Nkhata Bay tradition leader appeals for support in fight against cholera as 1,375 cases, 38 deaths recorded in the area

* The problem with this area is that the soil is sandy and it is difficult for people to have standard toilets * Government and NGOs should come in to support this area with community toilets By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Concerned with the rising cases of cholera, Nkhata Bay’s Traditional Authority (T/A) Zilakoma has appealed for support from government, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders in the fight against cholera in his area. Speaking on Monday at Tukombo when…

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Two-time AFCON winning coach Hervé Renard continues with his amazing exploits after beating Argentina

Reason to ecstatically celebrate beating Lionel Messi’s mighty Argentina  * In 2007, the Frenchman moved to Zambia whom he led to the 2010 AFCON quarterfinal stage for first time in 14 years * In 2014, he was appointed as Côte d’Ivoire coach whom he led to win the 2015 AFCON * Becoming the first coach to win two Africa titles with different countries * When I decided to coach this team three years ago I found all the support…

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CDH Investment Bank touts on agriculture as catalyst for Malawi’s economic growth

Franklin Kennedy, CDHIB chairperson of the Board * We have led the implementation of transformative projects in agri-business * Which has changed life in a rural community and signifies the potential for MEGA farms in transforming the Malawi economy * The bank has partnered with various corporates and is currently working diligently to provide customized solutions * To certain large government-backed institutions in the agriculture sector By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent While most countries are at a risk of…

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CAMA supports re-opening of ADMARC markets as a blessing and timely for poor Malawians

New Agriculture Minister Kawale claims ADMARC was not closed * Ministry of Agriculture should ensure that strict control measures are put in place * So that the markets are not invaded by unscrupulous vendors as this will affect or destroy all the good intentions * Also asks Government to release enough stocks of maize while controlling the amounts to be purchased by individual consumers * Minister Kawale declares that ADMARC was not ‘closed’ as some quarters were alleging *…

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Koulibaly urges Africans to spare kind thoughts for Senegal and rest of the continent’s Qatar World Cup reps

* It’s great to see all Africans supporting us * I’m calling on all Africans to come together, because that’s how we’re going to move forward * We support all the African teams and I think they support us too @FIFA.com Despite his team’s 0-2 defeat against the Netherlands on Monday,  Senegal captain, Kalidou Koulibaly was happy to see Africans united in their support for the continental champions at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Senegal players gave…

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Morocco mired in upheaval, but will they be a surprise package?

* They open their campaign this afternoon against Croatia * Before facing Belgium on November 27 and Canada on December 1 @FIFA.com Despite a solid performance at Russia 2018, the African team failed to get out of their group — now, they are desperate to make amends, gearing up for what will be their sixth FIFA World Cup™. They open their campaign this afternoon, against Croatia before facing Belgium on November 27 and Canada on December 1. With the appointment…

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Agwenda Women Input Loan Initiative providing women with agribusiness support

* These communities, especially the women, did not have proper agricultural knowledge, which was increasing the vicious cycle of poverty * So, we thought it wise to bridge that gap by providing support to the women through our agro dealer shops By Hastings Yobe, MANA Agwenda Women Input Loan Initiative (AWILI) — in collaboration with government agriculture extension workers — has embarked on a mission to help women in accessing certified farm inputs such as improved seeds and fertiliser…

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Revenge on the radar of Ghana in Group H that has Paraguay

That moment of un-sportsmanship * The Black Stars up against Ronaldo’s Portugal in tomorrow’s Group H * Before meeting Korea Republic November 28 and Uruguay on December 2 * Ghanaians and Africans as a whole were also incensed and seething with fury against Suarez * When he blocked Ghana’s Dominic Adiyiah’s goal-bound header with his hands to save what would have been the game winner By Duncan Mlanjira If it had not been for Paraguay’s Luis Suarez’s un-sportsmanship when…

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Rigobert Song steadily giving Cameroon football fans something to shout about again

Rigobert Song was a rugged, aggressive defender with a winning mentality * As they open Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign against Switzerland on Thursday * The teak-tough former defender oversaw a nerve-shredding but successful FIFA World Cup qualification campaign * It is this courageous mindset the head coach wishes to instil in his players * With Rigobert favouring a 4-3-3 formation and short, vertical passes Maravi Express Following Senegal’s bitter 0-2 loss to the Netherlands on Monday in…

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First Lady to grace 2022 Miss Malawi pageant on December 3 in Lilongwe

* On November 10, the Miss Malawi contestants had a rare opportunity when they had an audience with the First Lady * At State House on her invitation where they received a royal blessing and encouragement * The contestants leave for a Boot Camp to be held at Kambiri Beach Resort in Salima from November 27 * Before proceeding straight to main show at Bingu International Convention Centre By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Alpha Arts, organisers of the return…

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