Malawi Scorchers through to the semifinals of COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 after walloping Mauritius 9-0

* 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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Temwa Chawinga makes history again by becoming first player to score against all the opponents in a single NWSL

* 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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Joy of Arts: Standard Bank sponsors K15m into UNIMA Theatre Festival

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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FIFA president Gianni Infantino arrives in Malawi shrouded by mourning of Veep Chilima

* 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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Affected household owner contends that explanation of rising water levels of Lake Malawi ‘lacks in-depth analysis of what is a serious matter’

* 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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Chikwawa farmers set to be provided with water for irrigation from STVP’s mega canal by September this year

* 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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Night of upsets: Nigeria silence hosts Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana hold Egypt

* 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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Dadaz Academy to continue chess trainings for street-connected children

* 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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Scorchers captain Temwa Chawinga just 3 goals away from equaling record of 12 goals in single edition

* 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 urges SRWB to maintain its momentum after successful completion of Mangochi’s Nkhudzi Bay water supply

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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