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Silver Strikers’ Chimwemwe Idana seals 2-year contract with Zambian outfit ZANACO

June 30, 2025

Won Man of the Match award after a wonderful perfomance against Karonga United last Wednesday * The jersey number 44 came to Area 47, conquered and left an indelible mark in the hearts of many * The Silver Strikers Board, management, staff and fans wish Idana all the best in his future endeavors By Santos Zefania, MANA Silver Strikers are set to miss the services of their talented Malawi international midfielder Chimwemwe Idana along their journey of defending the…

US conspicuously missing as most significant player at 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Spain

June 30, 2025

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* Amid President Donald Trump’s cancellation of more than 80% funding of USAID programmes in January * As the once-in-a-decade UN conference on development aid kicks off in Seville with at least 50 world leaders attending * To address global concerns, including hunger, climate change and healthcare led by UN Secretary General António Guterres Al Jazeera The United States — the most significant player of the United Nations (UN) International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) Conference — is snubbing…

Red Lions take lead of NBS Bank NDL in quest to return to elite Super League by beating tough Ntaja Stars 1-0

June 30, 2025

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* They were well prepared for us — but we are happy to secure all three points and now that we have taken the lead of the table * Our fans should expect better results going forward as we are going to guard against the lead as we focus our attention to ultimately qualify for the Super League * It has been a weekend of goals galore as yesterday it was Chintheche United 3-1 Mitundu Baptist; Chilumba Barracks 2-2…

Usi calls on development partners to invest in initiatives that support human capital development especially in the health sector

June 30, 2025

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Usi during the roundtable discussion in Seville today.—Picture courtesy of Malawi Government * Malawi would like to see advanced human capital expertise in the private and public sector to enhance capacity building * All countries are operating in difficult environments but financing partners must not forget the positive outcomes of supporting programmes which have a spill over effect on human capital development Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has called for development partners to critically consider investing and financing initiatives…

‘No tobacco farmer would be motivated under a current declining price trend environment’—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

June 30, 2025

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* According to RBM data that the end of April 2025, 20.2 million kgs of tobacco were sold at an average price of US$2.30 per kg — thus earning US$46.5 million as a country * This is a decline as last year, during the same period, average price of tobacco was US$2.66 per kg. We earned US$45.2 million from a lower sale of 17 million kgs * If this situation is not addressed, soon Malawi will even lose its…

Team Malawi to participate in 14 sporting disciplines at AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in Namibia

June 30, 2025

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Team Malawi was given a special send-off by President Lazarus Chakwera last week at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe * The 165 athletes depart tomorrow after final preparations at a pre-departure camp held at Natural Resources College (NRC) in Lilongwe * This follows a series of three training camps to enhance technical skills, build team cohesion, and prepare the athletes for high-level competition By Duncan Mlanjira Team Malawi is expected to depart for Windhoek, Namibia tomorrow, July 1, for the…

Vice-President Usi arrives in Spain for 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

June 30, 2025

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* To deliver a national statement outlining Malawi’s policy positions on financing for development, challenges, and commitments * Towards advancing sustainable development financing, debt sustainability, and equitable economic reforms in line with the FfD4 objectives * As President p Chakwera returns from the 32nd African Export-Import (Afrexim) Bank annual meetings in Nigeria Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has arrived in Seville, Spain where he is leading the Malawi delegation at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4),…

Shots fired: Cowboys Ekhaya FC on the prowl in the path of TNM Super League 2025 leaders Nyasa Big Bullets on Wednesday

June 30, 2025

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* Epic encounter for Ekhaya FC coach Enos Chatama so far having stopped in their tracks seasoned TNM Super League sides * Such as Mighty Tigers, Civil Service United, Karonga United, Mzuzu City Hammers,, Creck Sporting and the 0-0 draw with Dedza Dynamos on Saturday By Duncan Mlanjira Having stopped in their tracks seasoned TNM Super League sides Mighty Tigers (2-0); Civil Service United (1-0); Karonga United (2-0); Mzuzu City Hammers (3-1) — and drawing 0-0 with Blue Eagles…

State-of-the-art Dedza/Calomue ‘One-Go Border Post’ that brings together all departments under one roof, ensuring effective service delivery

June 29, 2025

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* With its improved infrastructure, the border post will significantly reduce clearance timeframes, allowing cross-border traders and travelers to save valuable time Maravi Express The state-of-the-art Dedza/Calomue ‘One-Go Border Post, which was commissioned by President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera alongside his Mozambican counterpart, Daniel Francisco Chapo on June 6, brings together all the departments stationed under one roof, ensuring effective service delivery. Situated approximately 100km south of the Capital City Lilongwe, the Dedza border shares its north-eastern boundary with…

Silver Strikers clinch FCB-at-30 Trophy; Nyasa Big Bullets sponsors’ 30th anniversary celebration match

June 29, 2025

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* We included many players that are from the reserve side to give them a feel of what it is like to play at a stage like this and it paid off * I am very disappointed with the result but pleased how they played — especially Paul Master—Bullets coach Peter Mponda Maravi Express Silver Strikers have lifted the FCB-at-30 Trophy this afternoon after beating Nyasa Big Bullets 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe — a special match…