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Bullets date MAFCO in Airtel Top 8 opener on Nov. 6

October 29, 2021

Maravi Express The Airtel Top 8 Season Four kicks off next week with an opening game between Nyasa Big Bullets and MAFCO FC at Kamuzu Stadium on November 6 followed by the second between Mighty Wanderers and Moyale Barracks at the same venue the following day. Defending champions Silver Strikers will begin their title defense with a home tie against TN Stars at Nankhaka Stadium on November 13 before CIVO and Karonga United wrapping up the quarterfinal first leg…

Malawi Relief Fund-UK donates 30 wheelchairs to six hospitals

October 29, 2021

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MRF-UK’s Bakali handing over the wheelchairs to Dr. Nyirenda * All the recipient hospitals were in dire need of the wheelchairs * Malawi Relief Fund-UK is implementing various developmental projects in Malawi * In March, it donated a washing machine with a 8.0kg washing capacity to Chiradzulu District Hospital’s laundry room * MRF-UK also initiated the repairing process of the mortuary’s cold room at the same hospital By Duncan Mlanjira Having been touched by patients’ mobility challenges being faced…

Ngabu Rural Hospital’s mortuary initiated by Abida Mia’s CDF project now fully functional

October 28, 2021

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Mia appreciates the corridor that has just been completed * The CDF project also constructed corridor from the wards to the mortuary * She also donated office furniture for the mortuary staff * Councillor Masanza applauded Mia for being development conscious By Duncan Mlanjira Ngabu Rural Hospital’s mortuary, which was initiated by Member of Parliament for Chikwawa Mkombezi, Abida Mia through the constituency development fund (CDF), is now fully functional and is servicing the whole of the Shire Valley….

Malawi Police IG Kainja urges Chikwawa residents to report on abuse of 3 patrol vehicles donated by Illovo Sugar and Unitrans

October 28, 2021

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* Illovo Sugar and Garda World also rehabilitated Ngabu Police Post and Nchalo Police Station * I confidently say Illovo, Unitrans and Garda World are our trusted partners, come rain or sunshine—IG * Illovo Sugar also donated torches, whistles and reflective jackets to Chikwawa community policing forums * Theft has been a serious concern for both the Illovo Nchalo operations and the wider Nchalo-Ngabu community itself By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc and Unitrans has donated three patrol…

Malawi-Scotland governance strengthening partnership sponsors a publication on governance in Malawi

October 23, 2021

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Maravi Express Scotland Malawi Partnership (SMP) and its sister network in Malawi, Malawi Scotland Partnership (MaSP), have sponsored the publication of a 400+ page, peer reviewed literature on governance in Malawi, which is a new major collaboration as a part of their ‘Years of Governance Strengthening’ campaign. The publication, ‘Beyond Impunity: New Directions for Governance in Malawi’, will be accompanied by an eight-part webinars series exploring governance strengthening. It was edited by Kenneth R. Ross, Asiyati Lorraine Chiweza and…

Rainbow Paints sponsors K3m towards Malawi’s Institute of Marketing’s annual conference

October 23, 2021

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Rainbow Paints’ Wezi Chirwa (left) presents the sponsorship to Dr. Mussa By Duncan Mlanjira Rainbow Paints has sponsored K3 million towards the success hosting of Institute of Marketing in Malawi’s annual conference at Sunbird Livingstonia Hotel in Salima from October 28-30. In her vote of thanks after receiving the sponsorship on Friday, the Institute’s director of income generation, Dr. Cecilia Mussa said the conference attracts various innovative speakers — both local and international — who are set to share…

Sparc System supports music artist Keturah to perform at Zambia’s Diplomatic Fun Fair

October 22, 2021

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Sparc’s Harry Kasandala (right) presents the sponsorship to Keturah and her manager * That’s what companies should do to support talent and art in Africa where it is always undervalued * Sparc has given back to society in the best way and they will not regret because the local girl is just getting started Maravi Express One of Malawi’s top ICT solutions provider, Sparc System has sponsored K2 million to music artist Keturah who is expected to perform at…

Bingu National Stadium closed for use to any other football activity for government to complete its renovations

October 20, 2021

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Bingu National Stadium * CAF barred FAM from hosting the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup qualifiers at Bingu Stadium * Until outstanding issues noted in previous inspections have been addressed * However, the stadium was open for other international matches like CAF Champions League and Women’s AFCON qualifiers * It has now been closed after the Scorchers match on Wednesday against Zambia in 2022 AFCON qualifiers By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) announced on Wednesday that Bingu…

Muslims asked to develop serious interest in education

October 20, 2021

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The call was made during the annual Ziyara Parade.—File picture By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza, Contributor During the celebrations of the birth of Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullar in Blantyre, deputy presidential advisor on religious affairs, Hashim Abbas asked Muslims in the country to develop an interest in education if their faith is to be preserved and practiced according to the Quran and prophetic tradition. Abbas, who was the guest of honour during the annual Ziyara Parade, asked Muslims to send…

ESCOM announces commencement of Malawi-Mozambique interconnection project

October 20, 2021

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The power supply plant at Phombeya substation By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has awarded key contracts for the construction of the 218kms transmission interconnector from Matambo substation under the Mozambique–Malawi interconnection project. Announcing this at a press briefing in Blantyre on Tuesday, ESCOM’s Senior Project Manager Alex Kaitane said an Indian contractor, L&T will do the construction works of transmission line and the extension of Phombeya substation in Balaka. While Chinese firm, Sinohydro will…