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Spectators barred from TNM Super League matches for two weeks

December 23, 2020

* Safety and security of match venues to be enhanced By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Super League matches will proceed as per released fixtures but with strict adherence to the COVID-19 preventive measures and include barring spectators from attending for two weeks beginning Wednesday, December 23. This is according to a statement from Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and stresses that club, match officials and journalists must mask up, wash hands, sanitizer and observe social distance. Supporters have been assured that…

Borders closed for two weeks from Wednesday, December 23; Maximum gatherings at 100 people

December 23, 2020

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* It is important to regard everyone you meet as a potential carrier of COVID-19–Dr. Phuka * Malawians and residents only allowed in upon production of original certified valid COVID-19 negative test result * Malawians and residents can travel out but all foreigners not permitted in through land borders By Duncan Mlanjira The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 has resolved to close all land borders for two weeks starting from December 23 except for essential goods transportation, deportees and those in special circumstances….

CM George Mwale crowned champion of Mpilo Open undefeated in nine round of chess

December 21, 2020

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The champion CM Mwale (centre) By Duncan Mlanjira Candidate Master George Mwale was crowned champion of Central Region Chess League’s Mpilo Open by going undefeated after nine rounds of games played at Kamuzu Institute for Sports over the weekend. CM Mwale, brother to the country highest rated player, South Africa-based Joseph Mwale, finished with 7 points and he was only blemished with draws against CM Petros Mfune, Earnest Matola, Peter Nyama and Ken Foster. His runner-up was CM Alfred…

Minister of Industry Kachale issues stern warning against smuggling; As Castel launches new alcoholic beverages

December 21, 2020

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The official launch of the new products By Mayamiko Phiri Minister of Industry Roy Kachale Banda has issued a stern warning against continued smuggling of products including beverages into Malawi, saying the new administration will take the fight against the malpractice head on. The Minister said this when he presided over the launch of four new beverage products by Castel Malawi, which have already hit the market. He smuggling of products into the country does not only have potential…

Red Lions still in the lead; TNM Super League

December 21, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Red Lions FC have come back into the top flight TNM Super League with a mission to claim back their lost glory that saw them relegated last year as they have claimed 11 points from five games they have played so far. They have won three games, drew two in which they have scored eight goals and conceded 5. In their game against TNM Super League champions, Nyasa Big Bullets at Kamuzu Stadium a week before,…

Malawi Relief Fund UK supports victims of strong winds in Mangochi

December 20, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira International charitable organization, Malawi Relief Fund UK has distributed relief items to over 300 families in Mangochi District that were affected by strong winds due to heavy rains that affected their communities some weeks ago. The strong winds wreaked havoc in three areas that were greatly affected — Makawa, Lutende and Chiponde — rendering hundreds of families helpless and Malawi Relief Fund UK distributed food parcels containing maize flour, rice, beans, Likuni Phala, salt, sugar as…

Two agricultural cooperatives presented with trucks under Agriculture Commercialisation project

December 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Two Southern Region cooperatives, Shire Highlands Milk Producers (SHMPA) and Minyali Cotton Farmers, were on Thursday presented with a truck each under government-funded Agriculture Commercialisation (AGCOM) project. The farmers asked for the funding to ease challenges they face in transporting their produce to various markets and also received more funds for the SHMPA farmers to buy extra food supplements for their dairy cows and for buying more cows to be supplied to new and existing members…

Muslim Youth United donates 300 face shields to Queens Hospital’s COVID-19 health care workers

December 16, 2020

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Ulaya (left) presents the donation * Amidst fears of possible second wave COVID-19 pandemic * Consistence in the past few days point more towards an increasing burden of the cases * Total number of active cases seem to steadily rise to a nearly 75% increase By Duncan Mlanjira Muslim Youth United (MYU), the philanthropic arm of Muslims in Malawi, on Wednesday donated 300 face shields to Queen Elizabeth Centre Hospital’s COVID-19 health care workers in recognition of the noble work they…

ESCOM engages stakeholders to review inoperative customer service charter

December 16, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) developed an ambitious customer service charter in 2014 but it was kept from public scrutiny all these years until now that the Tonse government has tasked its new Board of Directors to embark on a serious business oriented turnaround strategy. The power utility service provider is now engaging with stakeholders and the public to review the customer service charter that was kept under wraps for six years to ensure that…

Central Region Chess to prepare for National Championship with Mpilo Open

December 16, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In preparation for the December 24 National Championship, the Central Region Chess League (CRCL) has organised a tournament at Kamuzu Institute for Sports on December 19-20, which has been sponsored Mpilo Mizere and other CRCL commitee members. The two-day FIDE rated Mpilo Open will have 9 rounds with time control will be 1 hour per player per game 8am. CRCL publicity secretary David Mawango said they are geared to represent Region well at the Chess Association…