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MANEB criticised over decision to suspend provision of some of its essential services

May 20, 2024

* As it sets to administer examinations of PSLCE (May 22-24); JCE (June 4-13) and MSCE (July 2-26) * No Government service should be closed because of another service offering—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * You can not suspend operations — leave skeleton staff to be managing that—Fortune Chapingamanazuba By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) will be administering the 2024 national examinations starting on Wednesday, May 22-24 with Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE), provision of…

We have a long way to go—coach Mponda as Silver consolidate intent for title after beating Wanderers 2-0

May 20, 2024

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* We still feel that we have to work extra hard as we have just played seven games * We kept possession as well as created so many chances but that’s what we wanted as a home team By Tione Andsen, MANA Six points clear of runners-up Nyasa Big Bullets after beating Mighty Wanderers 2-0 at home yesterday, a modest Silver Strikers coach, Peter Mponda maintains that the race for the TNM Super League 2024 title is a long…

Ascent Soccer crowned champions of FAM Goshen City Women’s National Championship

May 20, 2024

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* After beating Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Lionesses 1-0 at Bingu National Stadium yesterday * We deserved to win the competition — the girls were first on the ball—Ascent coach Thom Mkorongo * Silver Strikers Ladies clinched 3rd place after beating Civil Service Women 4-1 Maravi Express Team of the moment Ascent Soccer were crowned champions of this year’s FAM Goshen City Women’s National Championship after beating Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Lionesses 1-0 at Bingu National Stadium Lilongwe yesterday. After…

Iran’s President Raisi dies along with his foreign minister after a helicopter crash

May 20, 2024

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* Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber will assume powers as according to the Iranian Constitution * Until an election is held within a maximum period of 50 days Reported by Al Jazeera, Reuters, The Washington Post Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, 63, has been confirmed dead after a helicopter carrying him, his Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian and other officials crashed in a mountainous and forested area of the country in poor weather. State media gave no immediate cause for the crash but all…

Giants Tigresses suffer first-ever shocking defeat in Rainbow Paints Netball League history

May 19, 2024

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The unbeatable trimmed to size * Defending champions, Kukoma Diamonds walloped Imosys NC 35-26 baskets while Shizaella Queens stunned Blantyre Tremors 36-27 * New kids on the block, Pacers beat Mulanje-based side Standard Sisters by 49-22 baskets in their quest for honours in the debut appearance By Victor Singano Jnr Blantyre District Netball League powerhouse, First Choice Tigresses have suffered a shocking defeat — the first-ever loss in their history since they started meeting with Prison Queens, losing 41-44…

Mwaungulu celebrates birthday in style by scoring amazing goal straight from corner kick

May 19, 2024

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His stunning performance yesterday earned him Player of the Match accolade * As defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets secure a 2-0 victory over Mzuzu City Hammers at Kamuzu Stadium * That catapulted them to second place on the log table ahead of this afternoon’s Silver Strikers v Mighty Wanderers * I spotted the goalkeeper was out of his line and I had to think very quickly before hitting the ball with power By Duncan Mlanjira Midfielder Patrick…

Saddening reality of MCP’s continued political violence is deafening silence from Chakwera in condemning the acts—DPP

May 19, 2024

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The AFORD members that were attacked and reported the incident to police * This comes at a time when we are celebrating 30 years of democracy in this country * The DPP warns the MCP and its leadership that this is not the democracy that we fought for against one party state, the MCP state By Duncan Mlanjira The Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has condemned “in strongest terms” the continued political violence being perpetrated by members of the…

Failure to submit BWB’s KYC details by June 30 will lead to uprooting of water supply connections

May 18, 2024

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* Forms can be completed through online by clicking on the link;https://bwb.mw/online_applications/forms/KYC.php * The forms can also be downloaded through; https://BWB.mw/downloads/bwb_kyc_for.pdf By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Water Board (BWB) is on know your customer (KYC) exercise that started on April 10 to run up to June 30, 2024, with an emphasis that this is intended “to ensure the Board serves its customers better”. The KYC details will enabled the water utility service provider “to identify and contact its customers promptly…

‘Malawi stands to massively benefit from the 9th African Population Conference it will host from Monday’

May 18, 2024

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* To provide a platform for scientific discourse, research, and policy discussions on population dynamics * Malawians urged to utilise the economic opportunities presented by the conference, particularly in tourism and boosting local businesses Maravi Express Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, says as the host of the 9th African Population Conference, Malawi stands to massively benefit from this event, as it will provide a platform to showcase the country’s commitment to addressing challenges arising from…

We want to prove a point this year—Ascent Soccer’s coach Thom Mkolongo

May 18, 2024

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* We were first and quick on the ball against Silver Strikers Ladies in the semifinal — we showed great character—Mkorongo * We face Ascent, a team that gives us problems but this is a different game and we are ready for them—Kaputa By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer, who will be making their second appearance in the final of Goshen FAM Women’s National Championship, having lost 3-5 on post-match penalties to Kukoma Ntopwa Women last year, are determined to prove…