News – Page 349 – Maravi Express – Your Kind of News. Clear and accurate.

Standard Bank Plc scoops two Euromoney Awards for best service performances

October 9, 2023

* The awards come as the Bank has acquired multiple recognitions from well-known financial publishers and professional bodies * Such as Global Finance, Employer Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) and Institute of Marketing Malawi (IMM) among others By Duncan Mlanjira The world’s leading capital markets and financial think tank, Euromoney, has named Standard Bank Plc as Best Bank for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Malawi and Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Malawi. The awards come as the Bank…

Race for COSAFA Women’s Championship’s semis still open with Malawi Scorchers in semi finals

October 9, 2023

| No Comments

| International Sports, News, Sports

* Zimbabwe, Botswana victorious in Group C dubbed the ‘Group of Death’ * The Scorchers first beat the hosts, Banyana Banyana 4-3 in the opening match * Before annihilating eSwatini 8-0 in their second in a game Temwa Chawinga was the star of the show * As she netted four to become the top scorer with 7 goals as she eyes the Golden Boot By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers are still the only team that have so far qualified…

The Hijab in the 21st Century

October 9, 2023

| 4 Comments

| International, News, Religion

Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina trended when she became the first player to wear a hijab at Women’s World Cup By Dr. Hend Alborsan, from Australia It must be noted that the veil or what is popularly known as the Hijab was never limited to Islamic societies. The existence of the veil long precedes Islam. The rules associated with women’s veils were mentioned in a detailed manner in the Assyrian law, in making references to the women that are obligated to…

TP Mazembe drawn alongside Mamelodi Sundowns, Egypt’s Pyramids FC and FC Mauritania’s Nouadhibou in CAF Champions League group stage

October 9, 2023

| No Comments

| International Sports, News, Sports

The first leg match against Nyasa Big Bullets which TP Mazembe won 1-0 * Last season’s finalists, Wydad Casablanca are in Group B with Tanzania’s Simba SC, Asec Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire and Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy * Reigning champions, Al Ahly SC of Egypt will headline Group D with Algeria’s CR Belouizdad for a mouth-watering North-African derby * Tanzania’s Young Africans (who finished second in the CAF Confederation Cup) will be looking at causing major upsets in the group…

Former MISA Malawi president Ndanga named as MHRC commissioner

October 9, 2023

| No Comments

| Law Enforcement, National, News

* 7th cohort chairperson Scader Louis, Sports Council Board chairperson, Dr Sunduzwayo Madise retained * President Chakwera appeals 8th cohort of commissioners to be equally vigilant By Patricia Kapulula, MANA The 8th cohort of Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) which President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed includes former president of the Malawi Chapter of Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), Teresa Ndanga. Others are Malawi National Council of Sports Board chairperson, Dr Sunduzwayo Madise; Viwemi Chavula; Andrew Kavala; Boniface Massah;…

Senegal ready to break new ground at FIFA U-17 World Cup after U-17 AFCON triumph

October 9, 2023

| No Comments

| International Sports, News, Sports

* They head to Indonesia where are grouped with Argentina (November 11), Poland (November 14) and Japan (November 17) in their second and consecutive FIFA U-17 World Cup™ appearance * In their debut edition in 2019, they qualified from the group stage after impressive victories over USA and the Netherlands, before being eliminated in the Round of 16 by Spain Maravi Express Drawn alongside Argentina, Poland and Japan in Group D of the FIFA U-17 World Cup™, Senegal is…

Malawi Scorchers still only side in semis of COSAFA Women’s Championship as Group B race still open

October 8, 2023

| No Comments

| International Sports, News, Sports

The match between Zambia and Angola today, Sunday * Zambia back to winning ways at the regional championship with 3-1 against Angola in Group B * 38 goals scored after 10 matches played with the biggest victory being Malawi 8-0 Eswatini on Saturday * Temwa Chawinga set for the Golden Boot as she has 7 goals – 5 ahead of compatriot Sabinah Thom * And Deolinda Gove (Mozambique); Sarah Jere (Zambia); Luvunga (Angola) and Thubelihle Shamase (South Africa) Maravi…

Nyasa Big Bullets retain FDH Bank Cup

October 8, 2023

| No Comments

| News, Sports

* Just 15 minutes into the match, the Bullets led 2-0 from Lanjesi Nkhoma’s brace * Ephraim Kondowe put the match beyond Mafco’s reach in the 50th minute Maravi Express Nyasa Big Bullets beat Mafco 3-0 today at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe to retain the FDH Bank Cup in a final which was clear that the defending champions were far much better tactically as they already led 2-0 within 15 minutes of kick off. Just six minutes into…

A National Arts & Heritage Council Bill to be tabled soon in Parliament—Deputy Minister Chomanika

October 8, 2023

| No Comments

| Entertainment, National, News, Tourism

* He presided over the 2023 Blantyre City Arts & Cultural Festival at the Kamuzu Upper Stadium * MW2063 national vision emphasizes on mindset, which can be easily achieved through celebration of various cultures * Arts and culture consolidates national heritage on top of providing entertainment, education and information necessary for the new generation By Arnold Namanja, MANA A National Arts & Heritage Council Bill is expected to be tabled soon in Parliament so that all the activities to…

Education Ministry, ACB take corruption education to primary schools

October 8, 2023

| No Comments

| Education, Law Enforcement, National, News

* As it launches a sourcebook for teachers that contains teaching values and messages for a corruption-free Malawi * The integration of the sourcebook is pivotal to ensure children in schools grow with integrity and values * Knowing that corruption is bad for the development of the country—Secretary for Education By Leonard Masauli, MANA The Ministry of Education has said it will soon integrate corruption studies in Malawi primary school education curriculum to ensure that children grow with good…