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Queens officials panic with excess baggage at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg

August 8, 2023

* Officials were asking fellow passengers on the queue to volunteer to check-in the team’s uniforms and other equipment * Apparently they had no money to pay for the national team’s uniforms and equipment to be flown back to Malawi * This was witnessed and reported by journalist and social media influencer, Idriss Ali Nassar at OR Tambo By Duncan Mlanjira At the check-in counter at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, on their return from the 2023 Netball…

107 young female football referees being trained by FAM in all 3 regions

August 8, 2023

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* The young referees will be on charge of our games and every decision they make has an impact in the final result of the game * Sometimes referees are intimidated by the behavior of fans and players but this course seeks to impart confidence Maravi Express A five day Young Referees Course began on Monday in the three regions to train youngsters to be officiating in the FIFA/FAM Under-14 and Under-16 girls leagues. A report on Fam.mw says the…

CAMA implores on government to provide adequate forex for cement manufacturers to import raw materials

August 8, 2023

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* Ministry of Trade & Industry to allow importation of cement to traders that have capacity to enable consumer’s access cement at affordable prices * The Ministry to deploy its trade officers to monitor and inspect cement distribution and pricing on the market By Duncan Mlanjira Concerned with high prices of cement on the market, which has been triggered by its low production and supply which unscrupulous traders have taken advantage to push up the prices, Consumers Association of…

Maula Prison inmates in serious preparations to compete in online Intercontinental Chess Championship in October

August 8, 2023

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* Dadaz Chess Academy lobbies for support of computers from well-wishers for the inmates’ online training * The inmates are playing good chess. We want them to be ready for the upcoming Intercontinental Chess Championship * Some are at advanced stages playing some very good chess. They play monthly tournments within the prison walls By Duncan Mlanjira Susan Namangale, founder of Dadaz Chess Academy, who is also Global Head of The Gift of Chess, is confident that Maula Prison…

Nigeria hold England all the way to extra-time and exit the Women’s World Cup after penalty shootouts

August 7, 2023

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Nigeria’s playmaker Asisat Oshoala tussling with Jess Carter.—Picture: Gallo Images * England were given an almighty scare but face Colombia or Jamaica next on Saturday * It was an excruciating watch for England supporters in Brisbane as the Lionesses were largely second best to Nigeria By Emma Sanders, BBC Sport at Brisbane Stadium England scraped through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Nigeria despite Lauren James’ red card. Georgia Stanway…

Malawi’s taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba goes for his 5th elite training programme at UK’s Northumbria University

August 7, 2023

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* The 40-year-old has been attending this auspicious programme for 4 consecutive years since 2019 * And before then he was on BAE system scholarship for 3 years * He holds a 2nd Dan in both Judo and Karate and a 1st Dan in Kendo * I am very privileged to be selected for another year of the programme whose benefits are many By Duncan Mlanjira It never gets better to Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba,…

High Court maintains order for CFTC to refund K2.1bln it fined Airtel Malawi Plc

August 7, 2023

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* We are happy with the judgement but we can’t comment further as the matter is still in court—Airtel Malawi’s Norah Chavula-Chirwa * The High Court also upheld CFTC’s determination that Airtel Malawi’s conduct was unconscionable and unreasonable * And ordered Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to review the evidence in the matter and commence criminal proceedings By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court has upheld the order that its Civil Division made on July 12 for Competition & Fair…

Pedal with a Purpose charity cycle ride expects to raise K30m to support education in Malawi

August 7, 2023

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* The initiative has already raised over K5 million (£4,000) and the riders hope to increase this during the course of their trip * And thus asks wellwishers to donate through their website https://www.thinkmalawi.org/london-to-glasgow-cycle-ride-2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Think Malawi, the charity that has embarked on an epic 500-mile (790km) cycling adventure from London to Glasgow — dubbed Pedal with a Purpose — is expecting to raise about K30 million (£25,000) towards supporting grassroots education initiatives in Malawi. Three member from…

Silver, Chitipa United both win to share points at the top; Displacing Bullets who were playing in FDH Bank Cup quarterfinals

August 7, 2023

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* The Bankers top the league from the 32 points having scored 24 goals against 9 * Chitipa take the runner-up slot from same points but they scored 20 goals against 13 By Duncan Mlanjira Team of the moment in the 2023 TNM Super League season, Chitipa United beat Karonga United 2-0 on Sunday from goals scored by Ramadan Mtafu and China Chirwa while Silver Strikers managed to overcome 2-1. The Bankers scored through Chinsisi Maonga and Stain Davie…

Australia continue to dominate Netball World Cup by winning 2023 edition in Cape Town

August 7, 2023

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* Jamaica walked away with the bronze medal after a 52-45 victory over New Zealand * Sending the Silver Ferns home without any silverware at a World Cup for the first time in the history of the tournament * Africa’s representatives Uganda finish 5th, South Africa 6th, Malawi 7th and Zimbabwe 13 SuperSport The first World Cup in Africa came to an end in Cape Town with Australia crowned the champions at the Netball World Cup 2023 when the…