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Standard Bank supports MDF Sports Festival with K5m

July 13, 2023

Standard Bank’s Alipo Nyondo presents the sponsorship to Brigadier General Richard Chagonapanja * We are committed to providing holistic service to members of the defence forces * Through financial services, personal savings, investment and financial wellness * The bank is also the kit sponsor for MAFCO, one of the MDF teams in the TNM Super League By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Defense Force (MDF) annual sports festival currently underway in Salima has recieved a timely boost from Standard Bank…

Malawi v Lesotho first in COSAFA Cup semifinal at 15h00 CAT tomorrow

July 13, 2023

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* Followed by South Africa against defending champions Zambia at 18h00 CAT * SuperSport promises to broadcast live the next matches after failing to beam the Flames match against Comoros By Duncan Mlanjira The first to take to the pitch in tomorrow’s 2023 COSAFA Cup semifinal clashes will between Malawi at 15h00 central African time (CAT) followed by South Africa against defending champions Zambia, at 18h00 CAT. Both matches will be played at the King Zwelithini Stadium and are…

High Court orders CFTC to refund Airtel K2.1bln it fined for unfair trading practices

July 12, 2023

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* Upholds that Airtel was in breach of section 43(1)(g) of the Consumer and Fair Trade Act (CFTA) should cease and desist from engaging in unconscionable conduct * Urges relevant authorities to expedite the enactment of the revised repealing the existing CFTA * We will respect the decision of the court and will comply with the same—CFTC * Our legal team is in the process of reviewing the decision to advise on the appropriate way forward By Duncan Mlanjira…

The proposed 69.7% electricity tariffs hike is an own goal towards the containment of inflation rate—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

July 12, 2023

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* Electricity is a key component as an input to production, and its costs crucial to the final product pricing * This means Malawians should expect a further surge in inflation rate to levels even above 40% * Processed food manufacturing costs will increase as well as housing utility segment of inflation basket * This will have negative implications on the already struggling Malawian households’ ability to earn a living under depressed disposable income levels By Duncan Mlanjira South…

Flames face Lesotho in the semi-finals on Friday

July 12, 2023

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* They have qualified for the semis for the first time in 20 years * Also for the first time ever to win all their group matches on clean sheet * Produced Man of the Match winners in all the three group matches — Alick Lungu; Chawangwa Kaonga and Patrick Mwaungulu By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national football team, the Flames, who qualified for the semifinals of the 2023 Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup in Durban South…

Flames qualify for the COSAFA Cup semis after beating Comoros 2-0 in last group match

July 11, 2023

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Flames have won all their three group matches to qualify for the semifinals of the 2023 Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup in Durban South Africa when they beat Comoros 2-0 in their last match. A penalty in 29th minute and a goal from Patrick Mwaungulu in the run of play in the 36th minute in the first half gave the Flames the all-important qualification in which they just needed a draw. The…

Flames lead 2-0 at halftime against Comoros in COSAFA Cup

July 11, 2023

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Flames are two goals ahead of Comoros in their last group match of the 2023 Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup in Durban South Africa, from which a win qualifies them to the semifinals. A penalty in 29th minute and a goal from Patrick Mwaungulu in the run of play in the 36th minute gives the Flames all the confidence ahead of the second half. Malawi just need a draw to finish as…

2023 Mulanje Porters Race one of the topnotch event in all the areas—Sports Council Board chairperson, Madise

July 11, 2023

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The winners podium * Pleads with local companies and individuals to partner the event so that it can have enough resources every year * A crucial platform for exploring domestic tourism to the world—Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule By Victor Singano Jnr Malawi National Council of Sports Board chairperson, Sunduzwayo Madise described the 2023 Mulanje Porters Race as one of the topnotch event in all the areas — which include its organisation and patronage among others. Speaking on Saturday at…

Captain Stanley Sanudi pledges Flames will not to repeat mistakes of the past

July 11, 2023

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* Any result other than a win or draw, will put the Flames in an awkward position * As they will end up in a tie with not only with Comoros, but with Zambia if the Chipolopolos beat Seychelles Maravi Express Ahead of the crucial decider this afternoon when the Flames take on Comoros in a match that will decide the team’s fate at the Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) in Durban South Africa, captain at the tournament,…

Ascent Soccer partners Unicaf University

July 11, 2023

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* To facilitate access to Unicaf University’s nationally and internationally accredited degree programmes for Ascent Soccer players * Who are now eligible for enrollment into Unicaf University’s unique online and blended degree programmes after they complete secondary school By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only full-time residential football academy, Ascent Soccer, has partnered Unicaf University, one of the leading higher education providers across Africa. The partnership aims to facilitate access to Unicaf University’s nationally and internationally accredited degree programmes for Ascent…