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Standard Bank ranked as Africa’s most valuable banking brand for the third consecutive year

March 11, 2024

* In recognition of the increase in its brand value by 12.4% in the last year to reach over US$1.9 billion * Placing Standard Bank as first in Africa and 138th in the world, up 7 places from 145th in 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank has been ranked as the most valuable banking brand in Africa in 2024 for the third consecutive year by Africa Brand Finance in its annual ranking of the world’s Top 500 Banking Brands. A…

Chakwera tours Karonga’s value addition Nthola-Illola Rice Processing Plant

March 11, 2024

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| Agriculture, Business, News

* Producing 50 tons of rice per day and ensuring the rice is of great quality — starting from the field up to processing * Government is supporting the project with financial resources through GreenBelt Authority By Tawonga Moyo, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Monday visited Nthola-Illola Rice Processing Plant in Karonga to appreciate the factory’s contribution to value addition chain in rice production and marketing. The President was taken inside the factory where he was showed different rice…

Low pressure weather system in Mozambique Channel develops into moderate tropical storm name Filipo

March 11, 2024

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The map to the left side depicts areas likely to be impacted while on the right shows the possible path of the tropical storm Filipo from various models * Southern Region districts that are likely to be moderately affected remain Mulanje, Phalombe, Chiradzulu, Thyolo, Blantyre, Mwanza, Nsanje, and Chikwawa * On the other hand, areas highlighted in yellow (category 5) are likely to experience lesser impact, such as Neno and Zomba By Duncan Mlanjira The low pressure weather system…

Chakwera orders construction of dyke along North Rukuru River to prevent flooding

March 11, 2024

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The situation last week after flooding of the river * In 2021, we constructed another dyke along North Rukuru River to prevent flooding from spilling over to settlement areas * However, people of the northern side of the river are still affected by floods By George Mponda, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), in coordination with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and relevant ministries, to construct a dyke on the northern side of…

Chimunthu Banda takes German relief aid to flood survivors of Nkhotakota islands

March 11, 2024

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* After realising that some flood survivors are still on the island, I started contacting well-wishers and various organisations * Government will offer more support and address other challenges that people are facing in the areas By Innocent Chunga & Wongani Mkandawire, MANA Former Speaker in the National Assembly, Henry Chimunthu Banda on Saturday took humanitarian support from Germany, through the Malawi-Hilfe Schwindegg organization, to assist flood survivors at Chauma Island and Kachere Beach in the area of Senior…

Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca set for FIFA’s new 32-team club world cup set for 2025 in US

March 11, 2024

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| International Sports, News, Sports

Al Ahly won the Egyptian Cup winners for a record-extending 39th time on Friday * South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns and Tunisia’s Esperance eyeing other slots of the Mundial de Clubes FIFA * All four are in the 2023-2024 CAF Champions League quarterfinals * Alongside TP Mazembe, ASEC Mimosas, Simba, Petro de Luanda and Young Africans Maravi Express The race is on for African clubs to secure the remaining places at FIFA’s new 32-team club world cup tournament — the…

Shipping concessions on Lake Malawi hung in the balance

March 11, 2024

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| Business, National, News, Tourism

* Shipping was previously operated by Malawi Lake Services while the ports were operated by the Marine Department * The two entities are being operated by Malawi Shipping Company and Malawi Ports Company respectively — both being Mota-Engil subsidiaries * The two concessions have not been a success compared to what was anticipated at the inception By Denis Mzembe Doubts surround the future of two concessions signed between the Malawi Government and Mota-Engil regarding shipping and ports on Lake…

Another gold medal in the bag for Yamikani Guba, Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete

March 11, 2024

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* He rolled out the 2024 season with two gold medals attained at the Army Open Championship last month * Last year alone he won 15 medals of 6 gold medals, 6 silver and 3 bronze By Duncan Mlanjira UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba has attained his third gold medal for the 2024 season, which he won at the Ultimate Open Championship 2024 in Vets +87kgs held at the Metrodome Lesuire Centre, Sheffield on Sunday. Guba, Malawi’s only…

Haiya challenges Malawi national beach soccer team to bring COSAFA title

March 10, 2024

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* The team is expected to leave for South Africa on Thursday for the championship which kicks off on Sunday in Durban * Malawi finished as runners-up in their only appearance at the regional competition during the inaugural championship in 2015 Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya has challenged the national beach soccer team to replicate their top form they had in the inaugural COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship in 2015 by engaging an extra gear by…

First Lady Madame Chakwera applauds Mzuzu Central Hospital for fighting cervical cancer

March 10, 2024

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| Health, National, News

* Impressed with health workers’ commitment despite having overwhelming numbers of patients to be attended to * She cheered the sick and presented gift hampers to patients in the maternity, pediatric and gynecology wards * And also assorted medical equipment that included 16 sick beds with mattresses, medical gloves and respiratory ventilators By Rose Cross Mahorya Malawi’s First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera has commended Mzuzu Central Hospital for doing its best in fighting cervical cancer and encouraged the medical…