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International Fund for Animal Welfare condemns slaughter of 300 snakes from one spot in Dedza
December 13, 2023
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* People in Chimombo Village spotted two snakes sliding into a hole in an agricultural field * And when they dug it up, they found many more holed up under the ground By Duncan Mlanjira Following a report on Zodiak Online that indicated that community members in Chimombo Village in the Traditional Authority Kachere in Dedza, slaughtered of over 300 snakes from one spot yesterday, the International Fund for Animal Welfare-Malawi & Zambia has condemned the action, describing it…

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DStv’s SuperSport Channel 217 to re-live the greatest sporting action from across the world in the past two months
December 13, 2023
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* Running from December 7-31 December, Channel 217 features some incredible football action * Including highlights from the Premier League, La Liga and UEFA Champions League By Duncan Mlanjira DStv’s pop-up SuperSport Channel 217 is indeed the ultimate sport catch-up destination channel as it has been tailor-made for DStv customers to re-live the greatest sporting action from across the world in the past two months. In a statement, MultiChoice Malawi says running from December 7-31 December, the World of…

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High Court orders Times Group to pay George Chaponda K30m within 7 days of the ‘maizegate’ defamation case
December 13, 2023
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* Last month, the High Court Registry ordered that the politician be compensated with K50 million * Following the judgement made by Justice Dingiswayo Madise on February 22, 2022 By Victor Singano Jnr High Court Judge, Justice Mike Tembo ordered Times Group on Monday, December 11, to honour K30 million of the K50 million the court ordered the giant media house to pay former Minister of Agriculture, George Chaponda within seven days for defaming Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice-president…

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2023 African Player of the Year Osimhen honours Nigeria legend Amunike for grooming him
December 13, 2023
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* When things were not going well with me, he was the brain behind the motivation * It is absolutely right for me to acknowledge him at the biggest stage, because behind closed doors, he has helped me a lot Maravi Express African football legend Emmanuel Amunike handpicked 2023 African Player of the Year award winner, Victor Osimhen by giving him a chance to feature for Nigeria’s Super Eagles starting from the U17 level. Osimhen said this after he…

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Malawi’s Tobacco Law set to improve returns for growers and the country’s revenue—Agriculture Minister Kawale
December 12, 2023
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* To increase foreign exchange earnings; remove grower restrictions and curb exploitation * It will also enhance sustainability of the tobacco industry and enhance compliance to local and global standards Maravi Express If assented to by President Lazarus Chakwera, the Tobacco Bill which the National Assembly recently passed will propel Malawi to have a robust legal framework for the tobacco industry that shall enhance tobacco production, its marketing as well as improve returns for growers and revenue to country….

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Tabitha Chawinga named in Africa XI by FIFPRO Africa
December 12, 2023
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* Alongside African Player of Year Asisat Oshoala and Zambian Barbara Banda as forwards * South Africa contributes 5 players; goalkeeper, 2 defenders and 2 midfielders * As Oshoala and compatriot Osimhen honoured with African Player of the Year awards By Duncan Mlanjira Despite not earning enough votes for the best three nominees of the women’s African Player of the Year award, Malawi’s Scorchers captain Tabitha Chawinga has been named in best Africa XI by FIFPRO Africa. Announced on…

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Nigerian Victor Osimhen beats Egypt’s Mo Sallah and Senegal’s Sadio Mane to African Player of the Year 2023 award
December 12, 2023
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CAF president Patrice Motsepe flanked by the winners Osimhen and Oshoala * His compatriot Asisat Oshoala extends a record 6th women’s award beating Zambian Barbara Banda and South African Thembi Kgatlana * Morocco’s Walid Regragui was crowned CAF’s Best Coach of the Year in the men’s category * Recognised for guiding the Atlas Lions to a historic FIFA World Cup semi-final run in Qatar Maravi Express Nigerian Victor Osimhen, who made headlines in Italy where he was voted Italy’s…

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TNM Plc launches massive K50m Christmas prize promotion with grand prize of K10m
December 11, 2023
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Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert * The promotion will end in February through which TNM will reward customers with fabulous cash and non-cash prizes * This Christmas promotion is a means through which we are appreciating our customers for standing by us through thick and thin By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Plc, the pioneer mobile network company in Malawi, has kicked off the festive season for its customers with a K50 million Christmas promotion from which the grand winner shall…

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Police CCTV cameras set to be live for Blantyre CBD in 3 weeks time; As CDHIB invests K2m towards its completion
December 11, 2023
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CDHIB’s Ivy Kwatiwani presents the cheque to Superintendent Jackson Silungwe * Building owners in various hot crime spots have been engaged where they are mounting the cameras * Starts with 14 cameras around hot crime spots but aims to procure more than 50 cameras * CDHIB is committed to supporting partnerships and investing in initiatives that provide national development agenda By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Police has assured the public that the closed circuit TV (CCTV) camera system it has…

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Wanderers coach Harrison undeterred over possibility of a Blantyre derby in the Castel Challenge semifinals
December 11, 2023
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* We are quite comfortable with the outcomes of the draw — that’s what football is all about * Whether we meet Bullets or Ekwendeni, our expectation is that it will be good game with amazing football By Duncan Mlanjira Following their 3-0 Castel Challenge Cup quarterfinal triumph over Moyale Barracks on Sunday, there is a possibility of another Blantyre Derby between arch rivals Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers this season in the semifinals if the Bullets beat…

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