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AFCON Morocco 2025 preliminary round draw conducted

February 21, 2024

* A total of 52 nations will be engaged for the group stages whose official draw will be announced after the preliminary stages * The four lowest ranked nations will play at home first, with the return leg to be hosted by the higher ranked opposing nation Maravi Express Following the successful conclusion to the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, the preliminary round draw for the next edition of the competition set to…

Satisfying 2023 for outstanding Paralympic athlete Mphatso Saukile that earns him Sportsman with Disability of the Year

February 20, 2024

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Saukile receiving his award from Sports Council Chief Executive Officer, Henry Kamata * He represented the country in Venice, Italy at the Jesolo Grand Prix from May 12-15, 2023 * Where he won the silver medal in 1500m and came 5th in 400m in Open-aged competition By Duncan Mlanjira The 2023 outstanding performance of Paralympic athlete Mphatso Saukile, who came to national prominence when his family’s home got demolished due to effects of Cyclone Freddy, has earned him Sportsman…

FDH Bank, TEVET sign K1bln loan agreement for TEVETA programs graduates

February 20, 2024

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Deputy Managing Director, George Chitera (left) and TEVETA Executive Director, Elwin Chiwembu Sichiola exchanged the signed MoU * The partnership is aimed at boosting the already existing talent and skills which are gained from these institutions * We have decided to go into this partnership because we appreciate the role several disciplines play from these colleges By Alfred Chauwa Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET), the Malawi’s sole vocational training regulatory authority — which also collects and…

FDH Bank Plc gratified at being honoured with Malawi Sport Awards Chairman’s accolade

February 20, 2024

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Nkulichi receiving the award from Madise * The award is a testament of FDH Bank’s commitment to elevating sports in the country * FDH Bank has also committed to sponsor Malawi Schools Association expected to be unveiled within the year By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc Managing Director, Noel Nkulichi says his institution is gratified at being honoured with Malawi National Council of Sports Chairman’s Award, which was presented alongside 2023 outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen at Malawi Sport Awards…

TNM launches Pink Potential to groom women leaders

February 19, 2024

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Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert with the women staff * At TNM, our commitment to gender diversity, equity, and inclusion both inside and outside the organization, is unparalleled * We are very excited to launch this ground-breaking initiative as it underlines our seriousness to address disparities in gender inclusion Maravi Express TNM Plc, the Malawi’s pioneer mobile network and ICT services provider, has unveiled Pink Potential, a program designed to empower female employees and groom them for leadership roles….

Flames 29th in Africa and 122 in the world on FIFA Rankings

February 19, 2024

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* The Flames’ FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers in June, Equatorial Guinea are 16 in Africa and 79th in the world * New AFCON champions Côte d’Ivoire climb 10 places to 39th in the world and 5th in Africa Maravi Express On the FIFA rankings released last Thursday, Malawi Flames are 29th in Africa and 122 in the world — a not so impressive position following their inactivity since November last year in the FIFA World Cup 2026…

Folindo Rodrick and Kamoza Longwe representing Malawi at the R&A Africa Amateur Golf Championship 2024

February 19, 2024

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* The R&A Africa Amateur Golf Championship is a prestigious event that showcases some of the best amateur golf talent * Rodrick and Longwe are talented golfers who have earned their participation following their top form By Duncan Mlanjira Two of the country’s top amateur golfers, Folindo Rodrick and Kamoza Longwe are representing Malawi at the R&A Africa Amateur Golf Championship 2024 being hosted by South Africa from Wednesday to Saturday (February 21-24). The R&A Africa Amateur Golf Championship…

Thyolo District Council to introduce e-ticketing at Goliati Market

February 19, 2024

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* The introduction of the e-ticketing is one way of maximising our revenue collection * As the current system of manual ticketing is prone to corruption as huge sums of money collected goes into the revenue collectors’ pockets for personal gains other than the Council benefiting By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Thyolo District Council plans to introduce electronic ticketing system of collecting market fees at the newly-opened Goliati Market in the district. District Commissioner, Hudson Kuphanga announced this on Saturday…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc posts MK56.8bn net profit in 2023 financial year

February 19, 2024

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* Operating profit was at MK81.9 billion, which is up from MK39.5 billion in 2022 with net cash holdings at +MK69 billion * Up from +MK5.3 billion while MK51 billion was for foreign payables from MK20 billion By Duncan Mlanjira From a total of MK272.5 billion revenue made in 2023 financial year — an increase from MK186.6 billion realised in 2022 — Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has posted MK56.8 billion net profit, which is up from MK26.6 billion made…

Temwa Chawinga beats her sister Tabitha for Sports Woman of the Year award

February 18, 2024

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* Also voted the Sports Personality of the Year after her impressive performance for both club and country * Malawi Scorchers named National Team of the Year with their mentor Lovemore Fazili awarded Coach of the Year * Sportsman of the Year went to Yamikani Guba, Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete based in the UK * Sports is a significant business and source of foreign exchange—Guest of honour Vice-President Saulos Chilima By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Leonard…