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

August 22, 2024

* 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…

Department of Meteorological Services warns of strong Mwera winds from tomorrow

August 22, 2024

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Table showing the impact-based forecast * The winds are expected to exceed 40km/hour resulting in formation of high-water waves of more than 1 meter in height * Additionally, prepare for the impact of Chiperoni weather which is associated with cold conditions * Due to significant drop in temperatures and gusty winds over most areas coupled with rain drizzles By Duncan Mlanjira Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services alerts that strong Mwera winds are expected to start blowing over…

Two men sentenced to 7 years for being found guilty of vandalising ESCOM assets

August 22, 2024

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* They were arrested last month on July 14 at Zalewa police checkpoint * As they attempted to transport stolen ESCOM copper cables they vandalised in Mwanza and Ntcheu Maravi Express In order to deter the continued vandalism of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), two men from Balaka District, Patrick Malikebu (34) and Lonjezo Magaleta (27), have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment with hard labour Zalewa Magistrate Court for being found guilty of the malpractice. They were…

Missing two in Nkhotakota plane crash found dead

August 21, 2024

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* Zimbabwean pilot Fungay Jonathan and a Dutch national Frisco Westheim while the lone survivor identified as Charlotte Lemstra also Dutch * Minister of Tourism Vera Kantukule has applauded rescue team and service providers at Nkhotakota District Council for the swift operation By Wongani Mkandawire, MANA The two people that were reported missing after the plane they were travelling in crashed into Lake Malawi near Benga in Nkhotakota District on Tuesday afternoon, have been found dead. Nkhotakota District Commissioner,…

Standard Bank to host its ‘Growth Conversations’ series at Bankers Association annual Indaba in Mangochi

August 21, 2024

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* Further supports the Indiana with K10 million towards successful hosting of the event from from tomorrow, August 22-24 * To be held under the theme; ‘Bridging the Gap: Inclusive Banking and Sustainable Development for All’ By Duncan Mlanjira In support of the Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) annual conference be held in Mangochi, Standard Bank Plc has sponsored K10 million towards its successful hosting and at the same, the Malawi Stock Exchange-listed company will host its ‘Growth Conversations’…

Malawi is one of the countries whose adoption of digital financial services is low

August 21, 2024

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* As Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) scales up national awareness campaign on benefits of digital financial services * RBM spent over MK23 billion last year to reprint damaged currency notes—Deputy Governor, McDonald Mafuta Mwale * These printers and suppliers are paid in US$ which means the country is losing a lot of forex just to replace damaged notes * If more Malawians adopt digital financial services, this figure will go down as there will be no demand to…

Daniel Dominic Daka replaces John Bizwick as MRA commissioner general

August 21, 2024

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* His extensive background in legal affairs and tax administration will be invaluable in his new role * As Douglas Katchomoza appointed as new executive director-corporate services Maravi Express Daniel Dominic Daka, a seasoned tax legal practitioner with over 20 years of management experience, has been appointed as MRA commissioner general, replacing John Bizwick, whose contract has expired. A statement from MRA Corporate Affairs, headed by Steve Kapoloma, says the Board of Directors also appointed Douglas Katchomoza as new…

Second meeting in two weeks between Moyale and Bullets as they face off in FDH Bank Cup 2024 semifinal

August 21, 2024

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* They shared the spoils in the TNM Super League 2024 after 1-1 draw at Kamuzu Stadium on August 11 * They also met FDH Bank Cup 2022 Round of 16 match in which The People’s Team won 4-2 on post-match penalties after 4-4 draw in regulation time Maravi Express Moyale Barracks and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets date with destiny when they face-off in the semifinal of the FDH Bank Cup 2024 to be played this evening from 17h00…

Female Dutch passenger survives aircraft crash on Lake Malawi

August 20, 2024

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Confirmed by Minister Moses Kunkuyu * The aircraft was departing from Nkhotakota to Makhanga in Liwonde with one crew member and two passengers on board * The female Dutch passenger survived the accident with minor injuries after being rescued by local fishermen * She is currently being treated in hospital in the district—says Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, who is chief government spokesperson, has confirmed to the…

Ministry of Health alerts Malawians of outbreak of disease Mpox as a health emergency of international concern

August 20, 2024

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* To date, the Ministry assures that Malawi has not reported any confirmed cases of mpox * But despite this status, Malawi is at great risk as mpox is now a global threat Maravi Express Ministry of Health, through the Public Health Institute of Malawi alerts the public that on August 13, 2024, Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) declared Mpox (formerly known as Monkey Pox) as a public health emergency of continental security (PHECS) in Africa. In a…