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All set for the 4th edition of Malawi Sports Awards scheduled for February 16 at BICC in Lilongwe

January 16, 2024

Madise (2nd left) flanked by Mwamadi (left), Kuyeri and Meleka at the press briefing * Invitation extended to President Chakwera to enhance its status as the biggest and glamorous sporting event in the country * The processes of nominating and identifying the athletes started a few months ago * When proper structures were put in place to identify and scrutinize possible candidates for the awards By Duncan Mlanjira The annual national sports awards program, which Government of Malawi introduced…

Bakili Muluzi, JB implore of private sector and goodwill stakeholders not to relent in supporting Cyclone Freddy recovery response

January 16, 2024

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* As Illovo Sugar Malawi supports the two Presidential Goodwill Ambassadors with K100m towards construction of houses * When President Chakwera appointed them as Goodwill Ambassadors it did not mean they were to receive funding from government and its agencies * They were to look elsewhere for the financial support — thus from the private sector By Duncan Mlanjira Former Presidents, Bakili Muluzi and Joyce Banda (JB), who were appointed by President Lazarus Chakwera as Goodwill Ambassadors to overseer…

‘Results in the opening rounds have shown that there is no small team in Africa’

January 16, 2024

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* As 2004 AFCON champions Tunisia date COSAFA nation Namibia this evening * This is Tunisia’s 21st participation in the AFCON, and their 16th in a row, the latter being a record in the history of the tournament Maravi Express Having seen how unpredictable the opening matches have been, Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri is definitely wary of facing Confederation of Southern African Football Association (COSAFA) representatives, Namibia in tomorrow’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 match. On…

Three drown, property damaged after heavy rains in Mponela; Over 20 hectares of fields destroyed in Balaka

January 16, 2024

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* A lot of houses have been washed away and these families, as we speak, do not have anywhere to stay * They also have nothing to eat as all the foodstuff and properties has been washed away By Sylvester Kumwenda, Sylvester Kumwenda & Mary Makhiringa The prolonged rains that the country is experiencing has brought about some flooding with devastation as three people in Mponela, Dowa died after being washed away by fast flowing waters on Saturday. The…

Kasungu traditional leader calls for more awareness on MW2063 national vision

January 16, 2024

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* Along the road to 2063, there are many opportunities that have to be exploited by everyone at every level * People must be told that this is not a government agenda, but their own roadmap that can lift them out of poverty By Wanangwa Tembo, MANA Traditional Authority (TA) Mphomwa of Kasungu says civic education institutions must ensure that there is intensified sensitisation and awareness on the Malawi’s national vision, MW2063 so that every person participates towards its…

Rigobert Song admits tough start as Cameroon are held 1-1 by 10-man Guinea

January 16, 2024

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* After Mozambique stunned 7-time champions, Egypt by leading 2-1 towards the end only to succumb to a late penalty * Cape Verde shocked Ghana with a 1-2 defeat while Angola’s held Algeria to a 1-1 stalemate Maravi Express Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d’Ivoire 2023, Algeria’s legend Rabah Madjer and Senegal’s talisman, Sadio Mane both acknowledged that all the powerhouses of African football qualified for the tournament — making it exceptionally fierce. And it…

Chakwera urges Malawians to draw lessons from John Chilembwe’s industrialisation vision

January 16, 2024

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John Chilembwe, who was ordained as Reverend in the US * It is worrisome that over the years government and churches have not committed themselves to promote such “My government is committed to fulfill Chilembwe’s dream in making Malawi an industrialised nation as stipulated in the MW2063 By Chilungamo Missi, MANA At the commemoration of Chilembwe Day and Memorial Service of Worship at Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) in Chiradzulu on Monday, President Lazarus Chakwera urged Malawians to draw lessons…

Another excellent start for COSAFA reps as Angola hold Algeria to 1-1 draw

January 16, 2024

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* After Mozambique drew 2-2 with 7-time champions Egypt and Cape Verde’s triumph over Ghana * Namibia open their campaign against Tunisia today together with South Africa against Mali Maravi Express Angola’s striker, Cristovao Paciencia rescued a vital point for his side after converting from the spot to hold Algeria to a 1-1 stalemate at Bouake’s Stade De La Paix in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 Group C opener against the former champions on Monday…

Defending champions Senegal roar to victory in 2023 AFCON opener beating The Gambia 3-0

January 15, 2024

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Early strike by Pape Gueye * The Gambia were outclassed by Senegal who dismantled them with the early goal by Gueye following a Sadio Mane assist * A brace by young sensation Lamine Camara saw the Lions of Teranga roar into a 3-0 victory Maravi Express Senegal, the reigning champions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), opened their title defense campaign with an emphatic 3-0 win over The Gambia at Yamoussoukro’s Stade Charles Konan Banny, thanks to a…

2023 AFCON opening matches have been an eye opener—Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri

January 15, 2024

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Jalel Kadri * The North African giants face COSAFA representatives Namibia tomorrow * The results in the opening rounds have shown that there is no small team in Africa Maravi Express Tunisia coach, Jalel Kadri says the opening matches of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 have been an eye-opener — in reference to Mozambique’s impressive performance against Egypt as well as Ghana’s shock defeat to Cape Verde in their respective opening matches. Speaking from the…