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Hosts Ascent Soccer booted out of CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifiers by Botswana’s Gaborone United

August 20, 2024

* The Tswanas qualify for the semifinals alongside Mozambique’s UD Lichinga from Group B * The Malawians led 2-1 at break before surrendering the lead in the second half largely due to sloppy defending and Patricia Kachepa’s suspect goalkeeping Maravi Express Botswana’s Gaborone United came from behind twice to see off hosts Ascent Soccer 3-2 this afternoon to qualify for the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifiers played at Mpira Stadium. Faith Chinzimu and her strike partner…

Ministry of Energy encourages use of electric vehicles

August 20, 2024

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* We would want these vehicles to be everywhere in the country so that we reduce the import of fuel thereby saving forex * Ministry of Energy and Finance are striving to make purchase of electric vehicles affordable in the country By Moses Nyirenda, MANA At the launch first-ever electric vehicle in Malawi by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lilongwe yesterday, Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola says government through his Ministry is committed to promoting the purchase and…

Wanton cutting down trees still rampant

August 20, 2024

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Malawi’s News Agency Unauthorised cutting down of trees and excessive charcoal production in protected areas without taking responsibility for planting trees continues to be reasons why Malawi still faces climate change induced challenges. Prolonged dry spells, droughts and flash floods, among others, in some parts of the country are slowly turning into seasonal rhythm. If no strict measures are implemented soon, Malawi will be paying for excessive and unauthorised charcoal burners despite President Dr Lazarus Chakwera stressing the need…

President Chakwera’s ambition is to feed Africa

August 20, 2024

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* ATM is a strategy that can accord the country to move into mechanisation and commercialisation * We need to put emphasis on the ATM strategy so that we move from subsistence farming to commercialisation By Abel Ikiloni, MANA in Rome, Italy President Lazarus Chakwera says his government has confidence to turn Malawi into an inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation which is well industrialised to become an upper & middle income economy. Chakwera made the assurance after meeting Food…

South Africa’s UWC and Zimbabwe’s Herentals Queens proceed to semis of CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier

August 20, 2024

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* Hosts Ascent Soccer are playing this afternoon from 15h00 in Group B against Botswana’s Gaborone United * While Young Buffaloes of eSwatini face Group B leaders UD Lichinga in a noon kick-off Maravi Express University of the Western Cape (UWC) of South Africa defeated Zimbabwe’s Herentals Queens 2-1 yesterday but both Group A teams progressed to the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier. Both teams amassed 6 points which put UWC finishing top of the group…

CDHIB reaffirms its commitment towards assisting the nation in providing inclusive banking solutions for sustainable development for all

August 20, 2024

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Jamal Kamoto presenting the support to BAM’s CEO Lyness Nkungula * As the bank invested K1 million towards Bankers Association of Malawi’s annual conference from August 22-24 * To be held under the theme; ‘Bridging the Gap: Inclusive Banking and Sustainable Development for All’ * In a world where inequality and exclusion persist, it is crucial that we come together to address these challenges * And work towards a more inclusive and sustainable future for everyone—Chief Business Development Officer…

President Chakwera meets Pope Francis at Apostolic Palace in Vatican City

August 19, 2024

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* I also positioned myself as a dedicated student and disciple eager to deepen my understanding of servant-leadership * That I may continue prioritises the welfare of the populace—President Chakwera said By Gift Chiponde, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has commended Pope Francis for his exemplary leadership in addressing global issues such as climate change and economic inequality, as well as advocating a robust partnership between their respective States. During his official visit to Rome, President Chakwera had the privilege of…

Bullets coach Pasuwa anticipates hostile environment away to Red Arrows in second leg of CAF Champions League 2024 preliminary round

August 19, 2024

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* Big Bullets dug deep yesterday to come from a goal behind and win the match with first hero being Babatunde Adepoju * Who leveled the scores in the 77th minute, 20 minutes after Red Arrows’ Ricky Banda scored in the 57th minute By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets coach, Kalisto Pasuwa — while happy to record another African football victory by beating Zambia’s top club, Red Arrows 2-1 at Bingu National Stadium yesterday — says he anticipates a…

National Planning Commission calls for proper monitoring of mega farm projects

August 19, 2024

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NPC Director General, Thomas Munthali By Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General, Thomas Munthali has reiterated the need for the country to frequently monitor mega farm projects in order to measure the progress being registered as they are crucial to realisation of MW2063 national vision. Munthali made the remarks on Friday during a monitoring and appreciation visit to mega farm projects of Linga and Mzenga Irrigation Schemes in the area of Senior Chief Fukamapiri and Kabunduri…

Ascent Soccer need to win or draw in last group match tomorrow against Gaborone United

August 19, 2024

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* Ascent have 3 points while Gaborone United have 2 points and need to win to earn 5 points * Win or lose, UD de Lichinga of Mozambique have qualified for the semifinals as they have 4 points By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer, hosts of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA 2024 qualifier, need to beat Botswana’s Gaborone United in their last Group B match tomorrow if they are to proceed to the semifinals. The group is being led by…