FAM pulls out Flames’ participation of the COSAFA 2014 tournament

* FAM highly considered it insensitive to proceed with our preparations and subsequent participation in the championship * As a way of showing respect to the souls of the people who lost their lives in the tragedy Maravi Express Considering the sorrowful atmosphere as a result of the tragic passing of Vice-President Saulos Chilima, former First Lady Madame Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri and 7 others, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has made a painful decision to withdraw Malawi’s participation at…

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SULOM postpones announcement of revised TNM Super League 2024 fixtures from today to Tuesday, June 18

* Due to ongoing mourning period ahead of burial of late Vice-President Saulos Chilima * We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time * However, to introduce midweek fixtures to catch up with the 2024 football calendar By Duncan Mlanjira Super League of Malawi (SULOM) announces that the planned release of the revised fixtures for the on-going TNM Super League 2024 that was to have been done today, June 14, has been postponed to June 18 due…

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Malawi’s NPC chairperson Prof. Mkandawire honoured in inaugural AfreximBank Research & Innovation Competence in Agriculture Awards

* In category of Impactful and Evidence-Based Policies Award presented at AfreximBank AGM in Bahamas * Honoured alongside Nigerian Umezuruike Linus Opara in category of  Africa Research Excellence Award By Tikondane Vega, MANA in Nassau, Bahamas The Board chairperson of Malawi’s National Planning Commission (NPC), Professor Richard Mkandawire — a socio-economist and rural development expert, who is currently Director of Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) — has been honoured with the inaugural Afreximbank Research & Innovation Competence in Agriculture…

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Three Malawian pro golfers participating at Mopani Zambia Open courtesy of sponsorship from late Chilima

* Chilima was not only a distinguished leader of the country but also a fervent supporter of professional goals in Malawi * His generous sponsorship of a monthly golf tournament for professionals — and provision of golf equipment support — has been invaluable to the development of the sport in our country By Duncan Mlanjira Three Malawian professional golfers, Paul Chidale, Adam Sailesi and Victor Kachepatsonga, are participating at the Sunshine Tour Mopani Zambia Open — courtesy of sponsorship…

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MDF Commander Valentino Phiri calls for calm as regards to plane crash inquiry

General Valentino Phiri and Minister Kunkuyu during the press briefing * MDF has consulted the Department of Civil Aviation to conduct a separate inquiry * Apart from the one which will be conducted by the MDF for transparency and accountability Maravi Express Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander, General Valentino Phiri has urged the citizenry to remain calm as regards the inquiry into what caused the crash of the plane and to refrain from conspiracy theories which can cause discomfort…

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AFORD president Enoch Chihana petitions UN, SADC and AU to get involved in the forensic investigation of Monday’s plane crash

* Copied to President Lazarus Chakwera; the UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi; Chief Justice; Speaker of the National Assembly * As well as AU chairperson & all Heads of State as well as all foreign diplomatic missions * Asks the UN to first declare the plane crash site as a crime scene, and therefore, protected from contamination through internationally delegated military personnel By Duncan Mlanjira Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana has written a petition to the…

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Malawi Law Society expects Chakwera to appoint a Vice-President to replace late Chilima by and not later than June 19, 2024

* Under section 84 and 88 of the Constitution, as read with section 45 of the General Interpretation Act, President Chakwera is required to appoint a replacement Vice-President within 7 days after the death of the Vice-President * And in computing the 7-day period from the date of death to exclude any Sunday or Public Holiday, it is expected that by and not later than 19th June 2024, President Lazarus Chakwera should have appointed a person * Also calls…

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President Chakwera joins Muluzi and JB in send-off ceremony of former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri for burial tomorrow

* Other dignitaries at the send-off were JB’s husband, former First Gentleman, Chief Justice Richard Banda, SC (retired) * Former wife to Muluzi, Madame Shanil will be laid to rest at Senzani in Balaka with full military honour Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera and First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera joined former Presidents Bakili Muluzi, Joyce Banda (JB) at Sunset Funeral Service private mortuary in Lilongwe to preside over the send-off ceremony of former First Lady, late Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri….

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AfreximBank delegates observe a minute of silence for late Malawi Veep Chilima

* The gesture shown by the gathering shows respect and love to the country—Foreign Affairs Ministry PS Polepole * Several countries including South Africa extended their condolences to the Malawi government and its people during their speeches By Tikondane Vega, MANA in Nassau, Bahamas Global leaders who are meeting in Nassau, Bahamas for African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) annual meetings and Afri-Caribbean Trade & Investment Forum 2024, on Wednesday morning observed a minute’s silence at the start of their meeting…

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Tabitha Chawinga is a role model to girls and women not only in Malawi but the world—FIFA president Gianni Infantino

* She is a great football player having played for top teams and playing for a top team in the world * We have to be here all of us to support what she represents for so many girls and women around the world Maravi Express Among the sporting activities that visiting FIFA president Gianni Infantino undertook was a meeting yesterday with Malawi women’s football icon, Tabitha Chawinga whom he described as a role model to girls and women…

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