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Liverpool job ‘difficult to ignore’—new head coach Arne Slot
May 20, 2024
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* The Reds agreed a compensation deal worth £9.4 million with Feyenoord in April * After the 45-year-old was identified as the man to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield BBC Sport Arne Slot says the opportunity to work at one of the “biggest clubs in the world” was “difficult to ignore” as he was confirmed as Liverpool’s new head coach. The Reds agreed a compensation deal worth £9.4 million with Feyenoord in April after the 45-year-old was identified as…

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DR Congo army thwarts attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi
May 20, 2024
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* A group of about 20 assailants in army uniform attacked the residence and an exchange of gunfire followed * Two guards and an assailant were killed in the attack on Kamerhe’s house, his spokesman said * President Tshisekedi has not made any public comment on the situation so far By Mbelechi Msoshi & Danai Nesta Kupemba, BBC News The Democratic Republic of the Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the…

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Technology services fundamental right for all—Minister of Youth & Sports
May 20, 2024
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* As he presided over construction of ICT computer lab under Connect A School (CAS) project * The project will see such laboratories being established in 75 schools, including 73 CDSS * One national government secondary school and one pilot primary school across the country By George Bulombola & George Mponda, MANA Minister of Youth & Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire has emphasised that access to digital services and technology is a fundamental right for all and not just a privilege…

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Iceland for improved education and health sectors in Malawi
May 20, 2024
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* Iceland is investing in the education and health sectors in the country, targeting Mangochi District * The model is that Iceland concentrates on a particular area and see its impact * In Mangochi, they noted that there was high girls’ dropout rate in school hence the investment in education * Now, we have seen an improvement as the number of girls remaining in school has improved By Patricia Kapulula & Sellah Singini, MANA The government of Iceland has…

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Nigerian and African football legend Daniel Amokachi encouraged by the future of African football
May 20, 2024
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Daniel Amokachi * Ahead of the CAF African Schools Football Champions Continental finals being hosted by Zanzibar * The four-day tournament starting tomorrow (May 21-24) at the Amaan Stadium whose draw took place yesterday * The growth of the African game in recent years has been truly exceptional—Amokachi * Initiatives such as the CAF African Schools Football Championship further aid its development and growth Maravi Express CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning Super Eagle, Daniel Amokachi, who is…

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President Putin describes late Iran’s President Raisi as “a true friend of Russia”; As messages of condolences poured in from across the global
May 20, 2024
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* I hope that the future Iranian leadership wants to commit itself to the stabilisation and pacification of the region—Italy Prime Minister Georgia Melon * His contribution to strengthening India-Iran bilateral relationship will always be remembered—India Prime Minister Narendra Modi * Arab Republic of Egypt is in solidarity the with the Iranian leadership and people in this terrible incident—President Abdul Fattah Reuters After the official confirmation of the death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner seen as a…

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National Youth Council formulating strategic plan to promote youth participation in MW2063 implementation
May 20, 2024
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* As stewards of tomorrow, the youth must be on the forefront driving change and shaping the future * Our strategic plan must align with MW2063 and youth policies that are in place * To empower young people to actively participate in the country’s development By Wakisa Myamba, MANA Programs Officer for National Youth Council of Malawi, Ashan Cossam says they are geared to promote youth participation in the implementation of the MW2063 national vision through a strategic plan…

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Zamalek overturn first leg deficit to win CAF Confederation Cup
May 20, 2024
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* The Egyptian giants headed into the return fixture at the Cairo International Stadium trailing 1-2 from the first leg in Morocco * But roared on by a fervent home crowd, they produced a stirring fightback to be crowned kings of the continent for the second time Maravi Express Zamalek are the champions of African club football’s secondary competition after a dramatic 1-0 win over RS Berkane in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final secured them…

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Chilima applauds Malawi Red Cross Society’s ‘Cycling for Humanity’ fundraising drive
May 20, 2024
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* We need to be part of the cause where initiatives have been taken to source money or goods for those in need * As we have done in the past, regardless of whether there is a disaster or not—Chilima By Moses Nyirenda, MANA Vice-President Saulos Chilima has hailed Malawi Red Cross Society for initiating a ‘Cycling for Humanity’ fundraising drive, which aims at raising funds in support of the Society’s efforts in carrying out emergency activities such as…

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Airtel Malawi introduces new security features to protect customers against money fraud; Removes one time password on MyAirtel App
May 20, 2024
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Airtel Malawi Managing Director Charles Kamoto * Introduces an SMS verification feature, which will send a free auto-generated message to the user’s mobile number * To authenticate ownership before logging into the app, thereby adding an extra layer of security By Duncan Mlanjira In order to protect customers against money fraud, Airtel Malawi Plc removed one time password on MyAirtel App Airtel and instead introduced new security features. The leading provider of mobile telecommunications services in Malawi, unveiled the…

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