Salima Sugar promises equal distribution of its product across the country as production recommences on April 16

* Recruited 2,500 seasonal workers to necessitate smooth operation when it commences production of sugar * The company has been undergoing reformatory processes after termination of its contract with Aum Sugar Co. Ltd By Fostina Mkandawire MANA Salima Sugar Company Limited has assured that Malawians should expect benefit from its product unlike in the past, saying they “are changing how business was run, to produce a commodity that will be available across the country and should be well known…

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Amended Electricity Act to help step up vandalism fight—Energy Minister Matola

Matola inspects a vandalised power line in Lilongwe in March 2023 * Parliament has passed the bill which now awaits the President to ascent to it. I hope the President will ascent to it. * We cannot go on like this. We need stiffer punishment for the vandals Maravi Express Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola says he hopes the passing of a Bill in Parliament to amend the Electricity Act would help step up the fight against vandalism of…

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FAM enhancing safety and security at matches; To hold high-level stewards’ trainer of trainers course on Friday and Saturday

Experienced FIFA and CAF security and safety officer, Dixon Okello * Safety and security, which is a key element in the successful delivery of football matches and competitions in the country * It’s been over 20 years since an expert came to drill our stewards in the country * Over the years, we have recruited a lot of stewards without proper orientation or training due to lack of expertise By Duncan Mlanjira World football governing body, FIFA and Confederation…

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Zambia stun hot favourites Morocco to secure second successive appearance at Olympics Paris 2024

* The Copper Queens reverse a 1-2 home defeat to a 2-0 away win through a brace by Barbra Banda * Nigeria secure their 5th Olympics qualification after goalless stalemate with South Africa Maravi Express Zambia are through to their second consecutive Olympics Women’s football tournament after doing the unthinkable by reversing a 1-2 home defeat to a 2-0 win in Morocco on Tuesday evening. A brace by the Copper Queens skipper, Barbra Banda — who shone at the…

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Government orders immediate closure of alluvial gold mining in Zomba

* Mineral exploration is a very serious and sensitive issue that needs to be handled with care * As long as I am the Minister of Mining, I will not accept foreigners siphoning our minerals and no more of illegal mining in Malawi By Solister Mogha, MANA Minister of Mining, Monica Chang’anamuno has ordered the immediate ban of alluvial gold mining activities at Traditional Authority (T/A) M’biza in Zomba District following reports of various abuses at the mining site…

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MAFCO first to record first goal of TNM Super League for two consecutive seasons

* Chimaimba claimed the feat in their match against MAFCO but went on to lose 1-2 * First to achieve the feat was Mdoka in 2023, who scored in the 13th minute against Chitipa United By Duncan Mlanjira MAFCO FC’s Bernard Chimaimba scored in the 36th minute in their opening match of TNM Super League 2024 recording the earliest goal scored and for two consecutive seasons. Chimaimba claimed the feat in their match against MAFCO but went on to…

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2023 FAM National Women’s Championship set for April 22-28

Last year’s champions, Ntopwa FC * Winners to represent Malawi at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifier * The country was represented by Ntopwa FC last year by virtue of being 2022 champions By Duncan Mlanjira All is set for the 2023 edition of the FAM National Women’s Championship scheduled to be played for a period of one week between April 22-28, whose champions shall represent Malawi at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifier. Last…

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Four envoys present letters of credence to President Chakwera

* We are interested in furthering Gambia’s support to Malawi in areas of agriculture, mining, telecommunication and infrastructure * Relations between Malawi and Kingdom of Spain aims at improving welfare of citizens in the two countries By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Four non-residential envoys from the Gambia, Burundi, Mexican and Spain on Tuesday presented their letters of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. In an interview, after presenting her letter, new High Commissioner of Republic of…

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Wanderers, FAM, SULOM, Police demanded to take decisive action on supporters assault of journalist Yasin Limu

* Barbaric acts against journalists in their line of duty should not be tolerated * What the three supporters did is a violation of media freedom and the right to access information * Which are fundamental rights enshrined in the Malawi Constitution—MISA Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter is appalled following the assault of TV Islam reporter Yasin Limu by three Mighty Wanderers FC supporters, two of which are identified as Dolf and…

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Up next for Nyasa Big Bullets TNM Super League title defence campaign are Mighty Tigers

* As debutantes get their second shot to retain their top spot against Mogale FC * With table runners-up Silver Strikers hosting Bangwe All Stars at Silver Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira After salvaging a 1-1 draw away against Dedza Dynamos away in their opening TNM Super League title defence campaign at Dedza Stadium, 2023 champions Nyasa Bullets are at home on Saturday at Kamuzu Stadium against Mighty Tigers. Tigers were beaten 3-1 by newly-promoted side Creck Sporting at Nankhaka in…

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