Government geared to promote tourism sector

Head of PDU Janet Banda during the pre-tourism lab meeting * Despite making efforts in the tourism sector, there are a lot of setbacks which we need to work on * There are a lot of problems which the tourism sector is facing such as poor infrastructure and poor coordination in the tourism team By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Head of Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Janet Banda, who is also Deputy Secretary to the President & Cabinet, has said government…

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Mzimba Street to be ready in August; Kenyatta Road by December

* All ongoing road projects in the heart of the Capital have gained momentum as they are in their final stage * Capacity improvement of Kenyatta Road to six-lanes, Mzimba Street to dual carriage * Dualisation of the Airport Road from Crossroads to Kanengo and dualisation of Lilongwe River Bridge By Duncan Mlanjira By August this year, rehabilitation of Mzimba Street in Lilongwe is expected to be ready this August while Kenyatta Road will be ready by December. This…

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Chakwera calls for meaningful investments rather than exploitation

* He urged investors to consider mega-farms instead of subsistence farming if they want to invest in agriculture * Citing Malawi’s abundant resources such as valleys and beautiful landscapes Malawi News Agency in Texas, USA Addressing a Malawi-Texas business roundtable discussion aimed at courting possible partnerships and investments in various sectors, particularly those that align with the agriculture, tourism & mining (ATM) strategy, President Lazarus Chakwera urged prospective investors to consider injecting meaningful investments rather than exploitation. Chakwera assured…

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Leaders Silver Strikers date another debutantes Creck Sporting for Week 6 of TNM Super League 2024

* Silver Strikers look to be clinical on goal scoring this time around under new coach, Peter Mponda * They have 13 points from five games of four wins and one draw * With an impressive goal difference of 10 as they have scored 13 and conceded just three Maravi Express Silver Strikers, who beat newcomers in the top flight league, Baka City of Karonga to maintain their lead of the TNM Super League 2024 season, date another debutantes…

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FDH Bank Cup sponsorship raised to K150 million

* Impressed with how the competition has been run in the previous three seasons * And the impact is has played in developing the game as well as players who have managed to rise and shine in big clubs and at Malawi national football team level By Victor Singano Jnr The FDH Bank Cup sponsorship has been increased for this year’s edition package from K120 million to the tune of K150 million. FDH Bank’s Senior Management Manager, Ronald Chimchere…

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FAM to train Malawian referees in using VAR ahead of the proposal to host COSAFA Women U20

* To proceed with an expression of interest to host the COSAFA Women’s U20 tournament planned for July this year * Scorchers should play international friendly game(s) during the July 2024 FIFA Women’s international window * All national teams should always be active and play friendly games during all available FIFA windows, funds permitting By Duncan Mlanjira At the second 2024 executive committee meeting on April 27 at Sunbird Livingstonia Hotel in Salima, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) resolved…

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FAM pledges to improve welfare of legends in partnership with JK Productions

* As business mogul Thom Mpinganjira’s Ekhaya Farms rewards 17 legends with K1 million each * The initiative by Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira to celebrate our living legends, whose exploits are part of our game’s legacy, should be wholesomely applauded Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya has pledged continued working relationship with JK Productions to improve the welfare of football legends in the country. A report by FAM says Haiya made the pledge on Sunday during…

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Kamuzu Barracks edge out Mzuzu City Hammers on second place of TNM Super League 2024 log table

* Mighty Wanderers pushed to 4th with Nyasa Big Bullets to 5th following their 1-1 draw on Saturday * Silver Strikers lead the pack with 13 points from five games of 4 wins and one draw * Kamuzu Barracks’ Zeliat Nkhoma now lead the race for the Golden Boot having scored five goals so far By Tione Andsen, MANA Kamuzu Barracks (KB), the TNM Super League 2016 champions, have moved to second position after claiming a 1-0 win over…

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Newcomers Pacers eye top 3 finish in their first Rainbow Paints Netball League season

* The team comprise former students of Malawi University of Business & Applied Sciences (MUBAS) * Who were playing for MUBAS Sisters (formerly known as Poly Sisters) and have now graduated from the University By Victor Singano Jnr Newly-formed Blantyre-based netball club, Pacers have challenged that their main target in this year’s Blantyre District Rainbow Paints Netball League is to finish within top 3 position in their first season. The team comprise former students of Malawi University of Business…

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Freedom of the press and democracy go hand in hand—US Embassy

* Access to Information Act is a true commitment to open press, freedom of press and true democracy * The government and state structures should guard against all forces that threaten media freedom such as arrests Malawi News Agency At the 2024 Media Institute of Southern African (MISA) Malawi Chapter’s Media Award Gala as part of the celebration of World Press Freedom Day, US Embassy’s Charge d’Affaires, Amy Diaz applauded Malawi for enacting the Access to Information Act, saying…

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