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Lilongwe’s Gala Macs producing liquid bio-fertilizer for macadamia farming
March 25, 2024
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* Also producing honey at the farm whose main aim is for pollination of macadamia trees * Improved agriculture systems being used include irrigation and crop processing systems By Gift Chiponde, MANA Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has commended Gala Macs for using advanced innovative approaches towards mega farm implementation in pursuit of achieving the MW2063 national vision. This was after being impressed with 2,030 hectares of Gala Macs when he toured the Namitete-based when he toured farm in…

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Mammoth crowd gives deep respect to Chilaweni Ward Councillor Carol Mdala’s last mile
March 25, 2024
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* We are deeply saddened at her sudden death. We wanted her to stand as an MP * She did a fine job as a Councillor and her quest to become MP was strategically set By Duncan Mlanjira A mammoth crowd, including fellow Councillors, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders led by Senior Chief Kapeni, attended the funeral of Chilaweni Ward Councillor Carol Mdala on Sunday, who shockingly died on Friday after a short illness. Late Mdala, of the Democratic…

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Winning was the only option after the Flames lost to Harambee Stars—U-20 coach Bob Mpinganjira
March 25, 2024
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* When Malawi seniors lost, we were bitter. It was very painful. We didn’t want to lose as well * We were playing with an experienced side who are 2023 CECAFA Cup runners-up By Duncan Mlanjira After beating Kenya 3-1 to lift the Under-20 version of the 4-Nations Tournament, coach Bob Mpinganjira said winning was the only option to appease the nation after the bitter 0-4 loss suffered by the Flames against Kenya’s Harambee Stars the previous day. He…

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Flames were affected by pre-season blues—coach Mabedi
March 24, 2024
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* Conceded first goal as early as the first minute of the match and trailed 0-2 after four minutes * We started sluggishly, we were too static — in fact we didn’t show up in the first 25 minutes or so By Duncan Mlanjira Flames coach Patrick Mabedi attributed the 0-4 loss against Kenya’s Harambe Stars in the 4-Nations Tournament to not being active since November when they played two matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers….

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Ecobank Malawi hosts thrilling Swipe, Dip & Win pre-Easter fiesta for customers at Clocktower Mall
March 24, 2024
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Winner Bester Shaba with Ecobank’s staff * Bester Shawa won K500,000 trolley dash and he described the experience as exhilarating * It is not just about the prizes — it is how Ecobank makes banking convenient and rewarding for us. It truly is a better way to serve us By Duncan Mlanjira In its encouragement for the public to embrace a cashless transaction culture Ecobank Malawi hosted a thrilling Swipe, Dip & Win pre-Easter fiesta at Clocktower Mall on…

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Close to 2 million farming households affected by floods and prolonged dry spells prompting Chakwera to declares State of Disaster in 23 districts
March 24, 2024
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* Specifically, 749,113 hectares of maize have been affected, representing 44.3% of the national crop area * Other important crops like rice, soya beans, cowpeas and groundnuts have also been affected By Duncan Mlanjira After physical assessment of state of affairs following inadequate rains, floods and prolonged dry spells that have been experienced across the country due to El Niño conditions, President Lazarus Chakwera has declared a State of Disaster in 23 whose crops were severely damaged. In his…

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Farming communities being sensitised on management of destructive plant species affecting crop productivity
March 24, 2024
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* Invasive alien species (mulanda malo) are adversely affecting biodiversity — both locally and globally * They are very persistent plant species that invade and threaten quite a range of habitats * As well as, indirectly, the livelihoods of millions of people depending on natural ecosystems for food, commodities and energy security By Duncan Mlanjira Environmental Affairs Department (EAD), in partnership with Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) and Wildlife & Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM), are on a serious campaign…

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Malawi, South Africa, Zambia qualify for the Netball World Cup Youth Championship Gibraltar 2025
March 23, 2024
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Maravi Express Having won five of its six games at the qualifiers of Netball World Cup Youth Championship (NWYC) in South Africa, Malawi has qualified for the NWYC 2025 finals to be held in Gibraltar from September 19-28, 2025. South Africa, who beat Malawi twice, have also qualified for the NWYC Gibraltar 2025 and top the group having won all their games as well as Zambia, who beat Zimbabwe 43:41 in third-place playoff today. In Malawi’s fourth game of…

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TNM brings Mpamba e-ticketing to Super League; To pilot solution at Sapitwa tournament
March 22, 2024
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Madalitso Jonazi, TNM’s Head of Brand & Marketing * The e-ticketing marks a significant transition from traditional paper tickets to digital access * Aligning with modern technological advancements and catering to the evolving preferences of football enthusiasts By Duncan Mlanjira In a move to redefine the local football landscape, sponsors of Malawi’s topflight Super League, TNM Plc is deploying  electronic ticketing for the TNM Super League. The new solution will be available for the Sapitwa 4 tournament which involves…

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Gift of Chess Global Head Namangale encourages Ghana prison authorities to collaborate with Malawi on Chess in Prison 
March 22, 2024
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* Representing the Gift of Chess, I visited Accra prison and played chess with juvenile inmates who are chess players * I also had an opportunity to engage with sports officials from Congo Brazzaville where we discussed chess matters and gifted them with chess sets By Duncan Mlanjira Global Head of US chess charity, The Gift of Chess, Susan Namangale has returned from Accra, Ghana where she went as Zone 4.5 president for the Africa Individual Chess Championship and…

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