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Government orders immediate closure of alluvial gold mining in Zomba

April 10, 2024

* Mineral exploration is a very serious and sensitive issue that needs to be handled with care * As long as I am the Minister of Mining, I will not accept foreigners siphoning our minerals and no more of illegal mining in Malawi By Solister Mogha, MANA Minister of Mining, Monica Chang’anamuno has ordered the immediate ban of alluvial gold mining activities at Traditional Authority (T/A) M’biza in Zomba District following reports of various abuses at the mining site…

MAFCO first to record first goal of TNM Super League for two consecutive seasons

April 10, 2024

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* Chimaimba claimed the feat in their match against MAFCO but went on to lose 1-2 * First to achieve the feat was Mdoka in 2023, who scored in the 13th minute against Chitipa United By Duncan Mlanjira MAFCO FC’s Bernard Chimaimba scored in the 36th minute in their opening match of TNM Super League 2024 recording the earliest goal scored and for two consecutive seasons. Chimaimba claimed the feat in their match against MAFCO but went on to…

2023 FAM National Women’s Championship set for April 22-28

April 10, 2024

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Last year’s champions, Ntopwa FC * Winners to represent Malawi at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifier * The country was represented by Ntopwa FC last year by virtue of being 2022 champions By Duncan Mlanjira All is set for the 2023 edition of the FAM National Women’s Championship scheduled to be played for a period of one week between April 22-28, whose champions shall represent Malawi at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifier. Last…

Four envoys present letters of credence to President Chakwera

April 9, 2024

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* We are interested in furthering Gambia’s support to Malawi in areas of agriculture, mining, telecommunication and infrastructure * Relations between Malawi and Kingdom of Spain aims at improving welfare of citizens in the two countries By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Four non-residential envoys from the Gambia, Burundi, Mexican and Spain on Tuesday presented their letters of credence to President Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. In an interview, after presenting her letter, new High Commissioner of Republic of…

Wanderers, FAM, SULOM, Police demanded to take decisive action on supporters assault of journalist Yasin Limu

April 9, 2024

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* Barbaric acts against journalists in their line of duty should not be tolerated * What the three supporters did is a violation of media freedom and the right to access information * Which are fundamental rights enshrined in the Malawi Constitution—MISA Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter is appalled following the assault of TV Islam reporter Yasin Limu by three Mighty Wanderers FC supporters, two of which are identified as Dolf and…

Up next for Nyasa Big Bullets TNM Super League title defence campaign are Mighty Tigers

April 9, 2024

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* As debutantes get their second shot to retain their top spot against Mogale FC * With table runners-up Silver Strikers hosting Bangwe All Stars at Silver Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira After salvaging a 1-1 draw away against Dedza Dynamos away in their opening TNM Super League title defence campaign at Dedza Stadium, 2023 champions Nyasa Bullets are at home on Saturday at Kamuzu Stadium against Mighty Tigers. Tigers were beaten 3-1 by newly-promoted side Creck Sporting at Nankhaka in…

WHO supports Malawi with K62.2m worth of pediatric severe acute malnutrition kits

April 9, 2024

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* The current infant mortality rate for Malawi in 2024 is 31 deaths per 1000 live births, which is a 4.2% decline from 2023 * The infant mortality rate for Malawi in 2023 was 33 deaths per 1,000 live births, a 5.1% decline from 2022 By Kondwani Magombo, MANA World Health Organisation (WHO) has supported Malawi government with 48 kits of pediatric severe acute malnutrition (PEDSAM) worth K62.2 million to address the challenges posed by pediatric severe acute malnutrition…

27 players for pilot phase of the Luwinga Inclusive Academy

April 9, 2024

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* The academy will be a residential academy where all the players will be residing and doing their studies * We will meet with the parents and guardians of the selected players in June so that they understand what the academy is all about and how it will work Maravi Express Technical panel of Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has selected 27 players for the pilot phase of the Luwinga Inclusive Academy set to open in July following an…

Protea Hotel Lilongwe Ryalls — emerging giant in the woods

April 9, 2024

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* The new hotel is being developed to 4-star grade to boast of 180 rooms, conferencing facilities * With a capacity to hold up to 350 participants as well as a health & fitness complex that will incorporate a spa and gym facilities * To seal the mark of excellency, when completed, it will managed under the banner, Protea Hotel by Marriott * A globally known luxury hotel management company, Marriott International By Kondwani Magombo, MANA It is majestically…

MEC submits notice of gazette for new constituency and council ward boundaries

April 9, 2024

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* 229 Parliamentary Constituencies (up from 193 in 2019) * 509 Council Wards (up from 462 in 2019) Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has submitted its gazette notice for new constituency boundaries, registration centres, constituency tally centres and district tally centres. In summary there are 229 Parliamentary Constituencies (up from 193 in 2019); 509 Council Wards (up from 462 in 2019) and 6,344 registration centres (up from 5,002 in 2019) Constituency tally centres for receiving and tabulating results…