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MEC presents status of preparation for September 16 general elections to President Chakwera

April 29, 2025

* Update of all activities that have been implemented so far including voter registration and voter transfers, status on procurement of sensitive and non-sensitive materials for polling * As well as status of the upcoming activities such as inspection and verification of voters register, nomination of candidates and polling Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) yesterday held a meeting with President Lazarus Chakwera to present a report on the state of preparedness for the September 16 General Election, which…

Conclave to elect new Pope begins May 7–Vatican

April 29, 2025

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* The closed-door meeting will start inside the Sistine Chapel and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world * There is no timescale as to how long it will take to elect the next pope, but the previous two conclaves, held in 2005 and 2013, lasted just two days Thomas Mackintosh, BBC News The Vatican has confirmed that Roman Catholic Church Cardinals will meet from May 7 in a secret conclave to elect the next pope —…

Episodes of localised heavy rains expected along lakeshore areas due to easterly winds

April 29, 2025

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* Managing Rain Waters Association of Malawi calls for proper management of drainage systems and water ways to avoid water obstructions * Due to forecasted cold weather, people should also stay away from rivers and streams as they may rise rapidly and become dangerous By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) alerts people along the lakeshore areas to expect episodes of localised heavy rains from yesterday up to May 4 due to easterly winds….

African diplomats including Malawi’s Thomas Bisika urge UK government to back Bill to speed up debt restructurings

April 28, 2025

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Bambos Charalambous, a Labour MP, has introduced a private member’s bill on the issue.—Picture by Richard Townshend/UK Parliament/PA * Countries are struggling to manage expensive loans, with much of debt transacted through London * Malawi, which has a GDP per head of US580 has been trying to get debt writedowns while being battered by climate and economic shocks that have led to fuel, fertiliser and medicine shortages * “This unsustainable debt has really grossly affected social and economic development…

President Chakwera issues strict orders to Mining Ministry not to operate in secret with foreign mining companies

April 28, 2025

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* The job of the Ministry of Mining in Malawi is not just going around attending mining conferences and indabas in other countries * But ensuring that our regulatory framework for the mining sector is being enforced with diligence and discipline, which requires great levels of vigilance and meticulous attention * The job of the Ministry is to ensure that there are functional systems working around the clock to regulate the conduct of every player in the sector and…

Hosts Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in opening U-20 AfCON 2025; as Zambia and Sierra Leone battle to goalless draw

April 28, 2025

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* The Pharaohs are chasing a fifth U-20 continental title, having previously lifted the trophy in 1981, 1991, 2003, and 2013 * The top four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile later this year, a strong start was crucial * And Egypt delivered in front of their passionate home support as the Young Pharaohs’ campaign is off to a promising beginning Maravi Express Representatives of Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) have started…

Mangochi Police strongly advises parents to closely monitor their children’s movements around water bodies

April 28, 2025

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Mangochi Police PRO, Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi * Following rising cases of minors drowning incidents in Mangochi having recorded six cases since the beginning of this year * Between age range of 1 to 11 years in various locations across the district compared to two incidents reported during the same period last year Maravi Express Police in Mangochi say they are deeply concerned over the rising cases of drowning involving minors and are urging parents and guardians to exercise…

Liverpool make history with second Premier League title

April 28, 2025

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* Match Manchester United’s record of being English champions 20 times as Arne Slot leads club to glory in his debut season * A moment 35 years in the making, yesterday was Anfield’s day of destiny * It’s 100% better winning the title with fans—top goalscorer Mohamed Salah Premierleague.com & BBC Sport Liverpool were crowned champions for the second time in the Premier League — and a record-equalling 20th time in the top flight — with Arne Slot leading…

Karonga United stun Wanderers to book a date against defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets in Airtel Top 8 2025 semis

April 28, 2025

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* The Ingwina of Karonga lost the quarterfinal’s first leg 0-1 but went on to beat the Nomads 2-0 at home Karonga Stadium * A 3rd meeting between Bullets and Karonga in this competition after a two-legged quarterfinals in the 2022 season won 8-1 on aggregate by the People’s Team Maravi Express Karonga United sealed a stunning 2-0 victory over Mighty Wanderers in Karonga yesterday to book their place in the semifinals of the Airtel Top 8 2025 to…

CAF president Motsepe announces CAF vice-presidents at executive committee meeting in Ghana

April 27, 2025

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* Named ahead of the final matches of the CAF African Schools Football Championship finals in Accra * Where Ghana’s U-15 Girls team and Tanzania’s U-15 Boys team were crowned champions Maravi Express At the Confédération Africa Football (CAF) executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana yesterday — ahead of the final matches of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, CAF president, Patrice Motsepe announced five new CAF vice-presidents. They are Morocco’s Fouzi Lekjaa (first vice-president); Ghana’s Kurt Okraku (2nd);…