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Ex-France youth star Sofiane Diop opts for Morocco, named for World Cup qualifiers
November 11, 2023
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Sofiane Diop, attacking midfielder for French side Nice * He has long been eligible for Morocco and Senegal — being country of birth for his mother and father respectively * He chose Morocco a long time ago but couldn’t join earlier due to administrative reasons and injuries Maravi Express Many Europe-born players to either both African parents or from just one, opt to play for their host countries and very few chose to play for their Mother African nations….

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Mabedi names his final squad for back-to-back 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Tunisia
November 11, 2023
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Gabadinho (centre) returns to squad after missing two AFCON qualiers * Malawi travel to Liberia for their opening Group H match on Friday November 17 * Before hosting Tunisia at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Tuesday, November 21 By Duncan Mlanjira Gabadinho Mhango (Moroka Swallows, South Africa), Denis Chembezi (Al-Qasim SC, Iraq), goalkeeper Brighton Munthali (Black Leopards, South Africa), Mozambique-based duo of captain John Banda & Lloyd Njaliwa (UD Songo), and Chifundo Mphasi (Kabwe Warriors, Zambia) are the…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi invests high-tech ICT server for MUBAS
November 11, 2023
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* In order to produce relevant graduates that are problem solvers, the University requires different types of equipment for its laboratories and workshops * Illovo have just made a huge contribution towards reducing the deficiency we have in terms of equipment and other teaching and learning resources By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi University of Business & Applied Sciences (MUBAS) has described Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc that it represents excellence by contributing to the nation’s education sector after the company presented…

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Fiscal, trade, industry policy framework and structural issues are key elements resulting in currency devaluation in Malawi—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango
November 11, 2023
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* The Malawi Government should rather be creating a conducive environment to expand the size of the economy * Which is not growing enough in terms of its Gross Domestic Product, with a share of only 0.01% of the global economy * It is concerning that Malawi’s ability and capacity to produce per person is diminishing relative to other nations * Putting the country in a most vulnerable situation economically By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi economy is suffering from…

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Trade Ministry, CFTC to intensify market surveillance to detect unreasonable price adjustments due to Kwacha devaluation
November 10, 2023
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* As pump prices of fuel have been raised with effect from today with petrol up by 44.90% from K1,746 a litre to K2,530 * Diesel at 42.40% from K1,920 to K2,734 while kerosene is up by 51.47% from K1,261 to K1,910 * MERA has also adjusted upwards electricity tariffs from K123.26/kWh to K173.70/kWh * Reserve Bank of Malawi undertakes measures to strengthen the foreign exchange market By Duncan Mlanjira Following the announcement of the devaluation of the Kwacha…

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NICO Group injects K30 million towards Export Development Fund’s Intra Africa Trade Fair exhibition
November 9, 2023
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* We have small medium enterprises which do not have resources to solely participate at the fair * So we thought it wise to partner EDF so that Malawi should participate as a nation * To showcase Malawi products and investment opportunities so that they should be able to interact at continental scale By Victor Singano Jnr NICO Group has sponsored K30 million to Export Development Fund (EDF) which will help towards the participation of the forthcoming Intra Africa…

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Finance Minister to address the nation on Monday following devaluation of the Kwacha
November 9, 2023
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Chithyola Banda, (left) who was recently appointed Finance Minister * Yesterday, RBM announced the devaluation of the Kwacha at 44% * From selling rate of K1,180.29 to K1,700.00 to the US$ with effect from today, November 9 * This devaluation is just as reckless as the previous one—former RBM Governor, Dalitso Kabambe * Given that fundamentals of the monetary policy stance remains helpless and fiscal consolidation is nonexistent By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola…

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Slow progress M1 rehabilitation works between Kacheche in Mzimba and Chiweta in Rumphi irks Minister
November 9, 2023
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* I am really not impressed because they have not started crushing quarry for the main works—Minister Hara * They say that they have not found the right material stone; besides that the designs are not ready By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA Minister of Transport & Public Works, Jacob Hara has advised contractor for the M1 road rehabilitation works between Kacheche in Mzimba and Chiweta in Rumphi to consider working 24 hours in shifts for them to catch up on…

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Automatic generation control system to help maintain electricity frequency at 50+ or –1 hertz
November 9, 2023
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Acting EGENCO CEO, Eng. Dr. Maxon Chitawo * When we maintain the frequency at this level, it means that the power that we generated and supply to people is of good quality—EGENCO * As the world grapples with climate change and energy security challenges efforts to build resilient, efficient, and sustainable electricity supply networks have never been more critical By Duncan Mlanjira The electricity that Malawians use every day in their homes must be quality power and must meet…

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Nyasa Big Bullets need 6 points from remaining 4 games to retain TNM Super League title for the 4th consecutive seasons
November 9, 2023
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* They have 55 points with four games remaining while Wanderers have 54 with just two more games * Their next assignment is against 9th-placed Blue Eagles on Sunday, another away game in Lilongwe * They are poised to retain the title they have won from 2018, 2019, 2020-21 and 2022 By Duncan Mlanjira Following their 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Red Lions at Balaka Stadium on Wednesday, TNM Super League defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets took a one-point lead…

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