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ESCOM signs commercial agreement with Tanzania Telecommunications Company

September 10, 2023

* The agreement will enable Malawi access high-speed optical fibre-based network * Thereby ensuring internet that is affordable, available, fast and reliable across the country By Peter Kanjere, ESCOM PRO Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has signed a commercial agreement with Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) in complementing Malawi Government’s efforts of reducing the cost of data. This follows the signing of a Diplomatic Data Corridor Agreement and a government-to-government memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Malawi and…

Flames wrap up 2023 AFCON qualifiers with 5 points from 6 games; Guinea with 10, Egypt 15

September 10, 2023

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* They took the lead in the 22nd minute through winger Robert Saizi * Guinea scored two goals in two minutes after lapses in Malawi’s defence in the 56th and 58th minutes * With three minutes left on the clock, when Lawrence Chaziya headed in a corner kick from Saizi By Duncan Mlanjira When Egypt beat Guinea in June, it gave Malawi a golden opportunity to qualify for their first-ever back-to-back appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi: The man who divided South Africa dies aged 95

September 9, 2023

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* His administration was widely seen as a puppet regime; dependent on the South African state for power * Intolerant of political opposition and dominated by Inkatha — the party he founded in 1975 * He found common cause with the African National Congress (ANC) in the struggle against apartheid and campaigned for the release of Nelson Mandela BBC Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who has died aged 95, was a towering figure in South African politics, hailed as an “outstanding…

Mamelodi Sundowns to represent COSAFA at CAF Women’s Champions League

September 9, 2023

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* Malawi’s Ntopwa exited after two losses and a 1-1 draw against Lesotho Defence Force Maravi Express Mamelodi Sundowns have qualified for their third consecutive Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Champions League as representatives of the Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA). A report on CAFonline says the South African side reclaimed their title on Friday, with a 2-0 victory over Botswana’s Double Action Ladies in the final of the qualifiers played at the Sugar Ray Xulu…

Malawi Cycling Federation to benefit from partnerships with International Cycling Union

September 8, 2023

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Neil Bilsland supported Mbeya with a loan of three top-of-the-range bikes to participate UCI Cycling World Championships * Follows the participation of Malawian cyclist Macpherson Mbeya at the UCI World Championship in Glasgow * We want to develop a BMX track in order to develop the sport from the grassroots stage * I am glad that we came across partners such as the Scotland Malawi Partnership who want to help By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Malawi holds higher expectations in…

Nkhata Bay water treatment plant upgraded from 1,450m3 a day to 20,000m3

September 8, 2023

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* The US$30.55 million commissioned by President Chakwera which will benefit 250,000 people * Upgrade works include increased transmission pipelines, distribution network storage tanks capacity by 8,050m3 By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA The upgraded Nkhata Bay water treatment plant, which President Lazarus Chakwera commissioned on Thursday, is set to be treating water from 1,450m3 a day to 20,000m3 — increasing access to portable and sustainable water supply and improved sanitation services to over 105,000 people…

MACRA, MISA Malawi drill community broadcasters in ethical reporting

September 8, 2023

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MACRA Board director, Stella Chuti (right) with MISA Malawi vice-chairperson Chisomo Ngulube * There are knowledge gaps in issues of licensing, ethical reporting and resource mobilisation among community radio broadcasters * Community radios are not just broadcasters, they are the voice of the communities * And their role in fostering access to information and citizen empowerment cannot be overstated By Tabbu Kautye, MANA Community radios play a critical role in disseminating information to a larger audience in the rural…

UK celebrates 40 years of Chevening Scholarships programme; Waves off successful 2023/24 academic scholars

September 8, 2023

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* While we celebrate this milestone, we look ahead to many more years of friendship * And lasting partnership with Malawi in education and other fields—British High Commissioner, Fiona Ritchie By Duncan Mlanjira The Chevening Scholarships programme — which offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible Master’s degree at any UK university — is celebrating its 40th anniversary and on Thursday, the British High Commission held a reception to celebrate the milestone. This is in…

First Capital Bank donates K3 million to Blantyre Police towards CCTV project

September 8, 2023

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* There has been an increase record in terms of theft and other crimes in the country and Blantyre has not been spared * So we believe that the direction taken by Blantyre Police will help a lot in curbing theft in the City By Victor Singano Jnr First Capital Bank (FCB) has joined the corporate companies’ response by investing K3 million towards Blantyre Police Station’s project to install CCTV cameras in the central business district (CBD) of the…

Silver Strikers supporter becomes 4th millionaire in Zampira promotion

September 8, 2023

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Drawing the lucky winner on Thursday * As required, part of the money is channelled towards developing grassroot football * Thus Ishmael Kayera will donate the football equipment to Sendwe CDSS where he teaches By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe-based teacher, Ishmael Kayera — who is a supporter for Silver Strikers — has emerged the fourth millionaire in the ongoing Zampira promotion being championed by TNM Plc, the sponsor the elite Super League in the country. Kayera has won the monthly…