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* As Osimhen rescues a point for Super Eagles against resilient Equatorial Guinea Maravi Express Held in check on Sunday in their first Group A game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023, Nigeria did not succeed in starting off in the fashion they would have loved. But beyond the slightly disappointing result, Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is satisfied with the performance of his players: “We hoped to win this match and we did everything…

Mozambique trouble African giants Egypt; Late Salah penalty rescues the Pharaohs to 2-2 draw

January 15, 2024

* As Garry Rodrigues scores late for Cape Verde to stun Ghana with a 2-1 victory * Defending champions, Senegal kick off their title defense this afternoon against The Gambia Maravi Express Egypt captain Mohammed Salah scored late from the penalty spot to rescue Egypt from an imminent shock defeat by Mozambique in their opening group D game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The 7-time champions scored first two minutes into the game thanks…

Hosts Cote d’Ivoire open AFCON campaign with solid 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau

January 14, 2024

* Wasted no time asserting dominance by taking the lead after just four minutes through Seko Fofana * Deservedly extended their advantage just before the hour mark through substitute Jean-Philippe Krasso Maravi Express Hosts Côte d’Ivoire began their CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in style by beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in Saturday night’s opening match in Abidjan. The Elephants wasted no time asserting dominance on home soil, taking the lead after just four minutes through Seko Fofana when…

Diversity of AFCON squads; French Ligue 1 and Premier League players dominate

January 13, 2024

* French Ligue 1 dominate with a total of 61 players and Premier League has 31 * Saudi Pro League has 25 including the likes of Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and Kalidou Koulibally * Africa’s domestic leagues has 30 with Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly and Orlando Pirates dominating the list Maravi Express As the continent awaits for the kick off of the biggest gathering of African football’s powerhouses, they should expect an array of talent from the total of…

‘The 3.4% growth rate being projected in 2024-25 National Budget may suggest that Government is doubting itself on policy implementation’

January 11, 2024

Finance Minister Chithyola Banda at the Pre-budget consultative meeting * At an economy of US$13 billion what is being added is only US$0.4 billion at the target of 3.4% growth rate * An economy of US$550 billion at 3.4% growth rate adds US$18.7 billion—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango By Duncan Mlanjira Economic expert, Chifipa Mhango — who is Chief Economist for South Africa-based Don Consultancy Group — says the 3.4% growth rate being projected in 2024-25 National Budget may suggest…

MultiChoice secures rights to broadcast all AFCON games live on SuperSport

January 11, 2024

* SuperSport and NWTV prove that nothing is more important than the happiness of Africans * Who wish to follow the exploits of their favourite team during the biggest football competition in Africa Maravi Express SuperSport will broadcast live all 52 matches of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 live after MultiChoice secured the rights to broadcast the continent’s showpiece tournament, which kicks off on Saturday January 13 to February 11. A statement from MultiChoice…

ICAM proposes bringing all SMEs into the tax net to broaden tax base

January 9, 2024

ICAM Chief Executive Officer, Noel Zigowa * There was the need for MRA to collaborate with local Councils to rope in the SMEs and to improve on registration of SMEs * MRA should aggressively follow up on those who have been subjected to withholding tax on provision of goods or services By Duncan Mlanjira Local Councils collect market fees daily and annual rates effectively and thus Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) can leverage on this existing system by bringing all…

Promoting manufacturing sector growth should be serious priority for government in 2024-25 National Budget—MCCCI

January 9, 2024

MCCCI Director of Business Environment, Madalitso Kazembe making the presentation * Triggering growth in the manufacturing sector would offset the huge demands for imports * Enhance import substitution, and in turn release pressure on foreign exchange reserves By Duncan Mlanjira The apex body of the private sector, the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI), is proposing that promoting the manufacturing sector growth should be a serious priority in the 2024–25 National Budget. This was suggested on…

‘Access to finance remains a major obstacle to growth of domestic investment in Malawi’

January 9, 2024