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Nigeria hold England all the way to extra-time and exit the Women’s World Cup after penalty shootouts

August 7, 2023

Nigeria’s playmaker Asisat Oshoala tussling with Jess Carter.—Picture: Gallo Images * England were given an almighty scare but face Colombia or Jamaica next on Saturday * It was an excruciating watch for England supporters in Brisbane as the Lionesses were largely second best to Nigeria By Emma Sanders, BBC Sport at Brisbane Stadium England scraped through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Nigeria despite Lauren James’ red card. Georgia Stanway…

Malawi’s taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba goes for his 5th elite training programme at UK’s Northumbria University

August 7, 2023

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* The 40-year-old has been attending this auspicious programme for 4 consecutive years since 2019 * And before then he was on BAE system scholarship for 3 years * He holds a 2nd Dan in both Judo and Karate and a 1st Dan in Kendo * I am very privileged to be selected for another year of the programme whose benefits are many By Duncan Mlanjira It never gets better to Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba,…

High Court maintains order for CFTC to refund K2.1bln it fined Airtel Malawi Plc

August 7, 2023

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* We are happy with the judgement but we can’t comment further as the matter is still in court—Airtel Malawi’s Norah Chavula-Chirwa * The High Court also upheld CFTC’s determination that Airtel Malawi’s conduct was unconscionable and unreasonable * And ordered Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to review the evidence in the matter and commence criminal proceedings By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court has upheld the order that its Civil Division made on July 12 for Competition & Fair…

Pedal with a Purpose charity cycle ride expects to raise K30m to support education in Malawi

August 7, 2023

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* The initiative has already raised over K5 million (£4,000) and the riders hope to increase this during the course of their trip * And thus asks wellwishers to donate through their website https://www.thinkmalawi.org/london-to-glasgow-cycle-ride-2023 By Duncan Mlanjira Think Malawi, the charity that has embarked on an epic 500-mile (790km) cycling adventure from London to Glasgow — dubbed Pedal with a Purpose — is expecting to raise about K30 million (£25,000) towards supporting grassroots education initiatives in Malawi. Three member from…

Silver, Chitipa United both win to share points at the top; Displacing Bullets who were playing in FDH Bank Cup quarterfinals

August 7, 2023

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* The Bankers top the league from the 32 points having scored 24 goals against 9 * Chitipa take the runner-up slot from same points but they scored 20 goals against 13 By Duncan Mlanjira Team of the moment in the 2023 TNM Super League season, Chitipa United beat Karonga United 2-0 on Sunday from goals scored by Ramadan Mtafu and China Chirwa while Silver Strikers managed to overcome 2-1. The Bankers scored through Chinsisi Maonga and Stain Davie…

Australia continue to dominate Netball World Cup by winning 2023 edition in Cape Town

August 7, 2023

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* Jamaica walked away with the bronze medal after a 52-45 victory over New Zealand * Sending the Silver Ferns home without any silverware at a World Cup for the first time in the history of the tournament * Africa’s representatives Uganda finish 5th, South Africa 6th, Malawi 7th and Zimbabwe 13 SuperSport The first World Cup in Africa came to an end in Cape Town with Australia crowned the champions at the Netball World Cup 2023 when the…

Wanderers, Santhe Admarc to complete last FDH Bank Cup semifinal slot on Saturday

August 7, 2023

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* After beating Zingwangwa United 4-1 in the Round of 16 on Sunday at Kamuzu Stadium * Defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets in semis after struggling to shrug of Extreme FC after post match penalties * MAFCO see off Bangwe All Stars; Dedza United oust Moyale Barracks — both after post match penalties By Duncan Mlanjira In the last Round of 16 match of the FDH Bank Cup played at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday, Mighty Wanderers thumped Zingwangwa United 4-1…

New pill destroys all solid cancer tumours and leaves healthy cells alone

August 7, 2023

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The ‘cancer killer’ AOH1996 * The pill has been shown to be effective in treating cells derived from breast, prostate, brain, ovarian, cervical, skin and lung cancers By Neil Shaw, Walesonline Scientists have developed a pill that appears in pre-clinical research to “annihilate” all solid cancer tumours and leave healthy cells unaffected. Researchers at City of Hope, one of the US’ largest cancer research and treatment organisations, published a study last week detailing early test results of “cancer-killing pill”…

Official Queens sponsors FDH Bank congratulates team for making it on position 7 in a tight 2023 Netball World Cup

August 6, 2023

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* It’s been a good run and a good fight—Public Relations Manager * As sponsors, we gave The Queens full support during preparations and on the ground here in Cape Town By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Bank Plc, official sponsors of Malawi Queens congratulates team for making it on position 7 in a tight 2023 Netball World Cup hosted by South Africa. “It’s been a good run and a good fight,” said Lorraine Chikhula, Public Relations Manager for FDH Bank….

Malawi losing hefty sums through questionable transactions—Reverend Maulidi

August 6, 2023

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* Media reports over the weekend that indicated Malawi has to payback about K273 billion * Following the cancellation of a fertilizer supply contract with East Bridge of Romania By Duncan Mlanjira Reverend Baxton Maulidi, who is the All African Council of Churches AACC Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador in Malawi, has described as unfortunate the continued loss of funds by the Malawi government through dubious transactions. Rev. Maulidi, who is also the deputy General Secretary for CCAP Blantyre…