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UK cyclists on a 500-mile adventure to raise funds for education projects in Malawi

August 6, 2023

| Education, International, National, News

* I wish the riders the best of luck on their ambitious cycle ride—Malawi High Commissioner to UK, Dr Thomas Bisika * They will ride 80-110 miles per day for six days in order to reach Glasgow on August 10 * In time for the UCI Cycling World Championships which began on Thursday, August 3-13 * Coincidentally, Malawian cyclist Macpherson Mbeya is participating in three disciplines By Duncan Mlanjira Four cyclists of Think Malawi — a UK-registered charity which…

Coach Kanyenda denies Queens squad lacks depth after yet another injury disturbs his game plan in disappointing defeat by Uganda

August 5, 2023

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* Made the same excuse after the Queens’ 70-46 loss against Australia on Tuesday * Up next is against Tonga again for 7th/8th position tomorrow By Duncan Mlanjira Queens’ coach Sam Kanyenda attributed Thandi Galeta’ injury in the third quarter of the disappointing defeat at the hands of Uganda as to have disturbed his game plan as he had to make unplanned substitution. The coach made the same excuse after the Queens’ 70-46 loss against Australia in Tuesday’s Netball…

Haiya dismisses unfounded rumours that he is clinging on his former post as Nyasa Big Bullets vice-president

August 5, 2023

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* There are some people who are just enemies of the progress with a zeal of bringing down others * Whenever they see them performing and delivering what they promised to the public By Victor Singano Jnr Super League of Malawi (SULOM) president, Fleetwood Haiya has described rumours that he is clinging on his former post as Nyasa Big Bullets vice-president as mere propaganda and football politics — whose main agenda is to tarnish his image and create divisions…

Case of DStv tariff adjustment drags on as High Court extends MultiChoice Malawi’s temporary stay of injunction

August 5, 2023

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| Business, Courts, Entertainment, News

* MultiChoice Africa Holdings is unable to revert to the old DStv tariffs * Claiming that reversing the tariffs would cause damage to its business and operations in Malawi and several other countries By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Malawi has been granted an extension to their temporary stay of injunction against Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) that was issued on July 31 for a period of 4 days that expired on Friday, August 4. The extension is up to Monday,…

FDH Bank’s ’Usampatse Timpatsa!’ promotion rewards 15 lucky customers in first draw

August 4, 2023

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| Business, News

* The promotion is FDH Bank’s contribution towards inculcating a cashless transaction culture * It has been welcomed by customers as they are transacting on digital platforms By Duncan Mlanjira One lucky customer Yamikani Chitimbe won a PlayStation 5 while two, Mateso Banda and Eliza Maston went away with Iphone 14 Pro Max with 12 receiving K50,000 cash in the first draw of the FDH Bank’s #Usampatse Timpatsa!# promotion. The promotion — that was launched in June and to…

Concern raised over increase of unsafe abortion cases in Blantyre

August 4, 2023

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| Health, National, News

Legal expert Mateyu Msisiya addressing the community members * Poverty is a major factor that fuels the malpractice * Women and girls still opt for unsafe means to terminate pregnancy * As abortion is unacceptable, according to the Malawi Constitution By Michael Martin, Correspondent Health authorities in Blantyre have expressed concern over the increase in unsafe abortion cases that is escalating maternal mortality rate. Speaking during a community engagement conducted at Traditional Authority Kunthembwe in Chileka, Blantyre, Francis Makiyi…

Extreme test for Extreme FC as they face Nyasa Big Bullets in FDH Bank Cup quarter-finals tomorrow

August 4, 2023

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| News, Sports

* Extreme FC first beat St. Gabriel Zitha before seeing off Mbabvi United 1-0 in the Round of 16 * Defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets first beat Ndirande Stars in Round of 32 before triumphing over Balaka Stars By Duncan Mlanjira Extreme FC, who are at the bottom of the TNM Super League, will be put to extreme test tomorrow when when they will face Nyasa Big Bullets in the 2023 FDH Bank Cup quarter-finals at Civo Stadium. To…

TNM to award customers and agents with bumper bonus as incentives for new connections

August 4, 2023

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| Business, News

Head of Innovations at TNM, Joshua Sichinga * New customers will receive 1.4G in bonus data bundles, 200 bonus minutes and 200 bonus SMS * For every new SIM card bought when they recharge with at least K200 on Mpamba By Duncan Mlanjira Pioneering mobile network and ICT services provider, TNM announces a bumper offer of free airtime and data for every new SIM card purchase for new customers and resellers of SIM cards. Head of Innovations at TNM,…

Queens need to beat Uganda to reach fifth-place playoff

August 4, 2023

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* 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…

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

August 3, 2023

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| International Sports, News, Sports

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…