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A third strong tropical storm developing in the Indian Ocean
December 10, 2024
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The possible tropical storm CHIDO, courtesy of the La Reunion Regional Centre *  It is likely to move into the Mozambique Channel and make landfall in Mozambique — probably near Nacala on Saturday evening, December 14, which is approximately 500km from Mulanje District Maravi Express The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services alerts the public that it is actively tracking the progress of the third tropical storm, named CHIDO, which has formed to the northeast of Madagascar in…

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Silver’s coach Peter Mponda nominated as Sports Personality of the Year in MBC Entertainers Awards
December 10, 2024
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* As the TNM Super League 2024 champions themselves are nominated for Best Male Football Team of the Year * Voting lines opened yesterday to run till Saturday, December 14 by dialing *364# on both Airtel and TNM or through online; eoy.mbc.mw By Duncan Mlanjira On his debut season as coach of Silver Strikers, coach Peter Mponda has won the TNM Super League 2024 earning him nomination for the Sports Personality of the Year in the MBC Entertainers of…

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CAMA warns consumers of substandard and counterfeit products that flood the market during Christmas
December 10, 2024
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* Appeal to relevant regulating institutions especially the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) to protect the economic and health interests of consumers * Who will fall victim to these products due to their misleading adverts and lower prices ahead of Christmas By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) is warning the general public that during the Festive Season, the market is mostly flooded with substandard and counterfeit products, which will be offered at cheaper prices but offering no…

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No funds available for maintenance of road network as Roads Fund Administration is in serious liquidity situation
December 10, 2024
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* It is failing to pay Roads Authority’s liabilities with its contractors whose outstanding balance is at K151.2 billion * Advises RA to postpone or cancel some activities just as RFA is doing as a way of managing the situation  By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of this year’s rainy season, the 2024/25 maintenance works have not been awarded to contractors as there are no funds for such projects as the Roads Fund Administration (RFA) is in serious liquidity situation. A…

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Kabambe unveils grave concerns being advocated by Lower Shire activist Khumbanyiwa over complete abandonment of road infrastructure
December 9, 2024
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* It is truly disheartening to witness the dedication of a young advocate, who spent eight hours articulating the pressing issues faced in her home area, only to be met with indifference from the Roads Authority * Despite her efforts to bring her community’s concerns to light and submit a petition for change, her voice was overlooked and dismissed By Duncan Mlanjira The 2025 Presidential elections candidate, UTM Party leader, Dalitso Kabambe came across a public awareness video made…

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COSAFA representatives in CAF Champions League Orlando Pirates tie on 4 points with holders Al Ahly of Egypt after a 0-0 draw
December 9, 2024
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* We lacked the opportunities we had, especially in the first half—Pirates coach Jose Rivero * As Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with Morocco’s AS FAR Rabat to accumulate 2 points from two draws Maravi Express Despite controlling much of the game in the opening 45 minutes, Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) representatives in the CAF Champions League, Orlando Pirates of South Africa side were unable to capitalise on their chances at home and had to settle for…

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Standard Bank in Blue Weekend shopper rewards frenzy
December 9, 2024
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* The promotion commenced in Lilongwe on Saturday, December 7 to run till December 21 * To be eligible, shoppers need to spend a minimum amount of K30,000 and then they will automatically enter the draw Maravi Express Standard Bank Plc has launched its festive season shoppers’ promotion, the Blue Weekend activations, which will reward debit and credit card holders in Blantyre and Lilongwe with various buy-back vouchers and branded gifts. The promotion commenced in Lilongwe on Saturday, December…

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FAM increases its member associations’ annual subvention by 50% from K20m to K30m
December 9, 2024
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FAM president Fleetwood Haiya addressing the Member Associations * Presented a K12.4 billion revenue budget for 2025 with main focus on youth development and national teams’ participation * The budget is a 72% increase from the K7.2 billion which was tabled in 2024 projections to spend K11.6 billion in several activities for the transformation of the game * FAM has challenges the Member Associations to source extra sponsorship despite the increased annual subvention, to cater for their various activities Maravi…

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Police in Lilongwe arrest 2025 General Elections voter for registering twice
December 9, 2024
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* Wiseman Enock managed to register twice because the second registration was done on a different gadget from the first one * The registration machine is designed to to detect and prevent multiple registrations on the same gadget, whether it is online or offline By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Lilongwe have arrested Wiseman Enock for registering twice during the ongoing 2025 General Elections voter registration exercise in the Capital City. A statement from Sangwani Mwafulirwa, director-media & public relations…

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‘Middlemen in open tender system in fuel supply chain add additional costs thereby making fuel price expensive price’
December 8, 2024
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President Chakwera in Abu Dhabi for Government-to-Government fuel transactions * As Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola is optimistic of sustainable fuel supply following negotiations with United Arab Emirates * The President’s visit to United Arab Emirates will go a long way in materialising a policy shift in fuel procurement * However, we are not abandoning the open tender procurement system as we embark on Government-to-Government fuel transactions By George Bulombola, MANA in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy,…

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