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Karonga United withdrawals for FDH Bank Cup for shifting their home game against Wanderers to Mzuzu

June 23, 2021

* Claim that they inspected their home stadium together with Karonga District Council * “The damages mentioned in FAM’s letter are no longer there” *“You cannot make any decision without an assessment report which justifies your decision” By Duncan Mlanjira Karonga United is deeply enraged that Football Association of Malawi (FAM) decided to shift their FDH Bank Cup Round of 32 home encounter with Mighty Wanderers to Mzuzu Stadium and has since announced its withdrawal from the competition. On…

Government on track in reforms implementation—Vice-President Chilima

June 22, 2021

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Vice-President Chilima in Parliament By Lily Kampani, MANA Vice-President Saulos Chilima told Parliament on Tuesday that the public sector reforms are being implemented with renewed vigour by all the stakeholders involved in the process. Chilima, who is also Minister responsible for Economic Planning and Development, and Public Sector Reforms, availed in Parliament to respond to questions regarding state of the reforms. “The first quarter review meetings we recently had have revealed that there is commendable progress of the reforms…

Chakwera calls for concerted efforts in fighting malaria

June 22, 2021

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* Launches ‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’ malaria campaign * “The campaign launch itself is not enough; we have to go down and root out malaria in our communities” By Robert Nayeja & Patrick Ndawala, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has officially launched a campaign dubbed ‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’ with a call to different partners to support government in ending malaria by 2030. The President made the call during the launch ceremony on Tuesday at Liwonde in Machinga…

Minister of Sports applauds Fide Master Joseph Mwale for qualifying for World Chess Championship

June 22, 2021

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FM Joseph Mwale during the African Individual Chess Championship * He earned the spot after coming 5th in the 2021 African Individual Chess Championship which Malawi hosted in Lilongwe * “This is big news for us and a rare opportunity and motivation for Joseph to do more—CHESSAM president Namangale By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & James Mwale, MANA In his appreciation of the success of the Blantyre Marathon on Sunday, Minister of Sports Ulemu Msungama made special mention of…

NICO Life pays over K1.6 billion in CoVID-19 related death claims

June 22, 2021

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NICO Life CEO Eric Chapola Maravi Express NICO Life has successfully paid out over K1.6 billion in CoVID-19 related death claims in 2021. In an interview, NICO Life Chief Executive Officer, Eric Chapola said the company understands the burden that comes along with the loss of an employee or a loved one and strives to provide the necessary support to the beneficiaries of the deceased. “The CoVID-19 pandemic came with a spike in deaths in Malawi and around the world,” Chapola…

Councillor Lipikwe facilitates career guide talk for Limbe Primary School learners

June 22, 2021

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Audrey Mwala addressing the attentive learners * Involves two influential alumni — a senior engineer and a chartered accountant * If Audrey Mwala achieved success in her life, just know that you yourselves can achieve it * Your career path has started at this stage from Standard 6-8. So make good use of it By Duncan Mlanjira Limbe Central Ward Councillor, Gerald Lipikwe on Monday facilitated an inspirational career guide talk for Limbe Primary School learners in which he…

FDH Bank’s ambassador Namadingo completes construction of school block at Ngabu

June 22, 2021

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Dr. Namadingo flanked by Senior Chief Ngabu (left) and one of his donors Mansoor Karim * FDH Bank takes opportunity to open an agency Banki Pakhomo at Ngabu * As belated celebration of the International Day of the African Child By Duncan Mlanjira The country’s much loved performing artist, Dr. Patience Namadingo used his influence and privilege as FDH Bank’s ambassador to complete construction of a school block at Ngabu in Chikwawa, which was officially handed over on Saturday….

Sports Council honours athlete with disability who finished the 2021 Blantyre Marathon

June 20, 2021

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Samuel Mbukwa being presented with special medal by Jappie Mhango (left) and Sunduzwayo Madise * He finished in 3:05:00 — 13 seconds from women’s champion Nalicy Chirwa at 3:04:47 * Also honoured veteran, 58-year-old Vincent Kasunda who came 17th in 2:59:40 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports made special recognition of athlete with disability, Samuel Mbukwa, who travelled all the way from Chitipa to participate in the 2021 Blantyre Marathon and finished the whole 42.195km. As the…

None breaks the 18-year-old Blantyre Marathon time record; Only personal best

June 20, 2021

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The men’s winners podium * Foreign national clinches women’s third place but medal goes to 4th-placed local athlete By Duncan Mlanjira Only personal best time records were set at the 3rd edition of the Blantyre Marathon on Sunday as none broke the 18-year-old record of 2:18:40hrs which was set in 2003 by retired marathoner Henry Moyo. And there was a surprise in the women’s category when foreign national Caroude Brady came third but she could not claim the bronze…

Tour company Paulendo Adventures organising Mulanje Sapitwa Hike adventure August 13-15

June 18, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira With the ever-present digital fatigue overwhelming our lives — from constantly scrolling Instagram, Facebook; waking up to sad news; to being available at a ping of an email — it’s so important to get out and get hiking to get away from it all at times. That can be done by connecting with nature — it’s mind calming and a good way to recharge, says local tour company, Paulendo Adventures on its flier enticing people to…