K86 billion of NEEF loan disbursed so far to 158,000 clients across the country

* As President Chakwera tips small-scale business operators on wealth creation at an interface meeting * His administration values inclusive wealth as enshrined in the MW2063 national vision By Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has called on small-scale business operators to explore untapped opportunities available in the country for them to generate wealth. He made the remarks on Thursday at Sanjika Palace during an interface meeting with small-scale business operators — including car dealers, tailors, call boys, mini…

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Rigobert Song and Cameroon aim to get better of Nigeria again at AFCON

* Indomitable Lions’ first three AFCON titles were all secured by defeating the Super Eagles in the final * Roger Milla’s Cameroon came from behind to beat Nigeria 3-1 in the 1984 final * And a side coached by Claude Le Roy then came out on top when the teams met again in Morocco 1988 AFP Sport & Supersport There can be few more evocative fixtures at an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) than a meeting between Nigeria and…

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Hosts Côte d’Ivoire attempted to appoint former coach Herve Renard for remainder of AFCON 2023

* France not willing to loan the 55-year-old as he is currently the coach of the France women’s team * Renard enjoys great popularity in Côte d’Ivoire after leading the team to the 2015 African title * He also won the competition with Zambia in 2012 and has also coached Morocco and Angola AFP Sport & Supersport Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 hosts, Côte d’Ivoire have failed in a remarkable bid to appoint former coach Herve Regard to…

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All set for FDH Bank’s Intercity Mayor’s Trophy in February

* Academic studies and sports complement each other and are both crucial for the growth of students * Students who participate in sports have lesser chances of participating in risky and unhealthy behaviors like alcohol and drug abuse By Duncan Mlanjira The grand finale of the FDH Bank Mayor’s Trophy is set to be played in February involving six primary school teams, three in netball — Kawuwa (Mzuzu); Bwaila (Zomba) and Chidzingwe (Lilongwe) and another three in football; Kaviwale…

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Malawian passport holder Nomthandazo Towera Soko arrested in Bangladesh in possession of record 8.5kg of cocaine

* She is said to have been visiting Bangladesh on several occasions as a shoe and garment trader and went to the country this year under the same pretext * Further investigations revealed the involvement of several local individuals and another foreign national in the smuggling operation Maravi Express Bangladesh’s Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has apprehended a woman with a Malawian passport for being found in possession of around 8.5 kilograms of cocaine, the largest seizure of solid cocaine…

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This qualification will mean a lot for our people back home–DRC’s Gael Kakuta

* We had a difficult group with strong teams but hard work and support from our people got us through * Despite Tanzania not qualifying, it’s a very good nation that is progressing Maravi Express The Democratic Republic of the Congo defender, Gael Kakuta contends that qualification to the knockout stages of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 means a lot to the people of his country. The defender, who plies his trade in France…

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TNM introduces new easy and simple to use Mpamba Menu

* Customers will be able to make auto-reversals for any wrong transaction while steps on the menu have been shortened * It has been made it easy for customers to easily find what they are looking for on the menu Maravi Express TNM Plc, the pioneer mobile network company, has revised its menu on Mpamba mobile money to simplify accessibility and customer transactions on the platform. TNM’s Head of Brand & Marketing, Madalitso Jonazi says this is a response…

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Morocco help hosts Côte d’Ivoire to qualify into last 16 after beating Zambia

* The Ivorians, humbled 4-0 by Equatorial Guinea on Monday and were on the brink of being eliminated in group stages * But they were saved to become among the four highest-ranked third-placed teams who qualified Maravi Express Hakim Ziyech’s 38th minute goal gave Morocco a 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 Group F win over Zambia yesterday — a result that enabled hosts Côte d’Ivoire to scrape into the last 16. The Ivorians, humbled 4-0 by Equatorial…

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‘Inflation in Malawi economy continues to rise to record levels with food prices escalating raising serious concerns for poor masses’ welfare’

Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * Inflation rate continues to break record highs in 10 years; now in the top five highest on the African continent and fourth highest * Policy lending rate now also in top five highest on the African continent and on fifth spot * I favour a move of keeping policy lending rates unchanged by RBM in its next MPC meeting scheduled for January 30-31 under the prevailing weak economic growth * And also noting that…

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Mali ‘hungry’ for victory over Namibia—midfielder Doumbia

* Namibia and Mali met twice during AFCON qualifiers back in 2020 as Les Aigles bagged home and away victories against the Brave Warriors * Ghana’s dramatic draw with Mozambique took some of the jeopardy out of this game, with Mali now guaranteed a place in the knockout stages Maravi Express Mali midfielder Kamory Doumbia believes that his side will be hungry and determined to get the win when they take on Namibia in their final Group E fixture…

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