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One condition for IMF to approve ECF was to devalue the kwacha and staggering government expenditure—economic expert

November 16, 2023

* A 4-year arrangement under the ECF has been approved of US$175 million with an immediate disbursement of US$35 million * To support the country’s macroeconomic adjustment and reform agenda aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability * Building a foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth, and addressing weaknesses in governance By Duncan Mlanjira An economic expert contends that the main reason for the devaluation of the kwacha and the subsequent measures that President Lazarus Chakwera has made in his address…

CAF launches global celebrations for AFCON under campaign ‘Our AFCON, Our Pride’

November 15, 2023

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* It’s a comprehensive effort to engage with and celebrate the diverse African audience, both on and off the field * The AFCON has long been a source of inspiration, passion, and unity for Africans worldwide Maravi Express As part of the build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the launch of a new campaign, #OurAFCON, which is an integral part of the broader initiative of #PrideOfAfricanFootball. A…

Senegal sweep aside Poland at the U17 FIFA World Cup to reach closer to last 16

November 15, 2023

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* Other African representatives are Mali, Burkina Faso and Morocco * On Friday Mali beat Uzbekistan 3-0 while Morocco earned a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Panama * And on Sunday, Burkina Faso began their campaign with a spirited display despite losing 3-0 to France Maravi Express Idrissa Gueye grabbed a superb hat-trick as Senegal swept aside Poland 4-1 to close in on a last-16 spot at the U17 FIFA World Cup in Indonesia on Tuesday. A report by CAFonline…

Tabitha nominated for 5th time as CAF Women Player of the Year; Alongside her sister Temwa and record winner Nigerian Asisat Oshoala

November 14, 2023

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* Malawi Scorchers nominated among 10 countries for the National Team of the Year after winning the 2023 COSAFA Championship * The Scorchers COSAFA mentor, Lovemore Fazili has been nominated for the Coach of the Year * Temwa Chawinga was voted Player of the Tournament and Golden Boot awards at the COSAFA By Duncan Mlanjira Sensational Malawi women football international, Tabitha Chawinga has been nominated for the 5th time as CAF Women Player of the Year — alongside her…

First Lady calls for technology as tool for learning and teaching; As she attends Likuni Girls’ 60th anniversary

November 13, 2023

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The First Lady got to interact with her fellow alumni at the function * When you go to other countries, leaners are able to get their lessons right in their homes using their gadgets * This is the direction we should be taking as we look forward to MW2063 vision By Andrew Mkonda, MANA The First Lady, Madame Monica Chakwera says there is need for collaborated efforts in exploring ways of coming up with a modern education system that…

Fisheries Department bringing sanity to fishing through boat registration and markings

November 13, 2023

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The stakeholders meeting in Nkhata Bay * The exercise will include painting the boats with colour to represent the districts where they come from * Another line of colour will be painted below the boats to indicate the Traditional Authority where the boat is based * Fishing communities along the lakeshore districts to fully participate in the exercise for the success of the initiative By Chisomo Kambandanga, MANA The Department of Fisheries is bringing sanity to fishing through boat…

The Last Post; the Sunrise Days and an MDF parade honours fallen World War heroes during Remembrance Day

November 13, 2023

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* Chilima represented Commande-in-Chief, President Chakwera in Zomba, Ministers Harry Mkandawire in Lilongwe and Michael Usi in Mzuzu * Commemorated on a Sunday closest to November 11 at 11 am, the day and time when the Second World War officially ended By Solister Mogha & Tawonga Moyo The bugle call of the Last Post, the Sunrise Days and a smooth parade by Malawi Defence Force (MDF) marked the events that honoured fallen World War heroes on Sunday. Vice-President Saulos…

Nyasa Big Bullets’ TNM Super League title defence down to two games to win

November 13, 2023

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* Remain with three more games, two away against unpredictable 9th-placed Dedza Dynamos and 7th-placed Karonga United * And a home match against 3rd-placed Silver Strikers, who are three points behind and two games to go * While Wanderers are second with two points behind and two games to go By Duncan Mlanjira Following their 0-0 draw against 8th-placed Blue Eagles on Sunday away at Nankhaka, Nyasa Bullets need to win their next two matches to shrug off fellow…

Peter Mutharika to address press conference Friday in reaction to devaluation of the kwacha

November 13, 2023

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* He will be accompanied by senior members of the DPP to be covered live on a number of media houses from 10:00hrs * The former Head of State is eyeing to contest again for the National Presidency under the DPP * The Party which his brother and former Head of State, late Bingu wa Mutharika founded in 2009 By Duncan Mlanjira Former President Peter Mutharika has announced that he would address a press conference on Friday in reaction…

“Trade remedies protect local products from imports, not devaluation”

November 13, 2023

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Chithyola Banda flanked by Minister of Local Government, Richard Chimwendo Banda (left) and RBM Governor Wilson Banda * What made local products expensive than imported products and which products are being reffered to? * We all know Malawi cannot compete on quality and on production costs * The one who should have spoken on the devaluation issues should have been the Reserve Bank Governor and not the Minister * Otherwise, here it clearly shows interference in the independence of…