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Chiperoni weather starts being experienced in some parts of Southern Region

June 8, 2024

* Lake users (Lake Malawi and Lake Chilwa inclusive) are advised that strong Mwera winds will be is in effect until Wednesday, June 12 * To save lives and properties, all lake users including fishermen are strongly advised to refrain from getting into the waters Maravi Express The much awaited Chiperoni weather, which is expected to be associated with windy, cloudy, and chilly conditions along with fog patches, rain, and drizzle, is slowly setting in. An update from the…

Leader of Opposition George Chaponda demands prompt action to end “prolonged passport crisis”

June 8, 2024

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* We cannot sit and watch when students are losing scholarship opportunities * When patients seeking medical attention outside are failing to travel and others die * The government must not pretend not to have seen the problems when the entourage of the First Lady failed to travel due to the same crisis By Duncan Mlanjira Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, George Chaponda, of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says he “is deeply concerned about the prolonged passport…

Ronald Chiwaula appointed as SULOM vice-president

June 8, 2024

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* The position fell vacant after the earlier vice-president Colonel Gilbert Mittawa ascended to the position of president * Following Fleetwood Haiya being elected as Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Maravi Express At its meeting held yesterday June 7 at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel, the executive committee of the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) made some resolutions that included appointing Ronald Chiwaula as the new vice-president. The position fell vacant after the earlier vice-president Colonel Gilbert Mittawa ascended to…

Lesotho stun Zimbabwe, Mozambique edge Somalia; As South Africa draw with Nigeria 1 – 1 2026 World Cup qualifiers

June 8, 2024

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* Madagascar top Group I with resounding victory over Comoros with Angola beating eSwatini * Egypt extend lead while Guinea, Ghana enjoy good travels as FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers intensify Maravi Express There were some interesting results of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers for Council of Confederation of Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) teams that saw Lesotho secured an important 2-0 away victory over Zimbabwe yesterday to go top of Group C as South Africa held Nigeria…

TNM, Phyzix partnership blossoms with K5m sponsorship boost towards Mzuzu Mountain Goat Concert

June 7, 2024

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Jonazi (left) presenting the sponsorship to the artist * Our partnership demonstrates our commitment to leveraging technology to create possibilities, change lives and connect people through music * Through the collaboration, we are fostering cultural enrichment and connectivity through music and technology Maravi Express The partnership between TNM Plc and acclaimed music artist, Phyzix continues as Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT service provider contributes K5 million towards his forthcoming Mountain Goat Concert scheduled for July 13 at Springs…

UEFA Euro 2024 to be beamed live on DStv and GOtv as MultiChoice secures exclusive rights

June 7, 2024

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* Starts next Friday, June 14, with the opening match between the hosts Germany and Scotland, and continuing through to July 14 * Football fans across the continent can catch every match and each monumental goal * As well as all the defining football moments exclusively on MultiChoice platforms By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian fans of European football turns their attention to the UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA Euro 2024) following the conclusions of the 2023-24 domestic leagues season and…

Perfect substitution of Mwaungulu as he lays up brilliant assist for Mpasi to score 3rd goal as Flames beat São Tomé 3-1

June 7, 2024

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Player of the moment, Mwaungulu * Mwaungulu could have opted to aim for the ball but seeing the advancing goalkeeper had his sights on him, he set the assist to Mpasi * The Flames are now third with six points, one behind Namibia — who drew 1-1 with Liberia on Wednesday * And three behind leaders Tunisia, who beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 also played on Wednesday * While São Tomé and the Equatoguineans do not have any point in…

High Court rules that appointment of Kalumo as Immigration Department’s director general was illegal and unconstitutional

June 6, 2024

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Brigadier General Kalumo (retired) * The appointment was non-consequential and of no effect as it is illegal and unconstitutional * It is the responsibility of Minister of Homeland Security to make the appointment and not through directive from President Lazarus Chakwera By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court has today, June 6, ruled that the post of Brigadier General Charles Kalumo (retired) as Director General of the Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services is non-consequential and of no effect as…

President Chakwera boosts fight against vandalism of ESCOM infrastructure by assent to Electricity (Amendment) Act

June 6, 2024

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* Fines increased for illegal connections and meter tampering to K100 million * Whereas the maximum jail term for such offences is 10 years * The Act covers offences committed by the on ESCOM members of staff, former employees and the public By Peter Kanjere, ESCOM PRO The legal battle against theft, tampering, and vandalism of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited infrastructure has received a big push following President Lazarus Chakwera’s assenting to the Electricity (Amendment)…

Concerns raised over careless of disposal of garbage at Karonga main market

June 6, 2024

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State of affairs at Karonga market * We have been approaching the Council authorities on this issue but our concerns have been falling on deaf ears * The smell is unbearable creating potential environment for break out of diseases such as cholera * The waste attracts flies which eventually land on fresh vegetables, fish and meat By George Mponda, MANA Piles of garbage at Karonga main market of which traders and customers are forced to bear its stench emanating…