German experts to publish on Friday interim report of results of June 10 plane crash that killed Chilima and eight others

The crash site * The investigators verbally briefed both the bereaved family and the Government about what they had recovered from the wreckage of the plane * This verbal briefing is what some are mistakenly referring to as a report, but no report was submitted — it was merely a verbal briefing to inform the bereaved family Maravi Express Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, who is chief government spokesperson informs the public that the Germany’s Federal Bureau…

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‘In all 3 Pillars of MW2063 vision, sustainable water resources remain a prerequisite’

* Sustainable water resources for all is achievable only if stakeholders such as editors and media managers regard water as life * The significance of the media in any set up cannot be overstressed, as they are a peg on which success or failure of any institution hangs By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Memory Chatonda, MANA The MW2063, the country’s long-term development blueprint, hinges on three Pillars of Urbanisation, Industrialisation and Agriculture Productivity & Commercialisation — and in…

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Though overall number of road accidents has decreased, motorcycle accidents are on the rise—Police

* Kabaza operators often just learn the basics, get on the road and pose a danger to themselves and other road users * As Police further urge all road users to adhere to traffic laws and regulations to reduce high rates of road accidents By Mwai Likhomo, MANA In the first six of last year, 2,627 road accidents were recorded of which 466 involved motorcycle taxi operators (Kabazas) while from January to June this year, 2,024 accidents were recorded,…

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FAM applauded for hosting 2024 CAF Women Champions League-COSAFA qualifier 

* The tournament has helped the country in many ways including the technical aspect of the game  * It helped build capacity of referees, team doctors and administrators through training sessions By McDonald Dawala, correspondent Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has been applauded for hosting 2024 CAF Women Champions League-COSAFA qualifier, saying the tournament has helped develop the country’s women’s football in many ways including the technical aspect of the game. In an interview, veteran sports journalist and football…

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South Africa’s UWC go home with CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier title and three individual medals

* After beating Botswana’s Gaborone United 9-8 on post-match penalties in yesterday’s final * The individual awards are the Golden Glove, Golden Boot and Fair Play team prize Maravi Express South Africa’s University of the Western Cape (UWC) have gone home as satisfied champions having won CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier title and three individual medals — the Golden Glove, Golden Boot and Fair Play team award. UWC beat Gaborone United 9-8 on post-match penalties for the Tswana’s to…

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Chakwera promises significant benefits from his visits to Italy and Germany in terms of trade, democracy, natural disasters and disease out breaks

* Chakwera received enormous support in Berlin for his vision that calls for concerted efforts around sustainable investments * In priority areas of agriculture, tourism and mining, under what is termed as the ATM Strategy * Many of the investors he met are willing to get involved in agriculture and tourism as well as in the mining investments in Malawi Wrap up by Abel Ikiloni, MANA On his return from his tour of Italy and Germany, President Lazarus Chakwera…

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Kabaza operators will be required to be licensed after proper training on use of public roads

Principal road transport officer, Charles Maluwa * And to be registered on MalTIS so that they get numbers, trained and be given licenses at affordable prices * As the Directorate launches district road safety committee to help beef up human capital challenges in enforcement of road traffic issues at district level By Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA Motor bike taxi operators, commonly known as Kabaza, will be required to undergo proper training on use of public roads before being licensed and…

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TNM Plc returns to profitability; Expects MK2.3 billion in first half

* Profit after tax for the half year ended June 30, 2024 to be between MK2.192 billion and MK2.35 billion, representing an increase of between 181% to 201% * The latest performance reflects a return to solid profitability for the telco as it recovers from cycles of distressed profit trajectory By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian-owned telco, Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) Plc, listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), says it expects its net profit for the first half of 2024…

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FDH Bank Plc achieves K1 trillion market capitalisation milestone on MSE

FDH Bank Plc Board chairperson Charity Mseka (c) flanked by Mkulichi (2nd left), Nkunika (left), Chitera (2nd right) and Richard Chipezaani during 2024 Investors Forum * As Parliamentary Committee applauds the bank’s sustained commitment to corporate social responsibility * Noting that its  initiatives target some of the most vulnerable and marginalised communities in the country Maravi Express Within four years of listing on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), FDH Bank Plc has reached a significant milestone, achieving a market…

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Ascent Soccer’s Faith Chinzimu named in Best XI of CAF Women Champions League-COSAFA 2024 qualifier group stages

* As South Africa’s University of the Western Cape (UWC) and Bostwana’s Gaborone United qualify the final * Rampant UWC thrashed Young Buffaloes 6-0 while Gaborone United edged Herentals Queens 1-0 in the semifinals today Maravi Express Ascent Soccer’s forward Faith Chinzimu, who scored two goals from the three match played in the 2024 CAF Women Champions League-COSAFA qualifier which Malawi is hosting at Mpira Stadium, has been named in the Best XI of the group stages. The other players…

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