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Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara has beaten three men heavyweights for post of MCP 1st vice-president

August 10, 2024

* The party heavyweights are Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, Moses Kunkuyu, and newcomer, Vitumbiko Mumba * Richard Chimwendo Banda attains post of secretary general as Jessie Kabwira is voted publicity secretary Maravi Express Speaker of the National Assembly, Catherine Gotani Hara has beaten three men heavyweights — Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, Moses Kunkuyu and the newcomer, Vitumbiko Mumba — for the post of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) 1st vice-president, with President Lazarus Chakwera assuming the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) leadership….

British High Commissioner satisfied with Meteorological Department’s operations

August 9, 2024

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| Agriculture, National, News

* Weather forecasts and DCCMS systems are particularly essential to farmers about climate change for future planning * DCCMS played an important role during Tropical Cyclone Freddy as the weather forecasts helped people evacuate their villages and get to safer places By Petro Mkandawire, MANA British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie has expressed satisfaction with the operations of the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS), saying it provides accurate weather forecasts accessible to everyone across the…

Preparations towards hosting CAF Women’s Champions League qualifier on track—FAM

August 9, 2024

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| International Sports, News, Sports

Felister Dossi, chairperson of the local organising committee * We ready to welcome to Malawi the best women’s football clubs in Southern Africa * As local organising committee, we have been planning and working hard over the past few days * And I can assure the people of Malawi that a lot is going on behind the scenes to stage a world-class tournament Maravi Express Felister Dossi, chairperson of the local organising committee for the CAF Women’s Champions League…

Former long serving CAF president Issa Hayatou dies in Paris aged 77

August 9, 2024

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* African football will forever be grateful to Hayatou for his enormous and far-reaching contributions * Over many years to the development and growth of football in Africa—CAF president Patrice Motsepe * CAF flag and the flags of all CAF member associations advised to fly at half-mast for a period of five days Maravi Express Tributes are pouring in from far and near following the passing on of Issa Hayatou — the former long-serving president of the Confederation of…

CAMA requests government for an update on implementation of Extended Credit Facility from IMF

August 8, 2024

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| Business, National, News

* The ECF was meant to support the Malawi Government commitment to economic reforms * However, the market is still experiencing shortages of foreign currency, escalating prices of goods and services, and some businesses are closing down By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has observed that the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was meant to support the Malawi Government’s commitment to economic reforms but the country “continues to face challenging macroeconomic…

Super League reports a significant financial achievement of total gross gate revenue of close to K700 million

August 8, 2024

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| Business, News, Sports

* SULOM also secured K86,850,000) from media broadcasting rights for the first round of the season * The financial growth demonstrated by the TNM Super League 2024 highlights the increasing popularity and commercial success of football in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Super League of Malawi (SULOM) reports that the first round of the TNM Super League 2024, has recorded a significant financial achievement of total gross gate revenue of K689,298,100 in gate revenue — close to K700 million. In…

TNM unveils cutting-edge FINTECH innovations; Introduces e-SIM, Mpamba Quick Pay, Micro Merchant Wallet & Salary Overdraft

August 8, 2024

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| Business, News

* TNM envisions the creation of digitally enhanced societies that benefit more from the services offered * We are thrilled to introduce these innovations that reflect our commitment to enhancing the digital experience for our customers By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and digital solutions provider, TNM Plc, has launched a range of FINTECH innovations aimed to increase access to cash flow for customers. In a statement, TNM says the new offerings include e-SIM technology, a Micro Merchants…

Chief economist Chifipa Mhango applauds Chakwera for condemning cash handouts by MCP candidates to entice votes from delegates

August 8, 2024

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| National, News, Politics

* I usually don’t comment on political matters, as I stick to the economy * However, today — at least — a leader of a political party has for the first time in the history of Malawi party politics since multiparty system in 1994, openly hit hard on using money to get elected into party positions * My fellow country people, having leaders elected on the push of cash has consequences on the economic direction of the country By…

FAM confirms venues and dates for FDH Bank Cup semi-finals

August 8, 2024

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* Both Blue Eagles and Karonga United will be making their first ever FDH Bank Cup semifinal appearance * And will be aiming to create more history by reaching the final Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for the upcoming FDH Bank Cup semifinals both in Lilongwe at Civo Stadium and Bingu National Stadium. Blue Eagles will play host to Karonga United on Saturday, August 17 at Civo Stadium (14h30) while…

Chakwera speaks tough on unaccredited learning institutions

August 8, 2024

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| Education, Health, News

* Ministry of Education directed to track down all institutions that prey on young people by operating without accreditation * Malawi cannot be fixing the problem of education standards when schools are already operating without meeting minimum education standards By Lisa Lamya, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has instructed the Ministry of Education to close down all unaccredited education institutions that are operating below standards, saying government a duty to protect Malawians from exploitation and ensure that standards are upheld…