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K35 billion unpaid arrears by BWB choke ESCOM

July 14, 2023

* The unpaid debts have made ESCOM to incur K87 billion in additional costs, which has affected its revenue * As a result of the revenue deficit in the year 2018-2022 base tarrif period, ESCOM underperformed in some of key performance indicators By Steven Mkweteza, Correspondent Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi ( ESCOM) says it is has been struggling to execute some of its operations due to the K35 billion debt which the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has owed…

Against Lesotho, it will be a continuation of the mission that started on July 6–coach Mabedi

July 14, 2023

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* The guys are looking sharp. They are looking forward to the Lesotho game * We know its not going to be easy — but at the end of the day, we need to do our best and double our efforts * As we do in each and every game. But so far, everything is 100% okay Maravi Express Ahead of the 2023 COSAFA Cup semifinal match against Lesotho scheduled from at 15h00 CAT this afternoon at King Zwelithini…

Mabedi named coach for COSAFA Cup Group Best XI with 5 Flames players in it

July 14, 2023

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* From the 12 nations, only players from Comoros, Lesotho (2), Zambia (2) and one from Mauritius made it in the Group Stage Best XI By Duncan Mlanjira Flames, the only team of 12 nations that won all their three matches at the ongoing 2023 COSAFA Cup, have contributed five players in the Group Stage Best XI — and to be coached by none other than Malawian Patrick Mabedi himself. The five include goalkeeper Brighton Munthali, who kept a…

Flames grouped with Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Liberia, São Tomé in FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers

July 13, 2023

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* The 23rd edition of the World Cup tournament will count 48 participating countries instead of the conventional 32 * This means that African teams as well as teams from the other confederations will secure more spots By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national football team, the Flames have been grouped with Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Liberia, São Tomé in FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers. This follows the conclusion of its meeting today, Thursday in Abidjan, the capital of Côte…

Nyamilandu wins CAF executive member position

July 13, 2023

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* Beats incumbent executive member Mohamed Ally Samir Sobha from Mauritius and Mokhosi Mohapi of Lesotho * In the three-horse race for the Council for Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) slot Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu has won a seat as Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive member during elections held today in Benin during the 45th CAF Ordinary General Assembly. He beat incumbent executive member Mohamed Ally Samir Sobha from Mauritius and Mokhosi…

95 graduate from Malawi Relief Fund’s informal vocational training programmes in rural centres

July 13, 2023

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The graduating youths * Through Maone Vocational Training Center, the programme provides opportunities to rural communities who have no formal qualifications * It is aimed to improve the standards of technical, entrepreneurial and vocational education and training * This is done in order for youths to gain skills to progress into the world of work as part of job creation By Duncan Mlanjira Done in collaboration with government institution, Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) —…

Standard Bank supports MDF Sports Festival with K5m

July 13, 2023

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Standard Bank’s Alipo Nyondo presents the sponsorship to Brigadier General Richard Chagonapanja * We are committed to providing holistic service to members of the defence forces * Through financial services, personal savings, investment and financial wellness * The bank is also the kit sponsor for MAFCO, one of the MDF teams in the TNM Super League By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Defense Force (MDF) annual sports festival currently underway in Salima has recieved a timely boost from Standard Bank…

Malawi v Lesotho first in COSAFA Cup semifinal at 15h00 CAT tomorrow

July 13, 2023

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* Followed by South Africa against defending champions Zambia at 18h00 CAT * SuperSport promises to broadcast live the next matches after failing to beam the Flames match against Comoros By Duncan Mlanjira The first to take to the pitch in tomorrow’s 2023 COSAFA Cup semifinal clashes will between Malawi at 15h00 central African time (CAT) followed by South Africa against defending champions Zambia, at 18h00 CAT. Both matches will be played at the King Zwelithini Stadium and are…

High Court orders CFTC to refund Airtel K2.1bln it fined for unfair trading practices

July 12, 2023

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* Upholds that Airtel was in breach of section 43(1)(g) of the Consumer and Fair Trade Act (CFTA) should cease and desist from engaging in unconscionable conduct * Urges relevant authorities to expedite the enactment of the revised repealing the existing CFTA * We will respect the decision of the court and will comply with the same—CFTC * Our legal team is in the process of reviewing the decision to advise on the appropriate way forward By Duncan Mlanjira…

The proposed 69.7% electricity tariffs hike is an own goal towards the containment of inflation rate—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

July 12, 2023

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* Electricity is a key component as an input to production, and its costs crucial to the final product pricing * This means Malawians should expect a further surge in inflation rate to levels even above 40% * Processed food manufacturing costs will increase as well as housing utility segment of inflation basket * This will have negative implications on the already struggling Malawian households’ ability to earn a living under depressed disposable income levels By Duncan Mlanjira South…