Up close and personal with Gabadinho Mhango on DStv Jambo WWE channel 128 at 18:00hrs today

* With a blend of speed, skill and aggression, Gaba became hot property in the Premier Soccer League * And has gone on to feature for Golden Arrows, Bidvest Wits, Orlando Pirates, AmaZulu and his current club Moroka Swallows By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s DStv Premiership and Malawian football star, Hellings Frank ‘Gabadinho’ Mhango will be a star guest on DStv’s Jambo WWE and SuperSport’s Social Corner on Blitz Africa this evening,  December 21 from 18:00hrs (CAT). Jambo WWE is the home-grown African hub for…

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RBM likely to hike interest rates following the 6.2% rise in inflation rate—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

* This is just the first round effects, we should expect secondary effects that will take Malawi inflation rate to 40% * The first round effects will be like immediate increases in transport costs, then the secondary will be the impact of such on production value chain etc By Duncan Mlanjira The next move for Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is to hike interest rates further from its current high lending rate of 24%, says Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist…

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Former UTM publicity secretary Mwenifumbo launches political party amidst accusations of abuse of resources at NRWB

Frank Mwenifumbo * He’s been accused of using an institutional vehicle to support his campaign for the establishment of the new party * He has been embarking on official trips, drawing hefty allowances, which are seemingly aimed at galvanizing support for his political venture By Laison Kamkole In a surprising turn of events, former UTM Party publicity secretary Frank Mwenifumbo, who currently serves as the chairperson of the Northern Region Water Board (NRWB), is set to launch his own…

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Ecobank Malawi secures US$10m Trade Finance Guarantee to boost Malawi’s food security

French Minister Chrysoula Zacharopoulou (centre), her delegation and Board chairperson Symon Msefula and his Ecobank team after the signing ceremony in Lilongwe * It will help to facilitate the development of trade relations between Malawian importers and international exporters * Proparco guarantees suppliers against the risk of non-payment, thereby strengthening the capacity of Malawi’s importers By Duncan Mlanjira Proparco, a subsidiary of Agence Française de Dévelopement Group, has signed a US$10 million Trade Finance Guarantee with Ecobank Malawi —…

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Malawi schools squad come back with silver, 3 individual awards and unbeaten in 4 games at COSAFA qualifiers

* James Lumbe of Salima Secondary School twice voted Player of Match in boys competition * Victoria Mkwala of Anthens School scored three goals in their 5-0 triumph of eSwatini to win the girls Player of Match accolade * South Africa get a double victory at CAF African Schools Football Championship By Duncan Mlanjira A good pair of hands of South Africa’s goalkeeper Sabrie Losper and a strike at the crossbar denied Malawi the chance to win the CAF…

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Haiya applauds Nyamilandu for laying strong football foundations

* I promise not to break them but to continue building a transformative super structure over it * I wish you all the best and hope you will always be available when we seek counsel in managing the game—Haiya * I am happy to leave the stage in a better place than I found it—Nyamilandu’s farewell message to Malawians By Duncan Mlanjira Fleetwood Haiya, who beat long-serving Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu Manda at the elective…

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Chiyamwaka elected Public Relations Society of Malawi Board chairperson

* He leads a team of notable individuals that brings expertise and perspectives to the organization’s helm * Geared towards innovative and impactful initiatives within the country’s realm of public relations Maravi Express Board of Trustees of Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) have elected seasoned communications and PR expert, Baldwin Chiyamwaka as chairperson to lead the team in providing strategic oversight and administration of the PR body. Chiyamwaka leads the board that comprises notable individuals including seasoned lawyer…

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Landslide victory as Haiya ousts Nyamilandu as FAM president by 23 to 13 votes

* 1st vice-president goes to Madalitso Kuyera beating James Mwenda by 19 votes to 17 after a rerun following an 18-18 tie * Another bitter pill for Mwenda, who lost to Nyamilandu for the top post five years ago * 2nd vice-president is bow Lameck Zetu Khonje, who saw off Othaniel Hara by 21 votes to 15 By Duncan Mlanjira After being on the seat of Football Association of Malawi (FAM) for 19 years unbeaten, Walter Nyamilandu Manda finally…

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Malawi fall to South Africa in final of CAF African schools championship COSAFA qualifiers

* Malawi first scored through Okestar Kanyenda of Zolozolo CDSS in the 19th minute * But South Africa equalised three minutes later through Rhys Spencer Ferguson Maravi Express Malawi lost 0-3 to South Africa after post-march penalties, which ended 1-1 after regulation time of the final of the CAF African schools championship COSAFA qualifiers 2023 that was hosted by Zimbabwe from Thursday. Malawi first scored through Okestar Kanyenda of Zolozolo CDSS in the 19th minute but South Africa equalised…

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Malawi playing South Africa midday in boys final of CAF African schools championship COSAFA qualifiers

* Malawi girls finished second in Group A after tying on 8 points with Botswana and Mozambique * And separated by several factors and Malawi got the second spot after drawing twice Maravi Express After winning all their four of their group matches of the CAF African schools championship COSAFA qualifiers — that included pipping hosts Zimbabwe, Malawi are playing South Africa from 12:00hrs CAT in the final. In their first game on Thursday, Malawi beat the hosts 4-0…

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