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Mary’s Meals feeds 30% of over 1m Malawian learners; As it reaches milestone of serving more than 2m children in 19 countries
September 9, 2021
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Proud Founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow with some of beneficiary kids * More than 335,143 children served in Zambia; 125,414 in Kenya and 144,208 in Liberia * Mary Meal’s founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow to attend virtual celebratory event to be held in Kenya * It will be broadcast at 8pm CAT and open to all through: marysmeals.org/2-million * “When we set out on this path nearly 30 years ago we were overwhelmed by people’s goodness in donating” By Duncan Mlanjira International school…

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Two Malawians selected for third cohort of MultiChoice Talent Factory class for 2022
September 9, 2021
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Maravi Express Two Malawians, Asante Mbaimbai and Chisomo Kawaga are amongst the 60 new students that form the third cohort of the fully-funded MultiChoice Talent Factory 12-month academic programme starting in October. Four other Mphatso Makamo, Chisomo Livason, Chimwemwe Mkwezalamba and Jonathan Kapumba graduated as young filmmakers after their successful completion of their filmmaking training through MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF). The 60 candidates were selected after a 6-week rigorous interview and adjudication process by film and television experts, as…

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NICO Group injects K10m support towards the premiere of Malawian movie ‘Highbrow’ on September 24-25
September 8, 2021
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NICO’s Lorraine Phiri (left) hands over the sponsorship to the movie producers By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian new movie, ‘Highbrow’ — that tells real life stories sorrounding the infamous financial scandal Cashgate — is set to be premiered on September 25 in Lilongwe and in Blantyre the next day, courtesy of K10 million logistical support from NICO Group. The premieres will be held at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe and at ICON Theatre, belonging to NICO Group which is situated at…

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Chilima to support ‘Kuyipatsa Moto Flames’ fundraising golf tourney on October 2
September 8, 2021
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* Over 100 golfers targeted for team of two to be sponsored by corporates or individuals at K300,000 per team By Duncan Mlanjira The country’s Vice-President, Saulos Chilima is expected to  participate in the ‘Kuyipatsa Moto Flames’ fundraising golf tournament at the Lilongwe Golf Olub on October 2 which Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has organised to mobilize funds for the national football team’s preparations and participation at the Cameroon 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The football governing…

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Battle lines drawn in Flames’ 2022 World Cup Group B as Côte d’Ivoire lead by a point; Flames and Cameroun share 3 points
September 8, 2021
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The Flames celebrate Mbulu’s goal—Picture courtesy of fam.mw * As the Flames end Mozambique’s 12-year supremacy with 1-0 win at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday * Côte d’Ivoire beat Cameroun 2-1 on Monday after 0-0 draw against Mozambique on Friday * The Flames next date Côte d’Ivoire in back-to-back assignments, first at home on October 6 and away on October 10 * The same with the Mambas in back-to-back fixtures starting away to Cameroun By Duncan Mlanjira Richard Mbulu’s 10th…

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It’s high time Malawi sports fraternity stamped its authority by not allowing new sponsors to dictate team name changes
September 7, 2021
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Yes, beggars are not choosers because they choose to be ensnared in this spirit. The Malawian sport fraternity chose to become beggars and thus whenever they lose sponsorship, they are dictated to change their name to suit that of their new partners. This week, Under-20 First Capital Bank football cup defending champions have changed the name they trended with, Sanwecka to Bicco Opticals FC after the name of their new sponsors. Sanwecka is the name of their previous sponsors….

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Jailed former SA President Jacob Zuma placed on medical parole
September 6, 2021
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Jacob Zuma during a court hearing BBC South Africa’s jailed former President Jacob Zuma, who is serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court at Estcourt Correctional Centre, has been granted medical parole. The nature of the 79-year-old’s illness was not specified, but a statement from that country’s Department of Correctional Services said he would complete the rest of his sentence in the community under special conditions. Zuma has been in hospital for the past month where he has…

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Fans decry Flames coach Meck Mwase’s defensive tactical approach in away games
September 6, 2021
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Coach Meke Mwase and his charges * Following Friday’s 0-2 loss to Cameroun in 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup qualifier in Yaoundé * “With due respect to our coach and staff, I would say the team formation was poor” * “We played 4-2-3-1 which means our boys were restricted in terms of how they play” * “We need to quickly get basics right, otherwise Mozambique may give us tough time in RSA” * The next match against Mozambique…

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Public laments cancellation of contract for Mota Engil to rehabilitate Marka-Bangula railway line
September 6, 2021
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* ACB has instituted corruption investigations on the procurement process * Public asks for speed investigation into the allegation * Some people involved in road transportation business suspected intent to derail the rail rehabilitation By Duncan Mlanjira Some members of the public have expressed dismay at the decision of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), which has restrained Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil from going ahead with the contract it was awarded to design, upgrade and rehabilitate the railway section between Marka-Bangula….

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Government to reinstate frontline nutrition officers
September 2, 2021
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President Chakwera releases plans towards the nutrition strategy By Nellie Kapatuka, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered that frontline nutrition officers be reinstated part of the measures his administration has put in place in the fight against malnutrition in the country. Speaking in Lilongwe on Thursday during the launch of the Scaling up Nutrition (SUN) 3.0 strategy at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), Chakwera said the country needs to invest into addressing health challenges being faced which become…

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