Ndirande’s Kasambwe Brothers Band accorded highest honour to perform and record at one of the best world music studios in USA

* The mission of Sounds of Malawi at our centre is to promote our artists in Malawi — to showcase the talents of the artists first here in Malawi and to promote then abroad too * And it’s not just about the well known or successful artists alone, but it’s the local talents sometimes unheard of—Jacaranda’s Marie da Silva By Duncan Mlanjira Ndirande-based street and market place music artists, Kasambwe Brothers Band are in the USA to perform and…

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Parliamentary Committee on Social & Community Affairs to lobby for sound funding for national football teams

* Impressed with FAM’s transformation agenda after an engagement meeting held at Mpira Village yesterday * We were concerned with the recent poor performance of the Malawi national football team and wanted to understand the reasons behind this By Duncan Mlanjira After its engagement with Football Association of Malawi (FAM) yesterday at Mpira Village in Chiwembe Township, Limbe, the Parliamentary Committee on Social & Community Affairs took note that FAM does not get enough funding from government which is…

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Deccan Heritage Trust Chief Dr Safiullah hosts Maravi Express Consulting Editor Dr Ahmed Siddiqui to a special luncheon

Dr. Mohammed Safiullah (1st right) * Where prominent intellectuals exchanged views on Indian political and social scenario as well as discussion on food By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express  The Deccan Heritage Trust of India’s Chief, Dr. Mohammed Safiullah hosted a traditional Hyderabadi lunch in honour of the Consulting Editor of Maravi Express, Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui on a bright and chilly afternoon on Sunday. The Deccan Heritage Foundation adopts a contemporary approach to the re-purposing of heritage buildings and places…

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MultiChoice Group maintains strategic momentum despite macro-economic challenges

* Unprecedented foreign exchange pressures and economic challenges in key African markets impacted earnings and dampens subscriber growth * On track to right-size cost base and grow new revenue streams to drive future growth as streaming gains traction at the expense of traditional pay-tv * Cost-cutting measures delivered ZAR1.3 billion in permanent savings, on track to reach increased full-year target of ZAR2.5 billion Maravi Express MultiChoice Group continued to deliver exceptional video entertainment and execute on core strategic initiatives…

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7 nations already secured their ticket to join hosts CAF AfCON Morocco 2025

* They are Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Egypt and Senegal * The remaining places will be decided in the final two rounds of qualifiers set for Match Day 5 & 6 (November 13-16 and November 17-19) * The 35th edition of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations will take place between December 21, 2025 and January 18, 2026 Maravi Express Of the 52 nations that started the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON)…

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All TNM Super League matches to be on 100% TNM Mpamba electronic ticketing from December 1, 2024

* It is to mark a significant transition from traditional paper tickets to digital access — aligning with modern technological advancements and catering to the evolving preferences of football enthusiasts * Apart from entry to matches and other events, the TNM Mpamba card can also be used for ATM withdraws and payment in shops through PoS machines By Duncan Mlanjira Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and TNM Plc — sponsors of the top flight TNM Super League have jointly…

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Flames need to get good results in the last two ceremonial AfCON qualifiers for confidence building—Pasuwa

* The players were told why they were considered to represent the country * And while the coaches will give their technical guidance, they too need to put in maximum effort By Duncan Mlanjira The 13-man squad of domestic league players had some tactical preparations yesterday at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe where interim head coach Kalisto Pasuwa — alongside his two assistants, Peter Mponda and Prichard Mwansa — also had a confidence-building session with the players. In an…

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Mulanje Pizza restaurant plans to relocate to Limbe or Blantyre and asks well-wishers to donate rental space

* The hospitality facility was thriving prior to CoVID-19 through clientele of foreign tourists but took a nasty turn when the pandemic reached its peak * Small business like ours has its challenges as rentals are too high, transportation is expensive and to acquire short term loans from banks is near impossible * We prepare our pizza using the most traditional way of a wood fire  and we are one of the best pizza restaurant in Malawi By Duncan…

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Wanderers cut Silver’s lead in TNM Super League 2024 to 4 points but the Bankers have game in hand

* The Nomads would hope Silver drop points in their remaining matches, which if they win all will amass 72 points * While the Lali Lubani Road outfit will garner 65 points if they keep the winning momentum to the finish line By Duncan Mlanjira A goal each from Wisdom Mpinganjira (9′); Gaddi Chirwa (29′); Isaac Kaliati (66); Misheck Botomani  (84′) and Francisco Madinga (90′) saw 2nd-placed Mighty Wanderers whip Mighty Tigers 5-0 yesterday in the TNM Super League…

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Flames’ FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers opponents Tunisia also fired coach for poor performance

Interim coach Kais Yaacoubi * The next Matchday of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers are scheduled to resume in Match 2025 * Tunisia top Group H with 10 points, two ahead of Namibia (8) on second place; three ahead of 3rd-placed Liberia (7) * And 4 ahead of 4th-placed Malawi (6) with Equatorial Guinea on 5th (3 points) and São Tomé e Principe 6th without a point By Duncan Mlanjira Following their shock home defeat by tiny Comoros…

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