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DPP MP Chambo applauds Chakwera’s administration on construction of Makanjira maternity wing

October 17, 2023

MP Benedicto Chambo speaking at the national development function in his constituency.—Pictures by Abel Ikiloni, MANA By Bishop Witmos, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Mangochi North legislator, Benedicto Chambo has applauded President Lazarus Chakwera for the initiative to construct the all-important project that extends services of Makanjira Health Centre. He said this at the ground breaking ceremony for construction of Makanjira Centre for Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, which was presided over…

FAM Disciplinary Committee refers Wanderers’ Airtel Top 8 fiasco back to the Competitions Committee

October 17, 2023

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* The second leg of the Airtel Top 8 match between Wanderers and Silver Strikers should not yet be played until the resolution of the matter * Where the right to a hearing was completely abrogated, the decisions of such a flawed process cannot stand By Duncan Mlanjira The Disciplinary Committee of Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has determined that Mighty Wanderers were not provided their right to be heard when the Competitions Committee reviewed and made determinations following…

Brave Hearts, Arkangels crowned CDHIB Sozobal Money-in-the-Bank champions

October 17, 2023

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CDHIB Chief Credit Officer Sunganani Mkandawire handing over the trophy to Arkangels captain Nomsa Zobo * Brave Hearts beat CDHIB 45-52 in the semifinal stage before they thrashed Central Knights 75-42 in the final * Arkangels beat Cobbe 33-41 in the semifinal and went on to clinch the trophy following a 53-38 victory over Brave Hearts Ladies By Victor Singano Jnr Lilongwe-based basketball giants, Brave Hearts men’s team and Arkangels ladies side have emerged champions of the 2023 CDH…

Perfect Mothers’ Day gift; Construction of Makanjira centre for comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care

October 16, 2023

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* Apart from being a life-saving facility, this centre will also significantly improve the lives of women and children in the areas of T/A Makanjira, Lulanga, and Namabvi * Whose population includes over 53,000 women of child-bearing age and over 46,000 children under the age of five By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera launched the construction of Makanjira Centre for Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC), which he described as a perfect Mothers’ Day gift, saying it will…

Temwa Chawinga signs off with 5 titles

October 16, 2023

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* As she is crowned COSAFA 2023 Player-of-the-Tournament; Golden Boot winner and 2 Player of the Match accolades * Asimenye Simwaka, Sabina Thom and Madyina Ngulube each won Player of the Match titles in group stages Maravi Express Malawi Scorchers signed off the 2023 COSAFA Women’s Championship in style by writing history in clinching their first-ever international gold medal after beating Zambia 2-1 in the final on Sunday. It didn’t end there — the girls have brought back 8…

Malawi Scorchers dethrone Zambia to win first COSAFA Women’s Cup title

October 15, 2023

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* Asimenye Simwaka’s 35-minute goal and an excellent strike by Sabina Thom deep in referee’s optional time was enough for the Scorchers to dethrone last year’s winners By Samuel Shivambu, timeslive.co.za A resolute performance by Malawi helped them down strong Zambia 2-1 to win their first COSAFA Women’s Cup title in Sunday’s tightly-contested final at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria. Asimenye Simwaka’s 35-minute goal and an excellent strike by Sabina Thom deep in referee’s optional time was enough for…

CFTC intensifies inspections on farm inputs

October 15, 2023

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CFTC’s public relations officer, Innocent Helema * There has been an improvement in product labelling by seed and other input manufacturers in terms manufacture and expiry dates * Generally, traders that sell farm inputs are complying with the Competition and Fair Trading Act By Duncan Mlanjira Following instances where some farm inputs were not indicating expiry dates or dates of manufacture — mostly on imported products — Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) & has intensified inspections on such…

Israel’s Gaza invasion could test its occupation of the West Bank

October 14, 2023

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A Palestinian argues with Israeli settlers as a remote-controlled gun is seen on an Israeli army checkpoint in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank—File photo by Mussa Qawasma/Reuters on September 26, 2022 * Israel will struggle to man its ever-increasing checkpoints in the West Bank and flood the Gaza Strip with soldiers * Military authorities do not reveal the number of checkpoints or their locations, and new, ad hoc posts often pop up overnight with no advance notice Analysis…

Malawian electric bike innovator boosts users’ profitability

October 14, 2023

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* SGV Mobility’s goal is to manufacture 40,000 electric bikes annually within the next four years * To demonstrate significant cost savings and carbon reductions, and to export to neighboring countries By Praise Alemekezeke Dzenza, MANA SGV Mobility, a Kanengo-based electric motorcycle manufacturer has revealed that its electric motorcycles are significantly enhancing profitability for customers, delivering an impressive 88% reduction in operational costs. In an interview on Thursday, founder Colin Sargent said the company has overcome initial challenges, such…

AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023: African champs Senegal up against Cameroon; Hosts face Nigeria

October 14, 2023

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* Ironically, Senegal meet Cameroon in a friendly in France on Monday as part of their build-up to defend the trophy * Record winners Egypt will be hunting for a record-extending eighth continental crown * Renew hostilities with Ghana in Group B in a repeat of the 2010 final which the Pharaohs won late CAFonline Defending champions Senegal have been pitted against Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d’Ivoire 2023 while the hosts are up against…