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Takondwa Lwazi’s 3rd quarter injury disturbed Malawi Queens’ game plan against Australia—coach Kanyenda

August 1, 2023

* They were also inspired through an online audience they had with President Lazarus Chakwera prior to the game * Who encouraged them to play their lungs out as Malawi were rooting on them to make history By Duncan Mlanjira After Malawi Queens stunned world number 1 Australia in today’s Netball World Cup semifinal qualifying match by drawing 28-28 in the 2nd quarter, playmaker Takondwa Lwazi got injured in the 3rd quarter and that disturbed coach Sam Kanyenda’s game…

Malawi Queens scare world number 1 Australia at Netball World Cup

August 1, 2023

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* Australia looked like they was taking control of the game, opening up a six goal lead in the first quarter * Before World No. 6 Malawi fought back turning over plenty of ball and were unpredictable in attack * Surging back to briefly take the lead before the score was levelled 28-28 at halftime By Matthew Sullivan, news.com.au Australia has survived a huge scare to scrape through with a 70-46 win over Malawi in their toughest test yet…

Airtel Malawi, UNICEF empower schools with cutting-edge technology in support of Ministry of Education’s ‘Connect-a-School’ programme

August 1, 2023

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| Education, National, News

* 5-year project equipping schools with smart TV, tablets and free internet connectivity * 5 online learning sites have been zero-rated * In line with the Ministry’s pursuit of its priority interventions in digitalising education as outlined in the MW2063 * And highlighted in the MW2063 MIP- 1 under Human Capital Development Enabler 5 By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc and UNICEF Malawi have announced a 5-year school connectivity project in support of the Ministry of Education’s ‘Connect-a-School’ programme…

MultiChoice Malawi distances itself from DStv tariff adjustment; Challenges MACRA’s court injunction

August 1, 2023

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| Courts, Entertainment, News

* Says it is puzzled since MACRA is aware that the company does not offer DStv service * But MultiChoice Africa Holdings, who had already effected the price increase on their systems * Thus MultiChoice was forced to look to the courts for assistance which has been granted in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Malawi maintains that it does not offer DStv service and therefore does not set or adjust the tariffs as the company is not an agent…

BWB engages with customers on need for cost effective tariffs

July 31, 2023

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| Business, National, News

* We are satisfied that Blantyre Water Board is justified to adjust the tariff * Because we have seen for ourselves how complicated water production is By Duncan Mlanjira In its turnaround strategy in order to serve better through cost-effective tariffs and to sustain the gains it shall earn in the long run, Blantyre Water Board (BWB) took customers to Walker’s Ferry to appreciate that there is huge cost attached to production of potable water all the way from…

Malawian company Recapo Solar Systems signs distributor partnership with ENGIE Energy Access

July 31, 2023

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* Recapo is the leading supplier of solar electricity and accessory products to rural and semi-urban communities in Malawi * Under the agreement, Recapo will be selling ENGIE Energy Access’s products and related services * Since 2014, Recapo Solar Systems has pioneered the use of renewable energy to replace traditional resources By Duncan Mlanjira ENGIE Energy Access, the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, has signed a partnership agreement with Recapo Solar Systems Limited, in which…

Another medal in the bag for taekwondo master Yamikani Guba; 11th just this year alone

July 31, 2023

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* Now looks forward to the British Taekwondo National Championships at the English Institute of Sports, Sheffield * This has been a satisfying year for me and I am all set to keep winning the medals all the way through By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba won won bronze medal in seniors +80kg category at the Scorpion Open Championships on Sunday — his 11th just this year alone of 4 gold, 5 silver and…

Kenyan cyclist on trailblazing awareness ride through 9 countries including Malawi to promote road safety

July 31, 2023

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* Having covered over 4,500km, he is currently in Mozambican city of Tete heading to cross into Malawi * Under the theme ‘Share the Road’, Haggai seeks to educate road users on the proper and safe utilisation of road networks By Duncan Mlanjira Kenyan trailblazing cyclist, Ben Haggai — who set off on an epic 7000km breathtaking 40-day journey from June 27, 2023 that will see him cross into nine countries — is currently in Mozambican city of Tete…

OPC applauds STVP management team for commendable progress of the largest irrigation project in Southern Africa

July 31, 2023

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

* The PDU brought together all government MDAs for the site visit in Chikwawa * And engage them to discuss the roles and responsibilities expected from each MDA in the project * To identify gaps to be addressed in order for the project to achieve its intended goals considering its complex nature By Duncan Mlanjira After a site visit to Chikwawa to appreciate the progress of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (STVP), the Office of the President & Cabinet,…

Fundraiser for Cyclone Freddy-affected athletes Eneless Makumba finishes 5th in Blantyre 42.195km Race

July 30, 2023

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* In a time of 3:45;39hrs while champion Nalicy Chirwa from Mzuzu clocked 3:00:07 * I have set myself a personal record and come next year, I shall aim to break it and even for the gold medal By Duncan Mlanjira Having finished 6th at the Standard Bank Be More Race last month, Eneless Makumba — who is raising funds together with partners to reconstruct houses for three of her Zomba Athletics Academy athletes which were demolished due to…