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Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission foils smuggling of over MK42.1m worth of Malawian bank notes

July 14, 2024

* They were in stacks of K20s, K50s, K100s, K200s, K500s, K1,000s, K2,000s and K5,000s denominations concealed in eight wooden boxes * The meticulously coordinated operation operation was carried out at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka * Leading to the successful apprehension of two foreign nationals Maravi Express Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has foiled smuggling of over MK42,184,000 worth of Malawian bank notes concealed in eight 8 boxes on transit to the United States of America (USA),…

Public responding favourably towards Onjezani Kenani appeal to raise funds towards legendary music artist, Sir Paul Banda’s medical needs

July 14, 2024

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* Since he initiated the appeal last week, the funds are at over K8.2 million — thanks to all those who have donated * To contribute through National Bank of Malawi account # 1855988, Stanley Kenani (SWIFT code NBMAMWMW for those outside Malawi * Or through Airtel Money +265999604048, TNM Mpamba +265882187044 under Blasto Kenani By Duncan Mlanjira We need to honour our legends while they are alive, contends social media influencer, Stanley Onjezani Kenani as he appeals for…

AFCON Morocco 2025 qualifiers set to conclude by November 19

July 14, 2024

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* There are 48 nations drawn into 12 groups of four with the top two finishers to gain automatic qualification * Malawi Flames start at home against Burundi before travelling to Burkina Faso for Matchday 1 & 2 between September 2-10 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames have a tough task in the three months between September and November in the qualification of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 in which they are placed in…

Trump adviser questions Secret Service after shooting

July 14, 2024

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* There’s a lot of inquiry now about whether the Secret Service was totally prepared * As a witness says he saw gunman on roof and tried to warn police BBC A senior adviser to Donald Trump’s campaign, Stephen Moore told the BBC World Service programme, ‘Weekend’ that there are questions about how prepared the Secret Service was. “I got a text from one of my associates saying that Trump had been shot and my heart just sank, and…

Standard Bank reminds registered Be More Race participants to collect their race jerseys

July 14, 2024

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* Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19 from 8am-7pm and to take with them the registration receipts as proof By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Head Office at City Centre in Lilongwe is giving out race jerseys for participants who registered for the Be More Race 2024 to take place on Saturday, July 20 in the Capital. The exercise started on Saturday and continues from Monday, July 15 through to Friday, July 19 from 8am-7pm and participants are asked to…

Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt at rally that leaves spectator and gunman dead

July 14, 2024

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* I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound * Then shots and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin—Trump * Two other people were critically injured after the gunman fired multiple shots from an elevated position James Robinson, Sky News Former US President Donald Trump has been shot and injured in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally, which saw an audience member and the gunman killed. The former president escaped…

Water & Sanitation Minister, Abida Mia applauds efforts to improve menstrual hygiene for girls

July 13, 2024

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* Encouraged mothers, communities and schools to support girls in continuing their education regardless of their menstrual periods * Government to build toilets around schools, create changing rooms and ensure there is access to water in many schools By Lynnette Chataika, MANA Minister of Water & Sanitation, Abida Mia has expressed her satisfaction with organisations working towards enhancing sanitation for young girls and women by creating reusable and reliable sanitary pads. Speaking at Pinda Primary School in Mchinji on…

Welcome achimwene—Zambia’s Mufulira Wanderers after signing Nyasa Big Bullets’ Emmanuel Jnr Saviel

July 13, 2024

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* I am thrilled to be the first Malawian to join the ‘Mighty’ Mufulira Wanderers Football Club * It is an honor to join Zambia’s most decorated football club and I proudly carry the Malawi flag By Duncan Mlanjira Zambia’s historical team, Mufulirwa Wanderers has signed Nyasa Big Bullets’ forward Emmanuel Jnr Saviel on a three-year — both Mufulira Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets confirm. In its press statement, Mufulira Wanderers said they are thrilled at having roped in…

Reaching UEFA Euro final ‘feels a little bit more normal’—England manager Southgate

July 13, 2024

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* There’s a different feel than Euro 2021. We’re now in a different moment as a team * I guess there was less of a celebration, perhaps less satisfaction at reaching a final * As Spain’s Rodri says they will have to keep his Manchester City team-mate Phil Foden under control because he has an innate ability to move in a small space By Dan Roan, BBC Sport & Abdi Rashid, Daily Mail England manager Gareth Southgate says the…

UTM Party threatens to mobilise streets demonstrations if its demand is not met for an independent commission of inquiry into Chilima’s plane crash

July 12, 2024

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* As it dissolves the Tonse Alliance, saying the letter of its Alliance Agreement was undermined and betrayed by MCP * From the very beginning MCP clearly telegraphed their intention that they no longer considered the Agreement binding * In a way, therefore, it is them who have repudiated the Agreement By Duncan Mlanjira The UTM Party has severed the Tonse Alliance, saying the letter of its agreement was undermined and betrayed by the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) right…