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‘Government and the media need to work together in combating misinformation and disinformation’—President Chakwera

May 3, 2025

* As he hosts journalists to breakfast treat at Mzuzu State Lodge to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2025 * MISA Malawi praised the President for supporting diverse media platforms, including podcasts * And for answering questions in the National Assembly — actions described as significant milestones for media freedom By Aliko Munde, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has emphasised the need for mutual respect and collaboration between the government and the media to help…

‘We are asking Malawians to come in numbers and push us from the stands’—Flames captain Maxwell Paipi

May 3, 2025

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* Everyone knows how big this game is — we are ready to make history by qualifying for the first time * We are confident, especially since the league has just started and we’re in good rhythm Maravi Express Maxwell Paipi, Malawi national football team captain for the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) second round clash against South Africa this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium, issues a rallying call to fans to patronise the all-important match. “If we win,…

New Sports Council Board members sworn in yesterday at Capital Hill

May 3, 2025

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* The appointments were made in April following the expiry of the previous board’s term led by Sunduzwayo Madise * Who retained his chairperson position alongside Charles Ulaya, Susan Namangale, Chigomezgo Nyasulu and Alufeyo Chipanga Maravi Express The newly-appointed board members of the Malawi National Council of Sports — chairperson Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise; vice-chairperson Charles Ulaya Banda; Susan Namangale; Chigomezgo Kimberly Nyasulu; Alufeyo Chipanga; Dabwitsa Hara; Proud Chalira and Thumbiko Kamungawatema Mhango — were sworn in yesterday at Capital…

Malawi and Tanzania strengthen trade ties after trade standoff

May 3, 2025

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* The discussions underscored the shared commitment to deepen trade relations, foster economic cooperation, and address existing trade matters * The two countries emphasised the need to further strengthen and deepen bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit * Recognising the importance of adhering to regional and international frameworks in the conduct of bilateral cooperation in the area of trade By Patience Longwe, MANA During a Joint Ministerial Meeting held in Dodoma yesterday, Malawi and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to…

MACRA engages with various stakeholders to sensitise on framework for data protection registration regulation it has developed

May 3, 2025

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Daniel Chiwoni, MACRA’s head of data protection framework * The regulations will outline the information to be submitted during the registration process and the fees to be paid * The framework will specify when the registration process is complete and how MACRA will communicate to the registrants By Pempho Kantayeni, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) organised a validation workshop with various stakeholders in Lilongwe yesterday to sensitise them on draft framework for data protection registration regulation it has…

Court orders K500,000 fine on Mangochi resident convicted for assaulting ESCOM employee

May 3, 2025

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Yusuf Ahamadu Mpunga * Mpunga first grabbed the linesman by the neck and ordered the other ESCOM officials to remove the wire * He proceeded to striker Banda on the head after picking up an ESCOM safety belt from the ground, inflicting two deep cuts * Out of fear and to save their colleague from further harm, the other ESCOM officials complied and removed the wire Maravi Express Mangochi Second Grade Magistrate’s Court has convicted Yusuf Ahamadu Mpunga (46)…

Zebron Kalima confident of triumph over South Africa in the qualifiers for CHAN finals

May 2, 2025

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* The only player from Malawi’s Africa Cup of Nations 2022 squad in the current CHAN Flames team * Morale is high in camp. If we perform well at home, we have a good chance of qualifying Maravi Express Zebron Kalima, the only player from Malawi’s Africa Cup of Nations AfCON (2022) squad in the current African Nations Championship (CHAN) team, has expressed confidence in the team’s chances of getting a positive result against South Africa tomorrow at Bingu…

Police makes breakthrough in K52m Capital Printing Press robbery by arresting fourth suspect

May 2, 2025

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Douglas Mulumbe, the suspect * The other three were earlier caught and police detectives have relentlessly intensified a manhunt for one more suspect * Identified as Patrick Mtengula as part of the gangs of five that raided Capital Printing Press armed with panga knives and metal bars By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Police in Lilongwe have successfully rounded up suspects of the K52 million that took place at Capital Printing Press at Area 4 in Lilongwe on March 11, 2025…

MCTU commends Chakwera’s leadership for working towards decent jobs for all

May 2, 2025

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Chakwera being briefed of contents of Code of Conduct * Following several engagement meetings with Ministry of Labour and other departments, let me assure you that our challenges were answered and we hope to see more positive changes in future * However, let me also urge the government together with other stakeholders to work on addressing some of gender based violence issues happening in working places * As International Labour Organisation (ILO) hails Malawian workers for actively contributing to…

‘We are expecting a very tough Malawi team’—South Africa’s coach Ntseki ahead of tomorrow’s first leg of CHAN 2024 qualifier

May 2, 2025

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* Basically, they have selected all their best local players, and these are the players that are playing for the senior national team * We have gone through the team that they’ve selected. These are the players that are playing in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers By Duncan Mlanjira Before flying out to Malawi yesterday for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be played at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, South Africa’s coach Molefi Ntseki said he is expecting…