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Silver Strikers clinch TNM Super League 2024 title with two games in hand

November 30, 2024

* Unbeaten in 27 games of 17 wins and 10 draws beating title contenders Mighty Wanderers twice * The Bankers goalkeeper George Chikooka wins the Golden Glove as he has so far kept 18 clean sheets * They next meet FOMO FC on Wednesday, which the Mulanje-based side need to win to escape relegation By Duncan Mlanjira Having played out to a 0-0 till half time, Silver Strikers’ McDonald Lameck struck in the 53rd minute and the Bankers stood…

If Wanderers beat Silver this afternoon they will just hope the Bankers drop 4 points in their remaining 2 games

November 30, 2024

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* As Silver just need a draw in this afternoon’s match to clinch the title with two games in hand * The league is still open, we need to fight and get the points—Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira * It will be a difficult game and we know how desperate they want the 3 points to keep the league going—Silver coach Peter Mponda By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & McDonald Dawala, correspondent The stage is set for a thrilling showdown…

FAM and Morocco Football Federation set to formalize an MoU aimed at promoting football development

November 29, 2024

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The meeting with Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football president, Fouzi Lekjaa * This is a big step towards transforming football in Malawi by learning from one of Africa’s best-performing football nations * Morocco is excelling in football on the continent, and there is so much we can learn from their success Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya has secured a deal with Morocco Football Federation to collaborate through friendly matches and capacity-building programs for referees,…

Flames move 3 steps up on FIFA ranking from 134 to 131 in the world and 39th in Africa

November 29, 2024

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* If the Flames had done well in their previous four matches, they were likely to have moved much higher up * They would have probably been lauded as biggest movers in the FIFA world ranking, which has been achieved by Niger * Niger emerged as the standout performer following their impressive wins against Sudan (4-0) and Ghana (2-1) in the AfCON qualifiers, gaining 31.23 points Maravi Express Following the goalless draw against Burundi away before defeating Burkina Faso…

Tabitha Chawinga up against fierce contenders nominated for 2024 Best FIFA Women’s Player award

November 29, 2024

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* She is alongside Barbara Banda as the only Africans among the 14 other contenders for the award * Voting is now open until 10th December and fans can vote through this link: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards-2024/en/best-fifa-womens-player By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers captain Tabitha TC11 Chawinga has been nominated for the 2024 Best FIFA Women’s Player award alongside fierce contenders that include Zambia’s Barbara Banda. World football governing body, FIFA has opened the voting platform to run till December 10 on which fans…

PACE-NET maintains NRB are in contempt of court for failing to process unique identifier for eligible voters to register

November 28, 2024

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* Asks claimants to the court case to file case for contempt of the court ruling of October 25, 2024 * NRB was just capturing the eligible voters’ data and were being returned without being given a unique identifier * That would have allowing them instantaneous registration with MEC as registered voters for the 2025 General Elections — thus, they are ineligible to vote By Duncan Mlanjira Pan African Civic Educators Network (PACE-NET) maintains that the National Registration Bureau…

Airtel Malawi hosts 2nd record-breaking registered golf tourney at Blantyre Sports Club tomorrow till Saturday

November 28, 2024

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Last year’s event * It will feature men’s, ladies and Senior golfer’ categories — to be played on Medal format * Golfers from across the country, including regions as far as Nchalo, Kasungu, Lilongwe and Zomba, making this a truly national event * At Airtel, we are committed to fostering community engagement and promoting sportsmanship By Duncan Mlanjira A record registration of over 140 golfers has been recorded for the flagship Airtel Malawi Plc-sponsored golf tournament set to take…

Roads Authority calls for bids for rehabilitation of Nasolo River Bridge in Ndirande Township

November 28, 2024

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* Ndirande Ring Road is a very important access road to the business hub of the populous Ndirande Township * Which covers from where it used to be known as B&C all the way to Ndirande Market * And past it to connect with business hub of Chinseu, all the way to reach Magalasi Road at Blantyre Girls Primary School By Duncan Mlanjira As if responding to plans by residents of Ndirande Township to march to Blantyre City Council…

CAMA once more lobbies for MERA to strictly follow the mandate of Automatic Pricing Mechanism on fuel

November 28, 2024

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The Automatic Pricing Mechanism that was being used before * MERA has one of the best mandates and laws in regulating the fuel market by ensuring that consumers are protected * By paying regulated fuel prices and that fuel importers are adequately compensated for their investments for fuel supply continuity By Duncan Mlanjira The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has once more lobbied that Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to strictly follow the mandate of Automatic Pricing Mechanism on fuel…

President Chakwera to visit United Arab Emirates to cement government-to-government fuel procurement arrangement

November 27, 2024

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President Chakwera has had talks before with UAE Government on fuel arrangements * The visit is at UAE Government’s own expense, to discuss the G-to-G arrangement and other matters for the long-term fuel security * It is time for us to take a different approach by transitioning Malawi from the Open Tender System for procuring fuel * To a G-to-G arrangement that will make our access to fuel more secure through better payment terms and cycles By Duncan Mlanjira…