Enforcement of safety by Road Traffic Department officers on an overloaded lorry carrying people to a funeral draws mixed reactions

* The country has recorded so many cases of people going to a funeral and being involved in accidents * And more people dying due to roadworthy of the car, careless driving and overloading * The application to the law is selective as political party supporters are let to go scot free by road traffic police By Duncan Mlanjira There was hot debate on social media of Facebook and WhatsApp platforms on how far the Department of Road Traffic…

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The players understand the difficulty of this encounter as they are facing a stronger and determined side—coach Mabedi

* We know that Equatorial Guinea are a better side than us — and now they are hungry for points after losing those six points due to the FIFA decision * But my players are here on a mission to compete and get results and we are looking forward to win this game By Duncan Mlanjira After the Flames training at the match venue, Nuevo Estadio de Malabo yesterday, Flames’ coach Patrick Mabedi told Fam.mw that his charges are set for…

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Namibia hold Tunisia 0-0 in Johannesburg to maintain 2nd place in Flames’ FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group H qualifiers

* Ahead of 4th-placed Flames’ match tomorrow against Equatorial Guinea in Malabo * After tomorrow’s match, the Flames will be up against Tunisia and Namibia in March 2025 Matchday 5 & 6 * Before facing their former coach Mario Marinica’s Liberia at home in September 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira Namibia have maintained second place of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group H qualifiers after holding leaders Tunisia 0-0 this evening in Johannesburg, South Africa — amassing eight points from…

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Liberia dislodge the Flames from 3rd place after beating São Tomé 1-0

* The Flames had occupied the 3rd place after beating the same São Tomé last Thursday at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe * The Group H is being led by Tunisia at nine points who will be playing second-placed Namibia (7 points) later today in Johannesburg By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the Flames’ match against Equatorial Guinea tomorrow, Liberia had dislodged the Flames from 3rd place of the Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers after beating…

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Equatorial Guinea are known to be rock-solid on home soil—Sports Mole

* Sports Mole is a sports news site that is updated around the clock with the latest breaking news and results * We predict an action-packed affair at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo, with the hosts claiming all three points * The Equatoguineas have won each of their last eight competitive home matches since 2019 By Duncan Mlanjira While Malawi will be looking to pick up where they left off against São Tomé last Thursday when they won 3-1,…

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Wanderers dig deep to salvage a 2-2 draw in friendly match against Bangwe All Stars

Cameroonian Tanjong was featured in the First XI * Bangwe All Stars are on red relegation position 14 on the TNM Super League 2024 title campaign * With six points from nine games played of one win, three draws and five losses * While Wanderers are 4th with 15 points from four wins, three draws and two losses By Duncan Mlanjira With nine players out on international duty with the Malawi national teams — four in the senior Flames…

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‘Review of Communications Act very important as communication landscape has changed with the introduction of various disruptive technologies’

MACRA Director General, Daud Suleman * Also reviewed and passed was the Data Protection Bill, which was assented to by President Lazarus Chakwera on February 1, 2024 *  Marking a significant milestone in MACRA’s efforts to safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals with respect to the processing of their personal data By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General, Daud Suleman emphasises that clauses of the Communications Act were passed in 2016, whose formulation process…

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Over 440 entries received for 53rd letter writing competition organised by MACRA

Last years winners with MACRA Director General Daud Suleman * Winners of the 53rd edition, which ran from January to March 2024, are expected to be unveiled at an event to be held in Mzuzu this month * Organised in collaboration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to which Malawi is a member * A specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policies and systems around the world Maravi Express The 2024 International Letter Writing Competition, which…

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Chiperoni weather starts being experienced in some parts of Southern Region

* Lake users (Lake Malawi and Lake Chilwa inclusive) are advised that strong Mwera winds will be is in effect until Wednesday, June 12 * To save lives and properties, all lake users including fishermen are strongly advised to refrain from getting into the waters Maravi Express The much awaited Chiperoni weather, which is expected to be associated with windy, cloudy, and chilly conditions along with fog patches, rain, and drizzle, is slowly setting in. An update from the…

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Leader of Opposition George Chaponda demands prompt action to end “prolonged passport crisis”

* We cannot sit and watch when students are losing scholarship opportunities * When patients seeking medical attention outside are failing to travel and others die * The government must not pretend not to have seen the problems when the entourage of the First Lady failed to travel due to the same crisis By Duncan Mlanjira Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, George Chaponda, of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says he “is deeply concerned about the prolonged passport…

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