Chikondi Mwanyali fails to break his own record as he retains Standard Bank Be More Race title

* Also retaining their positions in second and third were Mphatso Nadolo and Chancy Master respectively * Both also failed to break their own records — with Nadolo finishing in 1:06:34 against last year’s 1:05:52 while Master finished in 1:7:50 against 1:06:06 By Tione Andsen, MANA Chikondi Mwanyali retained the title of the Standard Bank Be More Race half marathon (21km) yesterday in Lilongwe in a time of 1:06:00hrs but failed to break his own record he attained in…

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Zomba Athletics Academy brings strong contenders for tomorrow’s Standard Bank Be More Race

* Kesten Banyira and Winfred Gondwa registered in the men’s half marathon (21km) * Eneless Makumba in women’s half marathon and Kelvin Komicho in 5km men’s By Duncan Mlanjira Patron and coach for Zomba Athletics Academy, Benedicto Makumba, challenges that his four athletes have earnestly prepared well to earn some honours in tomorrow’s Standard Bank Be More Race. The Academy registered five athletes but one, Martha Bakili (in women’s 10km category) has pulled out after falling ill but Makumba…

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Onjezani Kenani’s appeal to raise funds towards music legend Paul Banda’s health needs raises over K14.5m

* Hearty congratulations to Kenani to and to all Malawians who took part in this noble task * Congratulations, sir, for the leadership and a heart out to all Malawians, home and abroad, who have made this possible By Duncan Mlanjira Representatives of social media influencer, Stanley Onjezani Kenani have handed over K14,567,950 legendary music artist, Sir Paul Banda’s medical needs — in just over a week when Kenani appealed to the public to assist the fabled artist. The…

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A record 2,334 to run in Standard Bank Be More Race 2024

* To be spiced by music performance by Saint Realest, one of the country’s leading afro-dancehall artists * As well as an aerobics session and group games, children’s play area in addition to healthy light foods drinks and lots of rehydrating beverages By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Be More Race is gaining more popularity as the 2024 edition set for Saturday has attracted a record of 2,334 runners who are preparing to hit the road in Lilongwe. This is…

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Public responding favourably towards Onjezani Kenani appeal to raise funds towards legendary music artist, Sir Paul Banda’s medical needs

* Since he initiated the appeal last week, the funds are at over K8.2 million — thanks to all those who have donated * To contribute through National Bank of Malawi account # 1855988, Stanley Kenani (SWIFT code NBMAMWMW for those outside Malawi * Or through Airtel Money +265999604048, TNM Mpamba +265882187044 under Blasto Kenani By Duncan Mlanjira We need to honour our legends while they are alive, contends social media influencer, Stanley Onjezani Kenani as he appeals for…

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Standard Bank reminds registered Be More Race participants to collect their race jerseys

* Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19 from 8am-7pm and to take with them the registration receipts as proof By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Head Office at City Centre in Lilongwe is giving out race jerseys for participants who registered for the Be More Race 2024 to take place on Saturday, July 20 in the Capital. The exercise started on Saturday and continues from Monday, July 15 through to Friday, July 19 from 8am-7pm and participants are asked to…

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Water & Sanitation Minister, Abida Mia applauds efforts to improve menstrual hygiene for girls

* Encouraged mothers, communities and schools to support girls in continuing their education regardless of their menstrual periods * Government to build toilets around schools, create changing rooms and ensure there is access to water in many schools By Lynnette Chataika, MANA Minister of Water & Sanitation, Abida Mia has expressed her satisfaction with organisations working towards enhancing sanitation for young girls and women by creating reusable and reliable sanitary pads. Speaking at Pinda Primary School in Mchinji on…

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Malawi’s digitalisation transformation to help respond quickly and effectively to climate crises and health emergencies—World Bank

* Also to transform service delivery in social protection, financial inclusion, disaster response and lands management * In increasing access to the internet and the inclusive use of digitally enabled services, it will also create employment opportunities By Duncan Mlanjira Digitalisation is a powerful tool for development in Malawi and the progress in this sector will transform service delivery in social protection, financial inclusion, disaster response and lands management. This is attested by World Bank Country Director for Malawi,…

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Standard Bank Be More Race on July 20

* Participants who were already registered to collect their race kits at their Head Office, City Centre in Lilongwe * On Saturday, July 13 and Monday, July 15 from  8am-4pm and on Friday, July 19 from 8am-7pm * And to take with them the registration receipts as proof By Duncan Mlanjira The Standard Bank Be More Race — which was scheduled for July 15 but was postponed in respect to the mourning period for the departed souls of Vice-President…

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Blantyre health centres provided with motorcycles for direct delivery of routine immunisation vaccines

* It is aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality rates from vaccine preventable diseases * This will ensure high supply chain efficiency, increased vaccine availability at session sites, reduction in time spent on vaccine delivery * Reduction in out-of-pocket expenses for health workers and contribute to higher coverage and reduction of zero dose and underserved populations By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre District Health Office (DHO) has provided 18 motorcycles to health centres under its jurisdiction for direct delivery of routine…

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