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FIFA sending an observer to FAM elections

December 14, 2023

* All FIFA member associations are obliged to manage their affairs independently and without undue influence from any third party * They have obligation to apply a fair and democratic procedure that guarantees complete independence of their elections By Duncan Mlanjira World football governing body, FIFA will have a representative at Football Association of Malawi (FAM) elective general assembly on Saturday in Mzuzu as an observer for fair and democratic procedures. A memo from FIFA’s chief member associations officer,…

RBM’s ICT manager Katengeza’s cousin involved in her gruesome murder; Has since been arrested

December 14, 2023

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The suspect Amos Katengeza and the late Agnes’ valuables stolen from her vehicle * He was living in her house and was the one who reported that she was missing on September 23 * Investigations are ongoing and at advanced stage to nail the half brother’s accomplices By Duncan Mlanjira Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) ICT & network administrator, Agnes Katengeza’s cousin, Amos Katengeza has been arrested suspected to have been involved in her gruesome murder in September. This…

Moroccan Yacine Bounou nominated for FIFA Best Goalkeeper of the Year award

December 14, 2023

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* He was active with Morocco in the semi-finals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup — pulling off a series of sensational saves * He was ranked third last year, behind Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez, who won the award as well as Courtois CAFonline Just hours after being voted Africa’s Best Goalkeeper at the CAF Awards 2023, Moroccan Yacine Bounou has been nominated for another individual award — the 2023 FIFA Best Goalkeeper of the Year. This is the second…

Hosts Zimbabwe take on Malawi in both boys and girls divisions as CAF schools championship kick off

December 14, 2023

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* Other contenders in the group are Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique and Angola — for both boys and boys * Boys playing 11-aside on a full pitch while girls will play 8-aside on a half pitch Maravi Express Malawi schools national team open their campaign of the CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA qualifiers, Zimbabwe 2023 that gets underway at Gateway High School in Harare with a clash against hosts Zimbabwe in Group A. Other contenders in the group are Botswana,…

‘My music is not for recognition but to bring comfort to broken souls that need healing’—Zahara in 2022

December 13, 2023

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* Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music * A beacon of hope, a gift, and a blessing to us and countless people around the world By Wycliffe Muia, BBC News Award-winning South African Afro-pop singer, Zahara (real name Bulelwa Mkutukana) — who had a huge fan base across Africa — told a local radio an interview last year that her music was not for recognition but to bring comfort to broken…

International Fund for Animal Welfare condemns slaughter of 300 snakes from one spot in Dedza

December 13, 2023

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* People in Chimombo Village spotted two snakes sliding into a hole in an agricultural field * And when they dug it up, they found many more holed up under the ground By Duncan Mlanjira Following a report on Zodiak Online that indicated that community members in Chimombo Village in the Traditional Authority Kachere in Dedza, slaughtered of over 300 snakes from one spot yesterday, the International Fund for Animal Welfare-Malawi & Zambia has condemned the action, describing it…

DStv’s SuperSport Channel 217 to re-live the greatest sporting action from across the world in the past two months

December 13, 2023

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* Running from December 7-31 December, Channel 217 features some incredible football action * Including highlights from the Premier League, La Liga and UEFA Champions League By Duncan Mlanjira DStv’s pop-up SuperSport Channel 217 is indeed the ultimate sport catch-up destination channel as it has been tailor-made for DStv customers to re-live the greatest sporting action from across the world in the past two months. In a statement, MultiChoice Malawi says running from December 7-31 December, the World of…

High Court orders Times Group to pay George Chaponda K30m within 7 days of the ‘maizegate’ defamation case

December 13, 2023

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* Last month, the High Court Registry ordered that the politician be compensated with K50 million * Following the judgement made by Justice Dingiswayo Madise on February 22, 2022 By Victor Singano Jnr High Court Judge, Justice Mike Tembo ordered Times Group on Monday, December 11, to honour K30 million of the K50 million the court ordered the giant media house to pay former Minister of Agriculture, George Chaponda within seven days for defaming Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice-president…

2023 African Player of the Year Osimhen honours Nigeria legend Amunike for grooming him

December 13, 2023

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* When things were not going well with me, he was the brain behind the motivation * It is absolutely right for me to acknowledge him at the biggest stage, because behind closed doors, he has helped me a lot Maravi Express African football legend Emmanuel Amunike handpicked 2023 African Player of the Year award winner, Victor Osimhen by giving him a chance to feature for Nigeria’s Super Eagles starting from the U17 level. Osimhen said this after he…

Malawi’s Tobacco Law set to improve returns for growers and the country’s revenue—Agriculture Minister Kawale

December 12, 2023

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* To increase foreign exchange earnings; remove grower restrictions and curb exploitation * It will also enhance sustainability of the tobacco industry and enhance compliance to local and global standards Maravi Express If assented to by President Lazarus Chakwera, the Tobacco Bill which the National Assembly recently passed will propel Malawi to have a robust legal framework for the tobacco industry that shall enhance tobacco production, its marketing as well as improve returns for growers and revenue to country….