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Tabitha Chawinga up against fierce contenders nominated for 2024 Best FIFA Women’s Player award

November 29, 2024

* She is alongside Barbara Banda as the only Africans among the 14 other contenders for the award * Voting is now open until 10th December and fans can vote through this link: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards-2024/en/best-fifa-womens-player By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers captain Tabitha TC11 Chawinga has been nominated for the 2024 Best FIFA Women’s Player award alongside fierce contenders that include Zambia’s Barbara Banda. World football governing body, FIFA has opened the voting platform to run till December 10 on which fans…

PACE-NET maintains NRB are in contempt of court for failing to process unique identifier for eligible voters to register

November 28, 2024

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* Asks claimants to the court case to file case for contempt of the court ruling of October 25, 2024 * NRB was just capturing the eligible voters’ data and were being returned without being given a unique identifier * That would have allowing them instantaneous registration with MEC as registered voters for the 2025 General Elections — thus, they are ineligible to vote By Duncan Mlanjira Pan African Civic Educators Network (PACE-NET) maintains that the National Registration Bureau…

Airtel Malawi hosts 2nd record-breaking registered golf tourney at Blantyre Sports Club tomorrow till Saturday

November 28, 2024

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Last year’s event * It will feature men’s, ladies and Senior golfer’ categories — to be played on Medal format * Golfers from across the country, including regions as far as Nchalo, Kasungu, Lilongwe and Zomba, making this a truly national event * At Airtel, we are committed to fostering community engagement and promoting sportsmanship By Duncan Mlanjira A record registration of over 140 golfers has been recorded for the flagship Airtel Malawi Plc-sponsored golf tournament set to take…

Roads Authority calls for bids for rehabilitation of Nasolo River Bridge in Ndirande Township

November 28, 2024

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* Ndirande Ring Road is a very important access road to the business hub of the populous Ndirande Township * Which covers from where it used to be known as B&C all the way to Ndirande Market * And past it to connect with business hub of Chinseu, all the way to reach Magalasi Road at Blantyre Girls Primary School By Duncan Mlanjira As if responding to plans by residents of Ndirande Township to march to Blantyre City Council…

CAMA once more lobbies for MERA to strictly follow the mandate of Automatic Pricing Mechanism on fuel

November 28, 2024

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The Automatic Pricing Mechanism that was being used before * MERA has one of the best mandates and laws in regulating the fuel market by ensuring that consumers are protected * By paying regulated fuel prices and that fuel importers are adequately compensated for their investments for fuel supply continuity By Duncan Mlanjira The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has once more lobbied that Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to strictly follow the mandate of Automatic Pricing Mechanism on fuel…

President Chakwera to visit United Arab Emirates to cement government-to-government fuel procurement arrangement

November 27, 2024

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President Chakwera has had talks before with UAE Government on fuel arrangements * The visit is at UAE Government’s own expense, to discuss the G-to-G arrangement and other matters for the long-term fuel security * It is time for us to take a different approach by transitioning Malawi from the Open Tender System for procuring fuel * To a G-to-G arrangement that will make our access to fuel more secure through better payment terms and cycles By Duncan Mlanjira…

Silver beat Baka City to open 7-point gap with runners-up Wanderers who drew 2-2 with MAFCO

November 27, 2024

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* The Bankers and the Nomads will face each other on Saturday at Kamuzu Stadium, which if Silver win or draw, they will clinch the Super League title with two games in hand * The win over the Nomads will earn the 54 points, 10 ahead of Wanderers, thus ending the title chase for the Bankers in their favour. * While a draw shall earn the Bankers 62 points and 55 for Wanderers, meaning if Wanderers shall win their…

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan honoured with doctorate degree in leadership by her country’s Mzumbe University

November 26, 2024

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* The accolade is more than just a personal honour — it recognizes her empathetic and visionary leadership, which has guided Tanzania toward stability, progress, and global recognition * As a leader, President Samia inspires hope and change, reminding us of the power of integrity, unity, and collaboration in governance—Tanzania Digest Maravi Express Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her people are celebrating a proud and historic moment after she received an Honorary Degree (Honoris Causa) in Leadership by…

Kabambe to seek engagement of SADC and AU to facilitate dialogue and promote stability in Malawi

November 26, 2024

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* Malawi is at a crossroads, and the choices made today will determine the future of our democracy * I implore you to take decisive actions to address these challenges. Together, we can build a brighter future for our beloved nation By Duncan Mlanjira In light of the severity of the economic challenges the country is facing — that include fuel shortage; inflation; ailing economy; corruption and violence ahead of the 2025 General Elections — UTM president, Dalitso Kabambe…

President Chakwera grants duration extension of the mandate of Chilima’s plane crash Commission of Inquiry to submit report on December 14, 2024

November 26, 2024

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* As it completes its third phase of inquiry in the Southern Region from November 15-16, 2024 * And to complete its fourth phase in the Central Region today, November 26 in Lilongwe where it has sat since November 18 By Duncan Mlanjira Considering the magnitude of the evidence gathered from 120 witnesses as of November 22, the Commission of Inquiry into circumstances that led to the tragic plane that killed Vice-President Lazarus Chakwera and eight others, requested President…