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FAM bans Mzuzu Stadium over its pitiable state of pitch and its football amenities

August 17, 2023

* Alongside Lilongwe’s Civo Stadium for their poor state of the pitch, official authorized capacity not known, poor players tunnel * As well as missing technical benches, poor condition of perimeter fence, poor dressing rooms, no public address system, dilapidated scoreboard etc By Duncan Mlanjira Following numerous concerns from clubs of Mzuzu Stadium’s pitiable state of pitch and its amenities, with latest coming from Mighty Wanderers ahead of their TNM Super League match against Ekwendeni Hammers, Football Association of…

Mzuzu Stadium is an absolute disgrace and unplayable—Wanderers coach Harrison

August 16, 2023

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State of the pitch captured yesterday during Wanderers’ training session * Joins controversial Silver Strikers coach who described its state as not fit for his dog to play on in May * This is worse now than it was earlier in the season. It’s absolutely shocking! I mean it’s not playable in any form * I will say this a day before the game; if we win 5 nil or lose 5 nil, I will still say the same,…

Zambian authorities seize plane with US$5.6m cash, 127.2 kg gold bars and weapons

August 15, 2023

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* 10 people detained including a Zambian, six Egyptians, a Dutch, a Spaniard and a Latvian * The money had been placed in the safe custody of the Bank of Zambia as investigations into the matter continue Maravi Express Reports coming from Zambia indicate that the country’s Drug Enforcement Commission has detained 10 people suspected to be linked to cash amounting to US$5.6m cash as well as 127.2 kg gold bars and weapons, which were found and seized in…

Goodall Gondwe accorded military honors as he is laid to rest in Enukweni

August 15, 2023

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* A fearless fighter for the poor, a leader whose characater is worth emulating — and above all one of the greatest sons of the country * He embodied service and duty to one’s calling in life to improve the lives of others—Saulos Chilima By George Mponda, MANA Revered economist, statesman and politician, late Goodall Gondwe was buried Monday at his home village of Kayiwonga in Enukweni, Mzimba — putting to rest a distinguished career that spanned for over…

SRFA lower leaguers exhibiting great spirit of resilience in Castel Challenge Cup

August 15, 2023

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* After Nsanje United defeated Premier Division side Changalume Barracks 7-6 in post-match * This means that Castel Challenge Cup is taking Malawi’s football to another level Maravi Express Southern Region Football Association (SRFA) has expressed great satisfaction with the progress of Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup, saying teams in lower leagues are showing a great spirit of resilience being manifested in the results of games. Speaking during the game in which Nsanje United defeated Changalume Barracks 7-6 in post-match…

ICON Properties posts K16.7 billion profit after tax in 2022

August 15, 2023

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Executive Director, Graham Chipande By Victor Singano Jnr ICON Properties Plc has announced a performance of profit after tax amounting to K16.7 billion for the period of 2022 and also declared of a final dividend of K1.67 billion. The company’s Executive Director, Graham Chipande announced the development during the company’s annual general meeting (AGM), held at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre, which attracted all its shareholders. Chipande attributed the performance to the commitment as well as dedication shown by the…

Ministers Kunkuyu, Gwengwe engage MultiChoice Africa Holdings on withdrawal of DStv service

August 14, 2023

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* MultiChoice Africa now prefers to resolve the current issues and find a lasting solution to the current untenable environment * This comes after MACRA made an official demand that MultiChoice should commence voluntary revocation of its license * And also to settle K19,372,447.20 within 30 days from August 10 that it owes the Authority in unpaid licence fees By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu — together with his counterpart of Finance, Sosten Gwengwe —…

Impression TV not registered with MACRA despite public marketing of its services as cheaper than DStv

August 14, 2023

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* If this service provider is indeed in operation, then it is illegal as it is not registered on the Malawi spectrum * According to its description on WhatsApp, Impression TV is managed by Media IPTV Limited as a Malawian registered company * Operating as a channels distributor and broadcaster in partnership with the worlds leading OTT and IPTV solutions provider By Duncan Mlanjira Soon after MultiChoice Africa Holdings announced its withdrawal of its DStv service, the social media…

Dadaz Chess Academy sending 3 players for Africa Youth Chess Championship in Cairo

August 14, 2023

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* Lucie Chimeta, 2022 Under-8 girls national champion, to play in Under-8 girls category * Alipo Namangale, gold medalist at Mpilo Tournament in Mzuzu in the youth category to play in Under-8 Open * Mphatso Chikopa, bronze medalist at Central West Education Division, will be in Under-14 By Duncan Mlanjira Three of Dadaz Chess Academy products, Lucie Chimeta, Alipo Namangale and Mphatso Chikopa, will represent Malawi at the Africa Youth Chess Championship to be held in Cairo, Egypt from…

MEC Head Office relocates into MPICO’s Development House in Lilongwe

August 14, 2023

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* This follows public policy directives calling for relocation of head offices of MDAs from cities such as Blantyre and Zomba * With the mandate to operate from Lilongwe and various stakeholders presented arguments advocating for relocation of MEC Head Office By Duncan Mlanjira As construction of its purpose-built offices is in progress, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has relocated its Head Office from Blantyre to the Capital City, Lilongwe into Development House whose landlord is Malawi Property Investment…