Queens need to beat Uganda to reach fifth-place playoff

* Towera Vinkhumbo voted Most Valuable Player after triumph over Tonga * Hosts South Africa needed to beat Uganda by 64 goals for them to be in top 4 but managed to win by 52-50 Maravi Express In a crucial clash that could have a far-reaching impact on the world rankings, 6th-ranked Malawi Queens beat 7th-ranked Tonga 56-51 and will now have to beat Uganda in their next 2023 Netball World Cup match if they are to retain their…

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Trinidad & Tobago, Singapore and Jamaica players robbed in their Cape Town hotels

Major General C Annandale, head of security at the 2023 Netball World Cup * In all cases, it was theft out of rooms, one related to a credit card being stolen, the other a wedding band * Which has subsequently been found and is in the process of being closed — and the remaining cases are currency being stolen Maravi Express Reports indicate that Police in South Africa have confirmed five cases of petty theft involving players from Trinidad…

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CDH Investment Bank invests K7.9 million towards Beit CURE’s life-changing surgeries

* The Bank values partnership and teamwork and is proud to support the hospital to conduct 7-8 life changing surgeries * We are committed to helping the health sector in creating an environment conducive for inclusive development By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has assisted Beit CURE International Hospital with K7.9 million (US$7,500) towards the hospital’s life-changing surgeries as part of its efforts to improve health in children. Presenting the donation at the hospital in Blantyre on the…

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Impressive South Africa hold world champions New Zealand 28-28

* Spurred on by Banyana Banyana beating Italy to advance to the round of 16 in the Soccer World Cup * Jamaica need to beat New Zealand for the Proteas to have any chance to advance to the semifinal * While the hosts need to navigate their way past Uganda SuperSport & Maravi Express Malawi’s arch rivals, South Africa nearly caused the biggest upset at the Netball World Cup 2023 on Wednesday when they drew 48-all against world champions…

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Blantyre City Council to demolish structures built in disaster fragile areas

The area in Chilobwe that claimed many lives in March’s Cyclone Freddy-induced floods * Specifically hills of Soche, Ndirande, Bangwe, Mpingwe, Mthawira, Nyambadwe and reserves of all streams and rivers * To prosecute anyone in defiance who will start new developments or continue any development in the stated areas By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre City Council has warned its residents that it has with immediate effect prohibited new developments from being erected on hills and stream reserves and that those…

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Chitipa United finish 3rd of 2023 TNM Super League 1st round; 1 point ahead of Wanderers

* Nyasa Big Bullets lead the first round with just a point (30 from 8 wins, 6 draws, 1 loss) * Mighty Wanderers are 4th who garnered 28 points from 8 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses By Duncan Mlanjira Team of the moment in the 2023 TNM Super League season, Chitipa United tie on 29 points with Silver Strkers but are separated by goal difference having scored 18 but conceded 14 in their 15 games of 9 wins; 2…

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South Africa book a historic place in knockout rounds of Women’s World Cup

* Banyana finish as runners-up in the pool and will now face Netherlands in the next stage * But for coach Des Ellis it is an incredible moment of history for the sport in the country Supersport Thembi Kgatlana scored an injury-time winner as South Africa booked a historic place in the knockout rounds of the Women’s World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Italy in their final Group G clash in Wellington today. The victory sees Banyana finish…

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Scottish bike specialist supports Malawian cyclist’s participation in 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

* Mbeya, a developing Malawian professional cyclist, is a clinical officer from Mzimba District * He is set to compete in three demanding and very different cycling disciplines, including the Gran Fondo (Friday, August 4) * A distance of 100 miles through the Perthshire countryside, which entails 1,663m of ascent * Also to undertake a 60-mile Cross-Country Mountain Bike Marathon (August 6) and a 14-mile time trial in Glasgow (August 7) By Duncan Mlanjira Neil Bilsland, manager of Billy…

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El Niño event declared with impacts expected on Southern Africa’s Limpopo river basin

When drought strikes, helpless farmers look to the sky for divine intervention  * The Limpopo river basin covers an area of 416,296km2, spreading over four countries * Of Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique — Malawi’s neighbouring nation * Malawi got affected with El Niño in 2017 resulting in a severe drought that led to failed crops for many subsistence farmers By Duncan Mlanjira The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI)…

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ICON Properties Plc admits global economic hiccups as a major high cost of living contributor

Chief Executive Officer, Ellen Chapinduka-Nyasulu * Managed a good increase in terms of share price due to the rental growth recovering as well as the fair value * The company has been doing good and we’ve managed to refurbish some properties * Which are now driving income at more than 150%-200% of what they should’ve been getting if they were not maintained By Victor Singano Jnr ICON Properties Plc has described the current global economic challenges as the major…

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