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Muluzi’s son Zake trending as ‘Malawian Monster’ in UK’s Strongest Man competitions as he sets sights on Scotland’s title

September 22, 2021

The Monster at work pulling a construction tractor Maravi Express Former President Bakili Muluzi’s son, Zake — who was born in Malawi and moved to Scotland at the age of 14 — is making rounds as the ‘Malawian Monster’ in UK’s Strongest Man competitions. Last month, he won the John O’Groats Strongest Man to clinch an engraved glass trophy and £1,000 winner’s prize on his debut appearance at the event. And according to johnogroat-journal.co.uk, the Malawian — based who…

Sparc Systems sponsors K3m towards Malawi Procurement Institute’s annual conference to be graced by renowned Pan-Africanist Prof. Lumumba

September 22, 2021

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Sparc Systems Isnor Ward (left) presenting the sponsorship to Mbejere * He joins Vice-President Saulos Chilima to deliver key note addresses at the conference * To be held under the theme ‘Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain; a Tool for the Country’s Economic Management’ * 75% of the National Budget goes towards procurement and supply of goods By Duncan Mlanjira Renowned Pan-Africanist orator from Kenya, Prof. Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba, together with the country’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima, are expected…

Orlando Pirates star Gabadinho attracting bad publicity in South Africa

September 22, 2021

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* False reports circulate that he was detained for hours at a club over a huge bill amounting to R26,000 (about K1.4 million) * After buying rounds of drinks that included strangers but Club Propaganda refutes the report * Says the issue is being blown out of proportion aimed at tarnishing Gaba’s image as well as of the club * These are unfortunate developments, and he needs a lot of counselling—Malawian Chancy Gondwe tells Kickoff.com By Duncan Mlanjira It…

Nacala Logistics brings in high-capacity locomotives set to haul 120-loaded wagons at a go

September 21, 2021

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* Previous locomotives were smaller and slower transporting a maximum capacity of only 53 wagons of cargo * We will be able to export and import a lot of goods at once — resulting in reduced costs and more revenue * Transit times will be greatly reduced from 5 to 2 days between Nacala Port in Mozambique and Limbe By Duncan Mlanjira Nacala Logistics, managers of the rail transport system in the country, announces that it has brought in…

NAM president Shariff should have broken the Northern Region committee chairperson’s election tie by choosing the female contestant

September 20, 2021

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* Than deciding on the bizarre coin-toss decision used that declared male candidate as winner It can’t get bizarre than what netball authorities did on Sunday — though it was logical under the circumstances that arose — by allowing male contestant Allan Nkhonjera be declared winner of the election of chairperson of Northern Region Netball Committee through a coin-toss after failing to tie-break the initial results. Nkhonjera was up against female contender, Tamara Fweta in this predominantly female sport…

SA company Fischer Consultants reportedly outsources MalTIS upgrading to compatriot system developer

September 20, 2021

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A traffic document that is supposed to be processed through MalTIS * Fischer Consultants still clinging on to the system having failed to meet three deadlines since 2018 * Soon after Fischer was given the contract some four years ago it outsourced to one of Malawi’s top ICT companies *But soon after, Fischer dumped the Malawian company and engaged Movesa which is suspected to have Mozambique connection * DRTSS new spokesperson Ganizani Liwewe keeps stalling to confirm or deny…

Balaka Admarc Sisters register 100% winning run as they clinch the 2021 Boltsalt U-23 Southern Region netball championship

September 20, 2021

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Proud moment for the champions Balaka * Both finalists Balaka and Zomba were in same Group B in which Balaka first beat Nsanje 36-6 and Zomba 27-18 * While Zomba beat 37-3 Nsanje to qualify for the quarterfinals where Balaka beat Mwanza with Zomba beating Mulanje * In the semifinals, Zomba beat Blantyre Rural while Balaka saw off Phalombe * Phalombe went on to claim the Third Place play-off by beating Blantyre Rural Maravi Express Balaka Admarc Sisters are the…

Bizarre coin-toss decision used to break tie for post of chairperson at Northern Region Netball Committee election

September 20, 2021

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The coin tossing * NAM president Abigail Shariff declined to break the tie between a female and male * It seems the reluctance by the NAM president to break the tie was because Fweta was up against a male contestant * And either way Shariff would have been judged to have favoured any of the two because of gender * “It was obvious that it was either Nkhonjera or Fweta who were being favored to lead the league *…

South Africa to import plastic waste to meet needs of the industry

September 19, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi can decide to take advantage of cleaning up plastic waste following South Africa’s plans to import plastic waste in order to meet the plastic industry’s needs. A report by that country’s Daily Maverick online publication, South Africa — which also struggles to deal with its own waste — recycles only 14% of its plastic waste but the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is opening up applications for the commodities import. Daily Maverick’s…

South Africa eyes to host FIFA Club World Cup

September 19, 2021

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By Ofentse Ratsie, Sowetanlive.co.za South Africa Football Association (Safa) eyes to host the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup in December after Japan withdrew from hosting the competition because of the CoVID-19 pandemic. FIFA announced last week that Japan fears the tournament would cause a rise in infections in a country that recently staged the Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Speaking to TimesLIVE, Safa CEO, Tebogo Motlanthe confirmed their interest in hosting the tournament, saying Safa president, Danny Jordaan travelled to…