Category: Maravi

* The Malawi Court ruling of 50+1% means no political party can win the Presidency alone * Therefore, Electoral Alliances will be the order of Malawi elections and its political future * This can be good or bad for the country, due to the divisive nature of the political landscape in Malawi * Where regional, tribal, religious issues are key factors in deciding a presidential team and political party alignment By Duncan Mlanjira The concerns that Don Consultancy Group…

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* Short film on Rev. John Chilembwe ‘Strike A Blow and Die’ has been nominated for the prestigious African Film Academy Awards * This milestone is a testament not just to his skill but to the importance of investing time and effort into every aspect of filmmaking By Duncan Mlanjira Stage play producer and director, Fumban Innot Phiri has heaped profound praise of Charles Shemu Joyah’s meticulous attention for perfection in the production of 14-minute short film on Rev….

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* Expected to take place on December 20 at Crossroads Hotel in Blantyre * The awards appreciate and recognise companies and individuals activities in complementing government efforts to alleviate poverty By Duncan Mlanjira Parliamentary Committee on Social Welfare has once more partnered with a leading publication, Business In-detail Magazine (BIM) to host the 2024 Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) & Corporate end of year awards. Team lead of the organising committee, Alick Sichali said the awards are aimed at…

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* We have lost one of the renowned members of the Malawian intelligentsia—Michael Nazombe wrote on Facebook * We thank God for her life and the impact of her contributions towards the socio and economic development of her compatriots and the academia—CCAP’s Rev. Maulidi * She was always smiling! Heaven has gained —Geofrey Mustafa Taumbe By Duncan Mlanjira Heartfelt tributes keep pouring in following the passing on of Catholic University of Malawi Vice-Chancellor, Associate Professor Ngeyi Ruth Kanyongolo, describing…

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* Two hat-tricks scored through Leticia Chinyamula and Sabina Thom and one each from Asimenye Simwaka, Catherine Kachala and Maureen Kenneth By Duncan Mlanjira Needing to score a lot of goals to boost their chances of making it to the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024, Malawi Scorchers just did that by thrashing Mauritius 9-0 this afternoon at Madibaz Stadium in South Africa. The game registered two hat-tricks scored through Leticia Chinyamula (8′ 50′ 79′) and Sabina Thom (23′…

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* She currently leads the scorers’ chat with 20 goals, 7 ahead of Orlando Pride’s Zambian player Barbara Banda who is second with 13 goals * After scoring her 20th goal yesterday in her team’s 4-1 win against San Diego Wave FC By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers Temwa Chawinga has once again made history, this time becoming the first player in the US National Women’s Soccer League NWSL to score against all the opponents in a single season. The…

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UNIMA Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise receives the support from Tamanda Ng’ombe  * We have sponsored the UNIMA Theatre Festival because of the significant contribution it makes to young and upcoming talent * This festival is an opportunity for young people to showcase talent through performance and hone their skills through the workshops Maravi Express Standard Bank Plc has sponsored K15 million to the faculty of Arts, Communication & Design at the University of Malawi (UNIMA) towards this year’s…

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* He plans to pay his solemn homage to President Lazarus Chakwera, the bereaved family and the nation at large * He is also expected to have a meeting with Haiya and FAM executive committee before flying out to Zambia By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) announces the arrival of FIFA President Gianni Infantino into the country this evening for an official visit but shrouded by the mourning of the tragic death of Vice-President Saulos Chilima. Earlier,…

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* For those that know Sunbird Nkopola Lodge, or have been to Ekhaya Resort, can testify that the water level must have risen close to 3 meters — well above the 2 meters which is being talked about  * This begs the question as to how accurate are we measuring the water levels? These numbers given are wrong in my opinion! By Duncan Mlanjira Affected household owner in Mangochi, Ted Sauti-Phiri, contends that explanation of rising water levels of…

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* Both Parliamentary Budget & Finance Committee and Agriculture Minister encouraged with contractor’s “tremendous progress” * Agricultural commercial cooperatives ready and eagerly waiting for the flow of water to roll out government’s mega farm concept By Duncan Mlanjira Chikwawa District farmers that are closer to the intake of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (STVP) mega irrigation canal are set to be provided with water for irrigation by September this year. The assurance comes after Parliamentary Budget & Finance Committee…

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