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US Senators happy with US-funded projects in Malawi

March 29, 2024

* Urged Malawi government to continue investing in young girls as they hold the future of the country * Most importantly, the senators hailed the progress that Malawi has registered in HIV fight By Kondwani Magombo, MANA Five United States of America (USA) senators, who visited Malawi to appreciate the development partnership and diplomatic relations between the two countries, have expressed satisfaction with the impact of some US-funded projects on Malawians lives. The high-powered delegation included chairperson of Appropriations…

eSwatini, Chad, Liberia and South Sudan reach group stages of AFCON 2025 qualifiers

March 29, 2024

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* Now look ahead to the next phase where they will join the 44 exempted countries for the group stages * The official draw of the group stages will be announced by CAF after the conclusion of the preliminary stages Maravi Express Confederation of Southern African Football Association (COSAFA) member, eSwatini secured their place in the qualifying group phases of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 alongside Chad, Liberia and South Sudan. They all secured their…

27,771 hectares of maize dry in Balaka

March 29, 2024

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* We have planned to support 600 families in our catchment area, and Nkaya will be involved in small scale irrigation—CARD * We will also provide solar mobile pumps to help with irrigation and communities will also be assisted to rehabilitate shallow wells to make their water points reliable By Mary Makhiringa, MANA Total hectares of maize crop in Balaka for the 2023/2024 agricultural season was estimated at 95,074 but following a 33-day dry spell the district has experienced…

Haiya urges MPs to register their constituencies’ competitions with FAM

March 28, 2024

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* He presented 1,000 footballs to the lawmakers to be distributed among their 193 constituencies where each MP will get five footballs * Constituency football competitions play a big role in football development in Malawi, hence the need to regulate them * As MPs, your collective efforts and investment in sponsoring football competitions in every corner of the country is phenomenal Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to ensure…

ESCOM Limited moves in to meet growing electricity demand in Kasungu, Ntchisi and Mzimba

March 28, 2024

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Chief Public Relations Officer, Kitty Chingota * The upgrade involves adding a second conductor to the transmission line making it a twin conductor line * Thereby increasing the power transfer capacity by 7 megawatts to meet power demand increase around Kasungu By Peter Kanjere, ESCOM PRO Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited announces its plans to upgrade its Serengeti-Mtunthama 66kV power transmission line to meet growing electricity demand in Kasungu and some parts of Mzuzu and Ntchisi. ESCOM…

WFP applauds Malawians spirit of unity in mobilising resources towards reaching out to survivors of Cyclone Freddy

March 28, 2024

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* The impact of the natural disaster has been profound, causing unimaginable loss and suffering to families * Cyclone Freddy affected 2.2 million people, as 650,000 were displaced, 679 killed and 537 people are still missing to date By Alex Chitwere MANA Country Director for World Food Programme (WFP), Paul Turnball commended the spirit of unity displayed by Malawians who came together with their resources to provide assistance to survivors of the effects of Cyclone Freddy. He said this…

Radio stations risk regulatory sanctions by MACRA if they fail to control unsavoury views to be cautious phone-in programmes

March 28, 2024

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* We encourage provision of platforms such as phone-in programmes to allow listeners to speak out on topical issues in the country * However, remember that if you cannot control views that cannot be palatable to the general public then you should not entertain those programmes By Yamikani Sabola, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director of Broadcasting, Zadziko Mankhambo has asked radio stations to exercise caution when handling radio phone-in programmes, warning that they risk regulatory sanctions if…

MEC declares Karonga by-elections peaceful

March 28, 2024

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MEC chairperson announcing the official results * Won by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in all the three wards that were up for grabs of Chilanga, Rukuru and Kaporo * This is the first time when an election has been held without violent incidents reported throughout the process By George Mponda, MANA Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale has described Tuesday’s local government by-elections in Karonga as one of the most peaceful polls ever held in the district….

All 3 visiting coaches of Kenya, Zimbabwe and Zambia satisfied with high level competitiveness of 4-Nations Tournament

March 28, 2024

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* I think we will have good results in June if I put the team together and have them mentally prepared—Kenya * The tournament helped us a lot as we have crucial matches in the World Cup qualifiers—Zambia * It was a good tournament and we just say congratulations to Kenya—Zimbabwe Maravi Express All three visiting coaches for the 4-Nations Tournament — Kenya’s Engin Firat; Zimbabwe’s Norman Mapeza; Zambia’s Avram Grant — including the hosts’ Patrick Mabedi, has express…

All set for NBS Bank FAM Charity Shield between Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers on Saturday

March 28, 2024

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* Advance tickets are now available at various outlets in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu * The FAM Charity Shield is played between champions and runners-up of the TNM Super League Maravi Express After four exciting international matches in the 4-Nations Tournament involving Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia and hosts Malawi, that was won by the Harambee Stars yesterday, the football fiesta continues in Lilongwe as all is set for NBS Bank FAM Charity Shield between Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers…