Rigobert Song steadily giving Cameroon football fans something to shout about again

Rigobert Song was a rugged, aggressive defender with a winning mentality * As they open Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign against Switzerland on Thursday * The teak-tough former defender oversaw a nerve-shredding but successful FIFA World Cup qualification campaign * It is this courageous mindset the head coach wishes to instil in his players * With Rigobert favouring a 4-3-3 formation and short, vertical passes Maravi Express Following Senegal’s bitter 0-2 loss to the Netherlands on Monday in…

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First Lady to grace 2022 Miss Malawi pageant on December 3 in Lilongwe

* On November 10, the Miss Malawi contestants had a rare opportunity when they had an audience with the First Lady * At State House on her invitation where they received a royal blessing and encouragement * The contestants leave for a Boot Camp to be held at Kambiri Beach Resort in Salima from November 27 * Before proceeding straight to main show at Bingu International Convention Centre By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Alpha Arts, organisers of the return…

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Blantyre edition of Boosting Women in Agriculture Pitch Night set for December 1

* With funding from EU in partnership with European Investment Bank, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, First Capital Bank, Ecobank * Registration deadline for interested agro-business women contestants is Thursday, November 24 * To Register through link: https://forms.gle/HEgBPhgBVK7qMyCDA * Guests encouraged to attend to apply through: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boosting-womeninag-pitch-night-tickets-472430120207 By Duncan Mlanjira Following the success of Boosting Women in Agriculture Pitch Night in Lilongwe in May, selected Southern Region female-led agribusinesses will have a lifetime opportunity to present their business…

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First Capital Bank introduces farming season loans for civil servants of up to K3m

* Must be bonafide Malawi government employees * Must possess valid national IDs * Stamped bank statements and does not need any other collateral By Duncan Mlanjira One of Malawi’s leading financial institutions, First Capital Bank has launched a special farming season loan product ‘Tiyeni ku Munda’ — targeting Malawi government civil servants. Criteria is that they must possess valid national IDs; stamped bank statements and does not need any other collateral. Under the theme: ‘Feed the Harvest with…

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Lilongwe Cycling Club in antibiotics resistance awareness campaign

* The Club’s 78 members cycled 43 kilometres through the streets of Lilongwe Gateway Mall through the Bypass Road * With some stops in busy markets such as Zankutu, Wakawaka, Biwi and City Centre * Distributing fliers and directly engaging with community members on how to combat antibiotics resistance related deaths By Emmanuel Yokoniya, MANA Many people in the country take antibiotics without doctor’s prescription and they do not finish the dosage which leads to the body’s resistance to…

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Netherlands stun African champions Senegal with two late goals in their Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup opener

Cody Gakpo scored his first-ever goal for the Netherlands * Tunisia up next tomorrow against Denmark in Group D as France, date Australia * Other African reps are Morocco in Group F with Belgium, Canada and Croatia * Cameroon in Group G with Brazil, Serbia and Switzerland * Ghana in Group H with Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea Maravi Express Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen struck late to earn the Netherlands a 2-0 win overAfrican champions Senegal in their…

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Police, Kamuzu Central Hospital warn of increase of drug-poisoning cases

The targeted car, Daihatsu Mira * Taxi drivers are hired by passengers and during the journey they are offered a drink which induces them to be drowsy and weak * The drivers are dumped by the roadside and the passengers carjack the taxi, whose target are Daihatsu Mira By Duncan Mlanjira Police is Lilongwe has announced that two criminals have stolen a vehicle in Lilongwe after they gave poisoned food to a taxi driver, who became unconscious and dumped…

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Madise retains post as Sports Council Board chairperson

Sunduzwayo Madise  * Other Board of Directors that retained their posts are body building expert Charles Ulaya; former Netball Association of Malawi general secretary, Helen Mpinganjira and Gladson Kuyeri * Former Flames legend Young Chimodzi also made it alongside former Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) president, Susan Namangale * The others directors are Thokozani Chimbali; Chigomezgo Nyasulu: Alufayo Chipanga and journalist Chisomo Mwamadi By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent University of Malawi Vice-Chancellor, Sunduzwayo Madise has retain…

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CDH Investment Bank calls for exports development as foreign exchange generation

Malawi hugely relies on seasonal tobacco growing for its foreign exchange * Malawi has a lot of exporting opportunities that are currently underutilized * We have been producing soya, sugar, cotton and other top agricultural crops for export * But these are mostly produced in small quantities * An investment in the agribusiness and other sectors could largely contribute towards the foreign exchange generation By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent As the country continues facing a forex shortage, CDH Investment…

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Protection of children’s rights require consolidated efforts among stakeholders

* The country is registering a lot of cases to do with children’s rights abuse * Some of which are contributing to early child marriages, premature pregnancies, drug abuse, school dropouts * Children must be given a voice — a chance to be better citizens that can hold leaders accountable and protect them By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent In commemorating this year’s World Children’s Day, Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Welfare said the country’s current increased child rights…

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