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Mutharika tells Voice of America that he won re-election in 2020 fresh presidential election

January 27, 2021

Former President Peter Mutharika * He insists the election was rigged Maravi Express Former President Peter Mutharika has told Voice of America (VoA) that he is certain he won re-election in the 2020 fresh presidential election last June. In an interview with VoA which was published on boa news.com on Tuesday, January 26, Mutharika alleges that the 2020 fresh presidential election “was rigged and triggered violent protests”. The following is the full report by VoA’s Anita Powell: But instead…

President Biden imposes entry on non-US citizens who have recently been in SA

January 27, 2021

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* Also reimpose entry ban on travellers who have been in Brazil, UK, Ireland and 26 countries in Europe * SA is restricted list because of the concerning variant present that has spread beyond the country allAfrica.com United States President Joe Biden has banned most non-US citizens who have recently been in South Africa from entering the country, in a bid to contain the spread of a new variant of COVID-19. A senior U.S. public health official has told…

Malawi’s assistant ref Kanduku to officiate at Under-20 AFCON in Mauritania

January 27, 2021

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Kanduku (left) at a previous international match he officiated Maravi Express Malawian FIFA assistant referee Clemence Kanduku is expected to officiate at the 2021 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations to take place in Mauritania between February 14 and March 6, 2021. Kanduku is among the 35 African referees that Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has selected for the biannual tournament. Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Referees Development Officer, Maxwell Mtonga was delighted with the news, saying the experience that…

NICO General, NBS Bank introduce insurance premium financing

January 27, 2021

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Maravi Express In a bid to ease the pressure during these trying times, NICO General, through its sister company, NBS Bank, will be extending short term loans to customers looking to pay for their insurance. This will see clients having the peace of mind on their insurance cover with NICO General, by means of a loan facility by NBS Bank. NBS Bank Chief Executive Officer, Kwanele Ngwenya said as a caring bank it always aims at providing the best…

Presidential COVID-19 task force dismayed with social media’s fake and misinformation ‘being sadly targeting at frontline healthcare workers’

January 26, 2021

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* Frontline staff are working tirelessly to save lives and stop the COVID-19 spread * It is illegal to threaten healthcare worker or any one in Malawi as according to law * Law enforcement agencies to follow up on threats and bring to book all the people spreading threats and misinformation * The denial being portrayed by some sections of the society will only make the situation worse * “We may save a lot of lives if we work in…

M-Net Movies ‘Presents 007 James Bond Pop-up Channel’ makes grand return

January 26, 2021

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Late Sean Connery, one of the 007 actors Maravi Express Owing to the massive success of the M-Net Movies Presents 007 James Bond pop-up channel early last year and the forthcoming instalment in the James Bond film franchise, M-Net is once again casting its spotlight on the suave, debonair, and dapper dressed secret service agent James Bond. This time, however, the thrilling pop-up channel on DStv channel 111 will not only be open to DStv Premium customers but also…

NBS Bank stamping hard its nationwide footprint for unbanked rural communities through Bank Pafupi

January 26, 2021

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* The unbanked rural masses now can afford to sustain and secure their savings and investments * NBS Bank has over 900 agents and the figures are steadfastly rising * The most popular product in rural areas is Pafupi Savings account * Access to financial services is one way of improving poverty levels in the country By Duncan Mlanjira In cognizance that access to financial services is one way of improving poverty levels, NBS Bank rolled out a digital…

Mchacha disowns campaign purporting he is vying for DPP presidency

January 26, 2021

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The campaign poster in public domain that Mchacha disowns as coming from him By Mayamiko Phiri, contributor Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament, who is also the party’s Governor for the Southern Region, Charles Mchacha has disowned the campaign that is circulating on social media that he intends to stand for the party’s presidential position during the forthcoming convention. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Tuesday, Mchacha — who is also former cabinet minister, contends that he does…

Queens’ COVID-19 treatment units operating at half of needed healthcare workers; As MYU fulfill its medical supply donation

January 26, 2021

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Mponda (2nd left) receives the donation from MYU on behalf of Queens * As of Monday, Queens had 86 admissions * This is from the total of 323 active cases admitted in over 20 hospitals * Lilongwe having the highest at 128, Zomba 20 and 15 in Mzimba North. * Monday had 592 new COVID-19 cases, 81 new recoveries and 10 new deaths * Bringing total active cases at 12,479; recoveries at 6,780 and 518 deaths. * Case fatality…

Malawi top golf pros Chidale, Kachepatsonga, Moses off to Kenya for 3 Safari Tour tournaments

January 26, 2021

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Kachepatsonga, Chidale and Moses at Kamuzu International Airport just before their departure * Courtesy of air ticket sponsorship from Optichem Ltd, Sunseed Oil and Hallmark Creations By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi top golf pros — Paul Chidale, Victor Kachepatsonga and Simon Moses — left for Kenya on Tuesday to play in three Safari Tours that will start from January 30 in Mombasa at Nyali Golf & Country Club, followed by Muthaiga Golf Club on February 6 and finally on February…