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Super League coaches urged to embrace new technology

February 21, 2024

* I am happy that we are having this refresher course now, first of its kind focusing on performance analysis * Performance analysis is a one of modern trends in football—FAM President Haiya Maravi Express Super League coaches have been urged to adopt use of technology if they are to advance their careers, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya said this on Tuesday when he officially opened a two-day refresher course for elite coaches which is focusing…

Government puts in place interventions on current food insecurity situation

February 21, 2024

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* Implemented through maize distribution and cash transfers—Minister Kunkuyu * Emphasised the need for Malawi to graduate from financing subsistence farming to agricultural commercialisation By Patricia Kapulula, MANA Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, government has put in place interventions on the current food insecurity situation — implemented through maize distribution and cash transfers. Kunkuyu, who is also government spokesperson, made the remarks at a press briefing at Central Office of Information (COI) in Lilongwe on Tuesday on…

Universal Service Fund facilitates community broadband networks to enhance internet services accessibility

February 21, 2024

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* Very soon people will see a network on their mobile phone called Yathu Yathu * Click that network, as it will connect and direct you to buy a bundle electronically Maravi Express In line with Malawi Government national information & communication technology (ICT) and digitalization policy, the Universal Service Fund (USF) is facilitating the formation of community broadband operators in an effort to enhance the accessibility of internet services in the country. Under a model termed Yathu Yathu…

Top music artist Skeffa Chimoto to spice up Bangwe All Stars’ fundraising dinner-dance

February 21, 2024

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* The team has resources equivalent to 50% of their total budget and targeting to raise the remaining 50% * It’s a good move by Bangwe All Stars as this will boost the team’s performance—football analyst Kamau * SULOM has also organized a fundraising dinner on March 1 at the Bingu International Convention Centre * Funds to be raised will be used for the league’s operations and for the participating clubs By Petro Mkandawire, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi…

AFCON Morocco 2025 preliminary round draw conducted

February 21, 2024

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* A total of 52 nations will be engaged for the group stages whose official draw will be announced after the preliminary stages * The four lowest ranked nations will play at home first, with the return leg to be hosted by the higher ranked opposing nation Maravi Express Following the successful conclusion to the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, the preliminary round draw for the next edition of the competition set to…

Satisfying 2023 for outstanding Paralympic athlete Mphatso Saukile that earns him Sportsman with Disability of the Year

February 20, 2024

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Saukile receiving his award from Sports Council Chief Executive Officer, Henry Kamata * He represented the country in Venice, Italy at the Jesolo Grand Prix from May 12-15, 2023 * Where he won the silver medal in 1500m and came 5th in 400m in Open-aged competition By Duncan Mlanjira The 2023 outstanding performance of Paralympic athlete Mphatso Saukile, who came to national prominence when his family’s home got demolished due to effects of Cyclone Freddy, has earned him Sportsman…

FDH Bank, TEVET sign K1bln loan agreement for TEVETA programs graduates

February 20, 2024

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Deputy Managing Director, George Chitera (left) and TEVETA Executive Director, Elwin Chiwembu Sichiola exchanged the signed MoU * The partnership is aimed at boosting the already existing talent and skills which are gained from these institutions * We have decided to go into this partnership because we appreciate the role several disciplines play from these colleges By Alfred Chauwa Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET), the Malawi’s sole vocational training regulatory authority — which also collects and…

FDH Bank Plc gratified at being honoured with Malawi Sport Awards Chairman’s accolade

February 20, 2024

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Nkulichi receiving the award from Madise * The award is a testament of FDH Bank’s commitment to elevating sports in the country * FDH Bank has also committed to sponsor Malawi Schools Association expected to be unveiled within the year By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc Managing Director, Noel Nkulichi says his institution is gratified at being honoured with Malawi National Council of Sports Chairman’s Award, which was presented alongside 2023 outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen at Malawi Sport Awards…

TNM launches Pink Potential to groom women leaders

February 19, 2024

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Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert with the women staff * At TNM, our commitment to gender diversity, equity, and inclusion both inside and outside the organization, is unparalleled * We are very excited to launch this ground-breaking initiative as it underlines our seriousness to address disparities in gender inclusion Maravi Express TNM Plc, the Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT services provider, has unveiled Pink Potential, a program designed to empower female employees and groom them for leadership roles….

Flames 29th in Africa and 122 in the world on FIFA Rankings

February 19, 2024

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* The Flames’ FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers in June, Equatorial Guinea are 16 in Africa and 79th in the world * New AFCON champions Côte d’Ivoire climb 10 places to 39th in the world and 5th in Africa Maravi Express On the FIFA rankings released last Thursday, Malawi Flames are 29th in Africa and 122 in the world — a not so impressive position following their inactivity since November last year in the FIFA World Cup 2026…