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Tabitha Chawinga shines again as PSG oust Manchester United in UEFA Women’s Champions League

October 19, 2023

Lieke Martens celebrates with Tabitha after scoring * PSG, finalists in 2015 and 2017, qualify for the group stages 4-2 on aggregate * Manchester United Women were looking for their first-ever group stage campaign By Duncan Mlanjira After scoring in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League in England in which Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) earned an important away goal in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United, Tabitha Chawinga stole the show on Wednesday with fabulous assists in…

Wanderers challenge charges laid against them by FAM; Denies that its supporters perpetrated violence

October 19, 2023

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* None of Wanderers supporters was apprehended by the security personnel hired by the Competitions Committee or at all * Wanderers’ players neither refused to continue with play nor caused the abandonment of the match By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers FC has challenged all four counts of the charge sheet which Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has laid against them as regards to the abandonment of the Airtel Top 8 between the Nomads and Sikver Strikers on September 23…

RBM revises foreign currency dominated accounts

October 19, 2023

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* As the country is facing acute forex scarcity, that has led to serious shortage of fuel, RBM is finding more measures to control the forex trading Maravi Express As part of the Exchange Control Guidelines, the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has revised and amended the conditions applicable for all foreign currency dominated accounts (FCDAs). FCDA is account maintained in another currency other than the currency of the country in which the bank is located and the operation…

Ascent Soccer proud of its 5 products in the triumphant Scorchers

October 19, 2023

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Rose Kabzere (2nd left in black kit) collected a goal and four assists, with Leticia (centre in red) netting two * Rose Kabzere and Leticia Chinyamula in the starting XI in the final match’s victory over Zambia * Both Rose and Leticia appeared in all five of the Scorchers matches (3 starts and 2 substitute appearances) By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe’s Ascent Soccer describes the five players it contributed to the triumphant Malawi Scorchers as “amazing young women who are…

Chakwera recognises role played by Goshen Trust for Malawi’s participation and triumph of 2023 COSAFA Women’s Champions

October 18, 2023

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* We are thankful to Goshen Trust and other partners for stepping in to help the Scorchers travel to South Africa * Women football has great untapped potential which needs to be promoted by investing in the team * The Scorchers have proved that we have a winning team. These are the qualities we all have to embrace in building a new Malawi as enshrined in the MW2063 By Patricia Kapulula, Mana President Lazarus Chakwera took cognizance that Prophet…

Zomba Athletics Academy dominates at Blantyre Under-20 Athletics Championship

October 18, 2023

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* Zomba competed in 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay, Medley relay as well as field events of javelin, discus and shot putt By Duncan Mlanjira Zomba Athletics Academy, which continues to nurture talent from grassroots up to international level, were on top of the awards at the Blantyre Under-20 Athletics Championship on Monday,mOctober 16 held at Lunzu Secondary School. They competed in 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay, Medley relay as well as field events of javelin, discus and shot putt. In…

Scorchers triumph is a big statement to treat women’s football in the same breath as the men’s game—Temwa Chawinga

October 18, 2023

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* We need an equal share of the sponsorship cake from the corporate world * We lack a lot of things and we are happy that this triumphant return home has raised awareness about our needs Fam.mw & Maravi Express When the Malawi Scorchers descending the stairs from Malawian Airlines flight at Chileka International Airport in Blantyre on Monday, they were greeted to a defeaning roar as a hearty welcome on their return from their historic COSAFA Women’s Championship…

France’s bedbug outbreak vs. climate crisis: The silent presence of microplastics in the clouds

October 18, 2023

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* The country has been forced to close schools, so far 7 in number * In response to the “crisis,” French PM Elisabeth Borne convened an inter-ministerial emergency meeting on October 6 By Susie Berya, Tanzania Digest The bedbug outbreak in Paris, France during fashion week was one of the stories making the rounds in the media this week. Emmanuel Grégoire, deputy mayor of Paris’ fashion district, quoted the Guardian as saying, “In reality, no one is safe… you…

SULOM condemns in strongest terms all acts of violence and hooliganism

October 18, 2023

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* Reiterates its commitment towards the elimination violence at football matches * To safeguard the integrity of the League and the beautiful game of football By Duncan Mlanjira Following spates of violence and hooliganism at football venues, the The Super League of Malawi (SULOM) strongly condemns such acts, saying they are barbaric and detrimental to football development. “SULOM reiterate its commitment towards the elimination violence at football matches to safeguard the integrity of the League and the beautiful game of…

Bullets focused on defending title ‘not on what fellow title contenders are doing’—coach Pasuwa

October 18, 2023

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Nyasa Big Bullets Zimbabwean coach Kalisto Pasuwa * After remarks by Silver Strikers Dutch coach Pieter de Jhong and Wanderers English mentor Mark Harrison * Who indicated that they are hoping to see the record title holders dropping points in the race for the title Maravi Express After recording a 3-2 victory away to Moyale Barracks at Rumphi Stadium on Tuesday — that saw Nyasa Bullets reclaim their spot at the top of the 2023 TNM Super League —…