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Customers forced to pay ESCOM’s faults-clearing technicians just for them to have power restored

December 16, 2024

The flier ESCOM distributed two weeks ago * Anthu awa akumafuna ndalama awa the moment wangoti tikuonani inayake akumabwera — 5 minutes ntchito yatha * One customer has been experiencing power fault for over a month now and received almost seven fault reference numbers but nobody visits to rectify it By Duncan Mlanjira While Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) emphasises that clearance of electricity faults is done at no cost to the customer, there are strong indications that…

2 deaths recorded due to effects of Cyclone CHIDO with approximately 1,800 households affected; translating to about 8,100 people

December 16, 2024

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* Highest in Machinga with a total of 650 households affected with one death recorded caused by collapsing walls * Followed by Blantyre District Council at 270 households with one death also caused by collapsing walls By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in the office of the President & Cabinet reports that from preliminary reports it has received from district councils on damages caused by Cyclone CHIDO, two deaths were and approximately 8,100 people affected…

Tonight’s CAF Awards 2024 in Marrakech to be beamed live on SuperSport Africa 1

December 16, 2024

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* The awards are a celebration of African football excellence and a chance to honour those who have enriched the game on the continent over the past year * COSAFA is being represented by Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa’s goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and Zambia’s captain Barbra Banda of Orlando Pride in US By Duncan Mlanjira The CAF Awards 2024 Gala Night at the Palais des Congrès tonight in Marrakech, Morocco is expected to be beamed live on SuperSport tonight….

Insignificant impact of Cyclone CHIDO on Shire River water levels between December 9-15–Ministry

December 16, 2024

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Kamuzu Bridge in Chikwawa on Shire River * As the remnants of Tropical Cyclone CHIDO are expected to continue weakening while moving at 22km/h towards the west and it is likely to exit Malawi by this afternoon * CHIDO’s remnants may still bring heavy rainfall and damaging winds, which may lead to infrastructure damage, flash flooding, and other impacts By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Water & Sanitation informs the public that there has been insignificant impact of the Tropical…

Gate revenue for TNM Super League 2024 increase by 17.21% from MK915.7 million to over MK1 trillion

December 15, 2024

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* The increase in revenue demonstrates the growing popularity of the TNM Super League and the commitment of all stakeholders involved * SULOM remains dedicated to enhancing the fan experience by providing competitive and entertaining football at league games By Duncan Mlanjira The gate revenue from 240 games of the TNM Super League 2024 increased by 17.21% from MK915.7 million (MK915,726,999.01) to over MK1 trillion (MK1,073,280,460), announces the Super League of Malawi (SULOM). “This impressive achievement accentuates the continued…

Ministry of Education suspends classes for primary and secondary schools due to impending Cyclone CHIDO

December 15, 2024

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* This is to ensure safety of learners and teachers in the districts in the path of the oncoming remnants of the cyclone * All schools should monitor the patterns in their localities and only resume classes on 18th December if deemed safe * District education officers are requested to ensure strict adherence to this notification by all schools and stakeholders By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Education has announced the suspension of classes tomorrow for primary and secondary…

Pasuwa bemoans fixture congestion ahead of Tuesday’s Castel Challenge Cup 2024 semifinal clash with Mzuzu City Hammers

December 15, 2024

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* Coming three days after a crunchy tie against MMF Marines on a waterlogged Dedza Stadium * And six days after traveling to Mzuzu and back where they faced Hilltop FC By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets coach, Kalisto Pasuwa has expressed his worry that his players are fatigued as they are not having enough time to recover due to fixture congestion. Thus is ahead of their next assignment in their defence of the Castel Challenge Cup 2024 against…

Wanderers end Panthers FC’s giant killing fairytale run the Castel Challenge Cup 2024

December 15, 2024

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* Panthers reached this far having knocked out four TNM Super League giants, MAFCO, Silver Strikers, Chitipa United and Civil Service United * All through post-match penalties and after a barren first half today it seemed the match would go to the same penalties * But Wanderers proved their superiority through Clement Nyondo (57′), Blessings Singini (68′) and Gaddie Chirwa (88′) to book their place in the final By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers have beaten Lilongwe-based Panthers FC 3-0…

Cyclone CHIDO makes landfall over Mozambique to the north of Nacala and has maintained its strength

December 15, 2024

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* Located about 400km away from Malawi border as of midday today with a minimum pressure of 960hPa * It is expected to continue moving westward towards Southern Malawi at a speed of 22km/h * Likelihood that its remnants could reach Malawi this evening into the early morning hours of tomorrow, December 16, is now over 95% By Duncan Mlanjira In its update released at noon today, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services indicated that severe tropical…

FAM president Haiya hits the bullseye; poor player development has led Malawi fail to achieve international success at all levels

December 15, 2024

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* Through the Luwinga Inclusive Football Academy, talent nurturing will certainly reverse this poor trend * Luwinga programme needs to emulate strides made by Lilongwe’s Ascent Soccer academy * Which has moved many steps forward through establishment of its new campus Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has finally rolled out the Luwinga Inclusive Football Academy at Luwinga Technical Centre in Mzuzu with a commitment to ensure the academy grows to become one of the best in the region in…