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Tributes pour in for the Archbishop Ziyaye; ‘He was a quintessential Catholic’

December 15, 2020

* Those who live no more echo still within our thoughts * Up until his death, Archbishop Ziyaye remained a strong conscience of our democracy—DPP * Often reminding leaders through the various Catholic Church Episcopal letters, their responsibility to the people of this country By Duncan Mlanjira Tributes keep pouring in for Archbishop Tarcizius Ziyaye, who died on Monday morning, and has been described as a ‘quintessential Catholic’ by lawyer, Khumbo Soko. Writing on Facebook, Soko said: “I never…

Football journalists implored not to relax in adhering to COVID-19 preventive measures as fans allowed to watch matches

December 15, 2020

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* This is amidst fears of possible second wave of the pandemic * Presidential task force also asks journalists not to relent in reporting on dangers of relaxation * One new death recorded on Sunday, bringing total figure to 187 since April By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) gave Super League of Malawi (SULOM) the go-ahead to allow supporters to patronise matches with strict instructions on the adherence of COVID-19 preventive measures that are still in force….

Archbishop Ziyaye dies, aged 67

December 14, 2020

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Late Archbishop Tarcisius Ziyaye Maravi Express The Episcopal Conference of Malawi has announced the death of Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Tarcisius Ziyaye, who passed on in Namibia in the early hours of Monday. Archbishop Ziyaye was in Namibia where he was receiving medical treatment. The Catholic Secretariat of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi says the full funeral and burial ceremony programme will be announced later. Archbishop Ziyaye was named Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Dedza by Catholic…

Malawi Airlines asks Aviation Department to mitigate population of birds around Kamuzu International Airport that continue to strike planes

December 13, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Sunday’s Malawi Airlines flight ET20 from Lilongwe to Johannesburg via Blantyre and flight ET21 from Johannesburg to Lilongwe via Blantyre were delayed due to yet again another bird strike at Kamuzu International Airport. A statement from Malawi Airlines the bird strike incident, now the third in under three week, has been brought to the attention of the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) to mitigate the problem of birds on the airports permanently. “It is our expectation…

Silver Strikers demand back K3.5m as player transfer reversal of Vitumbiko Kumwenda

December 13, 2020

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Vitumbiko (in black) By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Super League giants, Silver Strikers are demanding back the K3.5 million upfront player transfer payment they made to Blue Eagles to acquire Vitumbiko Kumwenda after the player showed no interest to join the Bankers. A communique from Silver to fellow TNM Super League giants, Blue Eagles dated December 9, 2020, says two correspondents between the two clubs made on November 17 and 18, 2020 as regards to the player’s transfer agreed a…

Mixed reaction over government’s denial of Bushiri to host his much-touted Cross-Over Night Service at Bingu Stadium

December 13, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Despite the valid explanation from Bingu National Stadium management in rescinding its decision from giving Shepherd Bushiri to host his Cross-Over Night Service scheduled for December 31, members of the public insinuate the self-acclaimed prophet’s rights have been violated. A communication from acting stadium manager A. Mwaungulu, addressed to Ephraim Nyondo, Enlightened Christian Gathering Church’s head of communications and public relations dated December 11, said this was due to upcoming inspection exercise of the facility by Confederation of African Football…

NICO Life strives to continue rewarding its long-serving staff to retain worthwhile human resource

December 12, 2020

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Chapola presents the prize to Jiva By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Life, a subsidiary of NICO Group of companies, on Friday awarded two of its long-serving members of staff as a motivation for their dedication to work and the company’s mission to retain worthwhile human resource. The company’s chief executive officer, Eric Chapola applauded the two awardees, Taonga Jiva (who has served 10 years) and Anthony Mpiringidza (20 years), saying having attained all these years of service is testimony that…

Blantyre City Council allegedly diverts ad hoc Parliamentary committee on CDF from visiting stalled sports project in Ndirande Malabada Constituency

December 11, 2020

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The abandoned sports centre project * The ad hoc committee is auditing Constituency Development Fund management * Contractor for Ndirande Malabada sports centre abandons project despite being paid * It needs to be resumed all over again—complains MP Ismail Mkumba By Duncan Mlanjira The ad hoc Parliamentary Committee — that was formed to scrutinize and audit management of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and Water Development Fund Guidelines — visited Ndirande Malabada projects but was allegedly diverted away from an…

French aircraft maker Dassault unveils new private jet that can fly 5,500 nautical miles

December 11, 2020

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By Thomas Pallini, businessinsider.com French aircraft maker, Dassault has unveiled a new $47 million private jet, Falcon 6X, that can fly 5,500 nautical miles at speeds of up to Mach .90 while also accessing challenging airports with ease. Dassault incorporated the technology it uses for its military aircraft to make the 6X easier and safer for pilots. Falcon 6X was unveiled on Tuesday in a virtual event streamed from its production plant in Merignac, France near Bordeaux. The Falcon…

No changes to most teams on December FIFA world rankings; Malawi still at 132

December 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national football team have maintained their position 132 in December’s FIFA world rankings and 32 in Africa, just like most countries following less games played. Africa is led by Senegal (20 in the world) followed by Tunisia (26); Algeria (31); Morocco (35) and Nigeria (35) as the top five. Egypt (49 in the world) follow on 6th in Africa; Cameroon (50 & 7th); Ghana (52 & 8th); Mali (57 & 9th) and Burkina Faso on 58…