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We have to respect Angola a lot—Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi
February 2, 2024
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* If they are at this stage of the competition, it means they are a great team * They won the last match with a large score and we need the entire team to defend Maravi Express As the Super Eagles of Nigeria eye their 4th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, they are well aware that a huge obstacle stands in their way — the unpredictable Angola in tonight’s quarter-final match. The Confederation of Southern African Football Association…

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More shocks could be on the cards in AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 quarterfinals
February 1, 2024
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* Fancied teams were ousted defending champions Senegal, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria * Angola on the brink of history at AFCON as they date Nigeria in first of the quarterfinal match tomorrow * They reached their first quarterfinal in 2010 when they hosted Africa’s great football fiesta Maravi Express Many fancied contenders such as defending champions Senegal, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria have tumbled out early of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 and there is every…

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Airtel Africa plc posts US$2m profit after tax in 3rd financial quarter ended December 31
February 1, 2024
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* Sustained operating momentum despite continued foreign exchange headwinds * This strong operating performance has limited the impact that currency movements have had on the Group * Intention is to to buy back up to US$100 million worth of shares starting early March 2024 over a 12-month period By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Plc reports that for 3rd financial quarter (Q3) that ended December 31, it has posted US$2 million profit after tax. However, the performance has primarily been…

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8 die from lightning strikes and floods since the onset of the rainy season
February 1, 2024
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* The total number of injuries reported — largely caused by stormy rains — remains at 46 * The number of affected households has risen from 4,751, as reported in January 9, to 4,989, which is approximately 22,450 people By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in the Office of the President and Cabinet reports that since the onset of the rainy season up to February 1, 2024, reports that the death toll is now at…

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2023 Africa Player of the Year Osimhen still standing after biggest stars were eliminated in AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023
February 1, 2024
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* As he aims to lead Nigeria to the AFCON title whose tournament has seen endless shock results * Osimhen plays with passion — that’s what every country wants their players to do—former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan Maravi Express Many of the biggest stars at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 have already been eliminated before the quarterfinals, but the continent’s reigning player of the year, Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to…

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FDH Money Bureau launches Golden Reunion promotion that entices Malawians in diaspora to send money to their loved ones back home
January 31, 2024
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* Grand prize is a Golden Ticket which the lucky winner shall be accorded an all-expenses paid trip * To any of the host country of the Forex sender that includes US$1,000 pocket upkeep and US$200 for accommodation per night * Every collection of the inbound remittances automatically qualifies a customer to enter into the promotion By Duncan Mlanjira In what is seen as its contribution towards gaining much-needed forex into the country, FDH Money Bureau has launched a…

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Beating a team like Morocco is something special—Bafana Bafana coach Broos
January 31, 2024
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* Yes, we were a little bit lucky because Morocco started to play power play with all the players in front * With high balls and very hard duels. So, they had a few chances then—satisfied Broos *Thrill, drama and suspense as AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 reaches quarter-final stages Maravi Express South Africa coach Hugo Broos hailed a “special” win over Morocco in their Africa Cup of Nations AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 last-16 clash in San Pedro on Tuesday,…

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FDH Financial Holdings Limited invests close to K1 billion in solar energy
January 31, 2024
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* In the 2023 which has just ended, six service centres of Chiponde, Chiradzulu, Ntcheu, Dedza, Mchinji, and Chitipa were completed * The project is further completing incorporation of solar energy at 18 additional centres * Of Neno, Goliati, Luchenza, Mponela, Ntchisi, and Jenda in the next few months By Duncan Mlanjira In its commitment to embrace renewable energy for a sustainable future, FDH Financial Holdings Limited is investing close to K1 billion in solar energy in powering its…

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Upsets continue in AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 as South Africa stun Morocco to book quarter-final ticket
January 31, 2024
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* Bafana Bafana date Cape Verde on Saturday, February 3 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium * Personally, I felt we were capable of bringing this cup home but that didn’t happen—Morocco coach Walid Regragui Maravi Express Another huge upset in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 as South Africa knocked out huge favourites, Morocco with a 2-0 win in the Round of 16. Morocco, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semifinalists, were touted to go all…

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Standard Bank Plc increases scholarship fund with Press Trust to K220 million
January 31, 2024
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* The youth holds key to achieving Malawi’s long-term development and prosperity goals * They hold key to achieving Malawi’s long-term development and prosperity goals—Chief Executive Phillip Madinga Maravi Express Standard Bank Plc has increased its joint merit scholarship fund with Press Trust to K220 million in line with the bank’s commitment to support education as catalyst for sustainable economic development. Launching the four-year fund at Loyola Jesuits Secondary School in Kasungu, Chief Executive Phillip Madinga said the decision…

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