFA Cup gets underway from tomorrow, June 26 that pits 11 teams from the Council of South…

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Esther Sagawa becomes second woman Lilongwe City Mayor

Sagawa takes oath of office * She won by 21 votes, defeating Councillor Felix Tsokonombwe who got nine votes * Her deputy is also a woman, Ruth Chingwalu, Councillor for Mtandile Ward and Sagawa takes over from Councillor Richard Banda * As Zomba City Council elects Mpira Ward Councillor, Christopher Jana as the new mayor Maravi Express Councillor for Chimutu Ward, Esther Sagawa has been elected Mayor for Lilongwe City during elections held at Civic Office today — becoming…

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Defending champions Bullets on collision course with rivals Wanderers in Round of 16 FDH Bank Cup 2024

* Bullets are away against Bangwe All Stars while Mighty Wanderers will be hosted by Southern Region Football League side, Cobbe Barracks * Current TNM Super League leaders, Silver Strikers will be away up against former top flight league side, Blue Eagles * As Karonga United, Mzuzu City Hammers, Creck Sporting, FOMO FC date fellow TNM Super League sides By Duncan Mlanjira The draw for the Round of 32 of the FDH Bank Cup 2024 held today at Mpira…

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Unlocking the potential of onion farming

* Small-scale farmers account for over 80% of the country’s onion production * Which generates approximately K12 billion in revenue annually from both domestic sales and exports * To neighbouring countries like Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique By Hastings Yobe, MANA Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the country’s agriculture sector and onion farming has emerged as a lucrative opportunity for them to boost their income and improve their livelihoods. Despite the challenges they face, these farmers have shown remarkable…

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FAM aims to produce best coaches to compete with the best in Africa; as it sets to hold CAF B course in August

FAM technical director, Benjamin Kumwenda * FAM is paving the way for a new generation of top-class coaches who will take the beautiful game to new heights * It aims to equip coaches with advanced knowledge in areas such as tactics, player development and team management Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) will from August 18 to October 18 hold a Confederation of African Football (CAF) B coaching course as one way of increasing the pool of qualified…

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Standard Bank market value crosses K1 trillion mark

During the AGM last week * At our recent AGM in Blantyre, shareholders expressed satisfaction in our net profit record in the three years * Thanks to their support, we remain focused on creating long-term value for our shareholders, customers, and the broader economy Maravi Express The share price of Standard Bank Plc on Monday soared to MK4,400 propelling the company’s market capitalisation to surpass MK1 trillion mark. A trading report at the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) shows Standard…

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