Fierce competition as Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers resume

* After a six-month hiatus, the Road to North America 2026 resumes with renewed vigour and determination * The opening rounds provided tantalizing matches with both established powerhouses and emerging forces showcasing their mettle Maravi Express The long-awaited resumption of FIFA World Cup 2026™ African qualifiers is upon us, reigniting the aspirations of African nations to secure their place on the grandest stage of international football. As the continent’s best teams prepare to lock horns from today, June 5 for…

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Malawi, Korea sign trade and investment promotion framework

* Korean business investors will be welcomed to Malawi to establish industries in various sectors of the economy * Including agriculture, tourism, and mining in line with Malawi’s vision for economic transformation. By Andrew Mkonda, MANA in Seoul, South Korea The governments of Malawi and Korea have signed a trade and investment promotion framework (TIPF) on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Heads of State Summit. Minister of Trade & Industry, Sosten Gwengwe and his Korean counterpart, Inkyo Cheong signed…

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China Railway Signal to build robust electrified railway network in Malawi and operate it to recover what the company invested

* The project will be co-financed by the Chinese company and a sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates * The two entities will form the build-operate-transfer (BOT), which they will run for 30 years * And thereafter or even earlier, the Ministry of Transport & Public Works will take over * The ambitious five-year project will extend the network from Lilongwe to Mbeya in Tanzania as the Northern Region corridor By Duncan Mlanjira The robust electrified railway…

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Nyamilandu seeks for brighter future for COSAFA coaches

*  Our ambition is to elevate the standards of football in COSAFA to world class standards so that we can be competitive on the global stage * Given the competitive landscape we are faced with, we ought to be realistic by benchmarking ourselves with the best in the world so that we can challenge ourselves to do the extra-ordinary By Duncan Mlanjira In looking ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Africa qualifiers taking place from tomorrow and next…

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Airtel Africa’s outgoing CEO Segun Ogunsanya earns prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

* The awards showcase Africa’s businesses and leaders, celebrating exemplary business leadership on the continent * Ogunsanya’s landmark contributions towards advancing Africa’s socio-economic growth and development include his 12-year career at Airtel Africa * He ran the Nigeria operations of the telecommunications and mobile money company for nine years before his appointment as CEO of the Group in 2021 By Duncan Mlanjira Segun Ogunsanya, the outgoing chief executive officer (CEO) of Airtel Africa Plc, has been named winner of…

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Bullets offer “heartfelt apology” to Silver Strikers following violence that led to damage to team bus at Kamuzu Stadium 

* As a home team, they offer to collaborate with the Bankers to assess and cover the costs of repairing their team bus * We want to make it clear that acts of violence are unacceptable and go against the very spirit of the game * We vehemently condemn the actions of the fans responsible for this incident, says the team in a statement By Duncan Mlanjira In a very rare spirit of solidarity and sportsmanship, Nyasa Big Bullets…

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Chilima spearheads Malawi’s interest at Korea-Africa Summit

* Held talks with former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon who now heads the Global Green Growth Institute * An intergovernmental organisation supporting and promoting sustainable economic growth in developing countries * Chilima appealed to organisations to consider assisting and working with Malawi to fight effects of climate change, arguing that global warming is a threat to food security By Andrew Mkonda, MANA in Seoul, South Korea Ahead of the official opening of the Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, South…

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‘Street-connected mothers and children facing many serious socio-economic challenges’

* The are exposed to various life challenges such as social rejection and the mothers were mostly victims of sexual crimes * We are implementing various interventions to address these challenges that street-connected mothers and children face * One of the interventions is to unite or reintegrating them to their families—Blantyre District Social Welfare Office By Memory Khutuliwa, MANA Limited access to health care, homelessness, poverty and family breakdown are major factors that drive mothers and children into streets…

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Equatorial Guinea’s marksman Emilio Nsue can appeal against his six-months ban by FIFA

Nsue (centre) was top scorer at the AFCON 2023 Côte d’Ivoire  * Throughout his 11-year international career having featured for Spain’s national youth sides in official competitions * Before playing for Equatorial Guinea’s senior side without having been granted permission by FIFA for a change of association * He only acquired the Equatoguinean nationality after having played in his first international match in an official competition By Duncan Mlanjira Equatorial Guinea’s marksman Emilio Nsue can appeal against his six-months…

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South Africa’s election results transforms political landscape; The challenge remains on transforming the economy—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

* For the past 30 years, it’s the first time we are observing the transformation of the national political landscape of South Africa * Where the traditional dominant party — the African National Congress (ANC) is below the 50% electoral victory By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa-based Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group, Chifipa Mhango says the 2024 election results in that country “have transformed the political landscape, and the challenge remains on transforming the economy towards a higher sustainable…

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