Wanderers lose appeal against punishments meted against them for causing abandonment of the Airtel Top 8 match

The first leg encounter * The match has been awarded to Silver Strikers at 2-0 despite that the referee ended the match at 2-1 — in line with the Rules and Regulations of the Airtel Top 8 competition * Return leg between the two teams rescheduled to November 25 at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre from 14:30hours By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers, who challenged all four counts of the charge sheet which Football Association of Malawi (FAM) laid against them…

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Choice of putting the donor support to good use is upon Malawians themselves—Chakwera

* All his international trips between now and the end of the fiscal year are cancelled — beginning with that for COP28 scheduled at the end of this month * All public-funded international trips for all public officers at all levels on hold including those in parastatals until the end of the financial year in March * All Cabinet members currently abroad on public-funded trips to return to Malawi with immediate effect * Any travel deemed absolutely necessary by…

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One condition for IMF to approve ECF was to devalue the kwacha and staggering government expenditure—economic expert

* A 4-year arrangement under the ECF has been approved of US$175 million with an immediate disbursement of US$35 million * To support the country’s macroeconomic adjustment and reform agenda aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability * Building a foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth, and addressing weaknesses in governance By Duncan Mlanjira An economic expert contends that the main reason for the devaluation of the kwacha and the subsequent measures that President Lazarus Chakwera has made in his address…

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CAF launches global celebrations for AFCON under campaign ‘Our AFCON, Our Pride’

* It’s a comprehensive effort to engage with and celebrate the diverse African audience, both on and off the field * The AFCON has long been a source of inspiration, passion, and unity for Africans worldwide Maravi Express As part of the build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the launch of a new campaign, #OurAFCON, which is an integral part of the broader initiative of #PrideOfAfricanFootball. A…

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Senegal sweep aside Poland at the U17 FIFA World Cup to reach closer to last 16

* Other African representatives are Mali, Burkina Faso and Morocco * On Friday Mali beat Uzbekistan 3-0 while Morocco earned a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Panama * And on Sunday, Burkina Faso began their campaign with a spirited display despite losing 3-0 to France Maravi Express Idrissa Gueye grabbed a superb hat-trick as Senegal swept aside Poland 4-1 to close in on a last-16 spot at the U17 FIFA World Cup in Indonesia on Tuesday. A report by CAFonline…

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Tabitha nominated for 5th time as CAF Women Player of the Year; Alongside her sister Temwa and record winner Nigerian Asisat Oshoala

* Malawi Scorchers nominated among 10 countries for the National Team of the Year after winning the 2023 COSAFA Championship * The Scorchers COSAFA mentor, Lovemore Fazili has been nominated for the Coach of the Year * Temwa Chawinga was voted Player of the Tournament and Golden Boot awards at the COSAFA By Duncan Mlanjira Sensational Malawi women football international, Tabitha Chawinga has been nominated for the 5th time as CAF Women Player of the Year — alongside her…

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First Lady calls for technology as tool for learning and teaching; As she attends Likuni Girls’ 60th anniversary

The First Lady got to interact with her fellow alumni at the function  * When you go to other countries, leaners are able to get their lessons right in their homes using their gadgets * This is the direction we should be taking as we look forward to MW2063 vision By Andrew Mkonda, MANA The First Lady, Madame Monica Chakwera says there is need for collaborated efforts in exploring ways of coming up with a modern education system that…

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Fisheries Department bringing sanity to fishing through boat registration and markings

The stakeholders meeting in Nkhata Bay * The exercise will include painting the boats with colour to represent the districts where they come from * Another line of colour will be painted below the boats to indicate the Traditional Authority where the boat is based *  Fishing communities along the lakeshore districts to fully participate in the exercise for the success of the initiative By Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA The Department of Fisheries is bringing sanity to fishing through boat…

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The Last Post; the Sunrise Days and an MDF parade honours fallen World War heroes during Remembrance Day

* Chilima represented Commande-in-Chief, President Chakwera in Zomba, Ministers Harry Mkandawire in Lilongwe and Michael Usi in Mzuzu * Commemorated on a Sunday closest to November 11 at 11 am, the day and time when the Second World War officially ended By Solister Mogha & Tawonga Moyo The bugle call of the Last Post, the Sunrise Days and a smooth parade by Malawi Defence Force (MDF) marked the events that honoured fallen World War heroes on Sunday. Vice-President Saulos…

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Nyasa Big Bullets’ TNM Super League title defence down to two games to win

* Remain with three more games, two away against unpredictable 9th-placed Dedza Dynamos and 7th-placed Karonga United * And a home match against 3rd-placed Silver Strikers, who are three points behind and two games to go * While Wanderers are second with two points behind and two games to go By Duncan Mlanjira Following their 0-0 draw against 8th-placed Blue Eagles on Sunday away at Nankhaka, Nyasa Bullets need to win their next two matches to shrug off fellow…

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