Education Ministry warns on extra fees being charged in free primary school education

Congestion challenges faced by school with learners sitting on the floor * The fees include those for examination, summer lessons, exam and report card fees, EMIS code fees, mock examination * The public, however, asks the government to invest enough funding for primary schools * Free primary school education in Malawi cannot work * Where will these primary schools get money to sustain their activities? By Duncan Mlanjira Ministry of Education has emphasised that Malawi has a free primary…

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Fadiga honours Gambia and Equatorial Guinea; They deserve respect

Former Senegal international Khalilou Fadiga has paid tribute to the performance produced by Gambia and Equatorial Guinea at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cameroun 2021, saying he has seen the emergence of new talents that were not expected at this very high-level competition. Gambia a historic qualification into the quarterfinals after beating Guinea 1-0 last Monday as the Scorpions continue to send shockwaves in their debut appearance — who were without a loss in the competition so…

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Senegal yet shown their true colors as they date unpredictable Equatorial Guinea

Maravi Express Senegal have not yet shown their true colors since the start of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cameroon 2021 and they have the platform to prove their status as the number team in Africa when they date Equatorial Guinea tonight from 21:00hrs CAT. While Senegal were expected to be there as one of the pre-tournament favorites, Equatorial Guinea defied many odds to reach the quarters as one of this AFCON Black Horses. At a prematch…

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The north African derby between Egypt and Morocco that promises to be a thriller

Maravi Express At the Ahmadou Ahidjou stadium in Yaoundé tonight from 18:00hrs CAT is the focal point of when Egypt and Morocco lock horns in their quarterfinal match of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. It has been dubbed as the ‘Thriller North African Derby’ when the Pharaohs and Atlas Lions look for a place in the semifinals, with the title itself as the ultimate target. Egypt started on a low note followed by steady and convincing…

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Airtel Malawi Plc honours Flames with smartphone gifts

Airtel Malawi MD Kamoto poses with the Flames at the gala dinner * We are  proud to be part sponsors for the Flames participation at AFCON 2021–MD Kamoto * The milestones that the Flames have achieved are a testament to the faith and belief we had in the team By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc, the second main sponsor of the Flames African Cup of Nations (AFCON) fundraising campaign ahead of the finals, presented high end smartphones to each…

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Ten-man Burkina Faso oust Tunisia to book 2021 AFCON semifinals spot

Burkina Faso, flying high  * As hosts Cameroun stop Gambia CAFonline Dango Aboubacar Ouattara’s goal on the stroke of halftime was enough for Burkina Faso to beat Tunisia 1-0 and progress to the semifinals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroun 2021 while the hosts beat Gambia 2-0. Burkina Faso’s Dango Ouattara, who was sent off in the closing stages, scored on the stroke of halftime to give coach Kamou Malo’s side the victory against the Carthage Eagles…

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Malawian Ellen ‘Tigress’ Simwaka TKOs South African at ESPN Africa Boxing Fight Night

Simwaka pummeling Tshabalala By Caroline Nyekanyeka South Africa-based Malawi Ellen ‘Tigress’ Simwaka produced a spectacular female Junior Featherweight contest when she beat Gabisilie ‘Simply The Best’ Tshabalala via a fourth round technical knockout (TKO) in the ESPN Africa Boxing Fight Night on Thursday. A report on ESPN website says the Malawian dictated terms from the opening bell as she chased Tshabalala around the ring. The report says the South African looked scared as Simwaka landed blow-after-blow after blow as…

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Tunisia hope for 2nd title in their history as Burkina Faso still dreams of first historical trophy

Maravi Express Halfway towards the most prominent continental championship title, both Burkina Faso and Tunisia strive to move forward as they face each other in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals this evening from 21:00hrs CAT. Tunisia, the 2004 champions, hope for a second title in their history while Burkina Faso are still dreaming of a first historical trophy, after finishing as runners-up for the 2013 edition in South Africa. This will be the third AFCON match…

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We will not be afraid against Cameroon, we will play to the fullest—Gambia coach Saintfiet

Maravi Express Ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal match against hosts Cameroun, Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet takes cognizance that the Indomitable Lions are one of the greatest nations in African and even world football, and are the hot favorites but they too are prepared for the big tussle this evening from 18:00hrs CAT. “I give my team a 20% chance,” he is quoted by saying by CAFonline. “But we are used to it and since…

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Malawi Relief Fund appeals to well-wishers to join it in assisting Cyclone Ana flood victims

* Hardest hit was the Lower Shire to which all rivers in the upper highlands flow * Over 220,000 people have been left homeless with thousands of hectares of crops destroyed * MRF-UK is reaching out to Nsanje, Zomba and Mangochi with relief food, clothing, blankets, safe water and shelter By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Relief Fund (MRF) UK has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people by responding to the plight of thousands of people, who have been…

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