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Fear of the unknown and cultural beliefs fueling low turn out of blood donors; As MBTS’ blood banks risk running dry

June 14, 2025

* It’s mostly men who have high turnout in terms of blood donation as compared to women yet in most cases it is women who need blood in various health services * As Malawi joins the commemoration of World Blood Donor Day, under the theme; ‘Give blood, give hope-Together we save lives’ * Blood transfusion and blood products helps and save millions of lives every year — helping patients who are suffering from life-threatening conditions * To live longer…

Flames’ coach Kalisto Pasuwa’s total focus is on AfCON 2027 qualification; top priority mandate given by FAM in his contract

June 14, 2025

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* In building up a team, you, at times, also go into a risk mode, where you need to see each and every player playing in international games * I can safely say now I have players who can be part of the squad for our next assignments—Pasuwa on Flames’ COSAFA Cup 2025 performance * Since the COSAFA Cup is a developmental competition, Pasuwa’s target is to aim at winning it in the next two years while no targets…

Chilumba Barracks, Mchinji Villa share points in NBS Bank National Division League

June 13, 2025

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* We pressed them hard in the first half but we lost grip soon after the restart in which they took advantage and scored * Both of us seemed to be nervous in the first half but come the second, we both started attacking. * We created some good five chances, three of which the players should fully capitalised on just like we did with the two chances we scored from By Duncan Mlanjira Chilumba Barracks and Mchinji Villa…

Airtel Malawi commemorates World Environment Day through support for plastic recycling

June 13, 2025

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Airtel Malawi invests K1 million to Kibébé to support their production efforts * Hosts a product showcase in collaboration with Kibébé — a local social enterprise renowned for crafting re-purposed handmade products from recycled plastics * The collaboration underscores Airtel Malawi’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and community empowerment By Duncan Mlanjira In joining Malawi to commemorate World Environment Day 2025, Airtel Malawi has taken a new approach in the enhancement of this year’s theme; ‘Harmony with Nature: end…

Malawi Grassroots Soccer Development Foundation taking a robust all-inclusive approach that leaves none behind

June 13, 2025

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Vortnet representative in Malawi, Austin Mkandawire presenting the kit to Blantyre Girls and Namiwawa players * By giving primary school children, including the marginalised, a platform to showcase their football skills * Using football to combat child labour, drug & substance abuse, teen-age marriages, HIV/Aids & STI, school-dropout, violence and exploitation By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Grassroots Soccer Development Foundation (MGSDF) is taking a pass less trodden through a robust and all-inclusive programme that leaves no one behind — targeting…

Huge test for NBS Bank National Division League 2025 leaders Mitundu Baptist as they face former TNM Super League side Baka City tomorrow

June 13, 2025

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* In the race towards qualifying for promotion into the elite TNM Super League in which they have won their three opening matches * 2nd-placed Ntaja United will face TNM Super League 2024 participants, FOMO FC (8th) at Mulanje Park on Sunday By Duncan Mlanjira Mitundu Baptist, who opened a 2-point lead last weekend in the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) face huge test this Saturday when they meet former TNM Super League side, Baka City at Karonga…

More than 200 killed as Air India plane crashes after take-off in Ahmedabad

June 12, 2025

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* Police found one survivor who was in seat 11A, adding that there could be more survivors in hospital * Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed—40-year-old survivor Ramesh Viswashkumar By Sumit Khanna, Shivam Patel & Aditi Shah, Reuters More than 200 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from the western city of Ahmedabad today, authorities said…

Standard Bank demonstrates exceptional workmanship and quality in refurbishing Zomba Central Hospital’s maternity high dependency unit

June 12, 2025

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* Developing strong and equitable health system requires hands-on participation from all sectors of Malawi society * This is a powerful and elaborate example of the desirable impact of public private partnership (PPP) that Government promotes—Deputy Health Minister Noah Chimpeni By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank has handed over Zomba Central Hospital’s maternity high dependency unit (HDU) it extensively reburbished which Deputy Minister of Health, Noah Chimpeni acknowledged that the K210 million investment demonstrates the bank’s exceptional workmanship and quality….

Standard Bank recognises importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure, particularly for mothers and babies—Chief Executive Madinga

June 12, 2025

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* As a responsible corporate citizen, we recognise the importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure, particularly for mothers and babies * This maternity wing will provide a safe and comfortable environment for women to give birth and receive essential medical care By Duncan Mlanjira When Standard Bank handed over the refurbished and extended Zomba Central Hospital’s maternity high dependency unit (HDU) today, Chief Executive, Phillip Madinga said the K210 million project “is testament to the bank’s commitment to supporting…

Airtel Money Malawi, Centenary Bank expand school fees payment system by enhancing agent capacity support

June 11, 2025

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Airtel Money Malawi Managing Director, Thokozani Kamkondo-Sande and Centenary Bank Managing Director, Godfrey Byekwaso at the launch * Launch first of its kind Cente Fees for payment system of school fees for various education institutions and Cente e-Value to support Airtel Money agents with e-value float * The first-of-its-kind solution that enables parents and guardians to pay school fees digitally for any institution with a Centenary Bank account — securely and instantly through Airtel Money By Duncan Mlanjira Innovation…