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Malawi Scorchers chances hang in thread after narrow 1-0 win over Madagascar as Botswana beat Mauritius 5-0
October 26, 2024
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* Both tie on 4 points with the Scorchers needing to win their last group match by large margin in case Botswana also win * Only group leaders will advance to the knockout stage of this year’s competition Maravi Express For Malawi Scorchers to qualify for the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024, they need to dig deeper in their last group match against Mauritius following their narrow 1-0 win over Madagascar this afternoon. Only group leaders will…

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‘Serious manufacturing can seriously send a nation to the next level as evidenced by Israel’s economic revolution’—economic expert Thomas Ngoma
October 26, 2024
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Malawi’s vision moving at slow pace * Israel GDP stands at US$564 billion with agriculture contributing US$1.1 billion to the total GDP * The concept of Israel’s economic recovery plan (ERP) has elements Malawi can benefit from * Central Banks must never finance government deficit; it is the killer of many economies — avoid it By Duncan Mlanjira Serious manufacturing can really send a nation to the next level as evidenced by Israel’s economic revolution’, contends Thomas Ngoma —…

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‘Bring on the Heroes Tournament Zitto Phillips’; encourages basketball legend Daud Suleman
October 26, 2024
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* This jersey right here, changed my life. I wasn’t good enough to play in this team, at this time, but surely I was knocking on the door; circa 1991/92 * Watching this team play, sitting next to Peterson Zembani at the Malcon Gymnasium, we encouraged each other to wear this one day! * Stuff that dreams are made of — bring on the Heroes Tournament, I hope I make the team, this time around! By Duncan Mlanjira Basketball…

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Some thunderstorms expected on Monday especially over parts of central and northern areas
October 26, 2024
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* The prolonged period of hot and uncomfortable weather (heatwave), will continue to affect most southern areas * Therefore, stay hydrated and cool by drinking plenty of water and to seek shelter by stay in air-conditioned buildings, or use fans to cool down By Duncan Mlanjira In its weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services adds that some thunderstorms are expected on Monday, October 28, especially over parts of central and northern…

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Basketball legend Zitto Phillips inspires fellow legends and the sport’s enthusiasts to a Heroes basketball tournament
October 26, 2024
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* To honour, appreciate and celebrate contributions fallen legends made in the country’s basketball not to be forgotten * It could be held on a long weekend so it can be a 2-day event and have several games with several categories * Such as madala team, young madalas, ladies, juniors and the elite or All Stars game * And close with a reception/party as it used to be at a convenient place—suggests Zitto By Duncan Mlanjira One of the…

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South Africa into semifinals of in COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 after beating eSwatini in second Group A match
October 26, 2024
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* As Malawi  Scorchers date Madagascar this afternoon in a must-win encounter to keep alive their dream of a semifinal slot * Only group leaders will advance to the knockout stage of this year’s competition * We are confident that we are going to get a positive result and with a good score line—coach Fazili Maravi Express Hosts South Africa have secured a place in the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 after a 3-0 win over eSwatini…

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Balaka fuel filling stations charging motorists charged extra money to refuel
October 25, 2024
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The situation in Balaka as of this afternoon * They are being asked to pay K10,000 if one wants to refuel full tank and K5,000 if one wants to fuel 20 litres which is against the fuel handling and distribution laws By Mary Makhiringa, MANA Motorists in Balaka have to dig deeper in their pockets as they are being asked to pay extra money to refuel their vehicles, Malawi News Agency (MANA) has established. A survey conducted at Total…

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President Chakwera constitutes Commission of Inquiry to investigate circumstances of aircraft crash that killed Chilima
October 25, 2024
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* The President has exercised the powers vested in him under section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 2014 * He has deemed the accident of the Malawi Defence Force aircraft MAF-T03 at Nthungwa in Mzimba to be a matter in the interest and for the welfare of the public By Duncan Mlanjira In accordance of Commissions of Inquiry Act (Cap. 18:01), President Lazarus Chakwera has constituted a commission of inquiry to investigate circumstances that led to the…

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MERA breaks own rules in Balaka by allowing government entity MEC to fill up using banned jerrycans (zigubu); motorists demand fuel justice
October 25, 2024
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* MERA CEO Henry Kachaje is reported to have personally authorised government vehicles conducting voter registration to use jerrycans (zigubu) * Which MERA itself banned last week in a press statement signed by Kachaje himself Maravi Express As Malawi’s fuel crisis depends, there is commotion and panic at fuel filling stations in Balaka where motorists are frustrated that Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) is breaking its own rules by allowing government entity, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to fill up…

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Balaka shines as it tops MEC’s elections registration exercise after day 3 of first phase
October 25, 2024
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Commissioner Kasaira, responsible for three districts of Balaka, Machinga and Neno * Many of the centres have already passed the 500 mark which is not the case in Machinga and Neno * MEC Commissioner Francis Kasaira calls for more effort especially on civic education so that no one is left behind * As MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja expressed satisfaction with the voter registration turnout in Dedza District By Mary Makhiringa & Zenak Matekenya, MANA Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)…

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