Category: Maravi

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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* The Super Eagles stood tall in the face of intense Ivorian pressure to land a psychological blow * Egypt came back from behind twice to salvage a point against the Black Stars Maravi Express On a night of upsets, Nigeria landed a major blow in the race for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 in Thursday’s titanic Group A clash, while Egypt came back twice from behind to get a point against the…

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* Also plans to organize cross-boarder trips for children for chess games; * Inter school trips for friendly games; groom more youths to participate in international championships * To register Dadaz as an academy at world chess governing body, FIDE By Duncan Mlanjira After the success of a chess training session with enthusiastic street-connected children as part of the celebration of the festive season at Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe on Tuesday, the New Year’s Day, Dadaz Chess Academy plans…

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* As they chase for their first international title when they face Zambia the 2023 COSAFA Women’s Championship final * Leads with 9 goals, just one shy of Barbara Banda, Rachael Nachula and Rutendo Makore on 10 goals in a single edition Maravi Express Malawi Scorchers captain Temwa Chawinga is just 3 goals away from equaling record of 12 goals in single edition as she leads her team for their first-ever international title when they face Zambia the 2023 COSAFA Women’s…

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Chakwera commissioning Nkhudzi Bay water supply on Thursday in Mangochi * Includes stand-alone project at Cape Maclear in the same Mangochi District * The planned Domasi multi-purpose dam; Thuchira water supply project targeted for Mulanje, Phalombe and Thyolo * As well as other projects for supplying water to Balaka, Zalewa, Mwanza, Neno and Makanjira By Duncan Mlanjira At the official opening of Nkhudzi Bay water supply plant that is to cater up to 92,000 Mangochi households, President Lazarus Chakwera…

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* The system will protect mobile phone subscribers from handset theft, combat mobile money fraud * As well as identify fake or cloned mobile devices By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has introduced Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system as a security measure of protecting mobile devices from theft and fraud. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (MANA), MACRA spokesperson, Wezzie Nkhoma-Somba said they devised the system to curtail problems of rampant theft of mobile…

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* The companies are Yellow Solar, Zuwa Energy Ltd, Green Impact Technologies, Vitalite Group Energy and StarTimes Media (MW) Ltd * Offered US$6 million results-based financing (RBF) grant and a US$14 million debt facility * To reach at least 200,000 new households with off-grid solar products in rural Malawi by June 2024 By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Five off-grid solar companies have signed a US$20 million loan and grant under the Ngwee Ngwee Ngwee Fund aimed at driving the urgent…

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