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‘We can build from new club stewards initiatives in managing crowd to ensure we maximize revenue at all our matches’—FAM

July 30, 2024

* As FDH Bank Cup Blantyre derby grosses record K88 million surpassing the K80.4 million realised during the two teams’ TNM Super League first round match * We would also like to thank the two teams for embracing ownership in the management of the match from planning to execution Maravi Express The FDH Bank Cup Round of 16 — the Blantyre derby between Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Bullets at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Sunday — grossed a historic gate…

Malawi swimmer Tayamika Chang’anamuno’s Olympic Games Paris 2024 action to be beamed live on GOtv and DStv on Aug. 3

July 29, 2024

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* Her participation in this event marks the realisation of her childhood dream * And a testament to her relentless pursuit of excellence in swimming By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Twimepoki Mangani, MANA MultiChoice Malawi announces that Malawi swimmer Tayamika Chang’anamuno’s Olympic Games Paris 2024 action 50m and 100m freestyle will be beamed live by GOtv and DStv. Tayamika will be swimming the 50m freestyle on August 3 and encourages sports enthusiasts not to miss out on catching…

MUST plans to venture into assembly of laptops and tablets

July 29, 2024

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* Laptops and tablets have become part of a student’s life, especially at higher education level and they need to be within reach of all students * Once we put up the assembly line, we will be good to go because we already know where to import the parts and the costs involved By Duncan Mlanjira In moving forward as a science and technology high learning institution, Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) has plans to start assembling…

Airtel Top 8 sponsorship increased at a staggering 180% from K234m to K655m

July 29, 2024

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* Champions’ prize money will be revised upwards every year from K30 million in 2024 to K35 million in 2025 and K40 million in 2026 * Player of the Tournament will be awarded K1.5 million in 2024; K1.725 million in 2025; and K2 million in 2026, up from K500,000 in 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira The Airtel Top 8 sponsorship has been increased by a staggering 180% from K234 million to K655 million in which the champions’ prize money will be revised…

Flames’ coach Patrick Mabedi’s daughter Anita to represent Malawi at Miss Tourism Africa 2024 in Nigeria

July 28, 2024

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* Born in Malawi but raised in South Africa, Anita Phoenix Mabedi is a cultural mixed pod, actively engaging different cultural communities, thereby providing her an enriched perspective of the world * A model, actress, content creator, event host, and brand influencer, Anita is a rising star in her country’s entertainment industry By Duncan Mlanjira The beautiful Malawian model, Anita Phoenix Mabedi — daughter to Flames coach, Patrick Mabedi — is set to represent Malawi at Miss Tourism Africa…

Let’s save Malawi—new Lingadzi Rotary president Kakhome

July 28, 2024

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Kakhome being inducted by immediate past president Giorgia Prizzon * Malawi is stalked by a series of cyclic of socio-economic and environmental challenges * With trickle-down effects on Lilongwe, the administrative capital where Lingadzi Rotary Club operates * Our city Lilongwe bears the brunt of the country’s socio-economic challenges, and the scars of environmental decadence Maravi Express At his official inauguration as new president of Lingadzi Rotary Club yesterday, Limbani Kakhome appealed to fellow Rotarians to work hard towards…

Mobile money subscriber growth of 14.9% reflects Airtel Africa’s support to increase of financial inclusion across its markets

July 28, 2024

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* Transaction value increased by 28.7% in constant currency with annualised transaction value of US$120bn in reported currency * Total customer base grew by 8.6% to 155.4 million with data customer penetration continuing to rise, driving a 13.4% increase in data customers to 64.4 million * Revenue in constant currency grew by 19.0% in Q1’25, driven by 33.4% growth in Nigeria and 22.3% growth in East Africa, respectively By Duncan Mlanjira From its results for financial quarter ended June…

Big Brother Naija Season 9 to start tomorrow July 28 on DStv Access and GOtv Plus channels

July 27, 2024

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* Audiences can look forward to an electrifying twist as for the first time ever, contestants will be entering the game as pairs * Setting the stage for unprecedented alliances and thrilling competition, whose theme intends to inject new energy into the show * With each duo bringing unique dynamics to the house, audiences can expect intense rivalries and unexpected friendships to unfold Maravi Express Malawian enthusiasts of Big Brother Naija should “get ready for a double dose of…

Impact of hunger caused by effects El Niño still very worrisome as WFP orders 29,000 metric tonnes of maize to support affected Malawians

July 27, 2024

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Paul Turnbull and Moses Chimphepo making the announcement * The El Nino, which the country experienced between the year 2023 and 2024 affected the crop production * Due to a long dry spell and has forced many families to be food insecure By Victor Singano Jnr Department of Disaster Preparedness & Management (DoDMA) says the impact of hunger which was caused by El Niño weather phenomenon is still very worrisome because it affected about 5.7 million people whose required…

Two men jailed for 30 months without option of fine for possessing stolen ESCOM conductors

July 27, 2024

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* Prosecutor told the the court that while both first-time offenders they should be given stiffer sentence * As Electricity (Amendment) Act 2024 attracts a maximum sentence of 30 years * Such malpractice costs ESCOM revenue, maintenance and labour costs and also derails efforts to connect new customers Maravi Express Two men have been sentenced to two-and-a-half-years imprisonment in Lilongwe following their conviction for possessing stolen electricity conductors at Kasiya in the district. Police prosecutor, Superintendent Chancy Chikhola, said…