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Malawi’s only heavywight Taekwondo Master keeps earning top recognition; Featured highly in UK’s Black History Month

April 15, 2024

* The Royal Horse Artillery gunner had the chance to compete for Malawi in the London 2012 Olympics, but instead went to Afghanistan for the second time * When the Army’s senior leadership learned of his actions, Sgt Guba received a General Officer Commanding (GOC) Commendation for selfless commitment By Duncan Mlanjira The exploits of UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba — who was honoured with the accolade of 2023 Sportsman of the Year at the Malawi Sport Awards…

Former Zambia national football team captain Rainford Kalaba in ‘critical but stable’ condition after fatal crash

April 15, 2024

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* He is responding very well to treatment and he’s now able to respond to his name * We can see a lot of movement and a lot of gestures that are evident to see in the way he is responding to sounds BBC Sport Former Zambia national football team captain, Rainford Kalaba — who was involved in a fatal car crash on Saturday, is in a “critical but stable” condition, according to the country’s football association (FAZ). The 37-year-old was…

Chitipa United’s Ramadan Ntafu is first player to score a hat-trick of TNM Super League 2024

April 15, 2024

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* Babangida Ishaya for debutantes Creck Sporting scores a brace and also has three goals to his credit * As Silver claim top spot in Week 2 with goal difference; followed by Creck Sporting as runners-up * Mzuzu City Hammers also have six points but are on 3rd on goal difference * Mighty Wanderers on 4th with 4 points after beating debutantes FOMO FC 3-0 on Sunday By Duncan Mlanjira Chitipa United’s Ramadan Ntafu is first player to score a hat-trick…

Strong Mwera winds blowing over the lake waters to gradually weaken from Wednesday—Meteorological Department

April 15, 2024

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* Due to a change in air mass, with the south easterly air mass giving way to an unstable easterly air mass by Thursday * Localized rain will persist over the northern and lakeshore areas accompanied by fog patches in valleys from today, April 15 to Wednesday By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services have forecasted that by Wednesday, April 17, the strong Mwera winds that have been blowing over the lake waters will gradually weaken…

Lake Malawi has experienced high water levels before especially in 1980–surface water expert

April 14, 2024

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* The situation is likely to recede after the rainfall season and assume the El Niño phenomenon will not proceed to the next rainfall season * In 1980, it reached the maximum water level of 477 meters above sea level (masl) and the same also concurred around 1800s By Duncan Mlanjira Rising water levels in Lake Malawi, which has displaced over 500 and 119 households in Nkhotakota and Mangochi respectively — including affecting the hospitality business — is due…

EGENCO faces possible liability in the case involving Midima Holdings Limited vs Techfab International Limited

April 14, 2024

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* This is contained in the EGENCO’s Forensic Audit and Investigation of Alleged Irregularities Report * Which also exposes EGENCO’s reluctance to write off ESCOM debt of K62.2 billion By Duncan Mlanjira Apart from the revelations that corruption suspect Abdul Karim Batawala is involved in the massive rot following a forensic audit that government instituted at Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO), other disclosures include a possible EGENCO liability from a court order in the case of Midima Holdings Limited vs…

MultiChoice launches ‘All Our Kids’ channel open to both DStv and GOtv customers

April 14, 2024

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* Opens up all children’s channels with up to 7 more channels on DStv Access and up to 7 more channels on GOtv Value * New show Iwaju on Disney Channel and King Julien’s adventures in All Hail King Julien on DreamWorks open for 30 days Maravi Express MultiChoice is offering DStv and GOtv customers access to all children’s content that started from Friday to May 11, 2024 ensuring that children are fully entertained during this period. This means…

3 people die from effects of flash floods in Chikwawa; 1,683 households affected

April 14, 2024

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* The dead being an eight-year-old girl, a 55-year-old man and a woman whose age has not been established * The most affected villages include Group Village Heads Malemia, Mphamba, Nkhwangwa, Mchenga, Nsomo and Chabuka Maravi Express & MANA Three people are reported dead due to effects of flash floods that happened in Chikwawa where 1,683 households have been affected, says a report by Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). Quoting a report from Chikwawa District Council, the flash…

Kamuzu-initiated Nkhate irrigation scheme in Chikwawa still stands the test of time

April 14, 2024

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* The historic irrigation project was initiated in 1979 with support from government of Taiwan * Covers 243 hectares of land that harvests over 1,112 tonnes of rice — realising revenue of over K1.1 billion in one harvest By Duncan Mlanjira Nkhate irrigation scheme in Chikwawa District, which was initiated by former President, late Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda in 1979, still stands the test of time as its beneficiary farmers harvest over 1,112 tonnes of rice in one harvest on…

Standard Bank clocks 55 years; To continue driving Malawi’s vision for inclusive wealth

April 11, 2024

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* As we continue to steer Malawi towards achieving the status of an inclusively wealthy and self-dependent nation, we pledge to do so in a manner that is responsible and sustainable * The commemoration of our foundations is a platform to reaffirm commitment and responsibility towards growing together with Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc, which opened its first branch in Limbe on 11th April 1970 then trading as Commercial Bank of Malawi, is today commemorating 55 years…