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Popular sugar alternative found safe and even effective at killing pancreatic cancer cells
July 22, 2025
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* Pancreatic cancer is highly invasive and prone to metastasis, showing significant resistance to existing treatments, such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy * As such, there is an urgent need to identify new and effective anticancer compounds, particularly those derived from medicinal plants Times of India A recent study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, reveals that fermented stevia, using a bacterium from banana leaves, exhibits promising potential in preventing pancreatic cancer. The fermentation process transforms stevia…

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Complaint cases of gender-based violence by male survivors increasing
July 22, 2025
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* Police in Mangochi have welcomed the significant and positive shift, as more men are now finding the courage to report GBV cases * Bi-annual statistics, between January and June 2025, Mangochi’s victim support unit registered 39 compared to 22 cases during the same period in 2024 * This increase reflects growing awareness and confidence among men to speak out, despite long-standing cultural beliefs that discourage them Maravi Express Complaints of gender-based violence (GBV) cases by male survivors are…

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For safety and tracking purposes, only registered runners with kits and race numbers to be allowed for Standard Bank Be More Race 2025
July 22, 2025
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* Tickets were officially sold out by July 15 ahead of the race that was scheduled for July 19 but was later postponed to August 16, 2025 * Postponement necessitated to allow MCP use Bingu National Stadium for launch of its 2025 general elections campaign manifesto By Duncan Mlanjira As tickets for the Standard Bank Be More Race 2025 were officially sold out by July 15 ahead of the annual event, that was originally scheduled for July 19, only…

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NBS Bank National Division League resumes as leaders Red Lions host 9th-placed Ndirande Stars at Balaka Stadium Saturday
July 21, 2025
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* All eyes will be on leading scorer at Raheem Mtondera at 10 goals as his side Mitundu Baptist face immediate past participant of TNM Super League FOMO FC at Mulanje Park on Sunday * Mtondera is five goals away from runner-up Madalitso Geoffrey of Ndirande Stars and six away from a pack of three at four goals apiece By Duncan Mlanjira After a one weekend break to pave way for conclusion of the final round of the FDH…

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Party manifestos should be presented with realistic solutions and not burdens to an already ailing economy—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango
July 21, 2025
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* Who prepared this MCP Manifesto? Did they think carefully, based on reality and challenges facing the country?;  * Economically from fiscal regime, monetary policy — to trade & industry policy failures? and they thought giving Mk500,000 to a new born is an ideal path? * Let’s be realistic than driven by electioneering greed for power to the point of taking advantage of the poverty that we created through economic mismanagement By Duncan Mlanjira The pledge of a K500,000…

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‘Silver gave us a tough game, but our experience pulled us through’—Peter Mponda
July 21, 2025
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* It’s painful, but we’ll regroup — I’m proud of the fight we showed—Peter Mgangira Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express A balanced high-profile final that ended into a nerve-wracking post match penalty shotout proved a familiar script for the defending champions, Nyasa Big Bullets — who once again proved decisive under pressure to claim their third successive Airtel Top 8 title and a 4th in total — more than any other club in the tournament’s history. After a…

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Chakwera last to present nomination papers on Wednesday, July 30 for September 16 presidential election
July 21, 2025
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* Joyce Banda will first on Thursday, July 24; Peter Mutharika on Friday, July 25; Atupele Muluzi on Saturday, July 26 along with Kondwani Nankhumwa; Dalitso Kabambe on July 27; Michael Usi of July 29 * Conspicuously missing from the aspirants is a representative of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), whose present is Enoch Chihana By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has released the schedule for the presentations of nominations papers for the September 16 election —…

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Ekhaya FC reclaim 3rd spot of TNM Super League 2025 after emphatic 3-0 win over seasoned elite side 3-0
July 20, 2025
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* Goals from James Lumbe (15’), Matandano Mwatchipisa (79’) and Alick Lungu (90+4’) restore the Cowboys’ confidence after consecutive losses to giants Bullets and Bullets * The only victory of this afternoon’s Week 13 fixtures as Kamuzu Barrack draw 0-0 with Mighty Tigers and Chitipa United 0-0 with Creck Sporting By Duncan Mlanjira Team of the moment for the TNM Super League 2025, debutantes Ekhaya FC, have reclaimed the 3rd spot of the elite league after their emphatic 3-0…

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Bullets retain Airtel Top 8 for the 3rd consecutive editions; their 4th title in 8 contests
July 20, 2025
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* Beat Silver Strikers in 3rd final meetings — a 4-3 win on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation with decider buried in by Kondowe * Silver Strikers’ Festus Duwe wins the Golden Boot despite not playing in the final due to injury as teammate Uchizi Vunga is voted Man of the Match By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets have proved to be much superior giants as they have retained the Airtel Top 8 beating the same opponents…

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Analyst Dr. Kadyampakeni questions where the K500,000 ‘future account’ for every newborn child will come from
July 20, 2025
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* When hospitals lack medicine, schools lack desks, and government can barely pay civil servants on time * This is another empty promise — Chakwera’s new manifesto is just more rhetoric to hoodwink Malawians * He must first explain what happened to the grand promises he made in 2020 when he promised he would create 1 million jobs within his administration’s first year By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based economic analyst, Dr. James Kadyampakeni implores on Malawians to be wary “of…

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