Successful Dadaz Academy Back-to-School chess tournament at Gateway Mall in Lilongwe graced by Minister of Sports

* Also in attendance was sponsors Zimpertec’s Chief Executive Officer, Urlich Zimmerman * A German Fide Master (FM) who was beaten by Malawi’s own FM Joseph Mwale in a ceremonial match by two points to zero in britz By Francis Kankhwala, CRCL publicity secretary With sponsorship from Vitalite and Germany-based company, Zimpertec, Dadaz Chess Academy — in conjunction with The Gift of Chess successfully held the Back-to-School Under-10 and Under-16 tournament that was given a thumbs up by Minister…

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MACRA willing to resolve peacefully outside court the impasse with MultiChoice Malawi

* MACRA maintains that it shall respect the decision of the Court on the matter, as it abides by the law * It was MultiChoice Malawi itself that dragged the regulator to the High Court of Malawi * Challenging its determination that the company had breached its statutory and licence obligations by raising DStv tariffs without prior approval from MACRA By Duncan Mlanjira As an institution that upholds the rule of law, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is awaiting…

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Wanderers coach Harrison wary of Mafco as they are fighting for their life to escape relegation

* We did a good job up in Dwangwa but it will be a different story at Kamuzu Stadium * Mafco is fighting for it’s life at the bottom and they got beaten last week in Lilongwe by Extreme FC * I know they will be angry, they will be upset and they will be hungry for three points By Duncan Mlanjira With 13 more games to conclude the 2023 TNM Super League season, Mafco FC precariously lie on…

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Zambia joins Malawi in Data Must Fall campaign

ESCOM CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda (left) and Zambia’s Minister Mutati sealing the agreement * The cost of internet, which is drawing the countries back. Africa must together say data prices must fall * Thanks to the wisdom of Malawi—Zambia Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati By Patricia Kapulula, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Zambia Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati has appealed to countries in Africa to embrace Malawi’s ‘Data Must Fall’ mantra for smooth data flow…

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All set for Bullets and Wanderers women’s team in their first-ever rivalry Blantyre derby

* The two giants now have women’s teams as part of the FAM Club Licensing procedures * The Bullets purchased Blantyre Zero last year while Wanderers have acquired the status of Bangwe Super Queens this season Fam.com The age-old rivalry between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers takes a new turn this afternoon at Chilomoni Stadium with the first ever women’s Blantyre derby during the FAM Women’s Southern League encounter. The two giants now have women’s teams…

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Flames go into camp Monday in preparatios for AFCON qualifier against Guinea on September 9

Coach Mabedi and his charges * It will primarily be used to prepare for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers * In  which they grouped with Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Liberia and São Tomé By Duncan Mlanjira Flames go into camp on Monday in preparation for the dead rubber Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea on September 9 Bingu National stadium in Lilongwe. Coach Patrick Mabedi has named a 30-man provisional squad that is expected…

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First Capital Bank entices civil servants to apply for K1m loan to chance of winning school fees for their children

* With a grand prize of K2 million as well as K250,000 monthly prizes over the next few months * Other amazing prizes of the ‘Back-to-School’ promotion include branded school bags and farming equipment By Duncan Mlanjira Civil servants who can apply for a minimum of K1 million and above from First Capital Bank stand a chance to win school fees for their children or dependents, with a grand prize of K2 million as well as K250,000 monthly prizes…

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Silver Strikers fail to dislodge Big Bullets from the top after barren draw against bottom of the table Extreme FC

* The Bankers share 33 points with Mighty Wanderers and Chitipa United but separated by goal difference By Duncan Mlanjira Two Match Weeks without action, TNM Super League defending champions, Nyasa Big Bullets are still leading the table with 34 points after Silver Strikers failed to take the advantage by drawing 0-0 with bottom of the table Extreme FC yesterday at Bingu National Stadium. If the Bankers had won, they would have dislodged the defending champions as they would…

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TNM Mpamba launches overdraft facility dubbed Mpamba Ndikankhe

Sukasuka briefing the media * Dubbed TNM Mpamba Kankhe, the facility offers a financial envelope allowing customers withdraw cash or transact with equivalent value using their TNM Mpamba wallets * It’s difficult to obtain loans when one needs most from conventional banks, but TNM Mpamba has eased that burden By Duncan Mlanjira It never gets better in as far as mobile money service is concerned; TNM Mpamba Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNM Plc, has become the first…

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Castel Malawi injects K25m into Lucius Banda’s Impakt Events’ Sand Music Festival

* Our coming in this year symbolises the growth of our relationship that has been registering remarkable strides over the years * Sand Music Festival presents several growth opportunities to several sectors * As such Castel believes that the event provides effective platform for engagement By Duncan Mlanjira In what can best be described as blossoming of a cordial relationship, Castel Malawi Limited has pumped K25 million into this year’s Sand Music Festival — from September 28 to October…

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