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COSAFA nation Botswana return to AfCON after 12-year absence after holding Egypt 1-1

November 20, 2024

* The final qualifying match began with a shock for the hosts as Botswana’s Omaatla Kebatho struck in the 8th minute * The Zebras join fellow COSAFA representatives; Angola, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Comoros and Mozambique Maravi Express Council for the Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) member, Botswana drew 1-1 with Egypt yesterday to secure their place at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 — returning to the great continental soccer fiesta after a 12-year absence. The…

CCAP-Blantyre Synod urges its Faithfuls to register enmasse for the 2025 General Elections in its Pastoral Letter

November 19, 2024

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* That highlights crises in hunger, forex & fuel scarcity, lack of medicine, corruption, political violence under MCP-led government * The right to participate in the political affairs of one’s country can only be exercised fully if one is able to vote * The Pastoral Letter was released yesterday, November 18 signed by Synod General Secretary, Rev. Anderson Jester Juma Chulu and Moderator Rev. Dr. Humphreys Zgambo By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod has…

Dedza set to host the first ever out-of-chamber Parliament session on Thursday

November 19, 2024

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* As Speaker Gotani Hara launches Parliament Week to strength democracy and public engagement * We believe we cannot effectively represent the people if the people themselves are not engaging and understanding how their representatives works in Parliament By Prisca Promise Mashushu & Zenak Matekenya, MANA Dedza District is set to host the first ever out-of-chamber Parliament session on Thursday, November 21 at Dedza Stadium, as part of the Parliament Week that was officially launched yesterday in Lilongwe. At…

Intensive engagements with key fuel supply stakeholders yielding positive results towards stabilisation of fuel supply—Energy Minister Matola

November 19, 2024

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Minister Ibrahim Matola * Multiple fuel vessels are currently being processed for offloading at our ports of entry to ensure immediate availability * Securing of essential foreign exchange facilities for immediate fuel procurement and a 24/7 Crisis Response Technical Team is now operational By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has issued a public statement, indicating that he has been working tirelessly with his team and holding emergency meetings with key stakeholders in the fuel supply chain —…

Silver’s coach Peter Mponda now focuses on club commitment to safeguard leadership of TNM Super League 2024

November 19, 2024

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* The Bankers meet MAFCO FC tomorrow at Civo Stadium, followed by Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday, November 23 and against relegated Baka City on Wednesday, November 27 * Wanderers are playing 13th-placed Bangwe All Stars tomorrow at Kamuzu Stadium, a game that means a lot to both * As the Nomads need it for the the probable title shot, while Bangwe All Stars is to keep stretching away from the red relegation zone by two sides, Chitipa United…

Malawi’s Inua Advocacy granted observer status with African Union Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

November 19, 2024

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* The approval was made on November 6, 2024 and greatly strengthens Inua Advocacy’s impact and scope in advocating for human rights * Allowing the NGO’s further effective support to vulnerable populations and push for meaningful change across Africa * This achievement opens up valuable new opportunities and strengthens our ability to drive meaningful impact in our human rights work By Duncan Mlanjira Inua Advocacy, the independent civil society organisation that advocates for refugee rights in Malawi and beyond,…

Kabambe analysed as an astute politician following his quiet underground campaign for UTM presidency

November 18, 2024

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* Kabambe was the first mover — he announced his intention at a very early stage to compete with Michael Usi, this gave him first mover advantage * The campaign to market himself started even before SKC’s death as he has numerous public lectures in universities * Kabambe has been meeting the grassroots and secondly, UTM cadres are generally a bit more literate maybe stemming from where the party started from * UTM delegates did or do not want…

An exhilarating result by Flames beating top profile Burkina Faso 3-0

November 18, 2024

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* Confidence-building result courtesy of tactical shrewdness of Kalisto Pasuwa, Peter Mponda and Pritchard Mwansa * Goals from Gabadinho Mhango in 26th minute, Richard Mbulu in the 57th and Lloyd Aaron in the 61st * A stunning performance as the Flames had endured a torrid run, failing to win any of their last 10 CAF AfCON qualifiers By Duncan Mlanjira Rejected by fired coach, Patrick Mabedi, South Africa-based Gabadinho Mhango proved it’s not his age or lack of form…

SHOCKER: Government paying millions of US$ to two foreign service suppliers through lawsuits

November 18, 2024

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* A whopping US$28.990 million as court claims to Africa Investment Group Limited over fertilizer deal gone sour * A further US$8,280 million to Victoria Pharmaceuticals Limited, also gone through the courts By Duncan Mlanjira Agreed to by Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda, representing the government in the court of law, the Malawi Government is paying millions of US$ to two foreign service suppliers, first a whopping US$28.990 million (US$28,990,537.00) as court claims to Africa Investment Group Limited over…

Kabambe’s landslide victory over heavyweights Patricia Kaliati, Mtumbuka and Kambala astounds the observer public

November 18, 2024

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* This victory truly belongs to you the delegates and the UTM supporters who want to form government next year * I was never the likeliest candidate for this office — we didn’t start with much support from within or many endorsements * It was a mere wish from an ordinary member, friends and supporters who encouraged me to run By Duncan Mlanjira While the centre of attention prior to the elective convention was between heavyweights within the UTM…