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Carol Bapu not seeking re-election as NAM GS
May 26, 2021
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She leaves the stage proud of her contributions and wishes her successor all the best * I have other things to do in the industry but for now l cannot reaveal my plans By Duncan Mlanjira Incumbent Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) general secretary, Carol Bapu has declared that she is not contesting for re-election at the elective annual general meeting (AGM). Instead she leaves the race for legendary Malawi Queens player, Linda Magombo-Munthali, who is up against marketer…

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Government to recruit 300 game rangers
May 26, 2021
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Women rangers in Malawi By Kondwani Magombo, MANA Government is planning to recruit 300 game rangers to help in reinforcing laws to protect the country’s Forest Reserves and Wildlife from degradation due to wanton cutting down of trees for charcoal burning. Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources, Nancy Tembo disclosed this on Monday in Mangochi when she toured Phirilongwe Forest Reserve in the area of Senior Chief Mponda to familiarize herself with environmental degradation caused by human activities taking…

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WaterAid Malawi calls for adequate funds allocation to early childhood development in the 2021-2022 budget
May 26, 2021
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* 2019/20 ECD budget estimate also fell short of the minimum recommended expenditure * There is still a need to increase our efforts to make all children developmentally on track * Factors limiting access include inadequate facilities, infrastructure for Water, Sanitation & Hygiene By Duncan Mlanjira While commending the government for increasing the budget allocation to early childhood development (ECD) from K803 million in the 2019/2020 budget to K3 billion in the 2020/2021 budget, WaterAid Malawi contends that the…

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New Nyasa Big Bullets CEO Suzgo Nyirenda plans to launch own TV station in its commercialization drive
May 26, 2021
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Nyirenda served as deputy CEO for COSAFA from 2016 to 2021 * Time has come that all Bullets games should be streamlined live * If there are any doubts, you have a CEO who will do it because I am determined * My objective is to turn the club’s fortunes around and be recognised as a great brand *We will soon embark on a nationwide registration of our supporters to create verified numbers * With which we can use…

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Millennium University suspends students for holding management at ransom from enhancing CoVID-19 preventive measures
May 26, 2021
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* Students had demanded to be ferried enmasse to attend funeral of fellow student in Mulanje * We saw this as a misconduct that bordered on intimidation of staff, which is totally unacceptable * We want to set an example that such kind of indiscipline cannot be tolerated here By Duncan Mlanjira Millennium University, based at Magalasi operating at the former premises of Superior Hotel along Blantyre-Chileka Road, has suspended 10 students for what has been described as “an…

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MultiChoice launches M-Net Movies Afro-Cinema to celebrate Africa Day
May 25, 2021
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* Alongside what MultiChoice Group launched in collaboration with the MultiChoice Talent Factory * Local film industries across the continent have produced award-winning productions * That have launched the careers of many directors, producers, and stars * Africa Day is about celebrating African unity and success as well as acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead Maravi Express MultiChoice Group has launched a pop-up movie channel Afro-Cinema on M-Net Movies dedicated to showcasing and celebrating contemporary African films as celebration for…

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Sports Council cancels NAM elective AGM to investigate complaints filed
May 25, 2021
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Mereka, Sports Council acting Executive Director  By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports has advised Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) to postpone the elective annual general meeting (AGM),  which was scheduled for Saturday, May 29 in Salima “until such a time the Council has reviewed and resolved the complaint in its possession”. The complaint, says Sports Council, is a “number of allegations pertaining to the conduct and process of submissions of nominees”. On May 18, one of the…

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Legendary Malawi international Jonathan Billie’s daughter intensifies campaign vying for post of NAM treasurer
May 24, 2021
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Tadala Billie, new blood set to regenerate  netball * Sports has always been part of my life because of my dad, mum and brother Nyadani * I see a gap that I can assist to fill based on the capabilities that I have from my education and work experience * Holds Master’s Degree in business administration and Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Humanities By Duncan Mlanjira Tadala Billie, daughter to Malawi’s legendary midfield maestro Jonathan Billie, eyes the post of…

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Former RBM Governor Kabambe deeply disheartened being still persecuted over his residence’s illegal water connection done by tenant
May 22, 2021
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Kabambe advises unsuspecting landlords to be on high alert over their lent out properties * LWB doesn’t care whether he honoured penalties on behalf of the tenant By Duncan Mlanjira Former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor, Dr. Dalitso Kabambe is deeply disheartened for still being persecuted as being one 68 people who have been labeled as ‘stealing’ water from Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) through illegal connection when he had personally sorted out the issue which was done by…

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Malawi Airlines announces resumption of full operation after Govt. recapitalizes the national flag carrier
May 22, 2021
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Maravi Express Malawi Airlines Ltd has assured its customers, stakeholders and the general traveling public of the resumption of full network operation effective mid-June. A statement from Board chairperson, George Partridge made on Thirsday, says this follows an agreement that was reached by Malawi Government and Ethiopian Airlines to recapitalize the national flag carrier. This, Patridge says, is “after the Board of Directors had earlier declared the company technically insolvent”. “The insolvency was mainly occasioned by the seven-months period the airline had no…

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