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All set for Goshen Women’s Championship from Monday
May 8, 2024
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Defending champions Ntopwa Women * Champions will represent Malawi at the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifiers later in the year * At the 2024 COSAFA qualifier, Malawi was represented by Ntopwa Women where they gained rich experience and exposure Maravi Express The much-awaited for Goshen Women’s National Championship 2023 is all set to be played from this Monday May 13-19 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe that pits 10 teams from all regions. A report from Football Association…

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Poor law enforcement catalyses poverty as unscrupulous people rob from farmers
May 8, 2024
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Maize harvesting * Vendors are buying agricultural commodities at lower price, a notable example being maize * Government set K650 as starting price for the produce but vendors are buying at K410 * Which is exploitation of the farmers. With such prices, farmers cannot graduate from poverty By Majona Mnjuzi, MANA Research findings presented by Churches Action in Relief & Development (CARD), in partnership with Christian Aid and Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources (LUANAR), have revealed that…

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Egypt giants Zamalek seeking to be kings again
May 8, 2024
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* As they prepare to face Morocco’s RS Berkane in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final on Sunday * Their latest quest for continental supremacy is merely the continuation of an enduring love affair with Africa’s club competitions * As the North Africans have graced with a catalogue of iconic performances and indelible memories Maravi Express Zamalek are among some of the few clubs that have made African club competition their own personal fiefdoms over the…

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Smallholder farmers should add value to farm produce to attract more revenue on the market—Norwegian Ambassador
May 8, 2024
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* Smallholder farmers promote the country’s efforts in ensuring food security * The partnership between Norwegian government and NASFAM started in 2000 By George Mponda, MANA The Royal Norwegian Embassy Ambassador to Malawi, Ingrid Marie Mikelsen has urged smallholder farmers that they should add value to their farm produce to attract more revenue on the market. She said this on Tuesday when she inspected a rice milling plant for Kaporo Smallholder Farmers’ Association (KASFA), which is under National Smallholder…

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Diego Maradona Adidas Golden Ball Trophy awarded for Best Player at FIFA World Cup 1986 up for auction
May 7, 2024
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* The symbol of, for many, the world’s greatest footballer Diego Maradona’s greatest achievement * Named Player of the 20th Century by FIFA, along with great Pelé, the trophy symbolizes his greatest achievement and his greatest ever goal * At that 1986 World Cup, Diego shone like never before or since in his career; it was his monument—Jorge Burruchaga Maravi Express The Aguttes auction house in Paris, France will offer at auction a piece of world football history on…

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NICO Group supports ICTAM’s ‘ICT Expo’ with K12 million
May 7, 2024
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Kandikole (left) presents the Chequers to ICTAM’s Kamwendo * The conference is the largest event in the Malawian technology industry * Which brings together professionals to network and showcase their products and services By Victor Singano Jnr NICO Group which includes, NBS Bank and Eris Properties, has supported Information Communications Technology Association of Malawi (ICTAM) with K12 million in support of the upcoming ICT Expo 2024 conference scheduled for Thursday, May 9-10 at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in…

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Nigeria move on with legend Finidi George tasked with reigniting Super Eagles’ World Cup campaign
May 7, 2024
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* His ascension to the helm is a homecoming of sorts as he spent 20 months as Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro’s assistant * June’s double-header against South Africa and Benin is deemed as “must-win” by the Nigeria Football Federation * It will be Finidi George’s first major test — one that could define the early trajectory of his tenure Maravi Express In a move that has sent waves of nostalgia and optimism across Nigerian football, legendary winger Finidi George…

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Police on the hunt for unknown criminals over gruesome murder of two shop security officers in Salima
May 7, 2024
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* Both deceased persons were assaulted on the head using a rail metal bar which was later left at the scene * Postmortem results from Salima District Hospital indicated that death was due to severe head injuries secondary to broken skulls * One shop broken into and robbed of cigarettes amounting to K1,465,250 and K3.7 million hard cash By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Police in Salima have launched a manhunt for unknown people who killed two shop security officers during…

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Norwegian government committed to ensuring Malawians register for votes
May 7, 2024
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Appreciating NRB National Registration & Identification System * As MEC reaches out to all electoral stakeholders on the new electoral laws, elections calendar, new constituency and ward boundaries * The newly amended electoral laws will ensure law and order in the electoral process towards aspired free and credible general election By Evance Chisiano, Andrew Mkonda & George Mponda, MANA Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi, Ingrid Marie Mikelsen says her government is committed to ensuring more Malawians register and access national…

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‘FDH Bank’s new package for FDH Bank Cup is in line with FAM’s vision of commercialision’
May 7, 2024
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* As one way of commercialising the game, we said if the money is increased, we could see a lot of competition * A lot of fans coming to patronise the games and build numbers fo value—Felister Dossi Maravi Express In expressing her appreciation on behalf of Football Association of Malawi (FAM), competitions committee’s chairperson, Felister Dossi said FDH Bank’s new package for FDH Bank Cup is in line with FAM’s vision of commercialising the game so that the…

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