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AFCON title once more eludes Mo Sallah

February 7, 2022

Maravi Express The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title has once again eluded Egypt’s captain and talisman, Mohammed Salah after the Pharaohs lost 2-4 in post-match penalties against Senegal in the pulsating final of 2021 Cameroun edition. Prior to the Round of 16 match, Mo Sallah said the AFCON tile was a trophy he badly needed to win and he stressed this just a day before the final that after losing in the 2017 final against Cameroon, he and…

Successful blood donation drive held at Sultanate of Oman’s Higher Institute of Health Specialties in Muscat

February 7, 2022

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Dr. Hamida Al Harthy, leading the blood donation drive By Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui The Sultanate of Oman’s Community Outreach Committee (COC), at its Ministry of Health’s Higher Institute of Health Specialties (HIHS) held a blood donation drive at its premises in Muscat — led by Dr. Hamida Al Harthy and her team. The Sultanate of Oman’s most visible face on the community service circuit – Dr. Manal bint Abdul Majeed Al Zadjali, who is the Dean, led by…

Information Minister Kazako made to wait for over 3 hours as suppliers refused MACRA cheque for Cyclone Ana relief items

February 6, 2022

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Kazako interacting with affected people in Chikwawa on Saturday * Kazako’s entourage included journalists transported from Blantyre that endured the over 3 hours * Until it was called off after 4pm from around 1pm when Kazako joined the waiting journalists * Kazako has since appealed for more support from wellwishers to flood affected households By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Memory Chatonda, MANA Minister of Information and Digitization, Gospel Kazako finally delivered relief items on Saturday for survivors of…

Public emotionally reacts after 9-year-old reported to have taken her 11-months-old sibling to hospital for nutrition handout

February 6, 2022

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The poor little girl with her sibling at her back * We are living in a fragile society where the support structure collapsed a long time ago * I blame the system and its leaders, who seem to turn a blind eye such issues By Duncan Mlanjira A nutrition intern at Chiradzulu District Hospital has shared a heart-rending plight of a 9-year-old girl-child, who visited their clinic to receive nutrition handouts for her 11-months-old sibling. The an unidentified intern…

Senegal v Egypt: First title or record extension?

February 6, 2022

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CAFonline Senegal face Egypt this evening at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, as the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 reaches its grand final with Senegal expected at this stage of the competition as one of the favorites for winning their first-ever title. Egypt, last edition runner-up, defied odds that did not nominate them to go far and managed a formidable campaign to play for a record extension eighth AFCON title. Losing twice in the two…

Cameroon come from behind to claim TotalEnergies AFCON bronze

February 6, 2022

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The hosts have some consolation CAFonline The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon came back from three goals down to beat Burkina Faso on penalties to win bronze following a 3-3 stalemate at the ongoing TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021. The hosts showed character to claim the third place in an absorbing match against the Stallions of Burkina Faso at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaoundé. Experienced Ambroise Oyongo scored the decisive penalty to win it after Ibrahim Blati…

Over K18bln needed to restore 32% of power lost from Kapichira due to Cyclone Ana

February 6, 2022

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Minister Matola (centre) being briefed of the extent of damage * Restoration process in progress starting with fixing access road * The first and most important part of repair is Kapichira Dam * It is completely drenched with sand and its equipment destroyed * Some equipment washed away to over 14kms downstream By Duncan Mlanjira The devastation caused by the floods from Tropical Cyclone Ana that hit the Lower Shire last month, extensively damaged resources and equipment at Kapichira…

Record seven-time champions Egypt storm into final after beating hosts Cameroun 3-1 in post-match penalties

February 4, 2022

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* Date Senegal in Sunday’s final — fight of two Liverpool stars, Sadio Mane for Senegal and Mo Sallah for Egypt Maravi Express Hosts Cameroon had two penalty shots saved by Egypt’s goalkeeper and one sent wide in their post-semifinal match penalties on Thursday while the Pharaohs converted all their three to win 3-1 and storm into the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday. The record champions Egypt will now face the Teranga Lions…

Illovo hands over ‘Iponyereninsoni Kwakuya ndi Illovo’ Nissan NP200 promotion vehicles to North and Centre winners

February 3, 2022

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Katandula (left) handing over keys to Central Region winner Emmanuel Nkurunziza Maravi Express Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Plc officially handed over 2 Nissan NP200 vehicles to the Northern and Central Region ‘Iponyereninso Kwakuya ndi Illovo’ promotion winners at colourful ceremonies which took place in Mzuzu and Lilongwe respectively. The Northern Region the winner is 38-year-old Mzuzu resident businessperson, Gilbert Mbwagha who was all smiles as he was being handed over the keys of the vehicle by Illovo Sugar officials at a…

State opening of 5th meeting of 49th Session of Parliament coincides with second anniversary of High Court’s historic Constitutional ruling

February 3, 2022

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President Lazarus Chakwera and Saulos Chilima during the Constitutional Court hearing Maravi Express In his preamble to the State of the Nation (SONA) address in Parliament today, February 3, President Lazarus Chakwera took cognizance that the state opening of the 5th meeting of 49th Session coincides with second anniversary of High Court of Malawi’s historic Constitutional ruling. “Madam Speaker, if I may, allow me to begin by taking a short trip down memory lane,” he said. “This third day…