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Two MDF soldiers reported shot dead by fellow soldier

November 9, 2019

By Duncan Mlanjira Two Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers are reported to have been shot dead by a fellow soldier, Corporal Robert Banya when they tried to dissuade him from shooting his former lover, another MDF female soldier. The news, that has gone viral on social media and also reported by Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) online as breaking news, says the incident happened at Tsangano in Ntcheu where MDF soldiers are constructing the Tsangano-Neno-Mwanza road. According to ZBS Online,…

People condemn habits of newly-married couples over sitting on car windows

November 9, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira People are asking the authorities to ban the habit of new-married couples over sitting on open car windows which is in motion in order to expose their happiness to the general public they pass by along the streets. A concerned citizen, Saulosi Kachitsa posted on Facebook on Saturday morning that he had just witnessed a newly married bride, in her elegant wedding dress, falling off from a moving BMW door window near Kamuzu Central Hospital…

MBS lifts ban on tartrazine found in SOBO Orange Squash

November 9, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has lifted the ban on the use of food additive tartrazine that was being used by Castel Malawi in the production of the most popular drink SOBO Orange Squash that was pulled off the market. When it was discovered last year that Castel was using tartrazine additive in the production of SOBO Orange Squash, MBS ordered the company to stop the practice, which Castel complied though it explained that use…

MERA increases fuel prices

November 9, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has increased pump and wholesale prices of petrol and diesel effective Saturday 9 November, 2019 but has maintained the price of paraffin as implemented on 12 January, 2019. A statement from MERA says pump petrol price is now at K930.00 per litre, diesel at K924.00 per litre while paraffin remains at K710.50 per litre. MERA says this decision comes up following its Board’s assessment of liquidity of the Price Stabilization…

The bar for the media shall also be raised by Nyamilandu

November 8, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira The media is always the best partner of sports in general and football in particular and this is what Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu Manda pledges to Raise the Bar once voted into office for another term. This is in the manifesto under the theme ‘Raise The Bar’, which Nyamilandu unveiled on Thursday evening Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre ahead of the elective general assembly scheduled for Mangochi on December 14. “We shall…

FAM to champion introduction of minimum wage for all Super League, Regional Leagues players

November 8, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Aspirant for another term of office as Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president ahead of the elective general assembly scheduled for Mangochi on December 14, Walter Nyamilandu Manda, says he shall champion the introduction of minimum wage for all football players in the Super League of Malawi as well as in the Regional Leagues. This is part of the manifesto under the theme ‘Raise The Bar’ which he unveiled on Thursday evening Amaryllis Hotel in…

Nyamilandu also to Raise the Bar on Beach Soccer, refs, coaches

November 8, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Between 2020 to 2023, Walter Nyamilandu Manda pledges to have established and empowered Beach Soccer Secretariat once entrusted to retain the seat as Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president ahead of the elective general assembly scheduled for Mangochi on December 14. “Beach Soccer a contemporary football platform is key to enhance the promotion of football to all sectors of the society. I will use Beach Soccer to foster the love of the game of football,”…

Nyamilandu eyes to enhance youth football competitions

November 8, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira It is time to realize that in order to have a strong national teams there is need to invest more efforts in the youth football development. Says Walter Nyamilandu Manda when he presented his manifesto that is enticing the affiliates to retain him as Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president ahead of the elective general assembly scheduled for Mangochi on December 14. “It is my priority and I will invest resources in developing the youth…

Advance tickets now available for Malawi ?? vs South Sudan ?? match

November 8, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has now distributed advance tickets to a number of outlets in Blantyre ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Malawi ?? and South Sudan ?? at Kamuzu Stadium on Wednesday, November 13. FAM’s Commercial & Marketing Director, Limbani Cliff Matola says the tickets are available at the following outlets: *Ndirande Chinseu Total Filling Station *Ndirande Energem Filling Station *Limbe Market Total Filling Station *Kamuzu Stadium *Haile…

President Mutharika praises University of Malawi for still standing in the test of time

November 8, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has said the University of Malawi done its best since establishment in 1965. Mutharika, who is the University of Malawi’s Chancellor, said this at the graduation congregation in Zimbabwe on Friday where he also said the ceremony is a moment of self-examination to define the tertiary education institution’s growth. He said it was decided that each UNIMA college should become a university because the goal is to create more space…