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Malawi draw hosts Namibia and Comoros in COSAFA U17 Girls Championship from May 10-17 in Windhoek

April 10, 2025

* It’s a fair draw looking at the teams we have been drawn against—head coach Linda Kasenda while expressing confidence in her team’s ability to advance beyond the group stages * Last year, we failed to progress from the group stage, but this time around we target to finish top of our group so that we progress to the semi-finals Maravi Express Malawi U-17 girls national football team has been placed in Group A alongside hosts Namibia and Comoros…

Malawians encourage each other to support Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta to win the Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025

April 10, 2025

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* Her leading contender, Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang racing ahead at 29% against the Malawians 25% as of 14h30 this afternoon * The race is tight as Wolfgang had 5,056 votes against Magreta’s 4,376 — a difference in points of 680 * Five days ahead of nomination deadline set for April 15, 2025 whose voting platform is through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote By Duncan Mlanjira Malawians are encouraging each other on social media in support of Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative…

Four other nations demand South Africa’s Bafana Bafana to be deducted points off FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers

April 10, 2025

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Teboho Mokoena, at the centre of it all * After the victory against Lesotho, it was revealed that coach Hugo Broos started Teboho Mokoena in the fixture and played 81 minutes * Though having picked two yellow cards against Benin and Zimbabwe earlier in the campaign * South Africa top their Group C with a comfortable 13 points, leading by 5 points with four games left to play * A deduction of points from would prove a massive blow…

Forest rangers risking their lives to keep Malawi’s forests standing

April 10, 2025

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* In 2024 alone, a total of eight forest rangers got killed in separate incidents while in the line of duty, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources * Malawi has not recorded such a high number of forest guard killings before. The hostility towards its frontline staff by illegal charcoal producers and loggers is getting alarming * Data from the Global Forest Watch show that between 2001 and 2023, Malawi lost almost a quarter of a million hectares…

COSAFA well represented by SA’s Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in CAF Champions League semis

April 10, 2025

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Yesterday’s quarterfinal clash between Orlando Pirates against Algeria’s MC Alger * A thrilling South v North blockbuster climax to the competition — Sundowns v Al Ahly; Orlando Pirates v Pyramids FC * Both at home for the first legs scheduled for April 18/19 and April 25/26) for the second Maravi Express Council for Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) is being well represented by South Africa’s heavyweights, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions…

President Chakwera applauds Malawi tobacco farmers for forex contribution

April 9, 2025

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Chakwera being briefed of quality of the tobacco.—Pictures by Roy Nkosi, MANA * As he opens the 2025 Tobacco Marketing Season at Lilongwe Auction Floors with a call that tobacco farmers vital in driving economic development * All farmers should feel appreciated as your tobacco has eased this country’s suffering by bringing forex which helps us in the exchange of different commodities By Austin Kananji & Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA During the official opening of the 2025 Tobacco Marketing…

NGORA commends 350 NGOs licenced in 1st quarter of 2025 after compliance to operating regulations

April 9, 2025

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* This is contrary to previous years where compliance was low and we, therefore, commend them for this * We are also currently processing a number of applications and licenses that are issued based on reports that NGOs are required to submit * As we continue promoting a compliance culture as a bedrock to success—NGORA Chief Executive Officer, Edward Chileka-Banda By George Bulombola, MANA Basing on their submission of last year’s reports financial reports, 350 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have…

CFTC requests football fans for feedback whether to approve exclusive e-ticketing solution for TNM Super League matches

April 9, 2025

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* The advantages and disadvantages of using the e-ticketing solution to purchase match tickets * Fans’ experiences in using e-ticketing solution, if any and their views on using TNM Mpamba only to use the e-ticketing solution By Duncan Mlanjira The Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has received an application from TNM Mpamba Limited to approve the exclusive dealing arrangement on the provision of e-ticketing solution on the sale of tickets for TNM Super League matches — thus requests…

Parliament passes Tourism Bill to regulate and standardise tourism industry

April 9, 2025

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* The Bill mandates the Malawi Tourism Authority to regulate the sector and promote Malawi as a top tourist destination, locally and internationally * The Bill sets up the Malawi College of Tourism as the government’s primary tourism professional training institution, defining its functions and powers * A registration and licensing framework is established for tourism enterprises, establishments and practitioners to ensure industry standards By Patience Longwe, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Parliament on Tuesday passed the Tourism…

MACRA urges Malawians to know and defend their consumer rights

April 9, 2025

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* Consumer education is a key tool in tackling service-related challenges — consumers must be well-informed about their rights * And they should know that they have the power to act, especially when facing issues such as injuries, or service challenges * They can contact us through our toll-free number 261, so that MACRA can engage the relevant service providers By Monica Banda, MANA In joining the world to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)…