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Gang of unknown criminals on rampage in Zomba; Robs off K24.13m from 3 victims in one night

April 4, 2024

* Some victims admitted at Zomba District Hospital suffering various injuries * The police said no arrests have made and Investigations are still underway Maravi Express A gang of unknown criminals went on rampage in Zomba during the night of Tuesday, April from about 23:00hrs and robbed off K24.13 million and other valuables from 3 victims at different premises in one night. A crime situation report which we have in possession compiled by the police in Zomba, indicates that…

The law does not recognise the Vice-President as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the MDF

April 4, 2024

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Chilima at the court on Tuesday * The State wondered how Chilima became privy to information about the existence of the type of documents that he was requesting * It is premature for Chilima’s defence in the corruption case to seek some of the disclosures from the State at this stage of the case By Duncan Mlanjira In agreeing with the argument from Malawi Defence Force (MDF) — that some of the documents Vice-President Saulos Chilima is asking to…

2024 FAM NBS Bank Charity Shield raised net income of K43.6 million

April 4, 2024

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The income and expenditure report * It is 114% higher than the K20.4 million raised in 2023 edition and the highest since the Charity Shield was introduced in 2016 * It is pleasing to note that the Charity Shield revenue continues to increase year-on-year Maravi Express The 2024 FAM NBS Bank Charity Shield match between Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers on Saturday at Bingu National Stadium was a success as its revenue grossed K88.4 million and net income…

Floods destroy 250 hectares of crops in Nkhata Bay; Karonga traders incur losses amid heavy rains

April 4, 2024

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* Continuous heavy rainfall led to flooding of Linga Dam affecting crops at Linga Irrigation Scheme and some surrounding areas * Water has overflowed to our place of business and some structures have collapsed as they are now submerged in water By Chisomo Kambandanga & George Mponda, MANA District Commissioner for Nkhata Bay, Rodgers Newa disclosed that over 250 hectares of crops have been washed away by floods in the area of Senior Chief Fukamapiri in the district. And…

Nyasa Rainbow Alliance engages Blantyre journalists on LGBTQI+ rights

April 4, 2024

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* The LGBTQI+ community is still being sidelined, judged as wrong-doers as well as being attacked physically and psychologically * The environment is generally very volatile for LGBTQI+, as well as their advocates * Because there is a lot of negativity that is coming from members of the society By Arnold Namanja, MANA Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA) has asked people in the country to respect rights of members of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI+) community, saying…

Mphwiyo’s residential house in Area 43 forfeited to Government having absconded bail conditions and cannot be traced

April 4, 2024

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* ACB submitted records that show that Mphwiyo last appeared at their office for bail on June 19, 2023 * Efforts to trace him through his sureties were futile as they were ignorant of his whereabouts By Duncan Mlanjira Under section 121 (2) of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Code, the Lilongwe High Court has ordered that former Budget Director, Paul Mphwiyo’s residential house in Area 43 — which was attached as his bail bond in the case in…

TNM introduces Sim swap security feature on Mpamba as innovation to curb mobile money fraud

April 4, 2024

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* It enhances customer security in the drive for financial inclusion and growth of the digital money economy * Fraudsters tactically swap numbers and get access to people’s digital money platforms to steal funds By Duncan Mlanjira In order to protect its customers from mobile fraud — many of whom have fallen prey to the threat — TNM Plc has unveiled a Sim swap security feature which gives its clients the ability to permanently opt their numbers from being…

Chris Katongo excludes himself from his Zambia Best XI of all-time

April 3, 2024

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* No player from the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad has made the team * Including all-time goalscorer Godfrey ‘Ucar’ Chitalu but Kalusha Bwalya makes the cut Maravi Express Christopher Katongo, whose name is synonymous with Zambian football glory as the only Chipolopolo captain to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2012, has excluded himself as well as the team he captain in the AFCON victory from the Zambia Best XI of all-time he was…

Pink eye cases keep rising as over 13,400 have been recorded

April 3, 2024

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* Signs and symptoms include redness of the eyes, itching, watery eyes and pain in the eyes, among others * The disease is self-limiting — it goes on its own without requiring antibiotics within seven to 10 days * Public encouraged to immediately seek medical attention to treat symptoms and reduce suffering By Beatrice Bangula, MANA Statistics from Ministry of Health have revealed that more than 13,400 people in the country have been hit by viral conjunctivitis, also known…

Baka City v Karonga United highlighted as game of the week as TNM Super League kicks off this weekend

April 3, 2024

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* Dubbed Karonga derby and as an intense match that is definitely where bragging rights are at stake * No bragging rights are at stake here. Karonga United is the only true pride of Karonga and we don’t share this bragging right with anyone at the moment By Duncan Mlanjira Debutantes Baka City take on experienced Karonga United in what is being touted as game of the week as TNM Super League kicks off this weekend. On its Facebook…