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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc rolls our Rise for Girls programme to strengthen menstrual hygiene management in schools

September 23, 2024

* In cognizance that in many communities, menstrual challenges and the lack of menstrual health education hinder the potential of girls * It includes WASH facilities for the schools; menstrual hygiene management trainings; educational programs; and product distribution By Duncan Mlanjira In its strong belief in the importance of education and addressing menstrual challenges to keep girls in school, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has launched Rise for Girls programme. This is in cognizance that in many communities, menstrual challenges…

Coach Bob Mpinganjira expected to name his final AFCON U-20 COSAFA 2025 qualifier squad on Sunday

September 20, 2024

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* We begun by assessing the players’ status, and now we’re shifting our focus to tactical training * The boys are improving day by day since we started our training, and they are very good listeners Maravi Express Malawi under-20 national team coach Bob Mpinganjira is impressed with the progress his players are making as they continue preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) U-20 COSAFA 2025 qualifier to be played in Mozambique from September 26 to October…

Man jailed 5 years IHL for stabbing Mangochi Police officer

September 20, 2024

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The convict Arnold Moyowatha * Community members had reported a surge in robberies targeting beer drinkers, bicycle taxi operators and sex workers between 21:00hrs and midnight * It prompted the police to set up an ambush on August 10, 2024 after several attacks and robberies were reported Maravi Express Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, September 19, sentenced 54-year-old Arnold Moyowatha to five years imprisonment with hard labour for stabbing a police officer while resisting arrest. A report by…

English Premier League Open Window on GOtv this weekend

September 20, 2024

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* Don’t miss out on any of the action that awaits in the English top-flight with your best friend in football, GOtv by your side * Even better, sign up or upgrade to GOtv Supa+ today to get the best of the Premier League delivered right into the comfort of your home Maravi Express Best football friend GOtv Malawi is giving out an all-weekend pass September 21-22 to the English Premier League though GOtv. In a statement, GOtv Malawi…

934 teams to participate in Castel Challenge Cup 2024

September 20, 2024

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* We have seen a different kind of draw that has happened this time around from the last one that we had * We have seen good games that are going to be played in the districts again, something very important to us because we want to reach as many district teams as we can Maravi Express There are 934 teams that registered for the second edition of the Castel Challenge Cup, Malawi’s biggest football knockout cup, of which 16…

Specialised machinery on site for full commencement of Salima-Lilongwe water project in November

September 19, 2024

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* Water & Sanitation Minister Abida Mia impressed with progress made so far of the project * Once completed, the project is expected to serve 100 million liters of water every day * It is set to improve water supply to the people of Salima, Dowa and Lilongwe which is a huge milestone in solving water challenges By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Chief Executive Officer for Salima-Lilongwe Water Project, Valentine Kaupa says all specialised machinery needed for the smooth execution…

Silver coach Mponda still wary of second leg despite emphatic 4-1 demolition of Dedza Dynamos in Airtel Top 8 2024

September 19, 2024

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* This is a two-legged game and today we were playing at home * Which means we will go to Dedza to finish off the assignment * So we will need to prepare thoroughly for the second game By Duncan Mlanjira Despite whipping Dedza Dynamos 4-1 in the first leg of the Airtel Top 8 2024, Silver Strikers coach, Peter Mponda says the job is not done yet as the second leg will be away at Dedza Stadium —…

Malawi Police urges depressed men to seek counselling to avoid committing suicide

September 19, 2024

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* Out 281 people who committed suicide in the past six months 246 were males and 35 were females * Some factors contributing to the rise in suicide cases include debts, broken relationships, family conflicts, and drug and substance abuse among the youth By Alex Kachingwe, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Malawi Police Service (MPS) is urging people in the country to always visit victim support units (VSU) available at all police stations for them to seek guidance…

‘Mozambique-Malawi power interconnection project set to boost mining industry’

September 19, 2024

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Minister Matola during the tour in Mwanza * It will enable Malawi to sell excess energy to neighboring countries like Zambia, which faces 21-hour blackouts * Once this project is finalised and starts operating, it will play a big part in boosting the mining industry which is also in line with the MW2063 agenda By Victor Singano Jnr Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has expressed optimistic that the Mozambique-Malawi (MOMA) power interconnection will boost the mining industry and to…

National Planning Commission launches MW2063 comic book for primary school learners

September 19, 2024

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* As educators, we know that there are different ways you can reach out to different groups in a community * For children, the use of comic books is one of the best ways in which you can influence, attract interest and maintain the interest of the children By Andrew Mkonda, MANA Ministry of Education has hailed the National Planning Commission (NPC) for introducing MW2063 comic book in primary school which will assist in changing the mindset of learners…