Former star player Chiza Nyirongo arouses nostalgic memories of top class football of the past

Late Popote Chang’ono and late Saulosi Nyakanyaka up against Chiza (10) * As he pays tribute to one great legends late Popote Chang’ono and Saulosi Nyakanyaka * Rest in peace my elders, Popote and Saulosi. You taught me something in life — I am still trying By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent As he delved in his picture archives, former great player, Chiza Nyirongo came across one in action and decided to post it on Facebook with the caption: “This…

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Filmmakers invited to submit authentic productions for Malawian TV series for OneZed channel

* Replicas of ideas and storylines that already exist in OneZed’s content offering will not be accepted * Must be unique, fresh and truly Malawian stories for comedy or drama TV series * That reflects authentic Malawian stories with an outstanding storyline * OneZed is a pan-African channel that caters to the Zambian and Malawian markets but is mostly Zambia-centric By Duncan Mlanjira Through the MultiChoice Expansion Program-Project Pamodzi, which seeks to empower Malawi’s film and TV industry, the…

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CAMA says Government must not attribute scarcity of maize and its high prices to war in Ukraine or CoVID-19

* Must consider reducing the price of maize and ensure that the market has enough stocks during this tough economic period * Prices of maize are already high and consumers are struggling to afford the current market prices * Introducing high prices of maize is declaring war on innocent Malawians who are experiencing one of the worst high cost of living By Duncan Mlanjira Following the decision by the Ministry of Agriculture to increase the price of maize at…

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Rotaract Club in fundraising drive to construct library for Ndirande Primary School

Khumbo Mhone is inducted as president of the club * Targets to raise over K14 million for an eco-friendly library and they have just managed to raise K3 million By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Blantyre-based youth service organization, Rotaract Club — which provides fellowship and professional development as well as undertaking community projects in a bid to improve the society — held induction dinner on Sunday which was also organised to raise funds for the construction of a library…

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High Court throws out Mulli’s application for judicial review on defunct Shire Bus Lines’ bus terminals and workshops

* The countrywide assets were taken over by National Bus Company after it acquired Shire Bus Lines when the government liquidated the company in 2007 * Local councils are now in control of the former Shire Bus Lines properties—Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court in Blantyre has dismissed an application by National Bus Company for a judicial review which the company was challenging ownership claims by the government over bus terminals which business mogul’s…

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UK-based Malawian professional taekwondo athlete Guba wins another gold medal at Interservices Taekwondo Championships

Being congratulated by president of UK Armed Forces Martial Arts Association * This is his 7th medal this year alone — 5 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze * Now looking forward to Ultimate Summer Open Championships and  the British National Championship By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavy weight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba has won the gold medal at the at the Interservices Taekwondo  Championships last week held at HMS Nelson Naval Base in Portsmouth, England — his…

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Plenty errors cost the Queens dearly against hosts England in opening match of their 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Part of the action on Saturday * As they face Northern Ireland this afternoon and New Zealand on Monday Maravi Express England were just technically superior when they focused on giving  intensive pressure on Malawi national netball team shooters Joyce Mvula and Mwai Kumwenda, who committed many forced errors as they lost 66-41 in the Queens’ opening 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Saturday. Overall 17 penalties against the Queens provided England plenty of ball to work with, in which…

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Ministry of Mining refutes rumors of raw deal involving foreign mining investor Sovereign Metals Limited at rutile mining project at Kasiya

* The company does not hold any mining licence but rather a mineral exploration licence * Hence no actual mining is taking place at this site since studies are still on-going * Feasibility studies and environmental & social impact assessments are being conducted * Once completed and approved the Ministry will review and approve the company’s application for the Mining Licence By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Mining says there is no existing mining development agreement between the Malawi…

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Government demands US$309.6bln from US Company for unpaid tax revenue on mineral resources extracted from Chimwadzulu mine in Ntcheu

Rich minerals that are found in Malawi * To institute criminal proceedings on money laundering and tax evasion charges if unpaid within 30 days from July 26, 2022 * Company warned of criminal proceedings on money laundering and tax evasion charges * The State of Malawi complied with all its international obligations when you operated your investment in Malawi * By among others putting in measures to protect your investment — you never reciprocated By Duncan Mlanjira Under instructions…

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As of July 28, total number of active CoVID-19 cases at 586; Down from 13,026 as at January 1, 2022

CoVID-19 vaccination proving to be working * Fully vaccinated Malawians at 712,743 as of January 1; now at 1,722,793 as at July 28 * CoVID-19 immunization in lower-income countries leads to decline in coverage but signs of recovery emerge—Gavi Vaccine Alliance By Duncan Mlanjira On January 1, 2022, the total number of active CoVID-19 cases was at 13,026 but has now reduced to 586 as of Thursday, July 28 — which, however, also recorded 42 new cases, 120 new…

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