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South Africa book a historic place in knockout rounds of Women’s World Cup
August 2, 2023
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* Banyana finish as runners-up in the pool and will now face Netherlands in the next stage * But for coach Des Ellis it is an incredible moment of history for the sport in the country Supersport Thembi Kgatlana scored an injury-time winner as South Africa booked a historic place in the knockout rounds of the Women’s World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Italy in their final Group G clash in Wellington today. The victory sees Banyana finish…

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Scottish bike specialist supports Malawian cyclist’s participation in 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
August 2, 2023
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* Mbeya, a developing Malawian professional cyclist, is a clinical officer from Mzimba District * He is set to compete in three demanding and very different cycling disciplines, including the Gran Fondo (Friday, August 4) * A distance of 100 miles through the Perthshire countryside, which entails 1,663m of ascent * Also to undertake a 60-mile Cross-Country Mountain Bike Marathon (August 6) and a 14-mile time trial in Glasgow (August 7) By Duncan Mlanjira Neil Bilsland, manager of Billy…

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El Niño event declared with impacts expected on Southern Africa’s Limpopo river basin
August 2, 2023
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When drought strikes, helpless farmers look to the sky for divine intervention  * The Limpopo river basin covers an area of 416,296km2, spreading over four countries * Of Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique — Malawi’s neighbouring nation * Malawi got affected with El Niño in 2017 resulting in a severe drought that led to failed crops for many subsistence farmers By Duncan Mlanjira The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI)…

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ICON Properties Plc admits global economic hiccups as a major high cost of living contributor
August 1, 2023
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Chief Executive Officer, Ellen Chapinduka-Nyasulu * Managed a good increase in terms of share price due to the rental growth recovering as well as the fair value * The company has been doing good and we’ve managed to refurbish some properties * Which are now driving income at more than 150%-200% of what they should’ve been getting if they were not maintained By Victor Singano Jnr ICON Properties Plc has described the current global economic challenges as the major…

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FAM aims to lay solid foundation for grassroots football to nurture talented future stars
August 1, 2023
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* Launches K150 million Girls and Boys U14 and U16 Leagues * FAM has been trying its best to find sponsors who can support youth league competitions By Victor Singano Jnr Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu Manda has emphasized that the only path of taking Malawi football in the right direction is through laying strong and solid foundation at grassroots level by making sure that all youngsters who have football passion across the country are active….

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FCB targets to recruit, activate 10,000 clients through ‘Changu pa Foni’ promotion
August 1, 2023
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Head of Marketing Twikale Chirwa * Digital platforms are recommended by Malawi government as well as the Reserve Bank of Malawi * Encourages people to migrate to digital because that is the only reliable way which is safer, secure as well as convenient By Victor Singano Jnr In order to ensure that every customer is safe and secure by using digital platforms, First Capital Bank (FCB),  says through its products called ‘FirstApp and First Mobile’, is targeting to recruit…

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Takondwa Lwazi’s 3rd quarter injury disturbed Malawi Queens’ game plan against Australia—coach Kanyenda
August 1, 2023
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* They were also inspired through an online audience they had with President Lazarus Chakwera prior to the game * Who encouraged them to play their lungs out as Malawi were rooting on them to make history By Duncan Mlanjira After Malawi Queens stunned world number 1 Australia in today’s Netball World Cup semifinal qualifying match by drawing 28-28 in the 2nd quarter, playmaker Takondwa Lwazi got injured in the 3rd quarter and that disturbed coach Sam Kanyenda’s game…

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Malawi Queens scare world number 1 Australia at Netball World Cup
August 1, 2023
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* Australia looked like they was taking control of the game, opening up a six goal lead in the first quarter * Before World No. 6 Malawi fought back turning over plenty of ball and were unpredictable in attack * Surging back to briefly take the lead before the score was levelled 28-28 at halftime By Matthew Sullivan, news.com.au Australia has survived a huge scare to scrape through with a 70-46 win over Malawi in their toughest test yet…

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Airtel Malawi, UNICEF empower schools with cutting-edge technology in support of Ministry of Education’s ‘Connect-a-School’ programme
August 1, 2023
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* 5-year project equipping schools with smart TV, tablets and free internet connectivity * 5 online learning sites have been zero-rated * In line with the Ministry’s pursuit of its priority interventions in digitalising education as outlined in the MW2063 * And highlighted in the MW2063 MIP- 1 under Human Capital Development Enabler 5 By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc and UNICEF Malawi have announced a 5-year school connectivity project in support of the Ministry of Education’s ‘Connect-a-School’ programme…

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MultiChoice Malawi distances itself from DStv tariff adjustment; Challenges MACRA’s court injunction
August 1, 2023
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* Says it is puzzled since MACRA is aware that the company does not offer DStv service * But MultiChoice Africa Holdings, who had already effected the price increase on their systems * Thus MultiChoice was forced to look to the courts for assistance which has been granted in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Malawi maintains that it does not offer DStv service and therefore does not set or adjust the tariffs as the company is not an agent…

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