Malawi replaced with guest nation Kenya at the COSAFA Cup 2024

The Harambee Stars, winners of Malawi 4-Nations Tournament in March * Sports Council has since lifted the temporary suspension of the sporting activities today, June 18 * Long after COSAFA went on to make its draw and invited Kenya as a guest nation Maravi Express Malawi national team, which was withdrawn from the COSAFA Cup 2024 following the temporary suspension of sports activities in order to observe the mourning and burial of late Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others,…

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Zomba Athletics Academy already registered five athletes for the Standard Bank Be More Race

* Appealing for sponsorship from well-wishers towards athletes’ travel, food and accommodation costs * We made it a point that we should have some good representation at the Be More Race as we only had one last year * If there are some well-wishers out there, please assist as the athletes are eyeing for honours in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the suspension of sporting activities and the postponement of the Standard Bank Be More Race, Zomba Athletics…

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Sports Council lifts suspension of sporting activities

The passionate sportsman laid to rest yesterday  * Your solidarity and support during this time of national grief have been invaluable * As we resume our sporting endeavours, let us continue to honour the memory and legacy of those we have lost * By embodying the spirit of peace, unity and excellence in our sporting activities By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports has lifted the temporary suspension of sporting activities which it advised associations to do so…

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Inkosi ya Makhosi Gomani V asks Malawians to continue wishing the country well just as Chilima had hoped

* Chilima was peaceful, humble and loving and always wanted to see Malawi develop * And this is why he always put the country’s future first in his priorities * Let me ask the people of Malawi to continue wishing the country well just as he had hoped Maravi Express Saulos Klaus Chilima has been interred and from all eulogies made he was the pride of the nation — and greatly for the Ngoni people in Ntcheu where he…

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Communities recommended to support blood donors to encourage others to donate—WHO

* World Blood Donor Day theme is a time to remember the health of blood donors and the quality of care accorded to such people * A critical time in encouraging blood donors and building the commitment and willingness to donate blood regularly By Lisa Lamya, MANA This year’s commemoration of the World Blood Donor Day was observed under the theme; ‘20 years of celebrating giving: Thank you, blood donors!’ and was chosen to reflect on achievements, address challenges…

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Chilima’s untimely death should not bring about confusion—Archbishop Msusa

* Chilima was a man of great impact in society including the church in which he also held positions * Chilima’s legacy should be a lesson to every Catholic to be committed and devoted to God’s work Maravi Express Preaching at the burial ceremony of late Vice President Saulos Chilima taking place at Nsipe in Ntcheu, Archbishop Thom Luke Msusa of the Roman Catholic Church Blantyre Diocese encouraged people to maintain peace just as how Chilima could have opted…

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Even Chakwera wants solid answers on what caused the plane crash that killed his Vice-President and the 8 others

* He thus assured Malawians that he has already asked other countries to assist with the investigation * I understand that Malawi Defence Force has its own protocols of conducting investigations, however, that alone is not enough Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has assured Malawians that a thorough and transparent independent investigation will be conducted in order to establish the cause of the plane crash that claimed the life of Vice- President Saulos Chilima and the eight others at…

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From all tributes that poured in and experiences with his father are a testament to the great man the Vice-President was—son Sean Chilima

* Sean praised his father’s dedication to great work ethic work and his devotion to his faith * He would start his day early with prayers at an altar in his house, then join the 6:00am Mass at the church * Then exercise before starting his official work — which he made sure to complete Maravi Express At the State Funeral ceremony held at Bingu National Stadium, Sean Chilima, son to late Vice-President described his father as a great…

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SMEs and digital transactions key for FDH Bank growth

* As pioneers of ATG in Malawi, the service came as an opportunity for the bank that champions growth * And took it as a great avenue for growth since it enables the bank better deliver on its mandate by providing critical services * To support and promote African trade and the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) By Tikondane Vega, MANA in Nassau, Bahamas At the just ended three days 31st African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank)…

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Monday declared public holiday in honour of Chilima’s burial

* Today, Chakwera led the nation in paying their last respects in a solemn and emotional ceremony at Parliament * Tomorrow he lead Malawians in honouring late Chilima at a public memorial service to be held at Bingu National Stadium Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has declared Monday, June 17 as a public holiday in honour of the late Vice-President Saulos Chilima’s funeral, which is expected to be graced by delegates from Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, Tanzania, Ghana, and others….

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