Governance activists question Trapence morality to criticize Tonse Alliance government

* HRDC chairperson Trapence further claims the government is suppressing peaceful demonstrations * And interfering with the media’s rightful role, and intruding into private expression on social media Leston Phakamisa, Contributor Social media commentators have questioned the morality of human rights activist Gift Trapence to accuse President Lazarus Chakwera and his Tonse Alliance government of failing to manage the economy and stifling people’s liberties. In his end of year statement, the Human Rights Defenders’ Coalition (HRDC) chairperson accused the Tonse…

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Guinea unperturbed of their more fancied AFCON 2023 Group C opponents Senegal and Cameroon

* Silver medalists in 1976, Guinea hopes to reconnect with its glorious past * Open group qualifying campaign against 6th AFCON gold medalists Cameroon on January 15 and finish against reigning champions Senegal on January 23 Maravi Express After doing well to get to the quarterfinals during the 2021 edition in Cameroon, Guinea are looking at going a step further in CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 that kicks of on January 13 and undisturbed of their…

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Malawian Charity Gladstone bestowed prestigious British MBE award for services to nursing

* May this prestigious award inspire Malawians for greater service to humanity abroad and at home—President Lazarus Chakwera * The job of a nurse is about saving lives. This is what makes this job both challenging and interesting—High Commissioner Dr Thomas Bisika By Duncan Mlanjira Charity Gladstone, a Lately Matron of Cardiology & Respiratory Services at Gloucestershire Hospital of the United Kingdom’s National Health Services (NHS), has been bestowed with the prestigious Order of the British Empire (MBE) award…

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Silver, Bullets clash repeat of Castel Challenge Cup launch

The action during the launch in June * Silver were the first to make it to the final after a 2-0 triumph over Bangwe All Stars at Kamuzu Stadium * Bullets followed shortly, after dispatching arch rivals Wanderers 4-2 on post-match penalties at the same venue Fam.mw Silver Strikers beat Nyasa Bullets 3-2 during the official launch of the Castel Challenge Cup at Bingu National Stadium on June 17 and coincidentally the two sides wrap up the competition’s final…

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Dadaz Academy dates street-connected children for chess lessons on New Year’s Day

* The year 2023 was a great year as we reached out to 23 districts and 170 centres * We did this as a team and believing in what we do. Some of you have created clubs and are teaching chess to children * Let’s keep pushing the pawns and unlock potential to those we reach—Namangale By Duncan Mlanjira Dadaz Chess Academy has a rare festive season treat for street-connected children in Lilongwe by organising for them a chess…

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Cameroon aiming for 6th AFCON gold medal

* They won it in 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002 and 2017 and have reached the final in 1986 and 2008 * They have been into four quarterfinals — 1998, 2004, 2006 and 2010 and Round of 16 in 2019 * As well as bowing out in group stages in 1970, 1982, 1984, 1990, 1996 and in 2015 Maravi Express Former captain of the Indomitable Lions, double African champion with the green, red and yellow nation, Rigobert Song is preparing…

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Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly, Lamine Camara set to light up Senegal as they seek to retain AFCON title

* Mané will be seeking redemption and will undoubtedly be the player to watch during this tournament * Capable of lightning-fast accelerations, he is one of the fastest attackers globally Maravi Express Grouped alongside Cameroon, Gambia and Guinea, champions Senegal has a new mission and aims to relive the emotion of that memorable night on February 6, 2022 ahead of their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 that kicks off on January 13. The memorable…

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High Court rules against Jeffrey, Nankhumwa, Chazama’s injunction stopping Mutharika from removing them from their original positions

* They are still members of the National Governing Council and can still take part in the activities of the DPP * Even at the highest level of a National Governing Council and/or a Central Committee * Can this really be a violation and/or a deprivation of one’s political rights? I don’t think so By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court sitting in Lilongwe has ruled that not any political right of Grezelder Jeffrey, Kondwani Nankhumwa and Cecilia Chazama was…

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Love Builds Community targets to raise K6.9m though Big Walk towards assisting 22 needy university students

* This year alone, the initiative has assisted 11 students from MUBAS and 5 of them have finished their studies * The five male and six female were identified as needy through MUBAS Dean of students and also the class reps and some confirmation from the community By Duncan Mlanjira Love Builds Community, a social enterprise introduced under the Yohane Banda Foundation in 2023 assist needy students who are struggling with academic and accommodation fees, has organised a Big…

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No Malawian referee makes the grade for AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023

* List comprises highly experienced match officials from across the continent * Who have officiated at a number of CAF and FIFA international competitions Maravi Express Of the list of 56 match officials (26 referees and 30 assistant referees) that Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, no Malawian has been included to officiate at the continent’s football fiesta scheduled for January 13 to February 11. Seven have…

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