Immigration Department’s Blantyre office resumes provision of passports tomorrow, July 10

* The Department profoundly appreciates the patience and understanding of passport applicants during the entire period when the services were temporarily suspended in Blantyre * It reiterates its commitment to meet the expectations of the citizens and address all challenges related to provision of passport services By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services is assuring the public of its commitment to providing efficient and reliable passport services as it resumes provision of passports at its Immigration…

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Intriguing FDH Bank Cup Round of 16 between rivals Bullets and Wanderers

* Both teams stuttered from the beginning of the TNM Super League as they kept getting draws * With Big Bullets registering seven draws, three wins and a loss to perch at position 5 * At position 2, the Nomads played out 6 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses — but both have now picked up the rhythm * Both came out clean in the FDH Bank Cup Round of 32 played on Sunday and yesterday Maravi Express Coming…

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In 4 games played, Flames only beat Senegal once in 1987 AFCON; drew once and lost 2

The Flames v the Teranga Lions at the AFCON Cameroon 2021 * Never beat Burkina Faso in 6 outings of 4 losses and 2 draws while played against Burundi was once in a 1-1 draw * In an international friendly which was part of the Independence Day celebration on July 6, 1987 By Duncan Mlanjira From the statistics published by https://www.11v11.com, Malawi Flames have played four times against Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cameroon 2021 champions, Senegal, in which…

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Customers in Mzuzu blamed for buying from unauthorised street vending spots

* Businesspeople in the designated market pay city fees on daily basis but the street vendors run away from the obligation * We have been pleading with the City Council for years to relocate these vendors to designated markets for fair business operations amongst all of us By Maranatha Chima, MANA Mzuzu City Council has disclosed that it is facing challenges in addressing illegal vending, which has turned almost each and every corner of the city a market place….

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Silver Strikers’ coach Mponda warned his charges against complacency ahead of the FDH Bank Cup 2024 match against Blue Eagles

Yesterday’s match at Nankhaka  * Our play today wasn’t convincing as the performance of the first half was below expectations * We will return and continue working on our game as we move on from this match—Mponda after yesterday’s loss Maravi Express Ahead of the FDH Bank Cup 2024 Round of 32 against Central Region Football League outfit, Blue Eagles, Silver Strikers’ coach Peter warned his players against complacency, asking if they could keep up the tempo they have…

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Flames to start their AFCON 2025 qualifiers at home against Burundi in September

* The two teams are pooled in Group L alongside Burkina Faso and AFCON 2021 champions, Senegal * Flames next match is against Burkina Faso also September followed by Senegal in October back-to-back assignments Maravi Express Malawi Flames will start their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 qualifiers with a home fixture against Burundi between September 2-10. Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the full fixtures for the qualifers to be played between September and November this year…

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Angola make history with biggest win in a COSAFA Cup final beating Namibia 5-0

* To clinch their 4th COSAFA Cup title while striker Depu claims the Golden Boot with 5 goals * Their star player, Maestro lived up to his name as he took home the Player of the Tournament award Maravi Express Angola made history by claiming the biggest win in a COSAFA Cup final with a 5-0 victory over 10-man Namibia at the 2024 edition in South Africa to claim a fourth title in the regional competition and first since…

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Malawi’s digitalisation transformation to help respond quickly and effectively to climate crises and health emergencies—World Bank

* Also to transform service delivery in social protection, financial inclusion, disaster response and lands management * In increasing access to the internet and the inclusive use of digitally enabled services, it will also create employment opportunities By Duncan Mlanjira Digitalisation is a powerful tool for development in Malawi and the progress in this sector will transform service delivery in social protection, financial inclusion, disaster response and lands management. This is attested by World Bank Country Director for Malawi,…

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GOtv to bring live coverage of 2024/25 European football leagues season

* Each season comes with its own set of dramatic moments, but there’s just something about the upcoming season * That feels as if the world of football is about to go through a sensational transition — from good to great and beyond * Collect this season’s league tickets on GOtv, your best football friend and enjoy a season like no other Maravi Express As the curtain closes for the UEFA EURO 2024, which Malawians passionately followed, can now…

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Ministry of Natural Resources applauds stakeholders for inculcating into young minds climate change awareness

* Your presence has made this day so blessed and so meaningful—nine-year-old Nohaviwa Levi of Montessori Private School * It signifies the spirit of togetherness and patriotism as the saying goes ‘United We Stand; Divided we Fall’ * We are all witnessing these challenges globally — so what are we waiting for? There is need for an immediate action to be taken other than folding our hands in this hopeless time By Duncan Mlanjira Secretary for Ministry Natural Resources…

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